How companies show electoral donations in annual reports

A reading of the reports suggests that there is no standard practice for reporting political contributions and it is left to the company's discretion to report them as they find fit. Illustration:......

Which City Sold Maximum Value Of Electoral Bonds?

Mumbai accounts for the largest share of electoral bonds sold since inception. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Electoral bonds have emerged as the preferred method of donation to political......

Major credit card issuers go live on Bharat Bill Payment Systems platform

Major credit issuers, including the largest — HDFC Bank — have integrated their systems with the Bharat Bill Payment Systems (BBPS) for receiving credit card repayments via third-party......

Gig workers Bill: Unease among startups

A group comprising top tech startups and unicorns has raised several “serious concerns” over a platform-based gig workers Bill proposed by the Karnataka government, saying it would hurt......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

As the results season kicks in, the quarterly earnings numbers of several blue-chip firms -- such as Infosys and Reliance Industries -- along with global trends and trading activity of foreign......

Result preview: Cost of deposits to weigh on banks' margins in Q1

Despite steady loan growth, the banking sector is expected to report subdued margins in the quarter ending June 2024 (Q1FY25), driven by high demand for deposits amidst tight liquidity conditions.......