Take One: Big story of the day
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Paytm turns operationally profitable. But can it sustain the momentum?
After its disastrous IPO, the fintech giant has turned adjusted Ebitda positive nine months before its initial guidance
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Financial inclusion: How the India Mortgage Guarantee Corporation ensures low-risk mortgage loans for low credit score individuals
Mortgage guarantees ensure risk of lending to certain consumers is reduced, promise to make home loans more accessible
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Will MSCI weightage rejig trigger further sell-off in Adani companies?
Outflow of half a billion dollars likely after MSCI index review and reduced weightage of four Adani group companies
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RBI increases repo rate, keeps door open for possible hike in April
The situation remains fluid and uncertain, and the stickiness of core inflation is a concern, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das while increasing repo rate by 25 bps to 6.5 percent
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Road less travelled: Why Indians are embracing the allure of luxury road trips
Travel companies offering experiential road trips, complete with the choicest luxuries, say they are recording high repeat rates among customers, and are getting more ambitious with the tours they curate
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Penalty on non-payment of crypto TDS: What does it mean for retail investors?
At a time when trading volumes have dropped considerably, experts say the new tax amendments on virtual digital assets will further confine the growth of the industry and lead to more investors switching to foreign exchanges to avoid the taxes
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Foreign university campuses in India: Is the move practical?
As the UGC prepares to attract foreign universities to India, their success will depend on multiple factors that are yet to be resolved
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Bajaj has some serious ambitions for its legendary Chetak scooter. Can the magic work once again?
The iconic brand might have nostalgic appeal among the older generation, but to resonate with younger consumers, the company will have to draw on Chetak's current relevance and value proposition in a crowded electric two-wheeler market, rather than its past
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From Khan sir to Ashu Ghai to Vishal Tiwari, star teachers shine despite the shadows of edtech giants
One-celebrity, teacher-led YouTube channels are converting their audiences into real businesses. But can they scale and dethrone the edtech giants?
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Rural demand still lagging, but signs of recovery visible
A healthy harvest season, better MSPs for crops and expected spending by the government in upcoming Budget are a few factors that may lead growth in the rural consumer segment
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China greets the Year of the Rabbit with pro-growth policies
China's reopening is one of the most watched global economic events of 2023, as it will set the tone for global recovery in the coming months