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Mercedes to expand in smaller cities

Germany's Mercedes-Benz, fresh off a year of record sales in India, plans to add another 20 dealerships or service outlets in 2025, mainly in smaller cities where young, well-travelled business owners are indulging in luxury goods.

India Inc.'s earnings blues may continue into third quarter

Overvaluation concerns and shifting global market sentiment likely to keep growth subdued

Global Alcohol Cos Demand $466 Mn From Telangana In Payments Row

Telangana owes unpaid dues of about ₹4,000 cr to whisky and beer firms, people from the industry said

CCPA to strike cos with class action over quality concern

The top consumer watchdog seeks to curb substandard products flooding retail markets

NHPC keen to buy PTC India stake

Although there was a rethink in the government in 2023 over stake sale, talks have picked up in the past few months

Asset Class Diversification Is More Crucial Now Than Ever

Two decades ago, investing mostly meant parking money in fixed deposits, property, or maybe equities, leaving little room for diversification—spreading investments across various asset classes.

Why Manappuram Ended Flat Even After Lifting of MFI Ban

Minor respite

The top sectors to invest in this year, according to AI

Many experts say tools like AI should be used by investors not to replace financial advisers but to augment them

Realty to see mixed Q3, hectic Q4

The residential realty market is in an upcycle, yet real estate companies' December quarter (Q3FY25) results would bring selective cheer.

Tata Capital Healthcare Fund bets on Harsoria

Tata Capital Healthcare Fund, the healthcare and life sciences-focused private equity arm of financial services company Tata Capital Ltd, said Thursday it has invested in medical devices manufacturer Harsoria Healthcare Pvt Ltd.

Health is wealth: Investors tell startup founders, heads

Several board members and investors are pushing for more balance between work and life

Disparity in gold import numbers resolved, say officials

The government has found and resolved data discrepancies over gold imports, reducing the trade deficit in November from the previous $37.8 billion to about $32.8 billion, people familiar with the matter said on condition of anonymity.

E-way bill generation rebounds, signalling supply chain revival

The issuance of electronic permits, or e-way bills, required for shipping goods within and across states—a key indicator of economic activity—rebounded in December to 112 million, up from a five-month low of 101.8 million in November, according to GSTN, the platform that processes Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns.

Inflation Likely to Have Eased to 5.3% in Dec: Mint Poll

India's retail inflation likely moderated to a four-month low of 5.3% in December, down from 5.5% in November, driven by the seasonal decline in food prices, according to the median estimate of 25 economists in a Mint poll.

Fertilizer subsidy likely to stay at current level in FY26

Govt may stick to the allocation, as subsidy utilization in FY25 has followed anticipated trend

How Bhansali Elevates The First Encounter

Love At First Sight Is An Emotionally Dense Moment, Predicting The Intensity Of The Journey That The Lovers Will Chart

The Treasures of Nimrud Pieced Together Again

The UNESCO-listed archaeological site was ravaged by Islamic State fighters

From arrack to wine, a bar crawl across Sri Lanka

Cocktail bars in the island nation are drawing on local traditions and flavours to give a heady twist to familiar spirits

Only human-centred AI can charm humans to adopt it

The AI industry could learn from carmakers how to focus on the consumer and modify perceptions

The Asian Dream is waking up to realities of middle-class life

Asians are realizing that staying middle-class is not guaranteed

How Emerging Economies Could Prosper in a Protectionist World

As manufacturing export success gets harder, they should focus on service exports. These are unlikely to face big trade barriers

Lessons from the 75-year-old National Sample Survey

Its impressive history tells us much about innovation, autonomy and state-level data collection

Fix India's bond market to lift economic growth

As India's economy slows, we should revive public-private partnerships to attract private investment. But, for debt funding, we'll need to reform and invigorate our market for bonds

We should let clarity prevail over nonsense: Here's a handy guide

We must use simple language, empathize with people, not take ourselves too seriously and be kind

Clear Goals and Discipline: How Small Investors Can Build Lasting Wealth

There is no one-size-fits-all, the answer will depend on your needs, personal preferences

How do I ensure my daughters get assets only at 25?

I am 50, a Hindu widower with two (5 and 7 years old) daughters. I want to draft a will bequeathing my assets to them equally. However, I want to add a condition stipulating my daughters will not be entitled to receive the assets until they attain 25 years, so that they have more maturity when they receive them. Can I include such a clause?

UPI: Transforming merchant payments for global visitors

Say goodbye to forex cards as UPI One World makes cashless travel seamless for travellers

MFIs seek support from government

Microfinance institutions (MFIs) on Wednesday sought a dedicated funding mechanism in place and government support to tide over challenges in the sector.

M&M looks to scale up auto biz globally

Having consolidated its position in the domestic market, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is now looking at ways to expand its presence across international markets, as per a top company executive.

V. Narayanan named as Isro head

India appointed rocket scientist V. Narayanan as the new head of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), the government said on Tuesday, a key role as India works to become a space superpower.