Live selfie, location lock: India tightens KYC rules for crypto exchanges

In an effort to eliminate illegal activity in the digital asset market, India's Financial Intelligence Unit has unveiled stringent new Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer protocols for......

Delhi police bust three high-value cyber fraud networks; 3 held

The Delhi police busted three multi-state cyber fraud networks involved in high-value online investment scams, fake trading applications and KYC-based deception, an official said on Wednesday.......

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.' IMAGE: United States President Donald John Trump......

India's Problem: Strong Power, Weak Resistance

This new year will bring, once again, a repetition of both intent and apathy, expects Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Christmas service at the Cathedral Church of the......

AI adoption in MSMEs can unlock over $500 bn value: BCGX-FICCI report

Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India's 64 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) alone could unlock over $500 billion in economic value, but the country must pivot from an......

Higher prices, demerger to boost margins, unlock value for Vedanta

Vedanta, a conglomerate in mining and metals, has seen a surge in its share price on the back of multiple triggers. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters Its demerger appears to be on track, a......

India's free trade agreements decoded

India on Monday announced closure of negotiations for a free trade agreement signed with New Zealand, its 18th deal so far as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments. The......

$6-Billion Foreign Bet on India's Private Banks

Cleaner balance sheets, regulatory support and strong growth prospects helped Indian private banks attract over $6 billion in foreign capital, with more deals expected in 2026. Illustration: Uttam......

The Biggest Bollywood Hits In 25 Years

Selecting one film as the standout of a given year is difficult, since multiple releases often merit the honour. Trade analyst Girish Wankhede puts together a curated list of the 25 biggest hits in......

AI Films Are Coming: India Must Adapt

'If we don't become part of this, if we don't embrace this particular technology, millionaire brands might go down, which we cannot allow.' Kindly note that this illustration generated using......

How Operation Sindoor Hurt IPL's Brand Value

IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their maiden Indian Premier League title, June 3, 2025. Photograph: BCCI   The Indian Premier League's overall brand value declined by 20 per cent to $9.6......

Srikanth, Prannoy find belief again at India Open

'Last year I couldn't really get entries into the 750 tournaments. To start this year with one is a positive step.' IMAGE: India's Srikanth Kidambi in action during his men's singles round of 32......

KL Rahul Once Again Thrives In A Crisis!

In moments of chaos and pressure, he has shown his versatility to switch from accumulator to finisher by valuing the virtues of patience and proper technique.   IMAGE: Adapting significantly......

Bangladesh board breaks silence on Najmul's rant against Tamim

The BCB issued a statement expressing regret over remarks that may have been deemed inappropriate or hurtful, stressing that they do not reflect the board's values or official position. IMAGE: The......

Too many World Cups hurting cricket's charm?

'How much value do fans and audiences hold for an ICC tournament every year? The novelty of it is wearing off, to be very honest and with all due respect.'   IMAGE: India won the T20 World Cup on......