FIIs

FIIs quietly accumulate PSUs, smaller stocks in Q4 FY2025

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) are shaking things up! In Q4 2025, they’ve been quietly boosting their stakes in public sector undertakings (PSUs) and smaller stocks, while stepping back from large-cap giants. Data shows FIIs increased holdings in 52% of 79 listed PSU companies and 51% of 186 Nifty Microcap 250 Index firms, as reported on…

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Indian IT future

Indian IT in Trouble? Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu Sounds the Alarm

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu is waving a red flag about Indian IT future, and it’s not just AI or Trump tariffs causing the stir. On April 19, 2025, he called out decades of inefficiencies—bloated systems, over-hiring, and outdated billing models—as the real culprits behind the industry’s struggles. With TCS, Infosys, and Wipro posting weak results, Vembu…

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Humans of Bombay

Humans of Bombay: Karishma Mehta’s Storytelling Empire

Humans of Bombay (HoB), founded by Karishma Mehta in 2014, has become India’s go-to platform for heartfelt narratives. Starting as a humble Facebook page, 29-year-old Mehta turned Mumbai’s diverse tales into a cultural phenomenon, now boasting 3.2 million followers. With no venture capital, HoB earns ₹6.42 crore annually, thanks to books, a YouTube series, and…

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gst on upi payments

No GST on UPI Payments: Government Clears the Air

Good news for UPI users! The finance ministry has debunked rumors about an 18% GST on UPI payments above ₹2,000, calling them “completely false and misleading.” No such proposal exists, ensuring UPI remains a cost-free, user-friendly platform. Since 2020, no Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) applies to UPI, so no GST is charged. The government continues…

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