AI Impacting Entry-Level Workers

Study shows AI disproportionately affecting entry-level software developers & customer service agents. Unemployment rates high for computer science majors. Tips to stand out & pivot in the job market.

Healthcare Tussle: Hospitals vs. Insurers

A standoff between hospitals and insurers in India over reimbursement rates is impacting Bajaj Allianz policyholders, highlighting cost challenges and rising premiums in the health insurance sector.

Debt Mutual Funds To be Taxed under regular income

Get insights into the new tax treatment for debt mutual funds in AY 2025-26. Understand implications, rates, and exemptions for your investment.

Indian IT Freshers' Salaries Stagnate

Infosys and TCS entry-level engineers' salaries remain unchanged for over a decade, impacting real incomes and causing higher attrition rates.

RBI to Conduct ₹ 1 Lakh Crore Variable Rate Reverse Repo for Liquidity

RBI plans a two-day variable rate reverse repo operation worth ₹1 lakh crore to manage liquidity rates and align WACR with TREPS rate in LAF corridor.

Jio, Airtel add 99.8% of new telecom subscribers in May as Vi, BSNL lose users

Detailed statistics of India's broadband subscriber data for May 2025 including top service providers, market shares, growth rates, and urban vs. rural subscribers.

Rise of Agentic AI Leading to High Abandonment Rates, Gartner Report Finds

Gartner's report predicts that over 40% of agentic AI projects will be discontinued by 2027 due to high costs and lack of clear business value, despite the surge in funding from tech giants.

India's Economic Growth Outlook

Analysis on India's economic growth trajectory amidst global uncertainties, projections, and factors impacting GDP growth rates.

US Economy Adds 256,000 Jobs in December

US economy adds most jobs since March, unemployment unexpectedly falls to 4.1%. Federal Reserve may pause rate cuts. Treasury yields surge.

Elon Musk Warns of Global Population Decline

Elon Musk emphasizes the severity of global population decline trends, highlighting the projected demographic shifts in major nations and the potential implications of declining fertility rates and ageing populations.

NPS Enables Systematic Withdrawal for Retirees

NPS now allows retirees to withdraw 60% of their corpus systematically, optimizing tax-free lump sum withdrawals and systematic instalments for better annuity rates later on.

BFSI Mutual Funds See Muted Performance in 2024

Bank and financial services sector-based mutual funds underperformed, attributing to factors such as rising interest rates and declining CASA deposits.

USD Gains Strength Against Euro and Pound

Euro resumes decline post breach of lower range; Dollar hits multi-month highs against major currencies amid expectations of high U.S. interest rates.

Musk Warns of Extinction Due to Singapore's Fertility Crisis

Elon Musk raises concerns about Singapore's declining fertility rates, indicating a potential extinction for the nation, as demographic challenges loom globally.

RBI Increases Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits to Attract Foreign Investment

The RBI raises interest rate ceilings on FCNR(B) deposits to entice foreign capital and stabilize the rupee amid market pressures.

Proposal to Increase GST Rates on Sin Goods Sparks Debate

The GoM has proposed raising the tax rate on items like aerated beverages and tobacco from 28% to 35%, aiming to enhance the GST framework, boost revenue, and promote public health.

Minister Gadkari Advocates Against EV Subsidies

Minister Gadkari believes subsidies for electric vehicles are unnecessary due to low GST rates and predicts India's car sector will surpass global competitors with EVs driving growth.

Bharti Airtel Repays Rs 3,626 Crore Spectrum Dues

Bharti Airtel clears spectrum fees from 2016 auction by making a prepayment of Rs 3,626 crore to the Indian government, settling all outstanding liabilities with higher interest rates.