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The Economic Times 100X.VC invests $2.7 million in 17 startups

100X.VC, a Mumbai venture capitalist firm, injected $2.7 million into 17 startups in their 11th cohort. This brings their total portfolio to 161 companies. Ninad Karpe, founder and partner at 100X.VC, said they invested Rs 1.25 crore in each startup and provided mentorship to help them refine their products and go-to-market strategies.

The Economic Times RBI unlikely to cut rates; Sustained vigil on inflation expected

RBI to hold rates on strong GDP growth. Inflation within target range but food inflation high. RBI cautious on weather impact.

The Economic Times RBI to face problem of plenty: Prepare for bond sales

The RBI's challenge for the year may not be inflation but liquidity. Government spending resumption and overseas fund flows complicate monetary policy effectiveness.

The Economic Times InGovern gets defamation notice over its report on Religare

Religare alleged that InGovern, founded by Shriram Subramanian, had published a defamatory report on its website without any verification and without studying information available in the public domain.

The Economic Times Sebi's rumour verification rule and its implications

A new Sebi rule requires top listed companies to confirm, deny, or clarify market rumours reported in mainstream media, focusing on material impacts on share prices.

The Economic Times Stage set for new government to press on next-generation reforms

India will continue to be the world’s fastest-growing economy and the Indian-corporate world has its hopes up as it expects the next government to continue on the reform path and steer the Indian economy towards high growth.

The Economic Times New govt may cut FY25 fiscal deficit target amid robust growth and windfall RBI dividend

In the interim budget in February, the government had set the FY25 fiscal deficit goal at 5.1% of GDP and revised the FY24 target to 5.8%. However, the actual fiscal gap for FY24 was contained at 5.6%. With exit polls projecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to retain power with a strong majority, policy continuity is expected, and the government may aim to further improve the fiscal deficit target for the upcoming fiscal year starting April 1, 2025.

The Economic Times CBIC issues instructions for initiating early GST recovery

The CBIC has said the Principal Commissioner or commissioner level officers can issue directions to recover GST dues before the stipulated three months of serving of demand order.

The Economic Times No tax recovery within three months of notice, says CBIC

The letter was written after the board noted that many tax officers were abusing the exceptional case clause, initiating recovery proceedings before the expiry of the specified three-month period, even in routine cases, forcing the companies to move courts to seek stay on the recovery process. This attracted not only adverse comments from the judiciary but in some cases even penalty.

The Economic Times Data protection, AI rules top tech’s wishlist for next govt

Technology policy lawyers, think tanks and policy groups are making a list of priority items for the new leadership at the IT ministry after the results of the general elections. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules seem to top the list, along with regulation of AI and the Digital India Bill.

The Economic Times Most bank frauds are third-party scams on customers: IBA chief

According to the RBI annual report, frauds increased from 13564 in FY23 to 36,075. RBI has said that the frauds have occurred predominantly in the category of digital payments (card/internet) in terms of number.

The Economic Times Now, a 'Bank Clinic' to guide you on complaints

The Bank Clinic is an initiative by the All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) to help customers address their grievances amid rapid expansion in technology and a series of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines on retail banking. A customer can fill out the details of her/his complaint, create a ticket, and receive a reply in five working days on the remedies available and information on what the RBI guidelines prescribe on that matter.

The Economic Times FPIs may cut bearish bets, releasing bulls on D-Street today

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) hold record bearish positions in index futures - mainly the Nifty - pegged at $2.8 billion, or ₹23,400 crore, in terms of contract value, according to Nuvama Research data.

The Economic Times If exit polls hold true, these stocks are set to surge under Modi 3.0

Modi stocks are companies or sectors that have benefited directly from government policies and initiatives under PM Narendra Modi, making them attractive to investors looking to capitalize on government-driven growth. CLSA has identified 54 such companies, perceived as direct beneficiaries, half of which are PSUs.

The Economic Times Ola Electric eyes leaner road to profitability, to cut 400-500 roles

Ola Electric, eyeing an IPO, is reportedly trimming its workforce by 400-500 employees to streamline operations. This number may change as the senior leadership is still concluding the scale of the layoffs. They are expected to hit multiple verticals, sources told ET.