Street signs: Select MFs shine, promoter stake rises, IPO market slows

Subcontracting costs at eight Indian IT firms rise to 11.3% of revenue as immigration curbs and talent shortages increase reliance on locally hired workers

Three in four Amazon Pay customers now live outside India's big cities, says chief executive Vikas Bansal

Retreat from AI-linked stocks prompts investors to look towards undervalued markets such as India and China, while easing inflation and trade tensions add to their appeal

Qatar is stepping up its diplomatic efforts to bring the US and Iran closer to an agreement, after initially distancing itself from direct mediation following Iranian attacks. With ties to both sides and a history of facilitating talks, Doha is emerging as a key diplomatic channel.