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Inflation targeting: It should not constrain Indian manufacturing

Monetary policymakers should analyse the price dynamics of the entire basket of items that make up India's national income

We could expect East Asia to spring some surprises in 2025

China, Hong Kong and Vietnam will be under watch for a reason

All that glitters is not an auction of pawned gold

Gold auctions have risen lately. A sign of distress? Partly. These are more likely the result of lenders sprucing up their gold-loan portfolios after RBI frowned on risky lending practices

We must approach tech transformations with due care

How we deal with technology is getting highly complex. It's the reason we must exercise fine judgement

Trump's tariffs will not eliminate the dollar's exorbitant privilege

Exporters to the US may want to shift trade into other currencies but the dollar won't be dethroned

INTERNATIONAL ETFs ARE TRADING AT A PREMIUM: WHAT SHOULD INVESTORS DO?

Most successful investors remain informed, agile, and approach investments strategically

Simplifying estate planning: The value of expert guidance

Do I need the help of a professional estate planner? —Name withheld on request Should I opt for a will or trust? Which is effective? —Name withheld on request

AP split leaves state-backed bondholders high and dry

Investors await payments as Andhra and Telangana dispute AP power bonds post-bifurcation

Bangladesh launches $5 bn graft probe against Sheikh Hasina

An anti-graft panel in Bangladesh has launched an investigation against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family in connection with the allegations of embezzling $5 billion in the Rooppur nuclear power plant, according to a media report.

Indian IT hiring: '25 promises rebound

Indian information technology (IT) hiring landscape is at a pivotal juncture as it transitions from a year of decline towards a more hopeful future.

Akasa Air fined ₹10 lakh by DGCA

The civil aviation regulator, directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh on Akasa Air for refusing boarding to seven passengers on a Bengaluru-Pune flight.

'Dreamers' make emergency plans as Trump vows to deport millions

DACA program during his first term, recently expressed a willingness to help this group of immigrants stay.

Guidelines on pesky calls next month

The consumer affairs ministry will release guidelines next month to tackle unsolicited commercial communications or pesky calls, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

Office space leasing up 14% in top 6 cities

Office space demand remained strong this year with gross leasing of workspace rising 14% to a record 66.4 million sq. ft across six major cities, according to Colliers India.

India to fund 33 development projects in Sri Lanka

India is to provide ₹237.1 crore to Sri Lanka for 33 development projects in education, health and agriculture sectors in the eastern province.

Lokpal calls Buch, Moitra for hearing on corruption charge

Ombudsman is hearing complaints filed on basis of Hindenburg Research report

Samsung plans to re-enter ACs market

Samsung India is planning a comeback into the residential air conditioner (AC) market, which witnessed unprecedented sales growth in summer this year.

The 'invisible wall' amplifying China's population doom loop

China still has more left-behind children than any country in the world, 67 million in 2020, official data shows

Smartphone makers are embracing digital detox to fight screen addiction

A study by Vivo found parents spend 5.5 hours and children about 4.5 hours on their phones each day

Gen AI, data centres march into 2025

Stakeholders are gearing up for a boom amid expectations of easing inflation concerns in West, and government's boost to domestic R&D expenditure

Pre-IPO rounds revive late-stage funding

There was an improvement in both the number and average ticket size of Series D stage and above deals in 2024 versus the year before

Edtech's focus on profits, new niches sparks renewed investor optimism

Early-stage funding more than tripled to $303.2 million this year, from $100.7 million in 2023

Airlines see 12% growth in domestic passengers

Indian airlines carried 14.2 million passengers on the domestic routes in November, up nearly 12% compared to a year earlier, amid rising air traffic demand.

Xmas fails to cheer up 2024 box office

Theatres are banking on Pushpa 2, and animation flick Mufasa to carry them through the festive period

Southern films shine in 2024 led by Malayalam, Tamil hits

South Indian cinema sees 10-15% revenue growth as Hindi films struggle at the box office

Deloitte, 2 former partners penalized over audit lapses

The action stems from Deloitte's alleged failure to identify & report irregularities related to a ZEE FD in Yes Bank

Prez Biden to rule on Nippon Steel's $15 billion US Steel bid

Letting Nippon Steel take over US Steel may lead to lower domestic steel output, says CFIUS

Hurt by imports, steelmakers eye safeguard duty

The temporary measure, likely in the last quarter of FY25, will protect domestic firms from cheap imports

Poly Medicure to focus on medical devices exports

Indian medical equipment manufacturer Poly Medicure Ltd. will continue to focus on export markets amid rising demand in the United States and as global economies look to diversify their supply chains away from China, a top company official said.

Key indicators show Q3 recovery, says RBI bulletin

Growth trajectory is poised to lift in H2 of 2024-25 driven by resilient domestic private consumption demand