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The bar for successful obesity drugs has been rising sharply

Nothing else explains why Novo's stock fell after a drug test result

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

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

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

Sikhya eyes films for theatres, web originals

Sikhya, set up in 2008 and known for acclaimed films, has also started work on the next season of Gutar Gu

Carmakers Ride to Record Domestic Sales

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

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

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.

Rupee: New Worry for Paint Cos

Losing sheen

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.

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.

Mswipe Eyes International Market for Higher Margins

The payments fintech will enter Malaysia, Nepal, the UK and other markets to boost its biz

Judicial efficiency: Case clearance outstrips backlog for the first time

In a first across Indian courts, the number of cases disposed of in a year is higher than the number of cases pending, according to data from the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG).

Meteorological dept says 2024 was India's hottest yr since 1901

The year 2024 was the warmest on record in India since 1901, with the average minimum temperature settling 0.90 degrees Celsius above the long-period average, the IMD said on Wednesday.

Beijing pushes to use China-made chips in its electric vehicles

Not long ago, almost all the chips in Chinese cars relied on manufacturing by foreign firms

Crypto Has an Ally in the White House. What's Ahead for Digital Currencies in 2025

Crypto die-hards are anticipating a golden age for digital assets under President-elect Donald Trump.

A Triple Fiscal Crisis Periling Climate Action

A recent report by the Independent Expert Group on Debt, Nature, and Climate reveals that many of the world's 144 developing economies are on an unsustainable fiscal trajectory.

IFC, others to take stake in FEPL

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday cleared the World Bank's IFC, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and German government's DEG proposal to acquire a stake in Fourth Partner Energy Ltd (FEPL).

Sebi introduces MF Lite framework

Index and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to schemes sponsored by private equity funds will be eligible to be covered under the MF Lite framework on meeting certain conditions as the market regulator aims to simplify the operations of passively managed mutual funds.

Interest on PPF, NSC unchanged

The government on Tuesday left the interest rates unchanged on various small savings schemes, including Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Savings Certificate (NSC), for the fourth straight quarter beginning 1 January 2025 and ending 31 March 2025.