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Fintech Industry Warns of Growing Monopoly in India’s UPI Network
Read the story ↗: Fintech Industry Warns of Growing Monopoly in India’s UPI NetworkWith PhonePe and Google Pay handling over 80 percent of UPI payments, the India Fintech Foundation has called for immediate policy action to prevent systemic risks.
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Gold Demand Drops 16 Percent in India as High Prices Push Buyers Away
Read the story ↗: Gold Demand Drops 16 Percent in India as High Prices Push Buyers AwayDespite a decline in physical demand, investment interest in gold surged as Indians sought safety amid global volatility.
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India’s Startup Scene Reignites: IPOs, AI Growth, and Profits Take Center Stage
Read the story ↗: India’s Startup Scene Reignites: IPOs, AI Growth, and Profits Take Center StageFrom Groww’s blockbuster IPO to Alphabet’s $100 billion quarter, India’s tech and startup ecosystem is witnessing renewed confidence across capital markets and global innovation.
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When Productivity Turns Against You
Read the story ↗: When Productivity Turns Against YouWorking smarter can still lead to burnout when focus, boundaries, and priorities are missing.
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India’s GCCs Are Spending Billions on AI, But Where’s the ROI?
Read the story ↗: India’s GCCs Are Spending Billions on AI, But Where’s the ROI?AI adoption inside Global Capability Centres has surged, yet the financial returns remain elusive as leaders struggle with visibility, measurement, and integration gaps.
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India’s Software Firms Are Quietly Powering the Next Trillion-Dollar Boom
Read the story ↗: India’s Software Firms Are Quietly Powering the Next Trillion-Dollar BoomHomegrown software players are rising from exporters to ecosystem builders, positioning India as both the world’s tech supplier and its own biggest customer.
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AI Wrote the Code. You Got Hacked. Who Takes the Blame?
Read the story ↗: AI Wrote the Code. You Got Hacked. Who Takes the Blame?As companies rush to embrace AI for faster coding, security breaches are exposing a growing accountability void. The question is no longer if AI will make…
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How Leaders Can Stop Faking Enthusiasm and Restore Authentic Energy
Read the story ↗: How Leaders Can Stop Faking Enthusiasm and Restore Authentic EnergyConstant positivity can drain leaders of emotional energy. Small, intentional actions can help rebuild authenticity, trust, and wellbeing.
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IndiGo CEO Says India’s Aviation Policy Remains Open and Balanced
Read the story ↗: IndiGo CEO Says India’s Aviation Policy Remains Open and BalancedIndiGo chief Pieter Elbers rejects claims that India restricts bilateral flying rights, saying the country’s aviation sector continues to grow through global partnerships and sustainable expansion.
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SEBI Proposes Performance-Linked Fund Fees, Sharp Cut in Brokerage Charges
Read the story ↗: SEBI Proposes Performance-Linked Fund Fees, Sharp Cut in Brokerage ChargesIndia’s market regulator moves to make mutual funds fairer for investors by linking costs to performance and reducing brokerage fees, creating short-term challenges for AMCs but…