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TIME FOR A TAX BREAK?

INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS LOOK FORWARD TO THE BUDGET EVERY YEAR HOPING FOR A BIG TAX BREAK. IT HAS ELUDED THEM FOR YEARS, BUT WITH HIGH INFLATION, MODERATING URBAN CONSUMPTION, AND ROBUST TAX COLLECTIONS, WILL THE MIDDLE CLASS GET A TAX BREAK IN FEBRUARY?

INFRA INJECTION

THE UNION BUDGET IS EXPECTED TO BOOST INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING IN LINE WITH THE VISION OF MAKING INDIA A 7-TRILLION ECONOMY BY 20380. MODERNISING RAIL, ROAD AND AVIATION INFRASTRUCTURE IS LIKELY TO REMAIN TOP PRIORITY IN FY26

THE BIG PHARMA OPPORTUNITY

The patent expiry of key drugs in 2025-26 will open up additional market space for Indian manufacturers of generics and biosimilars

STRATEGIC EXIT

The Adani Group's decision to sell its holding in the FMCG food business is seen as a way to reduce high debt and allocate money smartly

In with the NEW

THE GOVERNMENT'S FLAGSHIP, SIMPLIFIED NEW TAX REGIME HAS SLOWLY BUT SURELY GAINED TAXPAYERS’ ACCEPTANCE. IN ASSESSMENT YEAR 2024-25, 72% OF TAXPAYERS OPTED FOR IT. IS THIS CHANGE HERE TO STAY?

EYEING THE NORTHEAST

The key question now is when will UltraTech’s 8.69% stake in Star Cement evolve into a larger play in the Northeast market

RECIPE FOR GROWTH

Union Budget 2025-26 is expected to lay the blueprint for the Narendra Modi government's third term. But how will Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman deliver growth in the face of a slowing economy, global uncertainty, high inflation and tepid private investments?

"Do what's best for employees"

BEST ADVICE - PANKAJ JATHAR | CEO | NIIT LTD

Your Palate for 2025

What's in store for you in the New Year when you go out for a meal or a drink? We ask industry experts to predict F&B trends for 2025

"RBI'S STANCE SHOULD BE TO KEEP THE RUPEE MORE VOLATILE"

Axis Bank Chief Economist Neelkanth Mishra talks about the rupee, quantitative easing, the Trump impact, and more

"We should strive towards two non-zero GST rates"

Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, on further reforms in the economy, the Nehruvian era and its impact on policymaking, cash transfers, and more

A GENERATION MAROONED

This generation is creating new grammar for social and professional existence. They are reimagining the very concept of work, identity, and social belonging

A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY AND OPPORTUNITY

A look at the key trends that will redefine how content will be created, distributed, and consumed

Consciousness Shaping Consumption

India has a dynamic and discerning consumer base, whose consumption pattern is experiencing a significant transformation

THE NIFTY ELEPHANTS

The composition of the Nifty 50 index has undergone notable changes in the past 30 years, with only 11 companies consistently remaining in the index. It is expected to undergo further changes in 2025 with the entry of new-age companies like Zomato

REDEFINING THE DIGITAL AGE

For Bitcoin, its future lies not as a currency but as a cornerstone of the modern financial ecosystem

THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE

As AI advances, so will its role in health insurance. In the future, it shall perform a variety of complex tasks, making it more accessible and aligned with individual needs

EXTRA COVER

The insurance industry is undergoing a transformation with the increasing adoption of AI and regulatory changes. With the impending launch of the Bima Sugam portal, 2025 could be the year when insurance penetration zooms

WILL IPOs BOOM AGAIN IN 2025?

In the coming year, as many as 32 companies have Sebi approval to raise ₹42,000 crore, while another 55 looking to raise ₹1.15 lakh crore are awaiting approval

THE FUTURE IS INVESTING

As technology continues to evolve, the vision of a financially empowered India is closer than ever before

SIP BY SIP IN 2025

Investors should opt to build a diversified equity portfolio comprising stocks of companies with strong fundamentals

QUALITY STOCKS MAY OUTPERFORM

Rural consumption is poised to revive, supported by expanding organised retail, better infrastructure, rising household incomes, and government schemes

SMARTER MONEY AHEAD

AI HAS MADE MONEY MANAGEMENT EASIER BY TRACKING AND ANALYSING FINANCIAL HABITS TO PROVIDE TAILORED STRATEGIES

NEED FOR REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Call to action for “Data Daan” is the need of the hour to build a national movement on donating data for a digital India, where AI models accurately reflect the Indian context

FLIGHT PATH

THE INDIAN AVIATION SECTOR IS PASSING THROUGH INTERESTING TIMES. WITH 600 NEW AIRCRAFT EXPECTED TO BE ADDED BY 2030, KEY AIRPORTS OF NAVI MUMBAI AND NOIDA SOON TO START OPERATIONS, AND MORE TIER II AND III CITIES TO BE ON THE COUNTRY'S AVIATION MAP, THERE ARE ENOUGH TAILWINDS FOR GROWTH. YET, THE TWIN HEADWINDS OF SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES AND HIGH FUEL PRICES CONTINUE TO IMPACT AIRLINES' PROFITABILITY

A NEW ERA OF EMPLOYMENT

India's hiring landscape is undergoing a shift. As industries increasingly adopt AI, robotics, and cloud computing, the demand for specialised talent is skyrocketing

RURAL INDIA: NEW GROWTH LEADER

Addressing the pressing challenges of climate vulnerability, infrastructure gaps, and skill development will be essential to unlocking rural India's full potential

EMERGING INDIA

India's Tier II and III cities are powering the country's economic growth. They are seeing a rapid transformation in real estate and infrastructure, and have vast untapped potential. Here's a look at some of these cities

DRIVING POSITIVE CHANGE

The Indian cement industry is making significant strides to shift to a more sustainable future. However, challenges such as high infrastructure costs remain

BUILDING SMARTER MANUFACTURING

The intersection of IT, manufacturing operations technology, and sustainability in Industry 4.0 represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity