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Akshita Singh
Akshita Singh
Akshita is working as a Senior Sub Editor at Business Standard and primarily contributes to the web desk. She has previously held positions in leading newsrooms such as India Today, ABP Live (Digital), and The Statesman. With a background in journalism from the University of Delhi, where she was conferred the University Medal in MA (Journalism), her approach has always been rooted in authenticity. After covering fast-paced news and social media trends, she now looks forward to exploring stories through the lens of economics, business, and finance, leaving no stone unturned.
Akshita is working as a Senior Sub Editor at Business Standard and primarily contributes to the web desk. She has previously held positions in leading newsrooms such as India Today, ABP Live (Digital), and The Statesman. With a background in journalism from the University of Delhi, where she was conferred the University Medal in MA (Journalism), her approach has always been rooted in authenticity. After covering fast-paced news and social media trends, she now looks forward to exploring stories through the lens of economics, business, and finance, leaving no stone unturned.
Akshita Singh
From burgers to pizzas, Fifa nights drive food delivery orders in India
World Cup 2026 viewership in India is driving late-night demand for burgers, pizzas, fries and beverages on food delivery platforms
 "From burgers to pizzas, Fifa nights drive food delivery orders in India")
India's AI compute race: Will subsidised GPUs close the capability gap?
Subsidised GPUs are helping lower AI compute costs in India, but industry experts say closing the capability gap will require much more than hardware access
 "India's AI compute race: Will subsidised GPUs close the capability gap?")
Bandhan Bank CFO Rajeev Mantri resigns, to step down on September 25
In a regulatory filing, the lender said Mantri submitted his resignation in a letter dated June 29, 2026, to pursue another opportunity for career growth
 "Bandhan Bank CFO Rajeev Mantri resigns, to step down on September 25")
Axis Bank CFO Puneet Sharma quits after six years; no successor announced
In a regulatory filing, the private sector lender said Sharma submitted his resignation on June 28 to pursue the next phase of his professional career
 "Axis Bank CFO Puneet Sharma quits after six years; no successor announced")
Delhi EV Policy kicks off from July 1: Tax waiver, subsidies, EV-only rules
Delhi's new EV policy brings subsidies, tax waivers and phased vehicle electrification measures to encourage faster adoption of electric vehicles in the capital
 "Delhi EV Policy kicks off from July 1: Tax waiver, subsidies, EV-only rules")
Wrong-side driving: What Indian law says on violations and penalties
Wrong-side driving may save a few seconds, but official data show it contributes to thousands of crashes and deaths every year. Here's what Indian law says about it
 "Wrong-side driving: What Indian law says on violations and penalties")
Why Indian manufacturers fear Europe's tighter rules on metal scrap exports
The EU's new waste shipment rules could make imported metal scrap harder to access. Here's why Indian manufacturers are worried and what it means for steel and aluminium
 "Why Indian manufacturers fear Europe's tighter rules on metal scrap exports")
Jamie Dimon's 'middle powers', 'fantasy' remark on Europe goes viral
Dimon rejected the idea that middle powers could unite effectively to counter larger economies, pointing to Europe as an example
 "Jamie Dimon's 'middle powers', 'fantasy' remark on Europe goes viral")
Centre hikes passport fees; 36-page passport to cost ₹2,500 from July 1
Under the revised fee structure, an ordinary fresh passport or reissue of a 36-page passport for applicants aged 18 years and above will cost ₹2,500
 "Centre hikes passport fees; 36-page passport to cost ₹2,500 from July 1")
India plans to value its coal reserves in rupees: What does it mean?
MoSPI has proposed a framework to assign a monetary value to India's coal reserves. Here's what natural capital accounting means and why it differs from pricing coal
 "India plans to value its coal reserves in rupees: What does it mean?")
12 workers rescued from UP factory: Laws against bonded labour explained
The rescue of 12 workers from a UP factory has sent shockwaves across the country. Here's what Indian law says about forced labour, dignity, and workers' rights
 "12 workers rescued from UP factory: Laws against bonded labour explained")
Cybercrime complaints are easy to file. But why justice takes longer
India has made cybercrime reporting easier, but victims still face delays in FIRs, fund recovery and investigations. Here's what happens after a complaint is filed
 "Cybercrime complaints are easy to file. But why justice takes longer")
Noel Tata to step down as Trent chairman after nearly three decades
The development would mark the end of a tenure that oversaw the transformation of the company from a single-store operation into one of India's largest retail networks
 "Noel Tata to step down as Trent chairman after nearly three decades")
WhatsApp's journey: From status app to world's default messaging service
With Cred founder Kunal Shah set to lead WhatsApp globally, here's a look at the evolution of the app that transformed digital communication and largely replaced SMS across the world
 "WhatsApp's journey: From status app to world's default messaging service")
Japan's Sakana AI says Fugu Ultra matches Mythos on certain benchmarks
What are Fugu and Fugu Ultra, the AI systems through which Japan's Sakana AI is betting on 'One Model To Command Them All' and claiming Mythos-level performance on some benchmarks?
 "Japan's Sakana AI says Fugu Ultra matches Mythos on certain benchmarks")
Jio, NSE IPOs near launch: Which shareholders stand to gain most?
Who stands to make the biggest gains when India's two most anticipated IPOs finally hit the market?
 "Jio, NSE IPOs near launch: Which shareholders stand to gain most?")
China opens domestic stock markets to qualified foreign firms for listing
China will support eligible foreign-invested enterprises seeking listings on domestic stock exchanges
 "China opens domestic stock markets to qualified foreign firms for listing")
Decoded: What is 'sunset clause', why India may seek one in US trade deal?
Why is India considering a sunset clause in its proposed US trade deal? Here's what the provision means and how it could help New Delhi navigate tariff uncertainty
 "Decoded: What is 'sunset clause', why India may seek one in US trade deal?")
Bengal has broken its shackles, says PM Modi in first visit since polls
Addressing the Paschimbanga Divas celebrations in Tarakeswar, Modi said the atmosphere in the state reflected a sense of change and renewed optimism
 "Bengal has broken its shackles, says PM Modi in first visit since polls")
Eastern India is emerging as a gateway to progress: PM Modi in Odisha
PM Modi said eastern India is becoming a growth hub as he laid foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore in Odisha and highlighting the state's investment momentum
 "Eastern India is emerging as a gateway to progress: PM Modi in Odisha")