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Saturday, January 3, 2026
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Topic: investment

AI-powered ‘robo advisers’ are democratising investment. But there are some downsides too

Betterment to Vanguard, robo advisers are making professional financial insight and portfolio management available to everyone.

Manufacturing, investment drive India’s FY24 growth estimate, but consumption needs to rebound

Govt's first advance estimates peg India’s nominal GDP growth at 8.9%, lowest since Covid-hit 2020-21 & lower than 10.5% assumed at start of year. This could put pressure on fiscal deficit target.

In 1st Global Investors’ Meet under DMK govt, Tamil Nadu secures investments of ‘over Rs 6.64 lakh cr’

More than 14 lakh people will get direct employment under these projects, says Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, unveils investor-friendly policies.

New investment announcements lowest in 6 yrs, excluding COVID-hit 2020. Elections could be a factor

Bank of Baroda report has found the value of new project announcements fell more than 50% in April-December 2023 compared to last year. The only time it was lower was in lockdown-impacted 2020.

Bihar’s fighting a spirited battle to rid itself of ‘badlands’ tag — and investors are paying heed

At Bihar Business Connect 2023, the additional chief secretary, industries dept, says only issue is perception. It has human resources, raw material, market & infra, he adds.

Indian pharma market can more than treble by 2030, says industry report, urges focus on quality

Report by Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India and Ernst & Young says growth could be propelled by expansion in the domestic market, spurred by India's economic growth.

Did election season put brakes on capex in poll-bound states? Here’s what Bank of Baroda study says

Studies by Bank of Baroda find Centre on track to meet capex target for this fiscal. There’s wide disparity in states’ performances but upcoming polls haven’t derailed the capex process.

Saudi Arabia eyeing multibillion-dollar stake in IPL, reports Bloomberg News

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's advisers have spoken to govt officials about moving the IPL into a holding company valued at as much as $30 billion, the report said.

Why is Term Life Insurance a Good Choice for Newlyweds?

One of the key aspects of term life insurance is the substantial coverage it offers at relatively low premium rates

‘Frogs in well’ to suits & conference rooms — how ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ summit gave state industry a push

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, initiated by Modi-led govt in 2003, institutionalised previous efforts to improve Gujarat’s competitiveness in grabbing investments, say industrialists.

On Camera

Savitribai Phule made space for radical women misfits. She pioneered Satyashodhak modernity

The distinctiveness of her writing is evident in her compositions—women, shudras, and atishudras are at the center. Her poetry challenges the aesthetics of 'modern' Marathi literature.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.