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Why Sri Lanka needs a smarter approach to tobacco tax policy

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Sri Lanka's tobacco taxation strategy is facing renewed scrutiny as authorities navigate the dual priorities of public health and revenue generation. Central to recent tobacco tax... Read More


Sensex, Nifty 50 end lower as tariff uncertainty weighs on sentiment- 10 key highlights from Indian stock market today

New Delhi, July 2 -- Frontline indices the Sensex and the Nifty 50 ended lower on Wednesday, July 2, with select heavyweights, including HDFC Bank, L&T and Reliance, among the top drags. The Sensex c... Read More


Nifty Metal index up 2%; JSW Steel, Tata Steel lead the pack

New Delhi, July 2 -- Metal stocks extended gains for second consecutive day in Wednesday's trading session. The Nifty Metal index climbed 1.67 per cent to reach 9,724.40, marking a total gain of nearl... Read More


Paytm's profitability path mirrors Zomato and PB Fintech, says Motilal Oswal

New Delhi, July 2 -- The brokerage firm Motilal Oswal Financial Services has laid out a compelling case for Paytm's transformation into a sustainably profitable new-age tech company. The brokerage se... Read More


Memes flood the internet as Mark Zuckerberg builds rival AI teams inside Meta for Superintelligence

India, July 2 -- What happens when you mix eye-watering signing bonuses, tech-world rivalries, and billionaire ambitions? Apparently, you get a viral meme fest. Meta's recent AI talent poaching campai... Read More


RBI Deputy Governor says technology, policy, and innovation converging to democratise credit access

Mumbai, July 2 -- We stand on the cusp of a transformative financial era where technology, policy, and innovation converge to democratise credit access, according to Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor, Re... Read More


Mohanlal, Anoop Menon movie pushed to 2026; actor reveals reason

India, July 2 -- Malayalam actor Anoop Menon's film with superstar Mohanlal created buzz earlier, but the project has been on the back burner for a while. Now, Anoop Menon has confirmed that his direc... Read More


Deputy Governor says technology, policy, and innovation converging to democratise credit access

Mumbai, July 2 -- We stand on the cusp of a transformative financial era where technology, policy, and innovation converge to democratise credit access, according to Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor, Re... Read More


Finance Adviser urges balanced reporting on sensitive policy issues

Dhaka, July 2 -- Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday urged journalists to maintain a balanced and constructive approach in reporting especially on sensitive policy issues. "Negative rep... Read More


Mutual funds are taking cash calls-but are they working?

New Delhi, July 2 -- Indian equity mutual funds are sitting on more cash than usual. As of April 2025, aggregate cash levels touched 6% of total equity assets under management (AUM)-well above the his... Read More