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Rising yields on government bonds seem to be making Modi government anxious
On May 4, the yield on its benchmark bond that matures in 10 years hit a three-year high of 7.4%, up 67 basis points since the beginning of this year.
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India’s crypto industry has been shrinking even without the proposed 28% GST
A new taxation policy introduced on April 1 has caused a slump in major cryptocurrency exchanges.
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India’s record GST collections are partly because of its soaring inflation
Apart from significant input costs for producers, experts have attributed the record collections to tighter input tax credit regulations.
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Trending
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A celebrity fitness instructor offers five rules of fitness for everyone
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Watch: Comedian imagines Karan Johar explaining ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ roles to cast
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Why India must undo its long silence over the massacre of Muslims after Hyderabad integration in ’48
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Why India’s ties with Turkey are worse than ever before
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Myanmar outfits recruiting workers for attacks in Manipur on security forces and ethnic groups: NIA
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When it comes to fiscal policy, some Indian states are almost as imprudent as Sri Lanka
Bureaucrats are concerned that populist schemes may end up wrecking the economies of some Indian states.
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Why Citibank joined a line of foreign banks leaving India
A pioneer in the country’s credit cards space, Citi saw its outstanding credit cards decline from 26 lakh a year ago to 25 lakh by the end of February.
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War in Ukraine has forced India to look for alternatives to Russian fertiliser
The country’s requirement of 30 lakh tonnes of potash is totally met by imports from Belarus and Russia.
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Video
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Watch: Many injured at roadside talent show ‘Happy Street’ in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
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Watch: Comedian imagines Karan Johar explaining ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ roles to cast
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Watch: The moment when a Las Vegas busker realised singer Kelly Clarkson was singing with her
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Watch: Crocodile rescued after straying into open plot of land following heavy rain
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Caught on camera in a zoo: Two gorillas run for cover as it begins raining
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India’s Web3 startups are getting a big boost from venture capitalists
By 2030, the country could have over 8 lakh jobs created in Web3-related fields.
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From Nirav Modi to ABG Shipyard: Why do bank frauds keep happening in India?
A lack of regulation, flawed lending policies and an inefficient fraud monitoring mechanism are among the factors that have led to a rise in NPAs.
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Weekly salary, boundaryless work: A few startups are redefining work culture in India
The competition among startups for talent has compelled the case for high increments.
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The Reel
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Start the week with a film: KG George’s ‘Irakal’ is a singular study of a psycho
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Watch: Marathi series ‘Shantit Kranti’ gets a second season
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ trailer: In Nithya Menen-led Telugu show, a woman stakes claim to her inheritance
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‘The Great Indian Family’ review: Well-meaning but simplistic
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‘Sultan Of Delhi’ trailer: Tahir Raj Bhasin leads series about ambition in 1960s India
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Retail investors’ shareholding in Indian companies has touched an all-time high
At the end of the December quarter, retail investors’ exposure in all listed companies on the NSE reached 7.32%.
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Are Indian stock market bears waking up from their hibernation?
Shares of tech startups like Paytm, PolicyBazaar, Nykaa, Zomato and CarTrade Tech, which hit the bourses last year, are trading at a 20%-50% discount.
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What India’s cryptocurrency industry wants from the government in the 2022 Budget
Some analysts believe that even if the government doesn’t bar Indians from dealing in cryptocurrencies, it could use a regressive tax regime to curb the sector.
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The Field
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Watch, Asian Games: Men’s 10m air rifle team wins India’s first gold medal in Hangzhou
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India at Asian Games, Sept 26 schedule: Shooting, boxing, hockey continues
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Watch, Asian Games: Indian rowers add to tally with two bronze medals
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Watch, highlights: Indian women’s cricket team win the Asian Games gold after win over Sri Lanka
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Asian Games, Cricket: Titas Sadhu steps up to fill a void and help her team win gold