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Comfortable design for 24/7 wear

It tracks fitness, sleep, stress & other key health vitals

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

DoT DECISION MAY DELAY ADOPTION OF NEXT-GENERATION DEVICES

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.

Railways capital expenditure for FY26 may be pegged at ₹2.9L crore

THE RAILWAYS IS working on multiple fronts which require significant capital expenditure from the government. This includes introducing new trains like Vande Bharat sleeper trains and Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, modernisation of the railways network, construction of the bullet train corridor, and further investments in the area of passenger safety and comfort.

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.

Despite market volatility, STT collections jump 75%

Despite the volatility in the stock market, the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) collection has shot up by over 75% to ₹44,538 crore as of January 12, 2025, as against ₹25,415 crore raised in the same period in 2024.

Hybrid funds built for volatility

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

India and NZ Should Address Market Access for Goods: GTRI

INDIA AND NEW ZEALAND should address market access issues for goods, promote collaborations in key sectors, and work on improving connectivity with an aim to boost bilateral trade, which is just $1.5 billion, think tank GTRI said on Sunday.

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. \"It's in transition,\" she says.

India-Oman FTA talks nearing completion

INDIA NOT SEEKING DUTY CONCESSIONS ON LIQUOR, CIGARETTES

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\".

Need for speed

Are brands ready yet to join the pickleball party?

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.

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

SURVEY BEGINS FOR PMAY-G 2.0

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.

The promise and perils of agentic AI

Guardrails are needed for its safe and responsible use

Trump Promises Executive Order Aiding TikTok

President-elect Donald Trump asked technology companies to \"not let TikTok stay dark\" and announced he would extend a deadline to sell the company after the video platform suspended its services in the US and Apple and Google removed the platform from their app stores.

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.

These Men in Blue Break Boundaries for the Disabled

ON JANUARY 7 this year, a 17-member Indian cricket team was given a warm send-off for a four-nation Champion Trophy tournament in Sri Lanka.

Assocham Calls For Eliminating Coal Cess

Industry Body Assocham

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.

Lower import tariffs on inputs, other incentives sought

THE BUDGET COULD undertake adjustments of taxes and unveil incentives for the industry to take advantage of the opportunity that could emerge if Trump administration's moves escalate trade tensions globally, according to experts.

No way to declare exempt gift in ITR

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

FPIs Take Out ₹44,396 Crore From Equities So Far in Jan

FOREIGN INVESTORS HAVE pulled out ₹44,396 crore from Indian equities this month, driven by strength of the dollar, rising bond yields in the US, and expectations of a weak earnings season.

'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.

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.

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.

Avenue needs a q-commerce boost

The scorching pace of quick commerce is impacting the business of Avenue Supermarts.

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.

'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 fastest-growing developer community in the world.