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States' wish lists remain unfulfilled though they will partner in growth

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Like every year, even the FY26 Union Budget will be analysed more for what it has done for growth, fiscal consolidation, capex/infrastructure, agriculture/rural, employment/skill ... Read More


A few benefits for startups but no real dismantling of complex regulatory landscape

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- India has the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, which is expected to witness year-on-year growth of 12%-15%. Two or three tech startups are born everyday. The enterpri... Read More


Union Budget 2025: Insurance FDI hike may spur capital flows of up to $12 billion, trigger M&As

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Mumbai: Allowing 100% foreign direct investment in insurance could bring up to $8-12 billion worth of capital flow into the country in three to five years, encourage expertise and... Read More


Best of the Week | Breaking down the 2025 Union Budget

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- For a business journalist, Budget Day is nothing short of the World Cup final (ICC or FIFA, you decide). It is the D-day for which edit meetings are held months in advance. It's t... Read More


Union Budget 2025: Insurance FDI hike may spur capital flows of up to $12 billion, trigger M&As

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- Allowing 100% foreign direct investment in insurance could bring up to $8-12 billion worth of capital flow into the country in three to five years, encourage expertise and niche prod... Read More


Will investors flock to agri-stocks after the Budget?

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union budget on Saturday spelt out a series of measures to support agriculture and related activities, brightening prospects for companies operating in these sectors. Stocks o... Read More


After Budget fires up hopes for a consumption boost, eyes on RBI for a double thrust

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Following finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's proposed income tax relief for salaried individuals, India's consumer industry executives are looking forward to a rate cut that co... Read More


Aim is to create new dimensions of development by combining historical institutions with modernity: CM Bhupendra Patel

Gandhinagar, Feb. 2 -- Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Centenary Festival of the National School at Karadi in Jalalpore taluka during his Navsari tour, according to an official stat... Read More


Prayagraj all set for Amrit Snan on Feb 3, devotees laud UP's Mahakumbh arrangements

Prayagraj, Feb. 2 -- The city of Prayagraj is all set to host the Amrit Snan on February 3, coinciding with Basant Panchami, as part of the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025. As of Saturday, over 330 milli... Read More


India, Indonesia's relationship is not just geopolitically connected, says Narendra Modi while addressing Maha Kumbabhishegam

India, Feb. 2 -- Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said the relationship between India and Indonesia is not just geopolitical but is rooted in thousands of years of shared culture and history. He mad... Read More