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Discrepancy in Nov trade data suspected

India's gold imports in November reached a record high of $14.86 billion, registering a fourfold jump

In the works: Repairability Index for consumer durables

India cannot be a dumping ground for inferior-quality products, says minister Pralhad Joshi

Standardize power purchase pacts

The Estimates Committee has called for setting definite approval timelines to expedite the signing of PPAs

MR POONAWALLA GOES TO BOLLYWOOD

Thirsty for growth, Bollywood's studios have been wooing non-film suitors, like the vaccine tycoon, for funding

PSUs lock horns with pvt firms for IIT talent

India's state-run companies are going head-to-head with private tech and consulting giants to snap up talent from the nation's top engineering colleges this year, reflecting the desire among government-owned firms to strengthen and diversify their employee pool.

TVS eyes Avendus Capital to expand financial services

TVS Credit has joined the race for KKR-backed investment bank Avendus Capital as part of its strategy to expand the group's financial services business, three people with knowledge of the development said.

Tough rules on SME IPOs, insider trades

Sebi sets bigger IPO application amounts, profit criteria for SMEs

Include pantos on your holiday to-do list

If holiday travels take you to Britain, indulge in vibrance of the pantomime

Cricket stories that read like tales told in a pub

Maxwell, also nicknamed 'The Big Show', dedicates 16 pages to the match against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup

A new play weaves a story of love, longing and deceit

A new play by Amitesh Grover speaks of grief through the story of a woman who can make clay figurines come alive

An image makeover for palm oil would be good for us

The ecological impact of this affordable oil is lower and health benefits greater than often portrayed

Can the Xi-Trump 'bromance' be revived? Else, ties may fray

Cordiality between the two leaders would favour both countries

Refrain from judicial overreach: It'll strengthen India's judiciary

The suo motu powers of courts are essential to secure justice and the public interest but their overuse can have adverse results

South Korea's political drama was worthy of applause

Its lawmakers were bravely joined by others to reject martial law and uphold democratic institutions

Market losses and mistakes are two completely different things

A loss needn't be a mistake. What matters is whether the process of taking the decision was right

THE ROAD TO BETTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT STARTS WITH A CONSOLIDATED VIEW

Management consultant, educator and author Peter Drucker famously said: \"If you can't measure it, you can't improve it.\" This idea resonates strongly in finance and investments.

Swiss tax shakeup: Effect on Indian investors, workers

Investors face tax hike on dividend starting January, following Switzerland's MFN suspension

How to build a ₹5-cr nest egg with ₹1.5 lakh monthly salary

My cousin (35) earns ₹1.5 lakh per month and paid off a home loan. He invests ₹45,000 in mutual fund SIPs (Nippon Indian small cap, Mirae bluechip and PPFAS flexi-cap) a month; and ₹50,000 in National Pension System every year. How much more should he invest to build a ₹5-crore retirement corpus?

File wage details by January-end for higher pension

Retirement fund body, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended time till 31 January for employers to upload wages and other details regarding the 310,000 pending applications for pension on higher wages.

Telecom sector gets ₹331.8 cr PLI boost

The government has disbursed a total incentive of ₹331.86 crore to 18 of 42 beneficiaries under the telecom PLI scheme as on 31 October. Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Infosys inaugurates centre near Kolkata

Infosys Ltd's new software development campus opened at New Town in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Real estate attracts record investments

Institutional investment in Indian real estate rose 51% to a record $8.87 billion during 2024 as investors look to encash strong demand for housing, office and warehousing properties, according to JLL.

BofA's CEO says he's just getting started

As he turned 65, Bank of America Corp.'s Brian Moynihan took the stage at a town hall meeting and sent a jolt through the crowd, saying he wants to still be CEO when the stock eclipses $100.

ITC consolidates its Oberoi, Leela stakes

TC Ltd, which is demerging its hotels business from January 2025, on Wednesday said it has acquired shareholding of rival hospitality chains Oberoi and Leela from its wholly owned arm, Russell Credit Ltd.

Vishal Mega Mart up 43.50% on day 1

Shares of Vishal Mega Mart Ltd surged 43.50% in debut trade on Wednesday against the issue price of ₹78.

Indian firms face fraud surge: PwC

Many Indian organizations faced financial or economic fraud in the past 24 months where procurement fraud emerged as the top threat, a PwC survey said.

Bangladesh's new dawn is darkened by settling of old scores

When Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was toppled in August in a student-led uprising, it was supposed to be a new dawn for the young country. Instead, the raw wounds left by her repressive rule have prompted many to pursue revenge by weaponizing the law—just as she did.

Direct taxes grow faster than budget estimate so far in FY25

Kitty swells 16.45% against full-year budget target of 13% to ₹15.8 tn so far this fiscal

Israel signals plans to control security in Syria buffer zone and Gaza

Netanyahu and his defense minister visit strategic Mount Hermon peak in Syria

Biden admin relaxes H-1B visa rules to hire foreign workers

The rule also extends certain flexibilities for students on F-1 visas seeking to change their status to H-1B