Stand by Adani report, closure not due to threats, says Hindenburg founder

Activist short-seller Nathan Anderson, known for his high-profile campaigns against the likes of Adani Group, said he is closing his firm, Hindenburg Research, not because of any threat — legal or otherwise — and that he stands by all its

Volkswagen moves HC over $1.4 bn tax notice

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has filed a case against tax authorities over the Rs 11,000 crore (about $1.4 billion) show cause notice for alleged customs duty fraud related to the import of cars as completely knocked down units. The company

The Regret About This Budget Is…

‘…that it once again shies away from renewing its commitment to strategic divestment,’ points out A K Bhattacharya. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shows the Budget tablet at the finance ministry before heading to Parliament to present the Union Budget

A Budget that balances prudence with growth: Birla

The estimated Rs 1 trillion revenue forgone from direct taxes and Rs 2,600 crore from indirect taxes has been carefully accounted for within the fiscal consolidation road map, ensuring stability while boosting demand. Budget 2025-26 delivers a carefully calibrated strategy—stimulating

Govt fixes capex at Rs 11.21 lakh cr for FY26

Having missed the target for the current financial year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday proposed to spend Rs 11.21 lakh crore towards capital expenditure (capex) for FY26. However, the capex target is going to be missed by about 93,000

Budget 2025: More credit for farmers, 6 new schemes announced

In a significant policy shift aimed at boosting agri-productivity and rural prosperity, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced six new agricultural schemes while increasing the subsidised Kisan Credit Card loan limit to Rs 5 lakh from the existing Rs

Sitharaman carries tablet wrapped in ‘bahi khata’ for 6th year

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday will present her eighth consecutive Budget, which she will deliver from a digital tablet enclosed in a traditional ‘bahi-khata’ style pouch. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds up a digital tablet enclosed in a

Strong investor interest drives value mutual fund inflows to Rs 22,757 cr in 2024

Value mutual funds have witnessed robust investor interest, garnering Rs 22,757 crore in inflows in 2024, nearly double the amount seen in 2023, fueled by impressive returns generated by the segment. This surge reflects a shift in investor focus towards

How well do you know these facts about Union Budget?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 will present a record eighth consecutive budget that is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth and ease the burden on the middle class struggling with high prices and stagnant

Tech: Aaron Bugal: ‘Social engineering and deepfakes are only going to increase’

‘The use of AI, especially genAI is only going to get worse, especially in an enterprise ecosystem.’ Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay Ransomware and social engineering, crimes that involve attacks on technology service providers and bad actors manipulating people to give