Gold pulled India back from the edge of crisis 35 years agoThirty-five years after India pledged 67 tonnes of gold to avert a balance of payments crisis, the episode remains one of the defining mome...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
ProTec gets insurance licence; Irdai revamps key guidelinesProTec General Insurance will be allowed to undertake general insurance business under the applicable regulatory framework. The four regist...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: "Hope is not blind optimism. It's not ignoring the..." — Inspiring life lessons on courage, resilience, leadership, purpose, determination, human potential, and why the greatest victories often begin when the odds seem impossible by the former US PresidentQuote of the day by Barack Obama: Barack Obama’s quote, "Hope is not blind optimism. It's not ignoring the enormity of the task ahead or th...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Banking on gear shift for pickup: After cleaning up bad loans, banks now need a new reform pushIndia's banking sector requires reforms for sustained growth and improved credit access. Banks must grow significantly to meet microenterpr...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
India's crorepati list is growing but the problem is who will manage their moneyIndia's ultra-rich population is rapidly increasing, creating a significant advisory gap. The number of wealthy individuals has grown subst...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
More layoffs at Krutrim; PhonePe vs PaytmHappy Tuesday! Ola’s AI startup Krutrim has conducted another round of layoffs, sources told us. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Di...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Broker earnings stay under pressure in Q1 as derivatives trading slowsMost listed brokers saw earnings pressure in the June quarter. Trading activity in equity derivatives slowed, and gold and silver rallies r...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.55 AM IST
Thought of the day from Stoic philosopher Seneca: 'No man is crushed by misfortune unless he has first been deceived by prosperity’ - An inspiring lesson on staying grounded through life's highs and lowsStoic philosopher Seneca's quote of the day reminds us that prosperity can deceive people before misfortune strikes. True strength comes fr...
25 Jul, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Privatise all CPSEs; bring oil, gas, alcohol under GST: US think tank wishlist for IndiaA US think tank proposed thirty reforms to boost India's economic growth. These suggestions include a ten-year plan for privatizing all CPS...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Don't put a toll on UPI: Why merchant discount rate isn't the answerA proposal to introduce a merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 for businesses with annual turnover of ₹1-1.5 crore...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
EPF Scheme 2026: Key changes in nominations, PF withdrawals, and employer complianceKey features— such as the 12% contribution rate for employers and employees as well as the Rs.15,000 statutory wage ceiling—remain unchange...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway would be worth half without this company – although it kept shrinkingWarren Buffett once told his shareholders that without one particular acquisition, Berkshire Hathaway “would be lucky to be worth half of w...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
India's non-sovereign debt may rise to 150 pc of GDP by 2047: CrisilIndia's non-sovereign debt may reach 150 percent of GDP by 2047. This increase is essential for achieving a USD 30 trillion economy. Banks ...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
HDFC Bank gets RBI nod to appoint Rajiv Kumar as part-time chairmanHDFC Bank received RBI approval for Rajiv Kumar's appointment as part-time chairman. His three-year term as chairman will begin on July 15,...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Input tax credit relief for companies on staff cars, insurance likelyCompanies may soon claim input tax credit on employee vehicles. Group health and life insurance policies for staff are also included. The G...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Railways rolls out reform push to speed up projects, boost freightIndian Railways unveiled reforms to enhance project execution and freight operations. Stricter contractor rules and insurance measures aim ...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Japan's Sompo eyes big India play after insurance reformsIn the wake of an increase in the FDI limit, Japan's Sompo Holdings is keen on expanding its operations in India, viewing it as a crucial m...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.19 AM IST