BUSINESS

Rupee regime gets a shift: IMF tags India’s framework as ‘crawl-like’; calls for more currency flexibility

The IMF has reclassified India's exchange rate regime to a "crawl-like arrangement," indicating increased flexibility after previously labeling it "stabilised."…

5 months ago

Holiday guide: What’s open, what’s closed on Thanksgiving Day; major retailers shut as Black Friday prep begins

Americans are gearing up for Thanksgiving with family meals and early holiday shopping as most major retailers close on Thursday,…

5 months ago

Labour reform: New codes to lift consumption by Rs 75,000 crore; SBI sees sharper formalisation ahead

New labour codes, effective November 21, are projected to inject Rs 75,000 crore into consumption and boost the formal workforce…

5 months ago

Vande Bharat sleeper, Amrit Bharat with AC coaches & more – what will train travel on Indian Railways look like in 2026?

Over 200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains are expected to be rolled out in the coming years as Indian Railways looks…

5 months ago

Cloud expansion: Amazon to invest $50 bn in US government AI infrastructure; AWS expands secure cloud capacity

Amazon is injecting a massive $50 billion into expanding its AI and supercomputing capabilities for the US government. This significant…

5 months ago

Compliance reform: Sebi tweaks RPT rules to set turnover-linked thresholds; relaxes disclosures for small deals

Sebi has revamped rules for material related party transactions, introducing a turnover-linked framework instead of a fixed cap. This aims…

5 months ago

Tech spectrum tussle: US majors push Wi-Fi use for entire 6GHz band as Jio, Vi seek mobile allocation; Airtel, Qualcomm call for deferment

US tech giants have opposed demands from Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea to allocate the 6GHz band…

5 months ago

Markets reforms: Govt to table Securities Markets Code Bill in Winter session; unified law to merge Sebi, Depositories & trading Acts

The Securities Markets Code Bill 2025 is slated for introduction in Parliament's Winter session, aiming to streamline India's financial markets…

5 months ago

PPF calculator: Public Provident Fund can make you a crorepati, but is it the right investment option for you? Explained

Unlock the potential to become a crorepati with disciplined Public Provident Fund (PPF) investing. This government-backed scheme offers tax-free returns…

5 months ago