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Microfinance faces rising delinquencies

THE MICROFINANCE SECTOR is showing signs of stress, with rising delinquencies across all types of lenders and ticket sizes, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated in its latest Financial Stability Report.

...while funding gap widens

Rising money market spreads and increased reliance on CDs and commercial papers by banks and NBFCs to cover funding shortfalls are highlighted in the RBI's latest Financial Stability Report.

RBI Red-Flags Worsening Asset Quality in Unsecured Loans

Growth in personal loans moderates post regulatory measures

Mandi rates of pulses fall but retail prices high

RETAIL PULSES PRICES continue to rule firm despite a fall in mandi prices due to the arrival of kharif harvests and robust imports.

In a problem-solving mode

REGULATORS STEP UP TO SECURE SECTOR STABILITY

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.

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.

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.

Promoters pick up ₹1.5 L cr through share sales in 2024

A conducive \"EXIT environment\" didn't just help promoters looking to offload shares.

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.

AI is changing how we search, play game & create

our product line-up will deliver enhanced solutions to address these aspects. The ability of the AI PCs to tackle complex workloads, improve collaboration and deliver advanced content creation and media experiences, will act as a catalyst of growth and demand of AI in PCs. The technology will also elevate gaming by making the device more energy efficient. Who will be the initial buyers for AI PCs in India? We have fully embraced AI with our Asus PCs, being the first

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

When electric vehicles go mainstream

●Affordable EVs sport features available in high-end models

A quiet operator for cleaner and healthier indoor air

● Its LED panel displays the AQI level in real-time

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

Where comfort finds its space

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

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.

Rising capital intensity

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

TVS champ now eyes Dakar Rally

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

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.

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

'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:

GenAI drafts a good report; human brain a great report

RISHIKESHA T KRISHNAN, DIRECTOR, IIM BANGALORE

Navigating market drawdowns

Keep a cash buffer to enter the market at lower prices

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

Santa fails to turn up on Dalal Street

The Nifty, after rebounding from a key pattern, slumped in the first week of the fortnight, losing 1,231 points (4.97%), before recovering slightly last week. Key US indices also saw declines, driven by rising bond yields and concerns about Trump's trade policies.

179 Die as Plane Crashes in Worst-Ever Accident in S. Korea

FLIGHT OPERATED BY JEJU AIR CRASHES AND CATCHES FIRE AFTER SKIDDING DOWN RUNWAY; NATION DECLARES 1 WEEK OF MOURNING

Trump backs H-1B...

RAMASWAMY ALSO ENTERED the fray with a post decrying an \"American culture\" that he claimed values mediocrity over excellence.