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Q-comm delivers record sales on New Year's Eve
QUICK COMMERCE FIRMS saw their sales soar to unprecedented levels on December 31.
India Poised to Lead Global Supply Chains: Anand Mahindra
INDIA HAS THE potential to significantly bolster its economic stature and establish itself as a pivotal player in the global supply chain, according to Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra.
AI first airline to roll out Wi-Fi on domestic fleet
AIR INDIA HAS covered a lot of ground since privatisation and its global coverage will further increase in the years ahead, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson said on Wednesday.
SUV demand puts Dec PV sales in the fast lane
Sales hit 4.3 million in 2024, marking 4.8% growth
Electronics Sector Seeks Cut in Duties, Tariff Slabs
RUN-UP TO THE BUDGET
Two crop insurance schemes to run till FY26
THE UNION CABINET on Wednesday extended two crop insurance schemes — the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) — by one more year till 2025-26 to align their implementation with the 15th Finance Commission period.
18 Former MoS, 12 Ex-MPs Still Have Security
Audit finds no security review done in a long time
FY25 Tobacco Exports to Top ₹13,000 Cr
Higher yields & prices drive growth; no increase in area under tobacco cultivation
Govt cuts jet fuel price by 1.5%, commercial LPG by ₹14.5/cylinder
THE PRICE OF jet fuel, or ATF, on Wednesday was reduced by 1.5% and the rate of commercial LPG that is used in hotels and restaurants was cut by ₹14.5 per 19-kg cylinder in the monthly revision done in line with benchmark international prices.
2024 Was Warmest Since 1901; Jan 2025 to Be Relatively Warm
THE YEAR 2024 was the warmest on record in India since 1901, with the average minimum temperature settling 0.90 degree Celsius above the long-period average, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said on Wednesday.
Bajaj Auto topples Ola
TO COUNTER THESE challenges, Ola Electric opened 3,200 new stores in a single day last week, bringing its total network to 4,000 showrooms and service centres nationwide.
Naxals trying to expand without success: MHA
FACING TOUGH ACTION from security forces, the Naxals are making efforts to expand to new areas along inter-state borders but without any notable success, the latest report from the home ministry has said.
Biren concludes 2024 with an apology: 'I want to say sorry'
Says we have to start a new life, a peaceful Manipur
'AI and marketing make a powerful combination'
EVP & CHIEF DELIVERY OFFICER, INFOSYS
Navigating trade challenges
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How Musk Planted Himself at Trump's Doorstep
ELON MUSK plays many roles with President-elect Donald J. Trump. He is Trump's most important donor, most influential social media promoter, and a key adviser on policy and personnel.
China's 2024 GDP growth set to hit target of 5%, says Xi
BRIGHTER PROSPECTS
Russia to Cut Gas Flow to Europe via Ukraine
Russian energy company Gazprom will pump a reduced volume of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Tuesday, the last day before the expiry of a deal that had kept the gas flowing throughout nearly three years of war.
S Korea crash: Airport embankment in focus
SOUTH KOREA RAMPED up investigations on Tuesday into the cause of its deadliest domestic air accident as police worked to identify victims while families of those killed in the crash of a Jeju Air jet pushed for more details.
US Treasury says its system hacked, China behind it
THE US TREASURY Department was hacked by a Chinese state-sponsored actor through a third-party software service provider, according to a letter the agency sent to Congress on Monday.
South Korea Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached Prez
A SOUTH KOREAN court gave authorities approval on Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol in a criminal investigation into his martial law decree, marking the first time that a sitting president of the country has faced arrest.
Sebi Launches MF Lite Scheme to Strengthen Passive Funds
Sebi on Tuesday announced the launch of the Mutual Funds Lite (MF Lite) framework to simplify the compliance process for entities launching passively managed mutual fund schemes.
Indices Post Positive Returns for Ninth Consecutive Calendar Year
THE SENSEX AND NIFTY recorded gains of 8.2% and 8.8%, respectively, in 2024, marking positive returns for nine consecutive calendar years—the longest winning streak.
Re closes at new all-time low
THE RUPEE CLOSED at a fresh low due to broad-based dollar bids and declining Chinese yuan, said forex traders.
Sensex, Nifty fall in final session
BENCHMARK INDICES SENSEX and Nifty ended lower on the final session of 2024 on Tuesday amid persistent foreign fund outflows and weak trends in the global markets.
Gold set to shine brighter in 2025
Easing interest rates and geopolitical tensions could fuel a golden rally
FPIs Again Turn Net Buyers of Govt Securities in Dec
AFTER TURNING NET sellers of government bonds under the fully accessible route (FAR) for the first time since India's inclusion in the JP Morgan Global Market Index - Emerging Suite in November, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have again turned net buyers in December.
CCI Seeks More Info on Charges Against Quick-Commerce Firms
The Competition Commission (CCI), which has received a complaint of anti-competitive practices against quick commerce companies, is waiting for more information on the allegations from the complainant before taking a decision on the matter.
Thomas Cook reports cyberattack on IT infra
Thomas Cook (India) on Tuesday said there has been a cyberattack on its IT infrastructure and it is working with security experts to support its investigation and take remedial action.