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Bad loans weigh on HDFC...

The private lender witnessed a marginal growth in loans as its gross advances rose 3% on the year to ₹25.43 lakh crore

Retail space leasing in malls falls 10% in 2024

LEASING OF RETAIL spaces in shopping malls and high streets fell 10% last year to 6.4 million sq ft across eight major cities due to supply constraints, from 7.1 million sq ft in 2023, according to CBRE.

Race for AI dominance

Stargate is part of US-China tech battle, but India should also look at foundational AI development

H-1Bs fill key skills gap: Nasscom

NASSCOM ON WEDNESDAY said H-1B visas have nothing to do with immigration issues and instead fill critical skills gap in the US, as the apex industry body asserted that technology will be the \"lynchpin\" of US economic growth, triggering continued need for \"win-win partnerships\" between companies on both sides.

Assam Holds Roadshow for Investors in Bengaluru

As many as 200 companies from India's high-growth sectors such as energy, infrastructure, semiconductors, textiles, IT-ITeS, and electronics have explored investment opportunities in Assam at an investors' roadshow held here recently.

Middle class is a victim of tax terrorism, says Kejriwal

Zero tax on annual income of up to ₹10 lakh, removal of goods and services tax (GST) on essentials, increase in health and education budget up to 10%, a pension scheme for senior citizens, along with proper retirement plans: These are among seven demands that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal presented to the Centre on Wednesday as he said that the middle class is a victim of \"tax terrorism\".

Trump's $500-billion AI odyssey

● Stargate signals US intent to lead the global AI race

CAG red flags expenses by firm behind RRTS

Matter Under Investigation

RBI's dollar sales may net govt big dividend

THE FALLING RUPEE may still have a silver lining for the government.

India's 'year of reforms' in defence

A close engagement between the private industry and govt is critical to achieve a robust policy along with adequate budgetary allocations in 2025

BSNL witnesses subscriber loss after 4 months in Nov, Jio adds

OVERALL SUBSCRIBER BASE DROPS BY 1.76 MILLION

In first talks with India, Trump admin raises irregular immigration

NEWLY APPOINTED US secretary of state Marco Rubio raised the issue of \"irregular immigration\" in his very first meeting with external affairs minister S Jaishankar in Washington DC on Wednesday.

Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU, China

FRESH SANCTIONS ON CARDS

Healthcare gets tech booster dose

AI, ML and IoT can make healthcare more inclusive

India's non-fossil fuel-based capacity hits 218 GW-mark

INDIA'S TOTAL NON-FOSSIL fuel-based capacity has touched the level of 217.62 gigawatt (GW) as of January 20, an official statement said on Wednesday.

HDFC Bank Aims to Bring CD Ratio Down to Pre-Merger Level Within Two Years

HDFC BANK WILL take a couple of years to bring its credit-deposit (CD) ratio down to the pre-merger level of below 90%.

Urban demand slump hits HUL

SHIFT HAPPENING TO SMALL PACKS IN CITIES, SAYS COMPANY

Court Acquits Khaleda Zia in 10-Year-Old Sabotage Case

A court in Bangladesh acquitted BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Wednesday in a sabotage case filed in the southeastern Cumilla district 10 years ago.

Govt to seek views on making auto expo annual affair

BHARAT MOBILITY GLOBAL Expo 2025 came to a close on Wednesday after witnessing around 200 product unveils across automotive, components and technology, with the government planning to seek industry views to make it an annual affair.

Netflix Posts a Record Quarter Thanks to Sports, 'Squid Game'

OTT ADDS 18.9 MILLION CUSTOMERS IN Q4 'Squid Game', Jake Paul fight contribute to historic sign-ups

Let there be truce: Realtors to Lodhas

PROMINENT REAL ESTATE developers and brand experts have called for an amicable resolution to the legal dispute between the Lodha brothers, Abhishek and Abhinandan, regarding the use of their family name in business.

Trump Announces $500 Billion Investment in AI Infrastructure

The executives gave Trump credit for the news. \"We wouldn't have decided to do this,\" Son told Trump, \"unless you won.\"

Interest rate cut will spur demand for home loans

An interest rate cut will spur demand for home loans, Girish Kousgi, managing director and CEO, PNB Housing Finance, tells Anupreksha Jain.

Jute MSP increased by 6% to ₹5,650/quintal

THE CABINET COMMITTEE on economic affairs on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price (MSP) of raw jute by 6% to ₹5,650/quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season.

GCCs Transform to Innovation Hubs in India

The Global Capability centres (GCCs) in India have transformed from centres of cost arbitrage to global innovation hubs, Indian leaders said on Wednesday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.

Stargate: A Wake-Up Call for India to Act Fast on AI Autonomy

New-Age Tech Wars

Food, fertiliser and LPG subsidies may be raised

THE GOVERNMENT IS likely to raise spending on food, fertiliser, and cooking gas subsidies to ₹4.1 lakh crore in the next fiscal year, sources said, a moderate 8% year-on-year increase to cover higher food and energy costs.

Slow growth in foldable phones demand: Oppo

CHINESE SMARTPHONE MAKER Oppo said the company is not keen on launching foldable phones in India presently as the demand is yet to pick up for the product segment across the industry.

IT Shares Drive Sensex, Nifty

● Sell-off in broader markets continues, mid- and small-cap indices plunge

J&J Tops Q4 Profit Estimates on Cancer Drug Sales

JOHNSON & JOHNSON (J&J) notched higher-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on strong sales of its cancer medicines that helped offset the fade of an older blockbuster.