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BPCL board clears ₹1K-cr MNGL IPO

THE BOARD OF state-owned Bharat Petroleum Company has given an in-principle approval for the listing of Maharashtra Natural Gas (MNGL)—its joint venture company with GAIL and Indraprastha Gas, the company said on Tuesday.

Growth engine runs out of steam

THAT REPRESENTS A loss of 6.4% growth over the period, against an average annual growth of 6%.

Vi planning phased 5G rollout, says CEO

VODAFONE IDEA is preparing for a phased 5G rollout, and will launch new tariff plans in 2025, the telco's CEO Akshay Moondra wrote to Vi customers in an emailed new year greeting.

The cost of consent

The proposed DPDP Rules challenge marketers to rethink strategy

Merges chaos of mela with efficiency of online market

Why the campaign rocks:

Revolutionising legal services

THE SECTOR IN INDIA SHOULD EMBRACE TECH TRENDS AND COMPETITION IN AN ERA OF DISRUPTION

Challenges in state budgeting

There must be stronger incentives for states to improve their fiscal planning and bring off-budget borrowings into the formal fiscal framework

Growth Boosters, Please

Some immediate measures are needed to avoid another disappointment in FY26

Who Might Replace Trudeau

With Trudeau's 9-year stint as PM ending, several politicians are frontrunners to take over his role.

Apple Faces Tough January as China Weakness, Tariff Risks Weigh

APPLE SHARES HAVE had a challenging start to 2025, as investors fret over weakness in the critical Chinese market.

Tencent a Chinese military firm, says US

THE PENTAGON ON Tuesday labeled Tencent, the Chinese social media and gaming giant, as a Chinese military business operating in the United States, the latest action in an escalating series of retaliatory moves between the world's two superpowers.

Microsoft to invest $3 bn in India

Puneet Chandok, president of Microsoft India and South Asia, added that the initiative would equip India's workforce with essential, future-ready skills for a competitive global marketplace.

Meta embraces community notes

META IS ENDING its fact-checking program in the US and replacing it with a \"Community Notes\" system similar to that on Elon Musk-owned X, the Facebook parent said on Tuesday.

Paint makers in race to acquire AkzoNobel

In a clarification to exchanges, Berger Paints said it considers various proposals for inorganic growth and diversification as a matter of routine exercise.

US Trade Deficit Widens in November as Imports Jump

The US trade deficit widened in November, reflecting the biggest jump in imports since March 2022 as companies accelerated shipments ahead of a possible dockworkers' strike and in anticipation of potential tariffs by the Trump administration.

126 killed, 188 injured after multiple quakes jolt Tibet

At least 126 people were killed and more than 188 injured as six earthquakes, including a powerful one measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale, rocked Tibet in one hour on Tuesday, news agency Associated Press reported.

Exim Bank raises $1 bn via overseas bonds

EXIM BANK ON Tuesday said it has raised $1 billion (about ₹8,570 crore) through an overseas bond issuance at very competitive rates.

Balanced asset allocation key in 2025: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC

ADITYA BIRLA SUN Life Asset Management Company (AMC) said asset allocation strategies will be the key for steady returns in 2025 since the global and Indian macroeconomic environment presents a mix of risks and opportunities.

Re, stocks snap losing streak

BARRING IT & TECH, ALL SECTORAL INDICES GAIN

Banks' profit may moderate in next fiscal, says Ind-Ra

LDR May Normalise During FY27

Zomato shares fall 5% after Jefferies downgrades stock

SHARE PRICES OF food aggregator Zomato fell around 5% on Tuesday after global brokerage Jefferies downgraded the stock to 'hold', citing intensifying competition in the quick commerce space.

Festive & wedding boost for jewellers

Auspicious Start

Premium play: JioStar raises bouquet prices by 18%

Major broadcast networks have announced a price hike for their channels at the start of the new year, with players like JioStar increasing their rates by 18%. As a result, JioStar now has the highest channel bouquet rates.

Spinny: 76% of used car buyers are first-timers

AS MANY AS 76% of used car customers in India during 2024 were first-time buyers, according to Spinny.

Housing sales rise to 12-year high in 2024

THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY market in 2024 saw annual sales reaching a 12-year high of 350,613 units across the top eight markets, according to Knight Frank.

Fully constrained on Thar Roxx, XUV3XO capacity

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Tuesday announced the prices of the top-end version of the soon-to-be launched BE 6 (₹26.9 lakh) and XEV 9e (₹30.5 lakh).

Telcos may seek time for DPDP compliance

18-Month Window Likely

Vehicle registration pace in 2024 slowest in three years

Bumpy Ride Ahead

TCS May See Boost in Margins Amid Muted Revenue Growth in Q3

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (TCS), set to announce its October-December earnings on Thursday, is expected to report modest revenue growth for the quarter.

Tata arm's acquisition in Pegatron gets CCI nod

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Tata Electronics's (TEPL) proposal to acquire a majority stake in Pegatron Technology, a Taiwanese contract manufacturer and Apple iPhone supplier.