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Budget 2025: Government's big push for agri growth
Government's proposal to spend Rs 1.71 lakh crore on agriculture in FY26 is a little above the Rs 1.4 lakh crore in revised estimates in FY25. The budget also promises a series of schemes to benefit farm income in the next fiscalÂ
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Push for health care: BCD exemption for lifesaving drugs, additional medical seats and more in Budget 2025
This will help the middle class access critical treatment for life-threatening conditions, say experts, adding that while such initiatives and investments are welcome, digitisation needs improvement
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FM's balancing act: Consumption boost and fiscal prudence
Budget 2025 attempted to address economic slowdown without deviating from the fiscal path
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Union Budget 2025: Major boost for startups, deeptech, and AI innovation in India
The Budget strengthens India's startup sector with Rs10,000 crore for the Fund of Funds Scheme and Rs20,000 crore for deeptech R&D
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Budget 2025: Can the National Manufacturing Mission help turn India into a global manufacturing hub?
This mission's mandate will include five focus areas: Ease and cost of doing business; future ready workforce for in-demand jobs; a vibrant and dynamic MSME sector; availability of technology; and quality products
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From Budget 2025 expectations to Sabyasachi at 25, our top stories of the week
In this week's newsletter, also read about how women need to break stereotypes and why mediocrity doesn't take people far; the birthright citizenship conundrum for Indian families on temporary visas in the US, and what should be your mutual fund investment strategy this year
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Birthright Citizenship: What's next for Indian families on temporary visas?
Indian immigrants on temporary visas in the US are living in uncertainty as the Trump administration's proposal to end birthright citizenship gains momentum. With the future of their children's citizenship hanging in the balance, many are even contemplating returning to India
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From Swiggy's quick commerce race to investment landscape in 2025, our top stories of the week
In this week's newsletter, also read about how brands are focusing on marathons for promotions, how the future of Indian startups looks, the rise of alternative investments, choosing debt over equity, and the state of gold investments
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Sometimes, sustainability does not cost more: Jenny Davis-Peccoud
The founder of the global sustainability and responsibility practice at Bain & Company on whether sustainability has a perception issue, if it is right to get consumers to pay more for eco-conscious products, and how businesses can use sustainability as an opportunity for innovation
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Emerging economies will account for 75% of carbon emissions by 2040: Rajiv Shah of the Rockefeller Foundation
During his recent visit to India, Shah discussed renewable energy advancements in the country, the tech industry's influence on climate objectives, and collaboration with ASHA workers
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From IPO rush in 2025 to a turning point for the Indian auto sector, our top stories of the week
In this week's newsletter, also read about how Rajkummar Rao has dealt with his success in his 15 years in the Hindi film industry, what is the success formula for Mankind Pharma, what needs to change in Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, and why the new year could give a reality check to Indian stock markets