The fourth part of the series assesses what it will take to encourage domestic manufacturing, while also being an alternative to China

The India story: Progress in manufacturing sector but key challenges remain

ChartThe India story: Progress in manufacturing sector but key challenges remain

These stocks, handpicked by top brokerages, offer a blend of value and growth

As 2024 draws to a close, Indian equity investors are navigating a volatile market. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex has dropped nearly 9 per cent from its 52-week high in September, paring year-to-date returns to 8.6 per cent from a peak rally of 18.7 p

A dramatic campaign, a comeback, and peace efforts amid attacks & counterattacks - 2024 redefined global relations. Diplomacy was tested, power disrupted, and the world watched as history was made

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The third part of the series looks at the areas it needs to focus on to realise its $5 trillion ambition and be counted among the top three economies

How India, the ‘bright spot’, can continue to shine

How India, the ‘bright spot', can continue to shine

India now holds about $650 billion in reserves, enough to finance nearly a year of imports. The problem is that global financial markets have even more firepower

Rupee defence strategy: Why RBI should embrace currency flexibility

2024 was a year of churn - and a big loss - but it was also when India made decisive strides in infrastructure and defence self-reliance

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This series looks at India's progress over the past 25 years and future directions. The first part highlights the country's IT expertise, which became a talking point globally as the millennium began

Widely regarded as two of the most influential figures in India’s tech industry, Murthy and Goyal’s joint appearance marked a symbolic bridge between two defining eras of Indian technology — one that laid the foundation for India’s IT revolution, and

Widely regarded as two of the most influential figures in India's tech industry, Murthy and Goyal's joint appearance marked a symbolic bridge between two defining eras of Indian technology — one that laid the foundation for India's IT revolution, and

The state tourism department will set up a 'Digital Kumbh Museum' to showcase the cultural heritage of India and offer insight into the mythological and historical significance of the Kumbh

Sadhus in Prayagraj take part in a ceremony at Panch Dasnam Aagni Akhara on November 23, ahead of Maha Kumbh next year	Photo: PTI

Since Adityanath took office in March 2017, various expressway projects - either commissioned or still under construction - have a total outlay of Rs 80,000 crore

Highways: UP’s path to become first $1 trn state

Highways: UP's path to become first $1 trn state

Nivesh Mitra offers 491 online services and is adding more, say senior bureaucrat

UP government says its policies encourage small industries

Awasthi said that CM Adityanath's dream is to make UP the most prosperous state of the country with its GSDP ahead of Maharashtra or any other

An electronics manufacturing factory in Noida, UP. The state is seeking foreign investments for its electronics industry

Singh spoke about the steps being taken to make people environment-conscious

Ravindra Pratap Singh, chairman of Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB)

Over the next few years, the state aims to increase value of farm exports from Rs 20,000 crore to Rs 50,000 crore by boosting productivity and food processing

The state’s agriculture budget grew from Rs 1,517 crore in 2016-17 to over Rs 2,100 crore in 2018-19

The state's agriculture budget grew from Rs 1,517 crore in 2016-17 to over Rs 2,100 crore in 2018-19

Places beyond top 30 cities become a major source of business

Going beyond cities: How MFs are scripting the small-town success

The leaders of some of the country's largest fund houses said that the momentum in MF inflows could take assets under management (AUM) past Rs 100 trillion in two to three years

Bull or bear market, MF blitz to continue; CEOs link growth to India's rise

Small and midcap segments show signs of bubble-like valuation and other segments are more reasonable, they said while discussing 'Is the Market in a Bubble Zone?'

Small, midcap investing: CIOs urge caution and realistic expectations

This period of growth came after the 2017 reclassification of active equity schemes - a reform that made it easier for investors to identify the top performers across scheme categories

Mutual Funda

Quality investing focuses on stocks with strong fundamentals, like high return on equity and low leverage

SIP, mutual fund, investment

Investment strategy based on specific characteristics has become popular among fund houses and investors

Factor-based investing gains ground in 2024 among fund houses, investors

Four of the 10 largest sectors - oil & gas, automotive, power, and FMCG - saw year-on-year profit declines, while six sectors posted double-digit earnings growth

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Here are ten stocks where brokerages expected the maximum upside in their share price over the next 12 months

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A breakout of 3% plus or minus - say 750 points on the Nifty - would reset the medium-term trend but this Budget does not seem to have provided the triggers either way

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with her team outside the finance ministry in Delhi on July 23

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