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- 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?
OPPO Find X8 Pro vs Vivo X200 Pro: 2 flagship phones that can become a photographer’s best friend
Two flagship phones that deliver outstanding photography chops and challenge rivals like Samsung and Apple
Your Cultural Calendar for 2025: From music festivals to art fairs, we help you bookmark the events throughout the year for your dose of culture
From music festivals to art fairs, we help you bookmark the events throughout the year for your dose of cultureHow the men’s luxury market in India, is witnessing an extraordinary rise
Men's luxury market in India, once a niche segment, is witnessing an extraordinary rise and is thriving, thanks to social media and rising disposable incomes
Fewer TDS rates can reduce compliance costs for taxpayers, says CEO of Dhruva Advisors
Dinesh Kanabar, CEO of Dhruva Advisors, on the tax-related measures expected in the Budget, reforms, and moreIndian aviation to see double-digit growth for the next 30 years: Akasa Air Founder & CEO Vinay Dube
BT Mindrush Pods | Vinay Dube, Founder & CEO of Akasa Air, talks to Business Today on the country's aviation sector, why the airline was set up, and more.
How Dhruva Advisors is taking on the Big 4 by cracking marquee deals for India Inc
In a landscape dominated by the Big four accounting firms, Dhruva Advisors has struck it big on the back of its tax and regulatory advisory services, assisting some of the marquee deals of India Inc.
Health Boost: Budget 2025-26 expected to focus on primary healthcare, digital health
The healthcare sector is expected to receive a shot in the arm in Budget 2025-26, with a focus on primary healthcare, digital health, and boosting pharmaceutical manufacturing and research. But challenges like the shortage of healthcare professionals remain.Govt may look to increase capex, domestic consumption to boost growth
To boost growth, the government may focus on increasing capex and boosting domestic consumption, particularly targeting the middle class. This could provide a fillip to stocks in those sectors.Union Budget expected to boost infra; rail, road, aviation modernization a priority
The Union Budget is expected to boost infrastructure spending in line with the vision of making India a $7-trillion economy by 2030. Modernising rail, road and aviation infrastructure is likely to remain top priority in FY26Will the middle class get a tax break in Union Budget 2025-26?
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?
New Tax Regime has slowly but surely gained taxpayers’ acceptance. Is this change here to stay?
The government's flagship, simplified New Tax Regime has slowly but surely gained tax payers' acceptance. In Assessment Year 2024-25, 72% of taxpayers opted for it. Is this change here to stay?
Patent expiry of key drugs to open up extra market space for Indian pharma manufacturers
The patent expiry of key drugs in 2025-26 will open up additional market space for Indian manufacturers of generics and biosimilars.How the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line in J&K will expedite trade and tourism
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line in J&K is set to expedite trade and tourism.Time To Be Smart: Why investors should shift to large-cap investments in 2025
This year could be a good time to take home some profits, reduce risk, and shift to large-cap investments.Strategic Exit: Behind the Adani Group’s decision to sell its stake in FMCG food business
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.Will UltraTech’s stake in Star Cement evolve into a larger play in the Northeast market?
The key question now is when will UltraTech’s 8.69% stake in Star Cement evolve into a larger play in the Northeast market. Ketan Parekh has again been accused by Sebi. This time the allegations are of front-running, an unethical practice in financial marketsWhat The BT-C Fore Business Confidence Survey reveals
The BT-C Fore Business Confidence Survey reveals that business confidence dipped in Q3 amidst slower economic growth.
Take calculated risks for financial stability, says promoter of Metropolis Healthcare Ameera Shah
Metropolis Healthcare is an Indian multinational chain of diagnostic labs.
