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Dealmaking stays strong as startup M&A momentum carries into 2026Indian startups are experiencing a surge in M&A exits, particularly in consumer, fintech, and ecommerce sectors, signalling a robust recove...
When a small footnote is used as a tool to make a weak balance sheet look strongThis is the uncomfortable truth about company accounts. A number on a balance sheet is not always cash that will return, and a liability tu...
Forget chatbots, Ambani's Reliance wants to own India's entire AI economyReliance Industries is charting a unique AI strategy, aiming to democratise artificial intelligence in India by focusing on affordability a...
Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
Best banking & PSU mutual funds to invest in June 2026Banking and PSU debt funds offer a relatively safe investment avenue for investors looking for a few years. These schemes primarily invest ...
Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...
PMS vs mutual funds: 5 reasons to invest, and 5 red flags to watchPortfolio Management Services (PMS) offer structural advantages over mutual funds, allowing for concentrated portfolios, significant cash h...
Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
PSBs may lose the edge over private peers as tightening liquidity, rising credit costs may impact growthPublic sector banks' advantage over private lenders is fading. Excess liquidity and low credit costs are diminishing. Liquidity coverage ra...
Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
Hands-on with Intel's Arc G3 handheld at Computex: It might finally give AMD some competitionIntel is set to challenge AMD's hold on handheld gaming. New Arc G-Series processors, seen on the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, offer better graphics ...
ATMs in small hubs may run out of cash: Confederation of ATM IndustryATM operators are demanding ₹100 crore compensation from banks. State Bank of India is accused of sending most cash to big cities. This lea...
The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
In 1908, a New York merchant mailed tea samples in silk pouches to cut costs and accidentally changed how the world drinks teaA simple cost-saving idea in 1908 led to the tea bag. Thomas Sullivan sent tea in silk pouches, but customers brewed the whole bag. This ac...
India's rise is coming at an important time... because the world needs India, says Jane Fraser, Board Chair and CEO, CitiGlobalisation is changing. It now balances efficiency with resilience and security. This shift benefits India, a nation with strong tech ta...
Remember GoPro, the king of action cameras? The once-$11 billion giant is now fighting just to stay aliveGoPro bankruptcy risk: Once an $11 billion market cap giant, GoPro now faces an uncertain future. Its auditor raised "substantial doubt" ab...
ETMarkets AIF Talk| Returns with liquidity: How Vivriti's semi-liquid debt fund is redefining private credit investing, says Priyam KediaVivriti's Short Term Debt Fund offers private credit-like returns with periodic liquidity, resonating with investors. India's private credi...
RBI reviews expected credit loss rules amid concerns over impact on SME credit costsThe Reserve Bank of India is taking a closer look at its credit loss regulations, which may result in higher borrowing costs for small and ...
Hybrid work to dominate, but 'intentional' office days will define careers: ReportIndia's workplaces are moving towards a hybrid model with clearer guidelines. Office days will focus on collaboration and visibility, boost...