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Our Consumption Study Doesn't Feed Policy Well

India's latest survey of household spending on consumption picks up significant trends but offers an unclear snapshot of upper-end expenses. Policy cues should be taken selectively

Manmohan's understated leadership set a fine example

His self-assured openness to all views was an inspiration for decision makers keen to resist groupthink

The Union Budget Should Focus on Lifting Consumption Growth

That is key, since investments haven't picked up, but there may be little fiscal space for big tax cuts

The Bull Whose Climax Is Worth ₹50,000

Anmol, according to his owner, has fathered over 25,000 calves

Rupee Slide: What It Means for India and Your Wealth

Investments must align with your objectives and risk appetite, not currency depreciation

Are Diamonds Forever? Insights From 22 Years of Zero-Return Saga

Diamonds, synonymous with luxury, captivate investors, but their investment potential tells a different story

Slow Sales Cloud $500 Billion Target for Domestic Electronics Market

Most key components in gadgets and appliances, however, continue to be imported

Markets rebound in first session of '25 on buying in blue-chips

Benchmark Sensex and Nifty started the New Year on a high note with the key indices closing higher in a see-saw trade on Wednesday on buying in blue-chip stocks.

'Air India will raise its global coverage'

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.

Sasan Power Pays $150 Mn to IIFCL

Reliance Power on Wednesday said its arm Sasan Power Ltd has made a bullet payment of $150 million to IIFCL, UK, fulfilling its debt obligation on 31 December 2024.

UltraTech Names New CEO for ICL

India Cements Ltd (ICL), now a subsidiary of UltraTech, has announced the appointment of new leadership for the company, following the exit of its former promoters including N. Srinivasan as managing director and chief executive officer from the South-based cement maker.

Qcomm will rival ecomm in 2025

The quick commerce industry will reach a stage in 2025 where it will be comparable to traditional e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart, Zepto co-founder and chief executive officer Aadit Palicha has asserted.

A-One Steels files DRHP with Sebi

Integrated steel manufacturer A-One Steels India has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to raise ₹650 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).

House prices may see modest growth

India's primary housing market may register a modest single-digit price rise in 2025 after appreciating by an average 21% last year as developers are expected to boost new supply to match demand, according to experts.

Centre, states collect gross GST revenue of ₹1.76 tn in Dec

This was the lowest collection in 3 months but showed a rise of 7.3% from last year

SEC Writes Off $10 Billion in Fines It Can't Collect

Paul Bilzerian has been on the run from the Securities and Exchange Commission for so long that he now owes the agency $180 million with interest—almost three times what a court initially ordered him to pay.

The Five Biggest Roadblocks to Trump's Immigration Agenda

Donald Trump will confront funding, legal challenges to turn campaign rhetoric into policy

Cease-fire deal between Hamas and Israel likely to elude Biden

Cease-fire talks between Palestinian militant group Hamas and the Israeli government have hit an impasse in recent days, Arab mediators said, making any deal unlikely before the end of the Biden administration.

Pushpa 2 and question of star liability

Even as Pushpa 2: The Rule cements its position as one of the biggest hits of all time in India, lead actor Allu Arjun has been embroiled in a massive controversy over a stampede during the screening of the Telugu film at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad where he was present, that led to the death of a woman and left her minor son critically injured.

Carmakers Ride to Record Domestic Sales

SUV growth, rural demand played a key role in driving up car sales

Overseeing audit: NFRA inches ahead of ICAI in regulatory turf

NFRA having the sole mandate on public interest entities will ensure there are no conflicting rulings

Drug firms amp up hiring for top roles as growth beckons

West's diversification out of China, upcoming change of law in US set stage for growth

Small-film producers split streaming rights to maximize revenue

Platforms are also striking deals based on how many new subscriptions they hope to build from a title

MFIN defers capping lenders

Microfinance Industry Network has reduced the number of lenders per borrower to 3, now effective 1 April

Telcos' Q2 revenue rises to ₹91,426 cr on tariff hike boost

Telecom operators' gross revenue increased 10.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) to ₹91,426 crore in the September 2024 quarter—the period when mobile service providers increased tariffs, according to a TRAI report.

Will Ola Electric Mobility's Motorcycle Bet Pay Off?

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd's stock has fallen by nearly 10% after it said on 25 December that it would expand its network to 4,000 outlets from 800 to improve customer service.

Should you avoid metal stocks in 2025?

While sectors like financials and information technology (IT) are stealing the spotlight with bullish predictions, metals seem to be the market's underdog.

Rupee: New Worry for Paint Cos

Losing sheen

The Visas Dividing MAGA World Help Power the U.S. Tech Industry

Behind the uproar over the H-1B visa is a simple fact: America's tech industry is hooked on imported labor.

Alibaba to Sell Sun Art Retail to DCP Cap for $1.6 Billion

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd agreed to sell its shares in Sun Art Retail Group Ltd to private equity firm DCP Capital, unloading another high-profile physical commerce asset to focus on its core online business.