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Economy

Govt’s package de-risk shipbuilding progs—following a model that helped Korea, Japan become maritime powers: Sonowal

The Centre has announced a ₹70,000 crore package to revitalize India’s shipping sector. Shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal, in an interview, highlights the government’s priorities, the scale of planned interventions, and how the package will reshape the future of India’s maritime economy.

8 min read25 Sep 2025
Markets

Earnings growth might remain sluggish for next two years, Old Bridge AMC's Kenneth Andrade

The recent GST rate cuts and income tax relief prior to that will add some weight to the sluggish consumer economy, but these are not enough to move the earnings needle in a way that justifies current market valuations, says Kenneth Andrade.

4 min read22 Sep 2025
Companies

We are in the best position to guide customers to invest responsibly: HDFC Securities' Puneeth Bekal

CMO Puneeth Bekal explains how HDFC Securities is leveraging research, snackable content, and social media to build trust and authenticity.

5 min read14 Sep 2025
Companies

AI, creators, and cohorts: Inside Mars Wrigley’s media strategy shift

There are multiple Indias. The top 10%—about 150 million people—exhibit repertoire behaviour in chocolate. They'll buy for themselves, kids, gifting, and hunger. Mars plays well there with premium formats like Galaxy Fusions, Bounty and Twix, the confectionery company's India head Nikhil Rao said.

4 min read3 Aug 2025
Money

Living on rent, buying second-hand car and more: How PGIM MF's Ajit Menon is managing to retire at 55

Ajit Menon announces his retirement as PGIM Mutual Fund CEO at 55, attributing this to deliberate financial planning and a focus on personal interests.

5 min read30 Jul 2025
Companies

JPMorgan India to expand presence in startup banking, says bank CEO Chawda

The bank started its “innovation economy” business in the US about 5-6 years ago and then expanded it to other geographies. In India, the business began 30 months ago and has approximately 50 companies.

3 min read17 Apr 2025
Companies

Meta preps compliance with India’s privacy law but questions ban on tracking child usage

Rob Sherman said the company has begun its assessment of complying with the DPDP Act—but is also in talks with the government on its blanket restriction around tracking users under 18.

4 min read10 Apr 2025
Economy

US should be very worried about unintended consequences of its tariff actions: Uday Kotak

Uday Kotak touched upon the challenges facing the banking sector, shift in approach at the leadership level, need for some de-regulation, and how he sees the evolution of his role as non-executive director at the private bank

9 min read31 Mar 2025
Industry

Riyadh Air eyes opportunities in India

According to Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, the airline is open to partnering with Indian airlines like Air India and IndiGo and Indian IT companies for its digital infrastructure.

4 min read12 Mar 2025
Markets

Expert view: Budget positive for investors; buy THESE 10 stocks for long term, says Prashanth Tapse of Mehta Equities

Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP of Research at Mehta Equities, recommends stocks including Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra, and IndiGo. The Budget favours consumption-driven sectors, enhancing the middle class's spending power, which could boost economic growth.

3 min read1 Feb 2025

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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared

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