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TVs, refrigerators, ACs may get dearer by 5% on falling Rupee

PRICES OF TVs, washing machines, air conditioners and refrigerators may go up by at least 5% as the rupee continues to depreciate.

HCLTech misses Q3 estimates

Slight drop in deal activity to $2.1 bn

Telcos May Further Hike Tariffs by 10%

TELECOM OPERATORS Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are expected to hike tariffs again this year by 10%, according to analysts.

Tech firms likely to challenge Trai's international SMS rules

GLOBAL COMPANIES SUCH as Truecaller, Amazon and Uber are likely to urge the department of telecommunications (DoT) to not expedite approval to recommendations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on international SMS traffic.

Hopeful about higher agri growth in FY25: Principal secy to PM

THE AGRICULTURE AND allied sector is poised for stronger growth in FY25, driven by favourable monsoon conditions, according to P K Mishra, principal secretary to the Prime Minister.

Direct tax collections rise 15.9% to ₹16.9 lakh cr

THE CENTRE'S DIRECT tax collections, after refunds, grew 15.9% year-on-year to ₹16.9 lakh crore till January 12 in the current financial year, data released by the finance ministry showed on Monday.

Trump Tariff Burden on India Pegged at $14.6 Billion

If the incoming Donald Trump administration goes ahead with the proposed tariff hikes, it would result in an additional duty burden of $14.6 billion on India's exports to the US, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Finished steel imports at 6-year high

INDIA'S FINISHED STEEL imports hit at least a six-year high in the first nine months of FY25, according to provisional government data.

Food inflation down to 8.34% in Dec

RETAIL FOOD INFLATION eased for the second consecutive month at 8.34% in December compared to 10.87% in October as prices of vegetables declined over the last few weeks with winter harvest arriving in the market.

Import duty tweaks to boost local manufacturing sought

AS IMPORT TAXES cease to be a major revenue source for the government, the Budget for FY26 should be used to strategically adjust the rates to boost domestic manufacturing and bring average tariffs down, trade policy think tank GTRI said on Monday.

Disruption to Russian oil supply unlikely till March

THE GOVERNMENT DOES not expect any disruption to Russian oil supply in the next two months, given that US-sanctioned tankers are allowed to deliver crude until March, a senior official said on Monday.

Rupee depreciation over long term good for India: Panagariya

Referring to the rise of India's fortunes after the rupee was devalued in 1991, Sixteenth Finance Commission chairman Arvind Panagariya on Monday said the current policy of allowing the rupee to depreciate in the long run while managing it in the short run is the right one.

UP looks to privatise two power discoms

IN WHAT SIGNALS the Union government's resolve to revive lossmaking electricity distribution entities (discoms), the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government has started the process to privatise two of its five discoms.

Monday crash course for benchmark indices

INDIAN EQUITIES TANKED on Monday, with investors unnerved by the damage that a plunging rupee and rising crude oil prices could do to an economy that has been losing momentum.

Rupee sinks 61 paise; sharpest drop in 2 yrs

THE RUPEE TANKED 61 paise, or 0.71%, against the dollar on Monday-its steepest drop in nearly two years-to close at a fresh low of 86.58, after better-than-expected US jobs data fuelled concerns about fewer interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year. Surging crude oil prices also added to the woes.

Chinese rivals gain ground as Apple plays AI catch-up

Global iPhone sales fall 5% in holiday quarter; Samsung also gives up share

IDBI Bank sale may spill over to FY26

THE FINANCIAL BIDS for the strategic sale of IDBI Bank will likely be received by March, but the conclusion of the transaction may extend to the next financial year, sources told FE.

December retail inflation cools to four-month low

Cloud over Feb rate cut, given threat of imported inflation

A fresh take on gifting

FERNS & PETALS MUST OFFER A BIGGER BOUQUET

SpaDeX: Isro brings satellites within 3-metre in trial attempt

MOVING TO ATTEMPT docking in space, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) brought two SpaDeX satellites as close as 3 metres to each other Sunday morning.

Bumrah set to miss league stage of Champions Trophy

IN A SETBACK for India, strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the group stage of next month's Champions Trophy due to health reasons.

Devajit, Prabhtej elected BCCI secretary, treasurer

DEVAJIT SAIKIA, an advocate and a former wicket-keeper batsman from Assam, would succeed Jay Shah as the new secretary of the Indian cricket board (BCCI).

Anthem row intensifies in Tamil Nadu as Governor slams CM

A ROW BETWEEN Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi and Chief Minister M K Stalin escalated on Sunday after Ravi accused the latter of \"arrogance,\" asserting that respect for the National Anthem and constitutional duties was non-negotiable.

IIT-K Steps In For Cyber Security At Maha Kumbh

WITH THE DIGITAL landscape changing considerably in the 12 years since Maha Kumbh was last held, the Uttar Pradesh government is anticipating a bigger threat this time from misinformation on social media and online frauds, and has roped in experts from IIT Kanpur to address these concerns.

Jaishankar will be representing India at Trump's inaugural

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER S Jaishankar will represent India at the January 20 inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

40% Govt Tenders Can't Comply With 'Make in India' Rules

Enforcing the 2017 Make-in-India order in government procurement is easier said than done.

'We've gone all in on AI, putting it into our devices'

AT THE CONSUMER Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Dell announced a new lineup of AI-powered PCs, accompanied by a rebranding effort aimed at simplifying the brand and making it easier to distinguish between different offerings.

Good audio on a budget

The headset has a compact and comfortable design

Unreal is the new real

For the first time, a car ad film has been shot without a car

A digital shield in a volatile world

Companies need to build robust cyber practices