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In 2025, Indian startups revived with AI-driven applications, particularly in voice tech and quick commerce, while venture capital investment surged, focusing on full-service AI and global expansion

AI Revolution to job creation: These top govt schemes in 2025 powered Modi govt’s Viksit Bharat momentum

From empowering rural India with schemes such as PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, the Centre also brought the spotlight on unsung heroes of world’s fastest growing economy – the gig workers.

From defeat at India’s hands to Asim Munir’s power grab to Afghanistan blowback: How Pakistan unravelled in 2025

Yearender 2025: Pakistan drifted further away from civilian supremacy, economic stability and regional credibility, even as its powerful military tightened its grip over the state.

OPINION | Transformative initiatives for India's future growth and resilience

This article outlines thirteen innovative proposals to address India’s challenges, focusing on healthcare, infrastructure, technology, and social equity, aiming to drive sustainable growth, self-reliance, and global leadership

Premiumisation theme to continue in 2026 on the back of income growth, financialisation, the wealth effect

The income pyramid in India—historically broad at the base—is very gradually inverting, with more consumers entering mid-income and upper mid-income brackets

Banks hold promise for growth in 2026, will they deliver?

An economy that is lending more, writing off less and cleaning up legacy stress sets the stage for a banking revival. But risks remain

How these major government decisions shaped India and impacted the common man in 2025

From a sweeping income-tax reset to long-pending structural reforms, the Centre pushed through decisions that shaped India’s economic strategy, social welfare agenda and long-term institutional priorities

Waqf, G RAM G, Online Gaming: Key bills passed by Parliament in 2025

A look at some of the key bills passed in Parliament and other crucial reforms implemented by the government through the year

OPINION | Five forces that will decide who hires and who is hired in 2026 and beyond

Based on LinkedIn's study of the behaviour of more than 160 million professionals in India, what emerges is that in 2026 demonstrated skills and trust matter more than pedigree in hiring. SMEs and cities in Tiers 2&3 have arrived

Will home-loan relief continue in 2026 after 125 bps repo rate cuts in 2025?

RBI cut repo rate four times in 2025, bringing it down to 5.25% from 6.5%, helping home loan borrowers with lower interest rates and EMIs

Year-end debt check: Here's how to tackle costly loans for a happy new year

Before 2025 ends, conduct a debt audit to prioritise, prepay and consolidate loans. List all debts and focus on high-interest ones first. Consolidate into lower-rate loans, negotiate better terms and do weigh prepayment penalties

Travel Year-Ender 2025: Top WTA award-winning destinations that outshined the world this year

Discover the World Travel Awards 2025 winners! Explore the year’s top destinations, from adventure hotspots and cultural cities to romantic escapes and sustainable retreats.

Travel Year-Ender 2025: Maldives tops as world’s leading destination — discover the 10 emerging places across continents

Explore the World Travel Awards 2025 winners: Maldives tops as the world’s leading destination, plus 9 must-visit emerging spots across continents.

This is Asia’s leading beach destination in 2025 for the second year — and here’s your ultimate guide to exploring it

Discover why the Philippines has been crowned Asia’s leading beach destination for the second year. Explore top islands, visa-free travel, flights from India, and more.

Declutter your finances: A year-end money detox guide

To declutter your finances, start by gathering all financial documents, listing debts, and creating a budget. Automate payments, prioritize high-interest debts, and consider consolidating loan accounts.

Year-end travel demand surges in India as early bookings jump 25% and experience-led itineraries rise sharply, says report

India’s year-end travel demand is soaring as early bookings rise 25% and experience-led holidays surge. New trends show travellers planning ahead and choosing culture-rich destinations. Read on to know more.

Controversies That Shook 2024: From Death Threats to Public Feuds

The year witnessed several high-profile controversies. Salman Khan’s feud with Lawrence Bishnoi escalated after fresh death threats, highlighting celebrity dangers tied to criminal networks. Shah Rukh Khan became a target of a death threat, with extortion claims involving Faizan Khan. Divya Khossla Kumar accused Jigra of box office manipulation, leading to a public feud with Karan Johar. Kangana Ranaut’s slap by a CISF officer sparked solidarity from Bollywood stars. Nayanthara and Dhanush clashed over a film clip used in her documentary, while Allu Arjun's arrest following a fan’s death raised questions about crowd control. Rahman’s separation and Poonam Pandey’s death hoax also made headlines.

Slower growth awaits India in 2025 as private capex slackens

The challenges to growth remain the same: slacking private capex and tepid demand 

Indians ready to pay Rs 7 lakh to stay in hotels on December 31: Report

Room rates for some branded hotels in the country have touched all-time highs for December 31, said industry experts.

Bengaluru recorded the second highest number of trips via Uber in 2023. First is...

The most popular day of the week for booking an Uber was Saturday, the company revealed.

Over 100 startups led by Delhi school students presented business ideas to investors in 2023

However, the deteriorating air quality of the national capital after the Diwali festivities also posed challenges to the students when an impromptu vacation was called and educational institutes were shut for 10 days.

India’s Asian Games high gave cricket a complex in an eventful 2023

Paris Olympics 2024 will test India’s progress as a global sports power but aspiration levels must be modest

Rewind 2022 | Smallcap multibaggers that gave over 100% returns in 2022

Despite unprecedented challenges, the Indian stock markets managed to weather the storm and emerge as one of the leading markets in the world. So let’s have a look at some smallcap stocks that have given stunning multi-bagger returns this year and helped investors make a fortune in a very short span of time. Watch to find out which smallcap stocks gave some big returns in the year gone by.

Top Nifty gainers & losers of 2022 | What’s in store for these stocks in the New Year? | Rewind 2022

2022 was a relatively good year for Indian stock markets, especially when you compare it to the key global markets this year. But Indian markets haven't emerged unscathed from the rollercoaster that was 2022. Several global headwinds impacted the stock market this year including geo-political conflicts and rate hikes. So, as we near the end of 2022, let’s have a look at the top gainers and losers of 2022 and what’s in store for these stocks in the new year.