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2W sales skid sharp 19% in Dec
FIRST FALL IN TWO YEARS
Trump threatens to impose reciprocal tariffs on India
US PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD Trump has said that India charges \"a lot\" of tariffs, reiterating his intention to impose reciprocal tariffs in retaliation for what New Delhi will impose on the import of certain American products.
Sebi tightens SME listing regulations
• Performance validation agency PaRRVA set up
H-1B overhaul a boon for Indian techies
THE US GOVERNMENT on Tuesday announced major reforms in its popular H-1B visa programme, a move that is expected to help thousands of Indian tech professionals, reports Manu Kaushik.
Trump threatens to impose reciprocal tariffs on India
US PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD Trump has said that India charges \"a lot\" of tariffs, reiterating his intention to impose reciprocal tariffs in retaliation for what New Delhi will impose on the import of certain American products.
'Had fun but it's time': Ashwin bows out of internationals with shock retirement call
RASHWIN STOOD in the corridor outside the press conference room after the third Test ended in a draw. Captain Rohit Sharma, walking just ahead of him, gestured to the waiting journalists. \"Sab pata chalega abhi (everything will be known now),\" he said with a laugh, perhaps in reference to the buzz in the press box and on social media about the possible retirement of a \"big player\".
US announces H-1B visa overhaul, Indian techies to benefit
TO TAKE EFFECT IN MID-JANUARY
Navy boat hits ferry off Mumbai coast, 13 dead
A PRIVATE FERRY, carrying more than 110 passengers to Elephanta Island off Mumbai coast, capsized after a Navy speedboat crashed into it on Wednesday. At least 13 people were killed in the incident, officials said, adding that the rest have been rescued.
Free healthcare for senior citizens: Kejriwal
AHEAD OF DELHI Assembly elections next year, AAP national convener and former CM Arvind Kejriwal announced that all citizens of Delhi aged above 60 will get free medical care in government and private hospitals if his party returns to power. The scheme, called Sanjeevani, will not have an income cap for eligibility, he said.
Trump threatens to impose reciprocal tariffs on India
HE MADE THE remarks while responding to a question on a potential trade agreement with China.
Opposition seeks Shah's resignation
● PM defends HM; slams Cong & its 'rotten ecosystem'
Enhancing customer journey in the cloud
GARY MILLER, EVP & CUSTOMER SUCCESS OFFICER, ORACLE
Moving beyond conventional tech
AI offers a wide range of benefits for SMEs
Drones deliver new hope to farmers
● Aerial tech enhances farming efficiency, can tackle workforce woes
Walmart has a tough battle ahead in India
E-COMMERCE IN INDIA is a political and regulatory minefield.
Acting with restraint
Overall, regulators have done a competent job, but they need to work on lack of transparency and overreach
Board observers in the spotlight
AT PRESENT, RBI DOES NOT SEE ANY MIDDLE GROUND FOR NBFC INVESTORS ACTING AS OBSERVERS
Placing Indian agriculture on the global map
Farmer producer organisations should be supported per their requirements, which currently are know-how about international standards and scaling
Biden admin to investigate Chinese semiconductors
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN'S administration is set to initiate a trade investigation into Chinese semiconductors in the coming days, as part of a push to reduce reliance on a technology that US officials believe poses national security risks.
UK inflation hits 8-month high in Nov
BRITISH INFLATION HIT an eight-month high in November, but the rise in services prices - watched closely by the Bank of England (BoE) as an underlying measure of inflationary pressures - held steady, offering the central bank a little bit of relief.
Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews over security issues
ELON MUSK AND SPACEX face at least three federal reviews over whether they have complied with federal reporting rules aimed at protecting national security, the NYT reported on Tuesday.
China's billionaires are making money for the first time since 2020
BOOST TO ECONOMY
Honda, Nissan explore merger amid Tesla, China challenges
JAPANESE AUTO GIANTS Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are set to begin merger talks as early as Monday next week, the Nikkei reported on Wednesday.
Shriram Group arm raises $1.28-bn loan
SHRIRAM FINANCE (SFL), the flagship company of the Shriram Group, raised $1.277 billion in multiple currencies, including dollar, euro and dirham (AED), through an external commercial borrowing (ECB) loan transaction.
Indices extend losing streak for third consecutive session
BENCHMARK INDICES FELL up to 0.62%, continuing their losing streak for the third straight session, as investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting outcome.
Rupee moves closer to 85/$
ON A SLIPPERY TRACK
Offshore instruments rule adds to compliance burden for FPIs: Experts
● Negligible trades with derivatives as underlying assets in last three years
Mobikwik debuts at 58% premium; ends opening day with 90% gains
● Vishal Mega Mart sees over 40% gains in opening trade
New chapter: LEAD Group eyes premium schools
WESTBRIDGE CAPITAL-BACKED edtech unicorn LEAD Group has unveiled Pinnacle, a digital curriculum solution targeting high-fee schools, marking its shift from affordable institutions.
Country Delight starts 10-15 minute delivery
DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER dairy and daily essentials brand Country Delight has become the latest entrant to the 10-15 minute delivery space.