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'America First' stalls bond issuance bonanza in EMs

A RECORD START to the year for emerging-market bond sales is at risk of fizzling as high Treasury rates hamper weaker credits from tapping international capital.

Reliance steps up distribution push as FMCG vertical grows

THE FAST-MOVING CONSUMER goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance, which has touched ₹8,000 crore in topline for the first nine months of FY25, will expand distribution in north and west India, sources have told FE.

Tech firms face setback as Wi-Fi spectrum allocation plan nixed

DoT DECISION MAY DELAY ADOPTION OF NEXT-GENERATION DEVICES

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Free up pricing of agriculture

MSP FRAMEWORK NEEDS A REVISIT, IN TERMS OF FREEING UP PRICES OF PRODUCTS AS ALSO MAJOR INPUTS

Need for speed

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Hindenburg founder faces scrutiny

NATE ANDERSON, 'ACTIVIST' short-seller who has announced shutting down of his almost eight years old research firm Hindenburg, is under cloud for alleged links with hedge funds in preparing reports targeting companies, a Canadian portal said citing documents filed before a court in Ontario.

Petroleum products exports rise 2% in April-December

INDIA'S EXPORTS OF petroleum products grew marginally by 1.5% to 47.5 million tonne during April-December, compared to 46.8 million tonne in the same period last fiscal, according to data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell.

India-Oman FTA talks nearing completion

INDIA WILL GET MARKET ACCESS FOR 98% OF ITEMS

Fighting halts in Gaza as ceasefire begins, Hamas frees 3 hostages

First Formal Truce in 15-Month-Old War

FPIs Take Out ₹44,396 Crore From Equities So Far in Jan

FOREIGN INVESTORS HAVE pulled out ₹44,396 crore from Indian equities this month, driven by strength of the dollar, rising bond yields in the US, and expectations of a weak earnings season.

Pick-up in investments, hiring expected in FY26: CII Survey

THE MAJORITY OF private firms are expected to step up investments and employment in 2025-26, as India continues to shine as a bright spot in a challenging global economic environment, according to a survey by industry body CII.

India to work with EU to reduce China dependence

INDIA ON SUNDAY said it would work together with the European Union (EU) to reduce its dependence on non-market economies and develop cutting-edge technologies, secure critical raw material supply, and build resilient supply chains.

Trump Promises Executive Order Aiding TikTok

PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD Trump asked technology companies to \"not let TikTok stay dark\" and announced he would extend a deadline to sell the company after the video platform suspended its services in the US and Apple and Google removed the platform from their app stores.

Protesters storm court after it extends Yoon's detention

HUNDREDS OF SUPPORTERS of South Korea's arrested president, Yoon Suk Yeol, stormed a court building early on Sunday after his detention was extended, smashing windows and breaking inside, an attack the country's acting leader called \"unimaginable\".

Lower import tariffs on inputs, other incentives sought

The Budget could undertake adjustments of taxes and unveil incentives for the industry to take advantage of the opportunity that could emerge if Trump administration's moves escalate trade tensions globally, according to experts.

VinFast's India plan on despite no clarity on govt incentive

VIETNAM'S LEADING AUTOMAKER VinFast has decided to go ahead with its India plan irrespective of whether the government decides to include it in the EV manufacturing promotion scheme.

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'Where developers reside, innovation blooms'

There are over 17 million developers in India building on GitHub, representing an increase of 28% in 2024, and making India the fast-growing developer community in the world.

Govt Likely To Meet Target Of 10,000 FPOs By FY25

THE GOVERNMENT IS aiming to meet the target of 10,000 new farmer producer organisations (FPOs) by the end FY25, five years after the launch of the central sector scheme.

Bangladeshi national arrested for attack on Saif

THE MUMBAI POLICE on Sunday said a Bangladeshi national, identified as Mohammad Shariful Islam alias Vijay Das (30), has been arrested for the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed multiple times in an alleged failed robbery attempt at his residence in Bandra on Thursday morning.

India and NZ Should Address Market Access for Goods: GTRI

INDIA AND NEW ZEALAND should address market access issues for goods, promote collaborations in key sectors, and work on improving connectivity with an aim to boost bilateral trade, which is just $1.5 billion, think tank GTRI said on Sunday.

'MBA isn't at risk; it's in transition'

Rekha Sethi, the director general of the All India Management Association (AIMA) – the apex body for management profession in India – is of the opinion that despite poor placements at business schools last year, the MBA degree isn't at risk.

Despite market volatility, STT collections jump 75%

DESPITE THE VOLATILITY in the stock market, the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) collection has shot up by over 75 per cent to ₹44,538 crore as of January 12, 2025, as against ₹25,415 crore raised in the same period in 2024.

Southern states vie to woo global investors at Davos summit

FROM CRAFTING CATCHY campaign slogans to emphasising sector-specific strengths and policy initiatives, southern states are in a heated race to outshine each other at the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, starting Monday.

Assocham calls for eliminating coal cess

INDUSTRY BODY ASSOCHAM has pitched for the removal of coal cess stating that the move will support power-intensive industries like aluminium and maintain competitiveness of the domestic industry.

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ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel's two new output lines to boost auto biz

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India is looking to give a boost to its automotive steel business with the scheduled commissioning of two production lines dedicated to manufacturing advanced automotive steel products.

Rural housing spend to fall short of BE by ₹20,000 crore

THE BUDGET OUTLAY for the Centre's flagship affordable rural housing scheme—Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)—may be around ₹35,000 crore, much lower than the Budget estimate of ₹54,500 crore for the current fiscal year, official sources said.

Govt capex flow augurs well for FY26

Truck and bus maker Ashok Leyland (ALL) has unveiled three new commercial vehicles, including an electric light truck, at the Auto Expo.