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2W sales soar in October; TVS, Hero lead the charge

Festival demand boosts domestic sales by up to 26%; Bajaj figures decline

India Inc sends mixed signals on H2FY25 capex path

MUTED PLANS

Sensex trailing P/E falls to 12-mth low

The latest correction in the Indian markets has led to a sharp decline in equity valuations in the country.

Reliance Jio IPO set for 2025, could be India's biggest

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani targets a 2025 Mumbai listing for his telecom business Jio, valued by analysts at over $100 billion, and plans to launch his retail unit's initial public offering (IPO) much later, two people familiar with the matter said.

US poll uncertainty roils mkts

Benchmark indices nosedive 2% - most in a month - before recouping half the losses

Trump Vs Harris In Equity Ring: Who Packs A Stronger Punch?

Battle lines are drawn in a hard-fought election in the US, the outcome of which will be known this week. However, analysts say global financial markets have already begun preparing for Donald Trump's victory.

Himalayan glacial lakes expanded 10.81% from 2011 to 2024: Govt

Glacial lakes and other water bodies across the Himalayan region saw a 10.81 per cent increase in area from 2011 to 2024 due to climate change, signalling a heightened risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), according to a government report.

India rises as global player in petroleum, sugar exports

SURGING MARKET SHARE IN 5 YEARS

Bollywood's tall storey: Mega deals drive real estate boom

Bollywood's influence extends beyond films. The industry's top stars are known for their larger-than-life roles both on and off screen.

Festival spirit soars, so does pollution

Last Thursday, the skies of Delhi illuminated with Diwali celebrations, despite a ban on firecrackers.

Credit culture: What's that?

Many bankers are complaining about deteriorating credit culture. The villain is farm loan waivers. But some of the NBFCs too are contributing to it

PEELING THE KANDA EXPRESS

As trains loaded with onions chug along, what is the impact on farmers, consumers, and traders?

SROs and fintechs: The emerging plot

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently recognised the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) as a self-regulatory organisation for fintech (SRO-FT) and is in the process of examining two other applicants.

Amber lights flashing

The microfinance business is turning cautious as delinquencies inch up, reports RAGHU MOHAN

Have a heart condition? Go for specialised cardiac plan

Before purchase, check for waiting periods, co-payment requirements, and sub-limits

Breaking the silence on death and money

Rekha and Rahul, both in their early forties, were batchmates at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM). They married soon after graduating and enjoyed successful careers in Bengaluru.

'Nifty may consolidate between 22,000 and 26,000'

Dalal Street bulls are keeping their fingers crossed in the hope of a blockbuster year as markets enter Samvat 2081. RAHUL ARORA, chief executive officer for institutional equities at Nirmal Bang, tells Puneet Wadhwa in an email interview that, with earnings disappointments in India, foreign flows may not return immediately. Edited excerpts:

MFs cast their lines for record Oct catch

A haul of ₹87,000 crore nearly doubles previous record, reeling in a lifeline for stability

The price of power

For months after the January 6, 2021, rampage at the Capitol, the damaged window of Mitch McConnell's office was left unrepaired, a graphic reminder of the moment when one of rioters bashed the fortified glass with a flagpole.

Economy: Running as it is supposed to

With the Indian economy and markets, if you are too pessimistic, you will miss an opportunity; we saw this starting from the middle of 2022 until now, when growth has been strong across the board and stocks have shot up in unison.

Startup fever

...what surprises lie ahead?

Increasing costs

The impact of climate change on output will be large

Health cover

Capacity for PM-JAY needs to be expanded

From-the-grave 'interview' with Nobel winner exposes AI pitfalls

When a state-funded Polish radio station cancelled a weekly show featuring interviews with theatre directors and writers, the host of the programme went quietly, resigned to media industry realities of cost-cutting and shifting tastes away from highbrow culture.

Climate change fuelled Spain's deadliest storm

Severe flash floods devastated Valencia's outskirts, overwhelming towns with unprecedented rainfall, attributed to climate change and extreme weather patterns.

UN nature summit ends in limbo with no global fund deal

The 16th United Nations Biodiversity Conference ended abruptly Saturday as countries disagreed in overtime talks about the creation of a new global nature fund.

Australia to cut $10.5 bn in student debt

Australia's Labor government has pledged to cut A$16 billion ($10.5 billion) in student loans for university and other higher education to help ease the rising cost of living.

Netanyahu's office accused of leaks to thwart ceasefire

Two months ago, when a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas seemed close, a new obstacle arose: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his troops must hold the Gaza-Egypt border to prevent Hamas from rearming and smuggling out Israeli hostages.

Fed, peers to go for rate cuts after US polls

Opinion poll shows Harris narrowly ahead of Trump in North Carolina, Nevada, and Wisconsin

Congress promise hits caste hurdle in Telangana

Recruitment to Telangana state civil services has turned into political battleground. ADITI PHADNIS tracks the issue in a state where employment, especially government jobs, was a central point in the demand for its formation