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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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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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Arvind Kejriwal destroyed evidence in liquor policy case: ED to Supreme Court
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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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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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller