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Zoomcar takes on Uber, Ola with new cab-hailing service

NASDAQ-LISTED CAR-sharing platform Zoomcar has entered the competitive cab-hailing market in Bengaluru with the launch of Zoomcar Cabs, a move seen to challenge industry majors like Uber, Ola, and newer players like Namma Yatri and Shoffr.

Probe into duty on steel items begins

The DGTR has given 15 days to exporters, importers and users in India to file their response for the investigation

PNB officers' federation alleges tax discrimination

ALL INDIA PUNJAB National Bank Officers' Federation (AIPNBOF) has filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court against Punjab National Bank (PNB) alleging discrimination on the issue of perquisite tax on lease of houses.

India likely to step up imports of pulses and edible oils from Brazil

● Tie-up on the cards for raising milk production

Supreme Court sets aside NCDRC order barring banks from levying over 30% interest rate on credit card dues

THE SUPREME COURT on Friday set aside an order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) which barred banks from charging more than 30 per cent interest on credit card dues.

Govt signs ₹7,628 cr pact with L&T for Vajra guns

THE DEFENCE MINISTRY on Friday sealed a contract with Larsen & Toubro for procurement of K9 Vajra artillery guns for the Indian Army at a total cost of ₹7,628 crore that is expected to significantly bolster the force's strike capability.

CPSE net profits up 47% in FY24

● Petroleum firms boost earnings; m-cap up 121%

Realtors body asks FM to review 18% GST on floor space index

Sitharaman urged to hike states' borrowing limits

Realtors body asks FM to review 18% GST on floor space index

PROPERTY DEVELOPERS' BODY CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India) on Friday urged the central government to reconsider the proposition of charging 18% GST on FSI/ additional FSI charges paid to local authorities for real estate projects.

Goyal for integration of industry and govt to boost logistics sector

COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY minister Piyush Goyal on Friday called for a complete integration of industry stakeholders with government platforms to improve efficiency of the logistics sector.

GST Council to undertake massive rates rejig today

● Fitment committee recommends tax cuts for fortified rice kernels; UVs may attract 22% cess

Bihar gets record ₹1.81 lakh crore investment; Adani, IOC big draws

ADANI GROUP, SUN Petrochemicals and a host of other companies, big and small, on Friday committed to investing a record ₹1.81 lakh crore in Bihar, across sectors ranging from renewable energy to cement, food processing and manufacturing.

House panel calls for cautious approach given geopolitical uncertainties

House panel calls for cautious approach given geopolitical uncertainties

India raises issue of non-tariff barriers with EU

INDIA HAS SAID that the non-tariff barriers are impeding trade with the European Union and has called for addressing the long-pending issues as a confidence building measure.

EU escalates pressure on Apple to open up features to rival firms

CHANGING DYNAMICS OF WEARABLES INDUSTRY

EU escalates pressure on Apple to open up features to rival firms

THE EU's EUROPEAN Commission has pressed Apple Inc. to further open up the iPhone operating system to rivals, prompting the company to complain about requests from Meta Platforms Inc. that it says will undermine privacy.

Apple concedes smartwatch market leadership to Huawei

CHANGING DYNAMICS OF WEARABLES INDUSTRY

Bollywood's investments in startups decrease sharply to $3.6 mn in 2024

INVESTMENTS BY BOLLYWOOD celebrities in startups came down sharply in the current calendar year to $3.6 million against $28.5 million last year, data shared by Tracxn showed.

India-Pak ICC matches at neutral venues

THE DEADLOCK OVER the hosting of next year's Champions Trophy finally ended on Thursday when the ICC announced that India will play their matches of the 50-over event at a neutral venue instead of host country Pakistan, which will get a similar arrangement for tournaments to be held in India till 2027.

Book Rahul Gandhi for assault: BJP to police

THE SHOWDOWN ON the premises of Parliament on Thursday reached police within hours with the BJP accusing Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, of \"physical assault\" and \"incitement\" while the Congress, in a counter-complaint, alleged that BJP MPs caused injuries to Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, by pushing him to the ground.

Fed's 2025 signal roils D-Street

THE SENSEX HAS lost 3.55%, or 2,915 points, in the last four trading sessions, eroding investment wealth of over ₹10 lakh crore (in three sessions).

Book Rahul Gandhi for assault: BJP to police

CHARGES FLY AFTER UGLY SCENES IN PARLIAMENT

Campaign's relatability adds charm to storytelling

Why the campaign rocks:In today's world, where information is available at the click of a button, travel & holiday booking apps face challenges far beyond simply outpacing competitors.

'Focus on product differentiation; consumer loyalty will follow'

Q-COMMERCE IS CONTRIBUTING TO OUR ONLINE SALES GROWTH. IN FACT, IT'S BECOMING VERY MEANINGFUL, VERY FAST\"

Better late than never

The retail frenzy for SME IPOs and rising cases of frauds forced Sebi's hand

AI robots are coming, and they'll be made in Asia

OVER THE PAST year, I've noticed an overwhelming theme emerge when Asian tech leaders look at what comes next for artificial intelligence.

A haze of institutional weakness

Policies that are localised and reactive will solve none of India's air pollution problems

Riksbank cuts rate by 25 bps, Brazil cenbank raises outlook

SWEDEN'S RIKSBANK ON Thursday lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points and signaled its easing campaign is likely to be wrapping up with one cut left to deploy.

US Congress has two days to avert shutdown after Trump rejects Bill

THE US CONGRESS has two days to avert a partial government shutdown after Republican President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan deal late on Wednesday and demanded lawmakers also raise the nation's debt ceiling before he takes office next month.

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine: Putin

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with US President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities.