Their assets under management (AUM) rose from Rs 1.04 trillion (January 31, 2025) to Rs 1.75 trillion (January 31, 2026), an increase of 68.3 per cent.
Mastercard and Visa are introducing passkeys that will allow users to authenticate card payments with face scans or fingerprints, eliminating the need for one-time passwords (OTPs).
The server overload of ChatGPT was significantly influenced by the release of a new feature that allowed users to generate images in the style of Studio Ghibli, a renowned Japanese animation studio.
'The contours of the trade deal need to be reworked now.'
Around 73 per cent of employers interviewed intend to hire freshers during January-June 2026, with recruitment decisions mainly driven by internships and real-world project experience rather than academic credentials alone, a report said on Wednesday. Nearly 3 in 4 employers (73 per cent) intend to hire freshers during January-June this year, marking a 3 per cent increase over the previous half-year, according to TeamLease EdTech Career Outlook Report HY1 2026.
India has the world's highest Nipah fatality-case ratio at 72 per cent -- reported during 2001-2025.
'Except facilitating builders in default, it is not doing anything else. Better to just abolish this institution.'
The exchange rate of the rupee against the dollar may delay the economy's rise to become the fourth-largest.
'Long-term investors seeking sustainable gains from resilient, fundamentally strong companies may go for these funds.'
'The day that the market realises that they've overspent (on AI) and there's a sudden collapse in the capex, then India can start outperforming again.'
Country's startups are carving a unique path by prioritising local, application-led innovation over the global pursuit of scale.
The highlight in January, with no surprise, has been flows into gold and silver ETFs.
'Today, we are at a stage where we have launched a voice-to-voice model that supports 14 Indian languages.'
Abusive language, threats, harassment, excessive or anonymous calls, public humiliation, and misleading representations are explicitly prohibited.
The Budget reframes healthcare as a strategic national capability, backing biopharma innovation, workforce expansion and technology-led governance to power India's next growth phase.
Sending money from the US to India has become costlier after a 1% excise tax on cash-based remittances took effect from January 1, 2026.
'India is often skipping legacy cycles and moving directly to advanced AI-driven operations.'
Zero-coupon bonds suit investors with long-term goals such as retirement or education planning.
One of the underground lines will head towards Bagdogra, a location of strategic importance due to its role in India's air defence infrastructure.
On Agri Stack, Expenditure Secy V Vualnam says it's progressing well; using IT, farmers will be able to choose exact fertiliser quantities needed, reducing crowding at fertiliser outlets.
The Nifty IT index hit a more than nine-month low, trading at its weakest level since April 17, 2025.
'Among corporates, about 60% of income is now reported under the new tax regime.'
Building on last year's clearance of 172K cases, I-T department is pushing for faster appeal disposals, penalty reforms and system-driven processes to curb litigation and boost tax certainty.
Most first-time investors may be better served by diversified options such as flexicap or multi-cap funds, which already hold pharma and healthcare stocks.
This would imply a 29 per cent year-on-year rise, significantly lower than growth rates seen in recent years.
This single amendment, unfortunately, overshadows much of the Budget's promise, explains Harsh Roongta.
Of the Rs 31,820.80 crore allocated to central sector schemes and projects, only Rs 11,868.05 crore was utilised, according to the revised estimates.
The recent correction suggests that while precious metals hedge geopolitical tension and inflation, they are not immune to sharp short-term corrections and profit-booking.
Replacing over a third of India's oil imports at competitive rates is going to be a challenge, said traders from State refiners, even though some progress was made in the last two months.
Internet subscribers, income growth, literacy and dependency ratio are the biggest drivers of growth.
From flagship rivals to strong mid-range contenders, here's a look at the latest mobile phones available in India, what they offer, how much they cost, and who should consider buying them.
Foreign investors have remained cautious ahead of the Union Budget amid expectations of limited policy changes.
There has been an increase in violence against Christians over the past 12 years -- from 147 cases in 2014 to 706 in 2025 (till November).
As AI adoption replaces routine roles, hiring is increasingly shifting toward AI-specific skills.
Interestingly, with 83 per cent of entrepreneurs being first-generation founders, the list reflects India's growing spirit of entrepreneurship and leadership.
Sam Altman is wagering on GPT5 as a leap towards AGI -- smarter, more accurate and less flattering -- but admits the AI still lacks selflearning.
Retail investors' equity portfolios have significantly underperformed benchmark indices over the past 16 to 18 months.
While Infosys never had a presence, Wipro's Venezuelan unit was liquidated many years ago.
Through its cloud kitchens, ITC is building a portfolio of shorter shelf-life offerings and selling them through quick commerce platforms.
Concerns have emerged about the impact of AI adoption on young workers, particularly those seeking their first job in high-skilled occupations.
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