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RBI platform on unclaimed deposits exposed data
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) platform meant to help users recover unclaimed bank deposits exposed sensitive personal information online, allowing anyone with a mobile number and one-time password to access details of thousands of dormant accounts, according to an independent researcher whose findings were later corroborated by Mint.
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May 28, 2026
Mint New Delhi
I-T filings flatten as small earners exit
India’s lower-income taxpayers are rapidly exiting the return-filing net after successive tax relief measures raised the basic exemption threshold, reshaping the country’s taxpayer profile.
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May 28, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Blow to gaming as SC backs tax levy
Court upholds 28% GST, retrospective demand totalling ₹1.5 tn
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May 28, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Byju's founder gets 6-mth jail term in Singapore ruling
A Singapore court sentenced Byju's founder Byju Raveendran to six months in jail for contempt of court over alleged non-compliance with disclosure orders, though the entrepreneur said the ruling was 'procedural' and that he plans to appeal.
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May 28, 2026
Mint New Delhi
WHY INSURANCE NEEDS A DISTRIBUTION REVOLUTION, NOT JUST A DIGITAL PUSH
Every few months, India's insurance industry celebrates a new digital milestone. An app promises policy issuance in minutes. An AI chatbot simplifies policy selection. A paperless onboarding journey becomes the latest innovation headline.
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May 28, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Misleading digital wellness ads mushroom, in challenge to enforcement
A drinkable sunscreen and a roll-on pen claiming to “balance cortisol”. Offshore betting ads woven into cricket reels and influencer pages, vanishing during takedowns only to resurface under new aliases. In FY26, India’s advertising landscape felt less like a regulated market and more like a moving target.
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May 28, 2026
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Liberate Indian schooling from its information-overload legacy
Education reforms aim to turn the focus from facts to faculties but implementation has been slow
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May 28, 2026
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Gillette India profit rises 21.3% in Q4
Shaving products maker Gillette India Ltd on Wednesday reported an increase of 21.3% in profit to ₹192.51 crore for the March quarter of fiscal year 2026 (FY26). The company had reported a profit of ₹158.68 crore in the corresponding period last year, it said in a stock exchange filing.
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May 28, 2026
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Ford’s stock is surging— and it’s got nothing to do with its car business
Ford Motor’s stock price has surged to its highest level in nearly three years, and the reason has little to do with cars or trucks.
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May 28, 2026
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Hurdles and hopes of aspiring cricketers
A new book explores stories of toil, poverty, rejection, politics, casteism and luck behind the glamour and glitz of a career in cricket
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May 28, 2026
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How a bankruptcy legislation turned India’s banks around
A decade ago, the banking system was facing ballooning bad loans. Public sector banks were loaded with bad debts, and defaulting promoters retained control of failing companies while creditors waited to recover investments. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), enacted in 2016, set out to change that.
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May 28, 2026
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US delegation to visit India from 1-4 June for talks on trade pact
A delegation from the United States will visit New Delhi from 1-4 June for another round of negotiations on the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), as both sides intensify efforts to finalise an interim trade arrangement and advance broader trade talks.
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May 28, 2026
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India Inc’s AI adoption mustn’t overlook legal liability
The most troublesome presence at a board meeting once used to be that of an activist investor.
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May 28, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Europe is starting to think Putin will expand the war beyond Ukraine
Russia is stuck on the Ukrainian battlefield and lashing out with massive strikes on Kyiv. The growing fear in European capitals is that President Vladimir Putin will try next to reshuffle the cards by expanding the conflict to Europe.
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May 28, 2026
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SC relief for Amazon in CCI fine on Future deal
In a relief for e-commerce giant Amazon, the Supreme Court has set aside the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) ruling imposing a ₹202 crore penalty on the firm for allegedly failing to adequately disclose details of its acquisition of a 49% stake in Future Coupons Pvt. Ltd (FCPL).
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May 28, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Quad’s future
Even as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's India visit put the spotlight on bilateral ties, a four-way meeting of the top diplomats of Quad members—the US, India, Australia and Japan—that he attended in New Delhi on Tuesday has drawn attention back to the group's goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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May 28, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Waiver of premiums: how does it protect your family's goals?
How does the waiver of premium (WOP) rider work in life insurance, Ulip or child plans? If policyholder dies, faces disability or critical illness, does the insurer continue benefits without interruption? What conditions, costs or exclusions apply? Does opting for WOP make practical financial sense for long-term goals like education or retirement?
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May 28, 2026
Mint New Delhi
AIESL labour crisis drags on despite firm's softer stance
The labour crisis at Air India Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL), the country’s largest aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firm, persisted as on Tuesday despite a management climbdown following nearly two weeks of protests.
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May 28, 2026
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Bond yields look attractive: bigger returns, bigger risks?
Investors are shifting from FDs to bonds for higher yields, underestimating the downsides
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May 28, 2026
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Banks told to expedite Jansuraksha onboarding
The finance ministry has asked major private sector banks to expedite onboarding to the Jansuraksha portal, the national platform for the government's social security insurance and pension schemes, according to multiple people aware of the matter.
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May 28, 2026
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Five forces that Indian companies must tackle as one
India’s corporate leaders are growing comfortable with discomfort. The country’s structural growth remains intact.
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May 28, 2026
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: adopt the discipline of letting go
A business exit is not failure but a delayed resolution is. Let’s ensure that we dont destroy value in the name of preserving it
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May 28, 2026
Mint New Delhi
I-T return filings plateau as exemption thresholds rise
The decline in income tax return filings among individuals earning up to ₹5 lakh reflects policy changes rather than weaker tax compliance, according to Vikas Sharma, lead-personal tax at AKM Global.
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May 28, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Credit discipline is a big IBC gain: now cut losses
Thanks to a series of amendments and a growing volume of case law, loan repayment has improved vastly. But India must tackle IBC delays before it can deliver on its full potential
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May 28, 2026
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Balkrishna hedges export bets amid trade headwinds
The Poddar family-promoted firm is reworking its strategy with a sharper focus on India
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May 28, 2026
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Petrol pumps to set up infra for blended fuel stack soon
State-run, private oil marketers told to work on E20, E22, E25, E30 fuel-dispensing systems
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May 28, 2026
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A meteorologist who helped the Allies save D-Day
The tense 72 hours before the invasion are brought to life in the film Pressure
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May 28, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Govt healthcare spending triples to ₹3.85 tn in a decade
Government health expenditure as share of GDP sees increase from 1.15% to 1.43%
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May 28, 2026
Mint New Delhi
INSIDE INDIA'S CHEMICAL MELTDOWN
The Iran war has shredded the country’s petrochemical supply chain, forcing manufacturers to scramble for raw materials.
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May 28, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Green energy investments set to gain momentum in India: BII CEO
Green energy investments in India are set to gain momentum and expand further, driven by heightened energy security concerns triggered by the West Asia war, said Leslie Maasdorp, chief executive officer (CEO) of British International Investment.
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