How One Father Created an Organ Empire
The National Kidney Registry has matched thousands of kidney donors with recipients. It has also paid millions of dollars to a company owned by its founder. Source link
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FIIs set for biggest exit from Indian equities: Rs 1.58 lakh crore withdrawn in 2025; hopes pinned on 2026 rebound
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) are set to mark their biggest-ever exit from Indian stocks in 2025. They have pulled out Rs 1,58,407 crore, making it the largest withdrawal since they started investing in India. This record outflow combines Rs 2,31,990 crore in stock market sales and Rs 73,583 crore in primary market investments up to…
Star Air announces new year sale with fares from Rs 1,799
MUMBAI: Bengaluru-based regional carrier Star Air has announced a New Year promotional fare sale offering all-inclusive one-way tickets starting at Rs 1,799 on select routes, according to a press release issued by the airline.The limited-period offer, branded “New Year, New Horizons with Star”, is open for bookings from December 24 to December 31, 2025, with…
More Student Loan Borrowers Are Shedding Debts in Bankruptcy
A new study suggests that distressed borrowers using a simpler bankruptcy process are succeeding — and that more people like them should try. Source link
Teema eyes North India expansion: Taiwanese electronic giant might soon enter Uttar Pradesh; plan to establish tech park
UP might soon be home to Taiwan Electrical & Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (Teema)’s technology park as the Uttar Pradesh Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) is emerging as one of the key contenders for the proposed Indian facility, people familiar with the matter said.Foxconn chairman Young Liu, who currently heads Teema, and is part of…
Problems with online refunds? NCH helps citizens recover Rs 45 crore since April; e-commerce complaints top list
When five scheduled pickup requests were cancelled without explanation, Ramesh Kumar (name changed) approached the National Consumer Helpline. Months after ordering the furniture online, Kumar, the Jodhpur resident was still stuck with defective goods and no refund. Then his call to 1915, changed everything. Within days, government’s National Consumer Helpline stepped in and secured his…
Startups in 2025: Fewer closures but big names stumble — BluSmart, Dunzo & others exit
Despite a difficult funding climate, this year emerged as a comparatively stable year for India’s startup ecosystem, with shutdowns falling sharply from last year’s highs. Around 730 startups ended operations in 2025, a major decline from the 3,903 closures recorded in 2024. According to the department for the promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT),…
Strong fundamentals, big-ticket investments to propel India’s FDI in 2026
FDI inflows into India are expected to register robust growth in 2026, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, big-ticket investment announcements, sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business, and a new generation of investment-linked trade pacts.To ensure that India remains an attractive and investor-friendly destination, the government reviews the FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) policy…
Forex reserves rise $4.4 billion to $693 billion
MUMBAI: India’s forex reserves jumped by $4.4 billion to $693.3 billion during the week ended Dec 19, Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall kitty had increased by $1.7 billion to $689 billion in the previous week.For the week ended Dec 19, foreign currency assets increased by $1.6 billion to $559 billion, data showed. Source…