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India's 'year of reforms' in defence

A close engagement between the private industry and govt is critical to achieve a robust policy along with adequate budgetary allocations in 2025

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Govt to seek views on making auto expo annual affair

BHARAT MOBILITY GLOBAL Expo 2025 came to a close on Wednesday after witnessing around 200 product unveils across automotive, components and technology, with the government planning to seek industry views to make it an annual affair.

Trump Announces $500 Billion Investment in AI Infrastructure

The executives gave Trump credit for the news. \"We wouldn't have decided to do this,\" Son told Trump, \"unless you won.\"

India open to deals as US tariff looms

India is adopting a wait-and-see approach to potential US tariffs, preferring to gather information and prepare a response as needed. The government is awaiting confirmation of key US trade officials before engaging in discussions.

Father of Saif stabbing accused says he left home without documents

THIRTY-EIGHT HOURS after he allegedly stabbed Saif Ali Khan at the actor's Bandra residence, Mohd Shariful Islam called his father back home in Jhalokathi, Bangladesh.

Sebi Seeks Comments on Plan for Small-Ticket SIPs by Feb 6

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has sought responses to its 'small-ticket systematic investment plan', or the ₹250 SIP, proposing that a part of the cost, incurred by asset management companies (AMCs), along with certain incentives, be compensated from the Investor Education and Awareness Fund.

Let there be truce: Realtors to Lodhas

PROMINENT REAL ESTATE developers and brand experts have called for an amicable resolution to the legal dispute between the Lodha brothers, Abhishek and Abhinandan, regarding the use of their family name in business.

GCCs transform to innovation hubs in India

ACTIVISTS PUT OIL AND EMISSIONS IN SPOTLIGHT

Jute MSP increased by 6% to ₹5,650/quintal

THE CABINET COMMITTEE on economic affairs on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price (MSP) of raw jute by 6% to ₹5,650/quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season.

'Skyrocketing' airfare, lack of tariff regulation dominate PAC meeting

CONCERNS OVER \"SKYROCKETING\" airfare and \"little action\" by government agencies and regulator dominated the Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting on Wednesday as several MPs sought accountability from private airport operators and airlines to provide relief to passengers.

Rupee rises 23 paise to 86.33, bias negative

The rupee appreciated 25 paise to close at 86.33 against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by positive domestic equities and softening of the dollar index.

Urban demand slump hits HUL

SHIFT HAPPENING TO SMALL PACKS IN CITIES, SAYS COMPANY

Interest rate cut will spur demand for home loans

An interest rate cut will spur demand for home loans, Girish Kousgi, managing director and CEO, PNB Housing Finance, tells Anupreksha Jain.

Budget 2025: Innovation with sustainability and inclusivity

A strategic plan for AI leadership balancing

PE/VC bets grow 5% to $56 bn last year; 2025 may be tough

INVESTMENTS BY THE private equity and venture capital industry grew 5% to $56 billion in 2024, after declining for two consecutive years, a report said on Wednesday.

BSNL witnesses subscriber loss after 4 months in Nov, Jio adds

OVERALL SUBSCRIBER BASE DROPS BY 1.76 MILLION

J&J Tops Q4 Profit Estimates on Cancer Drug Sales

JOHNSON & JOHNSON (J&J) notched higher-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on strong sales of its cancer medicines that helped offset the fade of an older blockbuster.

Retail space leasing in malls falls 10% in 2024

Leasing of retail spaces in shopping malls and high streets fell 10% last year to 6.4 million sq ft across eight major cities due to supply constraints, from 7.1 million sq ft in 2023, according to CBRE.

RBI's dollar sales may net govt big dividend

IDFC FIRST Bank estimates ₹2 lakh crore of payout by the RBI while QuantEco pegs the dividend at around ₹1.5 lakh crore for the current fiscal

India's non-fossil fuel-based capacity hits 218 GW-mark

INDIA'S TOTAL NON-FOSSIL fuel-based capacity has touched the level of 217.62 gigawatt (GW) as of January 20, an official statement said on Wednesday.

RG Kar: SC defers suo motu hearing

THE SUPREME COURT on Wednesday cited paucity of time and deferred to January 29 the hearing on the suo motu case over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

Europe must be prepared for Trump tariffs, says Lagarde

EUROPE MUST \"BE prepared\" and anticipate the potential Trump 2.0 tariffs, European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde told CNBC on Wednesday.

Middle class is a victim of 'tax terrorism', says Kejriwal

ZERO TAX ON annual income of up to ₹10 lakh, removal of goods and services tax (GST) on essentials, increase in health and education budget up to 10%, a pension scheme for senior citizens, along with proper retirement plans: These are among seven demands that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal presented to the Centre on Wednesday as he said that the middle class is a victim of \"tax terrorism\".

CAG red flags expenses by firm behind RRTS

Matter Under Investigation

Relief to Mauritius Investors as CBDT Clarifies New Rule

● No 'principal purpose test' for tax waiver on pre-FY18 investments

Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU, China

Fresh Sanctions On Cards

Court Acquits Khaleda Zia in 10-Year-Old Sabotage Case

A court in Bangladesh acquitted BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Wednesday in a sabotage case filed in the southeastern Cumilla district 10 years ago.

Security beefed up for Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad

A TEAM FROM the National Security Guard, a special forces unit, will be a part of the elaborate security apparatus set up for the upcoming Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad, a police official said on Wednesday.

Zypp Electric set to double fleet this yr

The expansion will also involve increasing the number of driver partners from 22,000 to 50,000