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Wegovy & Zepbound's next lap harder than acceptance

THIS TIME LAST year, people were still bickering about whether Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly & Co.'s Zepbound represented a shortcut to losing weight or a medical breakthrough.

A Baseline Scenario for Global Economy in 2025

Economic fragmentation will continue, pushing some countries to diversify their reserves further away from the US dollar and explore alternative payment systems

Gender gaps persist

WOMEN'S ACCESS TO PAID WORK CAN ONLY IMPROVE WHEN THE ECONOMY IS CREATING ADEQUATE JOBS

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Incremental gains

Growth in area under green cover is encouraging, but the threat of forest degradation must be averted

'Recoveries may top FY25 target of ₹5,000 cr'

Aiming to expand its footprint across the country, Yes Bank plans to open 400 branches in the next five years. In an exclusive interaction, Prashant Kumar, managing director and CEO, tells Sachin Kumar about growth plans and the strategy to garner deposits at a time when the banking sector is struggling to raise low-cost funds,

Amitava Chatterjee appointed J&K Bank MD

J&K BANK ON Wednesday announced the appointment of Amitava Chatterjee, currently deputy managing director of State Bank of India (SBI), as its new managing director (MD) and CEO.

Long-term debt funds to gain from rate-cut cycle

EQUITIES HAVE OUTPERFORMED debt funds by a long margin for the last few years. But, with India being expected to enter a rate-cut cycle in a couple of months, things have started looking brighter for debt funds.

'Economics of green hydrogen is very daunting'

US-based Dastur Energy, which collaborated with the government on carbon capture, utilisation, and storage, is focusing on industrial decarbonisation, renewable energy integration, and clean fossil fuel utilisation as its key growth areas. In an interview with Raghavendra Kamath, Atanu Mukherjee, CEO and president of the company, discusses the opportunities in decarbonisation in India and emerging energy segments.

Synaptics to double workforce in India

NASDAQ-LISTED SEMICONDUCTOR solutions company Synaptics plans to double its workforce in India from 400 to 800 employees over the next two to three years, reinforcing its commitment to wireless and edge AI product development.

Risk management set to drive Dezerv's 2025 growth story

WEALTH MANAGEMENT STARTUP Dezerv, which largely caters to an affluent section of first-generation wealth creators including founders and C-suite executives, will prioritize risk management next year as markets navigate global uncertainties.

N Srinivasan Resigns as India Cements MD & CEO

INDIA CEMENTS LIMITED (ICL) on Wednesday announced that its former promoter N Srinivasan has stepped down as the company's managing director and CEO with immediate effect.

Ola reaches 4,000-store mark with EV network expansion

OLA ELECTRIC ON Wednesday expanded its network to 4,000 stores across the country, marking one of the fastest rollouts of EV distribution globally.

Reverse flipping all set for 'homecoming' rush

However, regulatory hurdles, high costs & tax timelines likely to pose challenges

Near Congress' Belagavi session, a village walks on Mahatma's path

BELAGAVI WAS BUZZING with activity on Wednesday as the Congress prepared to celebrate the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's appointment as party president in the city.

Not bothered, people of Bengal will protect me, says Suvendu

Leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday said he was not bothered about any threat to his life from Bangladesh-based terror groups, asserting that the people of West Bengal would protect him in case of any eventuality.

Delhi govt disowns AAP's new schemes; Kejriwal targets BJP

IN AN UNPRECEDENTED move, senior officers in the Delhi government released public notices and disowned the registration process started by chief minister Atishi and her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal, for two schemes announced by the ruling AAP in the national capital.

Need to counter Congress on Ambedkar, BJP tells its allies

TDP SEEKS OPPOSITION-LIKE COORDINATION AT NDA MEET

Record RE addition of 30 GW, policy push for storage, hybrid energy

Capacity creation to be robust in 2025 too; grid integration of RE a challenge

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India Boosts Position in World Market for Copper, Aluminium Wires

IN THE EXPANDING global market for aluminium and copper wires, India has increased its share and ranking among exporters in the past decade, according to data compiled by the commerce ministry.

Modi Lays Foundation Stone for MP River-Linking Project

PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI on Wednesday accused Congress of ignoring Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's contribution to the development of water resources in the country as he laid the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa river linking project in Madhya Pradesh.

EY report forecasts 6.5% growth in FY25, FY26

INDIA'S REAL GDP is expected to grow 6.5% in the current as well as the next financial year, according to the EY Economy Watch report.

Export duty on onion to stay till retail prices cool

Despite a sharp fall in mandi prices of onions due to arrival of kharif crop, the government is unlikely to remove 20% export duty on the staple vegetable citing higher retail prices.

Experts Want PDS Food Items Out Of The New Inflation Series

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MOSPI) has floated a discussion paper to seek views on the treatment of \"free public distribution system (PDS) items in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) compilation\", as it feels the current mechanism doesn't properly capture the impact of free food distribution on inflation.

The angry young man

BHAVISH AGGARWAL has already outlined his plans for 2025, which he has termed the \"year of products\" for Ola Electric.

Gains for domestic carmakers; margin pressure for luxury players

Fall in rupee good news for auto parts manufacturers too

Arunish Chawla named new revenue secy

The government on Wednesday appointed Arunish Chawla as the new revenue secretary, according to a personnel ministry order, reports fe Bureau.

Investors Get Good Exits in IPO Frenzy

Smaller share of proceeds being used for business

Shyam Benegal cremated with full state honours

VETERAN FILMMAKER SHYAM Benegal, the pioneer of the parallel cinema movement in Indian cinema in the 1970s and 1980s, was cremated on Tuesday with full state honours and a three-gun salute.

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Champions Trophy: India to play Pakistan on Feb 23

INDIA WILL PLAY all their matches of the Champions Trophy in Dubai with the marquee clash against arch-rivals Pakistan scheduled on February 23, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday.