PM Modi, President Subianto discuss enhancing economic ties, energy security, digital infra development, ET Infra
NEW DELHI: India and Indonesia have focused on enhancing economic cooperation through various mechanisms, such as the upcoming meetings of the Working Group on Trade and Investment (WGTI) and the Biennial Trade Ministers’ Forum (BMTF), with a view to addressing existing trade barriers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President
Startup founders get into ‘reboot’ mode
BENGALURU: A rising number of Indian startup founders are stepping away from their ventures to start afresh. While reasons vary, they often stem from personal and professional challenges, including co-founder disagreements, dwindling passion for the original problem statement, time constraints, and intensifying market pressures.As the Indian startup ecosystem grapples with
Policybazaar parent to invest Rs 860 crore for 25% in PB Health
MUMBAI: PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar, will invest around Rs 860 crore for a 25% stake in PB Healthcare, which will set up hospitals with a capacity of 1,000 beds in the first year to provide captive services to buyers of policies with managed healthcare. The objective of
Equity MF inflows more than double to nearly Rs 4L crore in 2024
NEW DELHI: Equity mutual funds witnessed a remarkable surge in inflows to nearly Rs 4 lakh crore in 2024, more than double the amount recorded in the preceding year, reflecting strong investor confidence and a continued shift towards long-term investing, particularly through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs).Despite the strong performance in
United G20 can navigate geopolitical tensions: Kant
India stands to gain significantly from its presidency of the G20, says Amitabh Kant, the country’s G20 Sherpa. In his latest book “How India scaled MT G20,” Kant recounts the enormous efforts, including intense negotiations that were mounted to make it a success. In an interview to TOI, Kant talks
Falling Rs, rising US bond yields fuel FPI exodus, Rs 64k crore taken out in Jan
NEW DELHI: The exodus of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from the Indian equity markets continues unabated, as they have withdrawn Rs 64,156 crore ($7.44 billion) so far this month, driven by the depreciation of the rupee, a rise in US bond yields, and expectations of a tepid earnings season.This comes
Elon Musk, Video Game King? Well, Maybe Not.
On its face, the claim feels improbable: In addition to being the world’s richest man, the chief executive of multiple companies and a key adviser to President Trump, Elon Musk says he is also a world-class video game player. It is a claim that Mr. Musk has repeated through the
Any increase in import duty in Budget may have adverse effect: World Gold Council
Any increase in import duty in Budget may have adverse effect: World Gold Council NEW DELHI: The government’s decision last July to reduce import duties on gold has had a significantly positive impact on the industry, and any increase in tariffs in the upcoming Budget may have adverse effects, said
When Is Neurodiversity an Excuse for Rudeness?
Pay Parity, at Last? During my annual evaluation last week, my boss admitted that two senior managers, including myself, have been paid less for years than our peers with similar experience and backgrounds. I’ve been with the company for 12 years, starting as a junior manager and working my way
DK Shivakumar requests funds for Bengaluru’s mega infrastructure projects, ET Infra
Shivakumar outlined a series of critical projects that require financial support from the Centre, including tunnel roads, flyovers, the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR), and improvements to the city’s water supply. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar wrote to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, requesting the inclusion of