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Don’t wait till possession: 4 parking checks every homebuyer must do early
Homebuyers often face parking disputes after taking possession of their homes. Experts advise checking parking space dimensions, legal terms, and local bylaws before buying. Developers may squeeze parking areas due to utility spaces. Verify actual basement parking size and contractual agreements to prevent future conflicts. Parking is a legal and technical due diligence matter.
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: What you need to know while choosing your investment hub
Indian wealth is increasingly seeking global anchors, with GIFT City, Dubai's DIFC, and Singapore emerging as key contenders. Each hub offers distinct advantages in access, tax efficiency, and regulatory comfort, catering to different investor profiles from first-generation entrepreneurs to established family offices.
Weight-loss drug craze for Ozempic, Mounjaro surges in India amid safety concerns
In India, appetite for weight-loss drugs is on the rise, with consumers increasingly turning to injectables such as Mounjaro and Ozempic for gradual weight reduction. Healthcare professionals are urging the need for stringent regulations to prevent misuse and improper marketing.
Govt sets up committee for expert advisory support to India's AI governance architecture
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has formed a new expert committee. This Technology and Policy Expert Committee will guide the AI Governance and Economic Group. The committee brings together academics and industry leaders. Their role is to offer technical and policy advice. This ensures informed decisions on AI regulations and global engagements.
Ports listing concessions for stranded containers on website
Indian ports are now displaying stranded cargo eligible for concessions on their websites. This move aims for transparency and ensures exporters receive benefits directly. Jawaharlal Nehru Port alone has provided concessions worth around Rs 22 crore. The government is actively engaging with stakeholders to resolve issues. Shipping lines are cautioned against profiteering from the West Asia crisis.
Rupee touches one-week high on report of RBI plan to ease oil refiners' dollar bids
The rupee hit a one-week high as expectations of RBI measures to curb oil refiners’ dollar demand boosted sentiment and eased pressure on the currency.
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Logistics firms enter last mile for IPO delivery, rev up for Rs 9,000 crore issues
India's logistics sector is poised for a significant IPO cycle, with several companies preparing to raise an estimated ₹8,000-9,000 crore. Driven by improving demand and a supportive policy environment, firms like Horizon Industrial Parks, Leap India, and Shiprocket are leading the fundraising wave.
Centre forms nodal body to coordinate, develop AI governance norms
The Centre on Thursday announced the formation of the AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG) to lead the country's national AI governance strategy. Set to serve as a high-level inter-ministerial body, it will coordinate the development of AI policy across central ministries and institutions.
US Stocks: Snap to cut 1,000 jobs after activist pressure, bets on AI efficiency; shares up 5%
Snap will lay off about 1,000 employees, including 16% of full-time staff, the company said on Wednesday, becoming the latest tech firm to shift toward leaner teams as it ramps up AI adoption to streamline operations.
Board should consider Tata Sons listing amid RBI, SP Group IPO push: Shriram Subramanian
Listing calls for Tata Sons intensify as Reserve Bank of India and Shapoorji Pallonji Group push for IPO, while Tata Trusts resists transparency concerns ahead of a crucial board meeting to decide future direction.
Capital market stocks: Time to change strategy? 10 stocks from different parts of the ecosystem
The capital market infrastructure sector has grown into a full-fledged, publicly-traded ecosystem. Today, investors can pick from exchanges, depositories, registrar and transfer agents, commodity platforms, and at least five asset management companies. All of them listed, all of them profitable, and all of them with the same structural tailwind: The financialisation of Indian household savings. But have we reached a stage where the strategy needs a re-look?
Auraska Ventures launches Rs 500 crore AIF to tap India’s booming orange economy
Auraska Ventures has launched its first fund, the Rs 500 crore Auraska Opportunities Fund, to invest in India’s growing “orange economy.” The Category II AIF will back 10–15 early- to growth-stage companies across sectors like consumer, media, sports, gaming, fashion, and IP-led businesses.
Full-service law firm Khaitan & Co opens office in GIFT City at Gandhinagar
Khaitan & Co has taken a significant leap by opening a new office in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, a pivotal point for financial services in India. Building on the momentum from their recent Ahmedabad office launch, this initiative marks a bold strategy to deepen their roots in Gujarat’s thriving economic landscape.
Indian companies turn to outsourced cybersecurity to bridge talent gap
India’s cybersecurity outsourcing market is growing as companies adopt SOC-as-a-service due to talent shortages, high costs, and complex threats. Mid-sized firms lead demand, especially in BFSI, telecom, and IT. Hybrid models dominate, with AI-driven automation improving efficiency, while human oversight remains essential in managing evolving cyber risks and responses.
Meet broad-based rules while serving AIFs, Sebi clarifies
In a push to tighten regulations, Sebi has laid down fresh guidelines for asset management companies overseeing alternative investment funds. Each scheme is now required to include at least 20 investors, ensuring that no individual investor exceeds a 25% stake in the fund's total corpus.
IT rules draft: Feedback deadline pushed to April 29
The move to potentially place content generated by online users under the same scrutiny and treatment as those in place for publishers has proven to be contentious. ET had reported that multiple digital rights organizations and civil society groups sought rescinding it in a stakeholder consultation held on Tuesday.
The rupee’s swing: When currency becomes the deal maker or breaker
Rupee volatility has become central to India’s distressed deals, driving stress for firms with dollar debt despite stable operations. Elevated hedging costs and FX uncertainty are reshaping pricing, deal structures, and timelines, with investors favouring export-linked assets and natural hedges.
Biggest currency clampdown in decade risks backfiring for India
India's Reserve Bank of India has intervened to support the rupee, forcing local banks to unwind bearish bets. This move, while strengthening the currency, risks alienating global investors and has increased hedging costs, potentially hindering future market integration efforts.
Centre to soon set up a digital portal to track narcotic drugs
The proposed platform will enable real-time, end-to-end digital tracking of all regulated pharmaceutical products, covering every stage from manufacturing or import through distribution, stock management and sale.
PPFAS Asset Management gets approval to sponsor pension funds under NPS
PPFAS Asset Management has received approval from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) today to become a sponsor for a pension fund under the National Pension System (NPS).
IT rule tweaks only clarificatory, don't expand govt power: MeitY Secretary
Social groups warn oversight of online user content may increase censorship, industry pushes back against mandatory compliance with 'advisories'.
Easy access to weight-loss drugs rings alarm bells among doctors, authorities; regulators step in
Weight-loss drugs are being sold without prescriptions in India. This is causing alarm among doctors and authorities. People are buying these medicines over the counter. They are ignoring medical advice on dosage and side effects. Social media and word-of-mouth are driving demand. This unregulated access poses a significant public health threat.
Rent an adviser, boards: How firms can tap bureaucrats’ wisdom without boardroom conflicts
Former government officials and regulators are increasingly joining private companies. This practice raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and undue influence. While their expertise is valuable, the article questions the ethics of their transition. Some companies may seek influence rather than genuine insight. Advisory roles or amended service rules are suggested as alternatives to ensure integrity and transparency.
Govt orders safety review of popular weight-loss drugs amid rising demand
Indian authorities are increasing vigilance on popular weight loss drugs. Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission will now compile reports on adverse events. This move aims to ensure safety and timely action. Generic versions of these drugs are expected to become widely available soon.
Anthropic acquires Coefficient Bio for nearly $400 million: Report
Anthropic acquires startup Coefficient Bio for about $400 million: report
HDFC Bank penalises 12 execs for role in mis-selling AT1 bonds
HDFC Bank has penalized at least 12 senior and mid-level executives, including Ashish Parthasarthy, for their alleged role in the mis-selling of Credit Suisse AT1 bonds. This action follows previous sackings and suspensions, with the bank attributing the issue to technical documentation and regulatory interpretation lapses rather than fraud.
TVS Venu Group to acquire PGIM’S Asset Management business in India
TVS Venu Group has signed definitive agreements to acquire Prudential Financial’s 100% stake in PGIM India Asset Management and PGIM India Trustees. The deal, advised by Khaitan & Co and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, awaits regulatory approval. PGIM India manages over Rs 30,000 crore across equity, debt and multi-asset products.
Jazeera Airways to operate bi-weekly Kuwait-Mangaluru charter flights via Dammam
Jazeera Airways will launch special charter flights connecting Kuwait and Mangaluru. These flights will operate twice weekly via Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Passengers will travel by road to Dammam for onward travel. The service begins on April 8. The airline is also considering increasing flight frequency. This initiative aims to facilitate passenger movement.
MIB action against TV channels declines after 2022 high
The ministry took 12 actions in 2024 and 2025 combined for violations of the Programme Code and Advertising Code, including four in 2024 and eight in 2025. This is significantly lower than 52 actions in 2022 and 37 in 2023.
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