NetApp CEO George Kurian advocates for harmonised global AI regulations to simplify compliance and foster business growth. He highlights the complexities arising from diverse regulatory frameworks and the importance of a unified approach, similar to cyber resilience standards. Kurian also notes India's significant role as NetApp's fastest-growing market in Asia, driven by its Bengaluru global capability centre.
The last major business daily to launch in India was Financial Chronicle in April 2008, preceded by Mint on February 1, 2007.
As CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces protests over electoral roll revisions, a 20-year-old Kerala corruption case resurfaces.
Digital authentication services company eMudhra has announced its decision to exit the global SSL/TLS certificate business after a vulnerability was discovered in the security keys issued by its certification authorities, leading to a 20 per cent drop in its shares.
India needs to move beyond ease and cost of doing business and focus on the "speed of doing business" as the next leg of reforms to sustain economic growth and private investment, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President R Mukundan said.
6 out of 10 flyers had experienced higher baggage weights at airport check-in than at home.
The reduction is primarily driven by high airfares, increased fuel costs, and rupee depreciation, leading to softer passenger demand.
Mutual fund (MF) investor growth has slowed for the second consecutive year, with 4.4 million net new investors added in calendar year 2026 till September, the slowest pace since 2023. This deceleration coincides with weakness in the equity market, increased volatility, stricter regulatory guidelines on high-risk trading, and a decline in new fund launches and offerings.
Andhra Pradesh has successfully converted 526 out of 714 investment projects received since June 2024, achieving a conversion rate of nearly 74 per cent by project count. These projects represent investments worth Rs 17.2 trillion with an employment potential of 1.93 million jobs, showcasing the state's commitment to translating investment commitments into on-ground projects.
The Indian government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, establishing IST as the sole reference for all official purposes nationwide. These rules, effective in 180 days, aim to synchronise digital systems, reduce reliance on foreign time sources, and enhance coordination across critical sectors like banking, railways, and telecommunications.
With heavy automation, human engineers are expected to supervise and verify the work of the machines rather than doing those on their own.
The Indian government has significantly simplified its visa regime, reducing main categories from 13 to nine and sub-categories from 49 to 23. This initiative also cuts down fields in visa application forms by 65-70 per cent, aiming to make the process more coherent and responsive for foreign nationals. Key changes include renaming the Tourist Visa to Visitor Visa, consolidating medical and student visas, and introducing a Production Investment Business Visa.
Industry leaders at an AIMA panel discussion emphasised the need for businesses to quickly adapt to changing market conditions and invest in technologies like artificial intelligence to build resilience and achieve long-term growth. They highlighted the current era of uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and rapid regulatory changes, stressing that tactical responses are as crucial as long-term strategy.
Seven of the top 10 best-performing Indian smallcap stocks over the past year, linked to the US data centre boom and AI infrastructure, are now facing a valuation test as enthusiasm for AI investment shows signs of cooling on Wall Street. Analysts warn that the rally in these Indian counterparts may have left valuations increasingly stretched, with any pullback in US capital expenditure potentially weighing on their share prices.
'When you are content with your life, you become a much more difficult customer for companies trying to persuade you to spend.' 'When you are unhappy or constantly comparing yourself with others, you become more vulnerable to advertising and impulsive purchases.'
Shriram Finance, a leading Indian NBFC, is aggressively expanding its gold loan and electric vehicle (EV) financing segments, targeting a Rs 20,000 crore gold loan portfolio within two years and expecting significant growth in EV disbursements.
'90% of the returns of people who actually make money over a period of time comes from what is called temperament.'
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended licenses of 19 food businesses and seized food articles worth over Rs 9 crore during a special festive-season drive. This included Patanjali cow ghee from a super distributor due to suspected misbranding and adulteration. The drive also led to seizures from other major retailers and manufacturers, with 13 FIRs registered and 16 arrests. Additionally, the FSSAI issued show-cause notices to several companies, including Tata 1mg and Amazon, over alleged labelling and advertising violations.
'Retail investors should study IPO prospectuses, business models, financial performance and valuations instead of relying on listing-day hype.'
Financial independence begins not only with earning or investing more but also with knowing what one owns, understanding where one's money is held and taking responsibility for managing it.
The Supreme Court has questioned the Centre's decision to cap trade margins on anti-cancer drugs at 30 per cent, asking why similar restrictions could not be extended to other medicines and medical consumables, citing glaring disparities between procurement costs and maximum retail prices (MRPs).
'The larger lesson for India Inc is that promoter oversight and professional management are not inherently contradictory. The difficulty arises when the boundaries between the two are unclear.'
'Cybersecurity preparedness is very weak.'
Buyers need to assess whether an OPD policy offers them enough usable benefits to justify the additional premium.
Coal India Ltd (CIL) has refuted claims by NTPC Ltd regarding critically low coal stocks, stating it has met and exceeded its contractual supply commitments to the power producer. CIL reported supplying 97 million tonnes to NTPC and its joint ventures during April-September of FY27, a 5% increase year-on-year.
The climate finance battle once again exposes the deep divide between rich and developing nations.
An American shrimp producer's complaint against an Indian exporter over alleged forced labour could threaten 35% of India's marine exports to the US.
Sivakasi, India's fireworks capital, is eyeing global markets as green crackers, rising demand and interest from overseas buyers offer a chance to challenge China's dominance.
Coursera found that nearly 94 per cent of employers of professionals who took micro-credential courses on the platform said these professionals could command higher salaries than their peers.
The Union finance ministry has constituted a high-level committee, chaired by former Central Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N Patel, to recommend structural, regulatory, and legislative reforms for India's banking sector, aiming to make banks globally competitive and support the financing needs of a developed economy.
Despite recent foreign portfolio outflows, India's long-term investment prospects remain strong, but the return of capital hinges on global financial conditions, relative valuations, and the country's ability to attract sustained foreign investment, according to foreign bankers at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit.
India's manufacturing sector activity saw a moderated growth in October, with the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling to 54.7 from 55.1 in September, driven by softer increases in output and new orders, though strong international demand provided some support.
India's private equity (PE) industry is transitioning from a 'spray and pray' approach to a more selective investment model, focusing on established businesses, greater strategic influence, and operational transformation to generate definitive returns, according to industry leaders Renuka Ramnath and Amit Chandra.
'Once this entire AI and tech driven euphoria in the Western markets sees a correction there will be a re-evaluation of the Indian equity market and inflows will resume.'
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta stated that India's economic growth momentum remains strong despite various global and domestic shocks, attributing this resilience to a diversified growth base and improved policy responses. She highlighted the economy's 7.8 per cent growth in Q1 and continued momentum into Q2, suggesting potential upgrades to growth forecasts.
'You cannot say on day one that a stock is a multibagger. Multibaggers evolve.'
Investors should study the technology behind digital assets, including blockchain networks, wallets and transaction verification, rather than rely solely on recommendations. Understanding the technology could help them assess the risks.
PAPs can reduce expenditure by 30 to 60 per cent for some expensive immunotherapies and targeted therapies.
The BJP has accused the Congress and its INDIA bloc allies of deliberately disrupting the Monsoon Session of Parliament, alleging that their conduct has prevented discussions on key Bills and exposed the Opposition's 'double standards' on issues such as paper leaks and student protests.
'Major unions should be included. If this goes on, decision-making will become heavily one-sided and we will be forced to continue our strikes.'
