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markets economy Align Sustainability Enterprise inclusion International Deregulation drive has to originate in states

small enterprises to unlock potential growth is a well-considered piece of advice to the central and state governments. Indian small enterprises shoulder a larger compliance burden relative to larger rivals, which limits their ability to grow. Labour-intensive small enterprise offers more inclusive growth if India switches to risk- and trust-based regulation.

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markets Manufacturing security Strategy Trade International Pharmaceuticals union budget 2025 budget 2025 India’s Union Budget 2025: How President Donald Trump’s trade policies could reshape the nation’s economic strategy

Union Budget 2025 is significantly shaped by global factors, including the ongoing influence of Donald Trump. His stance on trade and international relations casts a large shadow over India's economic policies, especially as the country grapples with slowing GDP growth, rising inflation, and trade imbalances. The key challenge lies in balancing the need for fair trade relations with the US while ensuring India’s manufacturing sector remains competitive and doesn't face the brunt of any tariffs or restrictions imposed by the US.

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markets COST UPS Strategy PAM show Lending rates ease, deposit rate firm up in December

commercial banks s showed a mixed trend in December, the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India shows. While deposit rates rose marginally, lending rates eased.

31.01 / 15:57

markets security Analysis trends Trade Experts isolate Sebi proposes unique UPI address for payment collection to weed out unregistered entities

registered intermediaries. The above move is also expected to help investors identify, isolate and avoid unregistered entities with the latter not having access to this unique UPI handle. The market watchdog has proposed to increase the upper limit of capital market transactions made through UPI to Rs 5 lakh per day from the current Rs 2 lakh limit.

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markets Citi Waters Action Strategy Sustainability Experts Stakeholders demand govt focus in Union Budget on improving infra in view of increasing urbanisation

Economic Survey 2024-25 talks about several initiatives to foster sustainable urban development and governance.

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markets Digital Progressive Strategy community President PAM Congress 'shahi parivar' insulted President, never liked poor, marginalised: Modi

Congress royal family has once again been exposed."

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markets security Analysis Research trends Trade Experts Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Saturday

Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey for FY25 ahead of the Union Budget for FY26. The benchmark BSE Sensex gained 740.76 points or 0.97% to close at 77,500.57, while the broader Nifty 50 index closed at 23,508.40, higher by 258.90 points or 1.11%.

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markets Strategy PAM country reports rights Journalists in Kashmir were bribed, intimated, harassed and arrested to suppress truth after abrogation of Article 370: NC's Lok Sabha member Aga Ruhullah

National Conference Lok Sabha member from Srinagar Aga Ruhulla Mehdi said that the journalists in Kashmir were bribed, intimidated, summoned and arrested after August 5, 2019, so that the truth is suppressed and the world doesn’t know the ground reality.

31.01 / 14:17

Aviat Airlines Boeing country reports travelers International India’s aviation sector flying high, 91% capex planned from FY20 to FY25 achieved: Economic Survey

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s aviation market is flying high and is the fastest-growing globally, the Economic Survey 2024-25 said on Friday, highlighting that the country’s airlines have placed among the largest orders for aircraft globally to accommodate growth in air traffic. There was a 6.12% increase in total domestic air passengers to 161.3 million in 2024 from 152 million in 2023, as per data by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

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markets Citi Provident Gap Healthcare social innovations Economy Survey 2025: Insurance coverage lower than global average, notable gaps

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : India's insurance penetration at 3.7% is much lower than the global average of 7%, and there is a “notable gap" in the country's insurance coverage, said the Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday. This lag in insurance coverage presents opportunities for insurers.

31.01 / 14:03

markets security Analysis Research Trade Experts Gold continues record breaking rally, jumps Rs 1,100 to all-time high Rs 84,900 per 10g

capital on Friday, driven by robust domestic demand and strong global cues, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity continued its ascent for the third straight session, jumping by Rs 1,100 to hit a new peak of Rs 84,900 per 10 grams. The yellow metal has rallied by Rs 5,510 or 7 per cent since January 1 when the metal traded at Rs 79,390 per 10 grams in the local market.

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markets Digital Strategy Experts PAM Department Courts "Working with US on procedural issues for early extradition," MEA on Tahawwur Rana

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markets Digital Strategy economy Experts PAM country India needs to guard against excessive financialisation as it can hurt economy: Economic Survey

Viksit Bharat by 2047, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25. The consequences of financialisation are evident in advanced economies, where it has led to unprecedented levels of public and private sector debt — some visible to regulators and some not, it said.

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UPS Provident Manufacturing Gap economy country innovations Dominant China provides both a challenge and a blueprint, says Economic Survey

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: In the Economic Survey 2025, China is mentioned 102 times, casting a long shadow over the global economic landscape. Often referred to as a “manufacturing colossus," China’s role has become a central theme, not only in India’s growth story but also in shaping the global economy.

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markets UPS FIVE CEO Align Interviews Biocon Biologics sees insulin demand growing across markets, says CEO Tambe

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Biocon Biologics Ltd expects a significant rise in demand for its insulin products across geographies in the coming months and years, managing director and chief executive Shreehas Tambe said on Friday. “What we are certainly seeing is an increasing demand for our insulin products…not just in the US and Europe but also in emerging markets," Tambe told Mint in an interview.

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markets UPS Provident trends innovations prevention Without upskilling, AI may put people out of jobs for long: Economic Survey 2025

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Economic Survey 2024-25 cautioned that the transition of India's workforce into the artificial intelligence era has to be smooth to prevent damage and potential unemployment.

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WhatsApp President India, Washington working on PM Modi's visit to US, MEA says

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.

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Provident security Analysis Align Trade Experts rights budget 2025 From NPS to home loan: Top tax expectations from Budget 2025

Personal tax is a key focus for most Indians when it comes to the Union Budget—especially for the urban middle class, as it directly impacts their finances. To break down the current demands and expectations, we spoke to Ishita Sengupta, Partner and India Leader at Vialto Partners. She shared insights on potential changes in capital gains tax, possible new introductions, and more. Excerpts:

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markets COST security Strategy social information Pension sector needs to scale up to enhance coverage of social security: Economic Survey

Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday made a case for scalability of pension coverage to bring more people under the social security net. Despite significant advancements in the pension sector, just 5.3 per cent of the total population is covered by the National Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) combined.

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markets COST Digital Strategy Experts PAM athletics Ministry clears 88-member Indian contingent for Asian Winter Games

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markets Digital Strategy Experts PAM Mumbai property market reaches new heights, records best January ever

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