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THE LONG ROAD TO DATA PROTECTION

The DPDP Act comes with a long gestation period. What does that mean for its efficacy?

Tata Punch tops '24 sales charts, ends Maruti's 40-year reign

For the first time in four decades, a non-Maruti Suzuki India car has topped the list of India's best-selling cars. In 2024, the Tata Punch, a sub-compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), became the highest-selling vehicle by delivering 202,030 units.

Isro marks milestone as cowpea seeds take root in space

Cowpea seedlings onboard PSLV-C60 POEM-4 module sprout their first leaves in space, signifying a milestone in space-based plant research, Isro said on Monday.

India reports 5 HMPV cases; govt says no need to panic

India on Monday reported at least five cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which causes respiratory illness and was recently identified in China and Malaysia.

US 30-Year Bond Yield Highest Since 2023

US Treasuries slumped, lifting the yield on 30-year bonds to the highest since late 2023, as a rattled market prepares for $119 billion of fresh government debt issuance this week.

Indian Bond Index Inflows May Lag Estimates: Morgan Stanley

Indian bonds included last year in a key global benchmark will fail to draw as much money as previously estimated, according to Morgan Stanley.

Select factor fund based on conviction, risk appetite

Ajay Singh (name changed on request), a 35-year-old Noida-based lawyer, plans to invest in factor (or smart-beta) funds in 2025.

Jubilant FoodWorks Hits 52-Week High

Brokerages Offer Mixed Outlook After Strong Q3 Showing

Quadrant Future Tek secures ₹131 cr from anchor investors

Quadrant Future Tek on Monday garnered ₹130.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO).

Sebi Eases Fund Settlement Norms for Dormant A/Cs

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday relaxed settlement norms for brokerage accounts remaining inactive for more than 30 days.

Standard Glass Lining fully subscribed on 1st day of offer

The initial public offering (IPO) of Standard Glass Lining Technology Ltd got fully subscribed within minutes of opening for share sale on Monday.

ITC's Discovered Price Lower Than Estimates

Analysts Optimistic About Firm After Hotel Biz Demerger

Dabur faces growth, margin challenges

Dabur's pre-quarterly update for Q3FY25 disappointed the market with the share dropping by 3.9 per cent.

Amfi rejig: 11 stocks enter largecap space

The 100-stock largecap basket of mutual funds (MFs) has seen a major reshuffle in the latest semi-annual reclassification with seven midcap stocks and four new listings earning the largecap tag.

Brokerages Bullish on SBI Card on Hopes of Credit Cost Moderation

Brokerages have turned bullish on SBI Cards & Payment Services as they expect moderation in credit cost for the credit card issuer.

Muted deposit, credit growth sends PSB stocks into a tailspin

Shares of state-owned bank stocks were under pressure on Monday due to muted deposit and credit growth numbers reported by these lenders in the October-December quarter (Q3) of 2024-25 (FY25).

The riches of development

Economic treatises, says Prosenjit Datta, a distinguished Indian editor and business journalist, can be frustratingly obtuse and reader unfriendly.

Foster Competition

Policy should not restrict quick commerce

Overhaul sports administration

Governance and management are fused, and the incentives of administrators are not aligned with India's sporting success

Dealing with HMPV

Govt must educate the public

The board's 2025 agenda

In 2025, boards will need to help their companies navigate what is shaping up to be a turbulent year.

South Korea seeks extension of arrest warrant for Yoon

South Korea's corruption watchdog filed for an extension of a warrant to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol after their first attempt last week ended in failure following an hours-long standoff with his security team.

Jeju Air's problems mount after crash that killed 179

When Jeju Air's status as South Korea's biggest low-cost carrier seemed under threat from the merger of the country's two biggest airlines last year, the company's chief executive assured employees that it would \"actively respond,\" possibly by acquiring smaller rivals. Now, a week after a crash that killed 179 people on December 29, Jeju Air's future is clouded by even deeper questions.

West Bank shooting: Attack on bus kills 3 Israelis, wounds 7

Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank on Monday, killing at least three people and wounding seven others.

Brahmaputra dam won't impact India, says China

China on Monday reiterated its plan to build the world's biggest dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet near the Indian border, saying the planned project has gone through rigorous scientific verification and will not have any negative impact on downstream countries - India and Bangladesh.

Nippon Steel, US Steel sue Biden admin over blocked $14.9 bn deal

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have filed a lawsuit against US President Joe Biden's order that blocked the $14.9 billion buyout of the American steelmaker by the Japanese company, they said on Monday.

Trudeau set to step down as PM and Liberal Party leader

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement.

Wheat Sowing at 32 Mn Hectares Until Jan 3

Sowing of wheat has been completed for the 2025 rabi season with acreage reaching 32 million hectares during the week ended January 3.

Sarma pushes banks to shed funding unease over projects in Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (pictured) on Monday urged banks to fund more projects in the state, and let go of adverse perceptions.

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