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Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates

BANK OF JAPAN governor Kazuo Ueda will size up the need to raise interest rates on Friday amid heightened expectations of a hike — and barring a market shock triggered by Donald Trump's first few days in the White House.

Reliance steps up distribution push as FMCG vertical grows

THE FAST-MOVING CONSUMER goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance, which has touched ₹8,000 crore in topline for the first nine months of FY25, will expand distribution in north and west India, sources have told FE.

Skilling shouldn't be on a budget

Focus on women, migrant workers, infrastructure

LTIMindtree hopeful of sustaining growth momentum going ahead

FY26 TO OUTPERFORM FY25, SAYS MD & CEO

Protesters storm court after it extends Yoon's detention

HUNDREDS OF SUPPORTERS of South Korea's arrested president, Yoon Suk Yeol, stormed a court building early on Sunday after his detention was extended, smashing windows and breaking inside, an attack the country's acting leader called \"unimaginable\".

MRF: Crude prices, Re-slide driving surge in tyre prices

RISING CRUDE OIL prices and a depreciating rupee are driving up tyre costs, according to Arun Mammen, vice chairman and managing director of MRF.

India Leads in Disaster Management, Says Shah

BACKED BY RESILIENT infrastructure in the area of disaster management, India has emerged as a global leader in the sector by adopting a 'zero casualty' goal during calamities, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday.

'Govt capex flow augurs well for FY26'

Truck and bus maker Ashok Leyland (ALL) has unveiled three new commercial vehicles, including an electric light truck, at the Auto Expo. in an interview with Swati Bag-gonkar. Excerpts.

Top realtors steer clear of affordable housing

WHILE AFFORDABLE HOUSING becomes the buzzword in every Union Budget, the space has seen big national developers moving out, leaving the ground to only government companies such as NBCC and state-level players in tier II and III cities.

VinFast's India plan on despite no clarity on govt incentive

VIETNAM'S LEADING AUTOMAKER VinFast has decided to go ahead with its India plan irrespective of whether the government decides to include it in the EV manufacturing promotion scheme.

Kotak Mahindra Bank expects NIM to improve

KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK expects its net interest margin (NIM) to improve in the coming quarters, supported by the reduction in interest rates on savings accounts and the growth in the share of current account deposits, said Devang Gheewalla, group chief financial officer, during an analyst call.

EPFO Discusses Pendency of Applications for Higher Pensions

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC) of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) on Saturday discussed the status of the pending applications of subscribers who opted for higher pensions, post a Supreme Court ruling in 2022.

India-Oman FTA talks nearing completion

AFTER CONCLUSION OF negotiations on the free trade agreement (FTA), Oman's request to reconsider some of the concessions that it had earlier conceded to is being discussed, a senior official said, adding that changes sought by Oman are minimal.

No way to declare exempt gift in ITR

These can trigger an I-T notice if not properly reported

'MBA isn't at risk; it's in transition'

Rekha Sethi, the director general of the All India Management Association (AIMA) - the apex body for management profession in India - is of the opinion that despite poor placements at business schools last year, the MBA degree isn't at risk.

India to work with EU to reduce China dependence

INDIA ON SUNDAY said it would work together with the European Union (EU) to reduce its dependence on non-market economies and develop cutting-edge technologies, secure critical raw material supply, and build resilient supply chains.

Rural housing spend to fall short of BE by ₹20,000 crore

The budget outlay for the Centre's flagship affordable rural housing scheme-Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) may be around ₹35,000 crore, much lower than the Budget estimate of ₹54,500 crore for the current fiscal year, official sources said.

Aadhar Housing Finance aims to grow AUM by 22%: MD

AADHAR HOUSING FINANCE is expected to grow its assets under management by 22% by the end of the current fiscal, managing director and CEO Rishi Anand said in an email interaction.

Where developers reside, innovation blooms

There are over 17 million developers in India building on GitHub, representing an increase of 28% in 2024, and making India the fast-growing developer community in the world.

Assocham calls for eliminating coal cess

INDUSTRY BODY ASSOCHAM has pitched for the removal of coal cess stating that the move will support power-intensive industries like aluminium and maintain competitiveness of the domestic industry.

Hybrid funds built for volatility

If interest rates fall, bond component of such funds will benefit

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel's two new output lines to boost auto biz

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India is looking to give a boost to its automotive steel business with the scheduled commissioning of two production lines dedicated to manufacturing advanced automotive steel products.

Mkt volatility may force life insurers to rethink ULIP plans

A PROLONGED VOLATILITY in the stock markets could dampen the investor appetite for unit linked insurance plans (ULIPs), prompting life insurers to shift the focus towards guaranteed income and pure protection plans like term insurance, industry experts said.

Hindenburg founder faces scrutiny

NATE ANDERSON, 'ACTIVIST', short-seller who has announced shutting down of his almost eight years old research firm Hindenburg, is under cloud for alleged links with hedge funds in preparing reports targeting companies, a Canadian portal said citing documents filed before a court in Ontario.

Tech firms face setback as Wi-Fi spectrum allocation plan nixed

DoT DECISION MAY DELAY ADOPTION OF NEXT-GENERATION DEVICES

PLFS reflects positive employment trends

As India strides towards the vision of Viksit Bharat, empowering youth with the right skills and work experience continues to be a priority

The promise and perils of agentic AI

Guardrails are needed for its safe and responsible use

'America First' stalls bond issuance bonanza in EMs

A RECORD START to the year for emerging-market bond sales is at risk of fizzling as high Treasury rates hamper weaker credits from tapping international capital.

A bigger playing field

The male consumer has evolved, so it's time for Smart and Handsome to flex

Early birds fail to catch the worm

INDIA INC WILL likely report subdued results for the December 2024 quarter, going by the numbers put out by the early birds.