Beyond Financial News
24.01 / 00:05
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Budget may allocate ₹9,800 crore as Centre's contribution for Maritime Development Fund
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The government is set to operationalise the ₹25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund (MDF) by allocating ₹9,800 crore to it in the upcoming budget. The fund aims to lower capital costs and attract long-term, low-cost investment into shipyards, coastal infrastructure, and inland waterways.
23.01 / 16:41
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State-run BPCL to sign $780 mn crude sourcing deal with Brazil's Petrobras
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. State-run Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) will sign a contract with Brazil's Petrobras next week to supply 12 million barrels of crude oil a petroleum ministry statement said, as India continues to diversify its sourcing beyond Russia and West Asia.
23.01 / 12:35
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Beyond the chatbot: The tech duo building an anti-ChatGPT for classrooms
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Peeyush Ranjan, a former senior executive at Google and Airbnb and ex-chief technology officer of Flipkart, has teamed up with former Cure.fit co-founder Mukesh Bansal to bet that the next wave of AI use in edtech will be built not as an “answer machine" like ChatGPT, but as a coach that pushes students to solve problems on their own.
23.01 / 07:37
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Can AI replace a human adviser to prepare a financial plan for you?
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Can AI prepare a financial plan for you? Technically, yes. Feed your financial details into a tool like ChatGPT and the algorithm can generate a seemingly neat, actionable plan in seconds.
23.01 / 05:09
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Tata Capital Healthcare-backed Linux Laboratories hires Avendus as banker to raise up to $70 million
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Tata Capital Healthcare Fund-backed Linux Laboratories, which is focused on central nervous system (CNS)-based domestic formulations, has appointed Avendus as an adviser to facilitate a capital raise, two people familiar with the matter said. The Chennai-based company aims to raise $50-70 million to fund its expansion plans through organic and inorganic growth, double down on its existing categories and widen its footprint beyond India, the people said on the condition of anonymity.
22.01 / 08:03
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AI accessibility: Use India’s AI Summit to define it clearly and set a mandate for the world to adopt
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As the world approaches the India AI Summit 2026 , the conversation on AI has evolved beyond algorithmic efficiency to encompass the more significant issues of digital sovereignty and ethics. A critical legal and ethical gap needs to be plugged: the definition of ‘AI accessibility.’ In India, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act of 2016 provides a robust legal framework for persons with disabilities (PwDs).
22.01 / 03:35
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How do loans against shares work, and should you get one?
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. If you need urgent cash and have a significant equity portfolio, you can opt for a loan against shares (LAS) instead of selling your stocks. This facility allows individuals to borrow funds from banks or non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) by using their shares as collateral.
22.01 / 01:45
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Top two-wheeler makers urge govt to extend key subsidy scheme
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru/New Delhi: The country’s largest two-wheeler makers, including Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, and TVS Motor Co., have sought an extension of the subsidies for the manufacture of electric two-wheelers beyond March this year, arguing that a fourth of the vehicles targeted are yet to claim incentives. A formal representation has been made through the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) to the ministry of heavy industries (MHI) for extending the scheme in the last few weeks, according to three executives aware of the matter.
21.01 / 08:27
21.01 / 02:23
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Nuclear oversight: Should India’s ministry of power take charge of nuclear energy? Assign with care
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It has been reported that India’s power ministry wants the development of nuclear power projects brought under its ambit. This might ring alarm bells in some quarters, given that this form of energy has always been under the Department of Atomic Energy’s (DAE) supervision and nuclear safety requires specialized regulation that may be beyond the power ministry’s ken.
20.01 / 08:39
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America should not push other countries to adopt the dollar
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When DONALD TRUMP returned to the White House there was widespread fear that his administration would seek to undermine the international role of the dollar. Today that seems like a distant memory.
20.01 / 02:33
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Is it time to sell stocks and buy gold?
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A few years ago, people would have been sceptical of the gold price exceeding and sustaining comfortably above ₹100,000 per 10gm. In fact, most would have predicted a correction if the yellow metal hit six digits.
19.01 / 14:05
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Trump’s $1 billion-a-seat diplomacy club takes aim at the U.N.
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President Trump has expanded the idea of his proposed Gaza Board of Peace into a global body that would take on the role of conflict resolution currently held by the United Nations and carry a $1 billion fee for a permanent seat, according to a charter sent to prospective members. Trump announced the board last September as part of the Gaza cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.
19.01 / 02:33
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Global ambitions, local lens: Niti Aayog’s state-level export preparedness report misses the big picture
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. One characteristic of this era of social media, globally, has been an erosion in the credibility of expertise. Niti Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index 2024, a laborious attempt to measure how ready India’s different states are to generate exports, is not designed to counter that trend.
17.01 / 00:25
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From build to buy: Indian startups chase scale through overseas acquisitions
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Established Indian startups are gearing up for large cross-border acquisitions, as they look beyond domestic markets to drive growth, diversify revenue and justify valuations secured in private and public markets, industry executives and bankers said. In 2025, companies pursued 26 outbound deals worth $1.1 billion, the highest on record, while domestic acquisitions touched a four-year high of $4.1 billion across 137 transactions, data from Venture Intelligence showed.
17.01 / 00:25
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Shark Tank India: Turning TV exposure into startup growth
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. BENGALURU: When a startup walks into Shark Tank India, the cheque is often the smallest part of the prize. What founders say they are really buying is national visibility, one that can compress years of brand-building into a single broadcast.
15.01 / 09:55
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Moglix debuts Cognilix, expanding into enterprise AI
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI: Moglix is sharpening its enterprise technology pitch as India’s business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce race enters a decisive phase. The Alpha Wave Global-backed unicorn on Wednesday unveiled Cognilix, an artificial intelligence (AI)-led operating system for B2B commerce and procurement, alongside a planned $5 million investment in vertical-specific AI products, signalling a push beyond marketplace economics.
15.01 / 01:45
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Moving abroad? Here's the financial checklist before you become an NRI
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As suitcases are packed, visa stamped, and a dream job just one flight away, many Indians miss a key checklist: the financial transition to a non-resident Indian (NRI) status. Moving abroad is not just about changing a physical address, it’s about legally and financially transitioning into a non-resident Indian (NRI) status when you are planning a relocation.
14.01 / 10:33
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India’s spending momentum faces a critical test: Why jobs and wages hold the key
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : Fiscal and monetary policies cushioned household purses and buoyed sentiment, contributing to stronger consumption during the 2025 festive stretch. But with celebrations behind and policy oxygen expected to thin out in 2026, economists say the baton will need to pass to jobs and wage growth if consumption is to hold its course.
14.01 / 10:33
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Budget home buyers priced out of Gurugram's luxury boom
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru: Gurugram’s post-pandemic property boom, driven by soaring prices and a rush of luxury housing, is starting to run into its own limits, with developers and consultants warning that homes increasingly priced beyond the reach of end-users are getting harder to sell, even as the national capital's suburban city remains one of India’s hottest real estate markets. In today's Gurugram, high residential prices, large-sized homes, branded residences, and an increasingly luxury-focused market are leaving affordable and mid-income home buyers out in the cold.
14.01 / 01:33
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