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Demand shift pushes small cars to oblivion

ONCE AN UBIQUITOUS product on the roads, commanding a lion's share of the market, out of every 33 cars sold today just one is a mini car, highlighting a massive shift in the buyer pattern.

SECI order: RPower arm gets interim relief from HC

The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Reliance Power's subsidiary, Reliance NU BESS, in a petition pertaining to disqualification from participating in three bids solely on the ground of the debarment order dated November 6, issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), against the petitioner.

Jubilant Foods inks deal with Coca-Cola

JUBILANT FOOD (JFL) on Thursday said it has signed an MoU with Coca-Cola company to buy sparkling drinks and other products from the beverages major.

Tata Sons chief sees a golden age for manufacturing

WITH GLOBAL SUPPLY chains increasingly tilting in India's favour, the manufacturing sector is poised for a transformative era, Tata Sons' chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Thursday in his New Year message to employees.

Tech landscape: AI regulation, chip push to take centre stage

THE TECH POLICY landscape in 2025 is expected to focus on issues such as the implementation of the data protection law, the possible rollout of the draft of Digital India Act, AI regulation, semiconductor 2.0 incentive scheme and finalisation of the electronics components scheme.

Fadnavis Unveils Good Governance Index

The progress of a state depends on 'ease of living', and this is being prioritised by the Maharashtra government, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday.

Gujarat traders demand cut in cotton MSP

AMID DECLINING COTTON exports and rising imports, cotton traders and associations in Gujarat are urging the government to reduce the minimum support price (MSP) for cotton.

Coal plant growth holds near 5-yr high

Power Capacity

Slew of laws likely to fix insolvency

THE COMING YEAR will likely see significant changes to the insolvency resolution regime for better operational efficiency and output, in a break from the slowdown seen in the past year.

Rice exports surge after curbs eased

INDIA'S EXPORTS OF and processed food products rose by over 8% to $14.01 billion during the April-November period of the current fiscal year compared to FY24 after the government removed most of the restrictions on rice shipment a couple of months back.

Anti-dumping probe into LNG vessels from China

INDIA'S TRADE DEFENCE body has started an anti-dumping investigation into import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel tanks used in trucks and other vehicles from China.

A year where audit integrity took centre stage

2024 saw fresh disputes between NFRA ICAI, stern action on Big Four

Adani, IRB among bidders for NHAI assets

Adani Road Transport and IRB Infrastructure are learnt to be among the four firms that have bid to acquire the operational highway projects of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Toll Operate Transfer (TOT) model for monetisation.

Exporters seek special support for US markets

Sops to enable additional exports of $25-bn in 3 years

Monetary policy, structural factors too behind slowdown

Credit sloweda little too much and quickly in FY25”

A weak rupee may jack up key import bills

IF THE RUPEE's average exchange value stays around the current level for over a year, India's aggregate import bill could rise by $15 billion, ceteris paribus.

Govt Mulls Tax Relief for Middle Class in Budget

The government is considering cutting income tax for individuals making up to ₹15 lakh a year in the upcoming Budget to provide relief to the middle class and boost consumption as the economy slows, two government sources told Reuters.

Talk less, deliver more

Blinkit has a 40% market share and is miles ahead of others with a 25% quarterly growth rate

Manmohan Singh, the quiet force behind reforms, passes away

Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the principal architect of India's economic liberalisation, passed away here on Thursday.

At the G, India up against Head-strong Australia

In-form batter declared fit for Boxing Day Test

Quick, quicker, quickest...

The q-comm opportunity is pegged at $40 bn by 2030, up from $6 bn in 2024

Prosperity through cooperation

The United National General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution proclaiming 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives with 'Cooperatives Build a Better World' as the theme.

Office Leasing in Top Six Cities Hits Record: Report

WITH RISING DEMAND of premium workspaces, real estate consultant Anarock has said that realty firms are currently developing around 250 lakh square feet of office space across major cities for catering to the requirements of domestic and foreign companies.

Yoon Defies Second Agency Summons Over Martial Law

SOUTH KOREA'S SUSPENDED President Yoon Suk Yeol did not respond on Wednesday to a second summons by anti-corruption authorities who, along with prosecutors, are investigating his short-lived martial law decree issued early this month.

Russia Launches 'Inhuman' Christmas Day Attacks

RUSSIA ATTACKED UKRAINE'S energy system and some cities with cruise and ballistic missiles plus drones on Wednesday in an \"inhuman\" Christmas Day assault, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

China Avoids Rate Cut to Brace for Future Pressure

CHINA REFRAINED FROM cutting the interest rate and drained the most cash since 2014 with a one-year policy tool, keeping its powder dry ahead of possible escalation in trade tensions with the US next year.

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan, many feared dead

AN EMBRAER PASSENGER jet flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday with 62 passengers and five crew on board, Kazakh authorities announced, saying 32 survivors had been rescued.

Honda-Nissan deal may hold key to fight against BYD

HONDA MOTOR ABSORBING Nissan Motor could give the two struggling Japanese brands the scale they need to take on China's BYD, sales figures released on Wednesday show.

Moving towards an IP-centric economy

A product mindset will help drive business growth

Garuda promotes precision agriculture in hinterland

Trains over 500 rural women for agri-related services