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Work-From-Home Advisory Rekindles Debate Across Corporate India
India’s work-from-home debate has returned to the spotlight after a fuel-saving advisory encouraged companies to reduce employee commuting during a period of elevated crude oil prices. The suggestion has triggered fresh discussion among IT firms, employees, and policymakers about productivity, costs, and workplace flexibility. Fuel-Saving Advisory Puts Work-From-Home Back in Focus The work-from-home advisory emerged as policymakers looked for ways…
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Augmont Enterprises Shares Debut At 22% Premium After Strong IPO
Augmont Enterprises made a strong stock market debut on August 31, with shares listing at a 21.95% premium on the NSE. The ₹825 crore IPO had attracted more than 105 times subscription, reflecting strong investor demand. Augmont Enterprises IPO makes strong market debut Augmont Enterprises shares began trading on the…
Bank of England Holds Rates as Middle East Oil Risks Loom
The Bank of England holds rates decision has kept global financial markets focused on inflation risks as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to cloud the economic outlook. Policymakers voted to leave the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75 percent, highlighting uncertainty over how higher energy prices could…
Consumer and Retail Deal Values Hit Six-Year Low Despite Steady Activity
India's consumer and retail sector recorded strong transaction activity in the first half of 2026, but the total value of those deals dropped to a six-year low. The trend reflects a more cautious investment environment where investors continue to back promising businesses but are avoiding large-ticket acquisitions amid global economic…
Government Waives Customs Duty to Boost Electronics Manufacturing
The Central Government has waived basic customs duty on several key electronics manufacturing components, aiming to reduce production costs, strengthen domestic value chains, and accelerate India's ambitions of becoming a global electronics manufacturing hub under the Make in India initiative. India has taken another significant step toward expanding its electronics…
EPFO Begins ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Interest Credit Through New Digital Portal
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has started the process of crediting more than ₹1.44 lakh crore as annual interest to nearly 34 crore EPF member accounts for FY 2025-26. The rollout coincides with the launch of EPFO's new centralized digital platform, aimed at speeding up claim settlements, improving transparency,…
Startup M&A Activity Accelerates as Indian Firms Scale
India's startup M&A wave is gaining momentum as companies increasingly turn to acquisitions to expand market share, acquire technology, strengthen product offerings, and achieve profitability. Industry observers say strategic consolidation is becoming a defining feature of the country's startup ecosystem in 2026. India's startup M&A activity has emerged as one…