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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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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Modi government’s insurance scheme pushes hospitals into debt – threatening patient admissions
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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: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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Watch: Musicians Shantanu Moitra and Papon collaborate for this year’s Earth Hour India anthem
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Watch: At 123 feet, this dosa made in Bengaluru is the longest in the world
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Watch: Stampede-like situation at a temple in UP as lakhs of devotees visit for pre-Holi festivities
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Watch: Major pipeline ruptured in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region, sending jets of water in the air
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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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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour