India–China trade ties: Chinese goods set to re-enter Indian markets — Why government is allowing it?

Chinese goods are set to re-enter Indian markets after nearly four years of stalled clearances triggered by tensions with Beijing.The government is working to quickly process pending applications from local companies seeking to bring in electronics components, footwear, everyday household items, steel products, raw materials and other finished goods. These imports require mandatory certification of…

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Green sparkles: EVs hit record numbers in October

CHENNAI: The festive month of Oct proved to be nothing short of impressive for India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry. Total EV registrations reached an all-time high, with every segment of battery-powered vehicles experiencing positive growth. Electric two-wheelers alone raced past the one-million-unit milestone for the calendar year – with two months still to go. This…

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IPPB to provide digital life certs in tie-up with EPFO

Mumbai: India Post Payments Bank, a 100% govt-owned entity under the Department of Posts, has signed an MoU with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation to provide doorstep digital life certificate services to pensioners under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995.Under the partnership, IPPB will use its network of around 1.65 lakh post offices and over 3…

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KKR eyes entry into new sectors in India

MUMBAI: Global private equity giant KKR is looking to expand its presence in several sectors in India including consumer, technology, financial services, infrastructure, healthcare, insurance and real estate. KKR is also bullish on growing its private credit business in the country and is closely tracking the manufacturing space within the global shift towards a ‘China…

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Profit paradox: What’s distorting IPO valuations? Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath shares striking insights

Nithin Kamath (File photo) For anyone investing in IPOs or tracking startup stocks, Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has offered a striking explanation for why many venture-backed firms prefer losses over profits — and how India’s tax structure may be quietly driving that behaviour.In a detailed post on X, Kamath pointed out that taking money out…

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