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$22 billion-capital: How 2025 became the year of the Indian IPO

More than 200 companies either received approval to list from the securities regulator or lodged prospectuses for IPOs this year — the highest tally in 27 years.

RBI’s Rs 1 trillion liquidity boost: What is it and why does it matter?

The announcement comes amid sharp depreciation in the rupee, as the currency crossed the 90-mark against the US dollar.

McKinsey cuts about 200 tech jobs as it shifts more roles to AI

As encroaches on tasks carried out by humans, banks alone are likely to cut as many as 200,000 jobs in the next three to five years.

A tyre by any other name can’t smell as rose-like — The story of India’s first olfactory trademark

Japanese firm Sumitomo Rubber Industries gets Trade Marks Registry’s nod for rose-scented tyres after the fragrance is represented as a vector in 7-dimensional space.

Bitcoin heading for worst month since crypto collapse of 2022

The largest cryptocurrency slid as much as 7.6% to $80,553, before paring losses on Friday. The total market value of virtual coins dropped below $3 trillion for the first time since April.

India, Afghanistan to appoint trade attachés, open freight corridors amid Taliban-Pakistan tensions

After Taliban foreign minister's visit, acting minister of commerce & industry Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi is currently on a five-day trip to India, along with a high-powered delegation.

Former Lloyd’s CEO lost $17 million AIG job after office romance

An Australian company had previously docked John Neal’s 2016 bonus after learning of his relationship with a subordinate. The woman had replaced Neal’s previous assistant — after he had married her.

India’s newest billionaire – engineer & Groww founder Lalit Keshre

The 44-year-old has a net worth of about $1 billion. His three co-founders collectively own just under about $2 billion of stock in the parent company.

How a billionaire family is turning India’s gold obsession into a fortune

The Muthoot clan, which has doled out gold loans for almost nine decades, is on a roll as consumers take advantage of surging bullion prices to swap jewellery for short-term cash.

Price wars between quick-delivery firms hits Eternal & Swiggy shares

The heated discount war is raising concerns that profitability for India’s delivery firms may remain under pressure after earnings missed estimates.

On Camera

Pakistan coming to Davos on a private pass—biggest delegation in years, (unofficial) pavilion

Sharif was not part of forum in 2025, nor did WEF officially mention Pakistan's presence in 2025. Accompanying PM will be Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Dy PM Ishaq Dar and PPP chief Bilawal.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.