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Adani Group to sell stake in Wilmar JV; to fetch $2 bn

ADANI ENTERPRISES (AEL) has decided to exit Adani Wilmar, the FMCG joint venture between its subsidiary Adani Commodities (ACL) and Wilmar International-owned Lence (Lence), to direct investments to its core infrastructure business, the firm said in an exchange filing on Monday.

FM Says Wishes To Do More For Middle Class

FINANCE MINISTER NIRMALA Sitharaman on Monday said that she wishes to 'do more' for the middle class, but highlighted that there are 'limitations' in providing relief through tax tweaks.

Dove, hawk or owl?

SANJAY MALHOTRA, GOVERNOR, RBI

RBI: Medium-term outlook uncertain

But investment scenario looking up, says governor

Isro to demonstrate docking of satellites in space in Jan

ISRO IS SET to launch two satellites tonight from the Sriharikota spaceport to demonstrate docking and undocking of spacecraft in orbit, which will make India the fourth country in the world to achieve the feat.

All eyes on Virat & Rohit to plot a magical win, rediscover glory

If Sunday's Test cricket at the MCG was exhilarating, a mouth-watering Monday awaits the audience on Monday.

In a problem-solving mode

FINANCIAL REGULATORS, ACROSS the world, have unenviable jobs. Either they take hard positions against the industry or individual, thereby inviting the wrath or displeasure of one or both.

Funding rebound augurs well for startup ecosystem

STARTUP EXPERTS FORESEE a steady rebound in startup funding, driven by strong economic fundamentals and a focus on sustainable growth in 2025.

Constitution guiding light; Maha Kumbh's message is unity: Modi

INDIA'S CONSTITUTION HAS stood the test of time and it is the country's guiding light, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in the year's final episode of the Mann Ki Baat radio address.

A quiet operator for cleaner and healthier indoor air

Its LED panel displays the AQI level in real-time

Audio is high-quality, detailed and balanced

AK4332ECB DAC chip that helps to deliver audio with detailed accuracy and low distortion. The credit for high-quality audio also goes to Knowles balanced armature driver, a small, lightweight transducer that produces high-quality sound in a range of devices, including earphones, hearing aids, and other critical listening applications. In the case of these earbuds, the driver has been moved towards the inside of the ear with a redesigned acoustic chamber and mesh size

Making India a chip powerhouse

A strong product focus will enhance its global stature

'AI is changing how we search, play game & create'

Taiwanese PC maker Asus is confident that AI will drive the next laptop innovation and it will be useful for all kinds of user scenarios -- content creation, professional working or gaming. Bullish on the India opportunity, Arnold Su, VP, Consumer & Gaming PC, System Business Group, Asus India, speaks to Sudhir Chowdhary on the market trends in the PC industry and the business strategy deployed by the brand to promote its AI PCs in India. Excerpts:

When electric vehicles go mainstream

Affordable EVs sport features available in high-end models

When technology transformed a medium...

2024 surely was a defining year for the radio industry as it leveraged technological innovations like never before, transforming into a vibrant, multimedia platform, taking its radio plus proposition a notch higher.

When influencers became mainstream...

Three trends stood out in the year passing us by: Social media influencers became mainstream brand ambassadors, agency consolidation picked up pace and the audio medium seemed to find its place in the sun

TVS champ now eyes Dakar Rally

One of India's finest woman rally riders is targeting the world's toughest race

Where comfort finds its space

The Q7 has passed on the superluxury baton to the Q8, and yet neatly balances comfort, space, price

A breakout year for renewable energy

The sector saw several milestones in 2024, govt focus on grid modernisation and ramping up transmission connectivity critical ahead

Rising capital intensity

NAS DATA ON INFORMAL SECTOR DOESN'T REFLECT POLICY FALLOUT BETWEEN 2015-16 & 2019-20

Dollar Dominance Key to US Debt and Deficits

THE ECLIPSE OF the dollar, and with it the ability of the US to borrow on a scale that would cripple any other country, has been long predicted.

Slow lane

Govt should consider recalibrating auto PLI scheme’s design and provide more support

Navigating market drawdowns

Keep a cash buffer to enter the market at lower prices

GenAI drafts a good report; human brain a great report

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is embroiled in a caste discrimination row, with a professor alleging denial of equal opportunity.

Learning from no-detention policy

Why revocation of NDP is a thoughtful recalibration, and not a hasty retreat

Stick with diversified equity funds, avoid sectoral funds now

If investors have excessive allocation towards small- and mid-cap funds, it may be a good time for some reallocation towards large-cap funds. Rajeev Thakkar, chief investment officer, PPFAS Mutual Fund, in an interview to Saikat Neogi, advises investors to stick with diversified equity funds rather than trying to pick one or two sectors or themes for investments in the equity space. Excerpts:

Santa fails to turn up on Dalal Street

I couldn't have been more wrong last fortnight, as Santa played truant. I had expected the markets to soar, as the Nifty had rebounded from the neckline of the inverse Head & Shoulders pattern on December 13 and recorded its highest close since October 21.

Banks stare at higher costs, slower credit growth

BANKS ARE PREPARING for a challenging 2025, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) moves closer to implementing stringent guidelines on the expected credit loss (ECL) framework, liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) norms and project finance requirements.

Analysts predict crypto boom in 2025

Supply cuts, and Trump's crypto push drove 2024's surge

A test for new acting prez

WHEN SOUTH KOREA'S acting President Choi Sang-mok arrived at the scene of the deadliest air disaster on the country's soil on Sunday, he had been on the job for less than 48 hours.