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How Retail Investors Are Outpacing Foreign Portfolio Investors in India's Stock Market

For the first time since 2006, retail investors and mutual funds in India have surpassed foreign portfolio investors in shareholding, marking a significant shift in the Indian equi...

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Sebi and BSE to Legally Contest Court Order Against Former Executives Over 1994 Listing Controversy

Sebi and BSE are legally challenging a court order for a probe into alleged irregularities in a 1994 company listing. The order targets former executives not in office at the time....

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Global Capability Centers Lead Tech Hiring Surge in India for Second Consecutive Year

India's tech sector sees a hiring surge with Global Capability Centers (GCCs) leading the way, creating over 1 lakh jobs in 2024-25. This trend highlights the shifting dynamics tow...

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January-February Sees Startup Funding Surge Beyond $1 Billion as Mature Companies Seek Growth Capital

In the first two months of 2025, startup funding surged beyond $1 billion, with a significant increase in investments in 'Growth-PE' stage companies. Mature startups and larger bus...

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Sebi Opens Doors for Small Finance Companies to Dive into Bad Debt Securities Market

Sebi has relaxed norms for security receipts, allowing smaller NBFCs and HFCs to invest, aiming to boost liquidity in the distressed debt market while introducing safeguards agains...

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Skyrocketing Health Insurance Premiums: A Growing Concern for Policyholders

Health insurance premiums have surged, leading to a significant number of policyholders missing renewals or facing steep cost increases. Insurers cite a worsening claims ratio and ...

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Niti Aayog to Unveil New Investment Friendliness Index for States in Two Months

Niti Aayog is working on the second phase of the investment friendliness index for states, expected to be released in one to two months. This initiative aims to promote competitive...

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SpaceX Prepares Starship for Monday's High-Stakes Test Flight at Texas Starbase

SpaceX is preparing for the eighth test flight of its Starship rocket at Starbase, Texas, scheduled for Monday evening. This follows a previous test explosion in January, which led...