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EPFO Adds 1.4 Mn Net Members in Nov

Retirement fund body EPFO has added 1.4 million net members in November 2024, a growth of 4.88 per cent over the same month last year, according to the latest payroll data.

Hudco's profit grows 41.6%

Housing and Urban Development Corporation (Hudco) posted a net profit of ₹735 crore for the third quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q3FY25), up 41.6 per cent year on year (Y-o-Y).

Govt's draft ecom norms need tailoring

Industry execs say the guidelines must accommodate diverse business models

Macron, Scholz in huddle to discuss US tariff threats

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sought to project unity at a meeting in Paris on Wednesday, as Europe struggles to respond with one voice to threats of tariffs from US President Donald Trump.

Trump Fires Top Govt Officials, Orders Paid Leaves for DEA Workers

US President Donald Trump moved quickly to remake the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, firing the heads of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Coast Guard before their terms are up, and eliminated all the members of a key aviation security advisory group.

Reliance Consumer Products acquires SIL Foods

Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), has acquired packaged food brand SIL for an undisclosed amount, it said in a release.

Trump's anti-climate diktats have a silver lining for India

India's green push may remain unaffected; experts see chance to claim climate leadership role

Maruti cushions EV leap with car lease services

Firm's EV owners could lease petrol/strong hybrids for long intercity drives

Zomato stock crashes 14% in 2 days after Q3 results

Investors heavily dumped Zomato shares on Tuesday, disappointed with a surprisingly weak performance in the December quarter (Q3FY25).

Ideal for low-risk investors with goals 1-3 yrs away

Union Mutual Fund recently launched the Union Short Duration Fund, an open-ended short-duration debt scheme.

SECOND CLASS CRICKET

India stars are turning up for Ranji matches. However, with all eyes riveted on the IPL, the first-class championship is in dire need of a booster shot

e2W Makers Call For GST Rate Cuts, Relook At PM E-DRIVE Plan

With the Union Budget 2025 on the horizon, electric two-wheeler (e2W) players are urging the government to introduce critical policy measures and incentives to revitalise the sector.

More US energy exports to India likely: Puri

Trump's energy push may lead to increased American crude oil, LNG shipments to the country

Valuation Woes Negate Q3 Positives for Dixon

Shares slump 14%, prompting analysts to maintain cautious stance

Banks to overhaul terms of engagement with BCs

A First in 12 Years

NRAI calls for ONDC boost to challenge Zomato and Swiggy

The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), the country's leading restaurateurs' body, has decided to step up pressure on the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to take on Zomato and Swiggy's standalone apps for 10-minute food delivery, Bistro and Snacc.

Challenges Posed by AI Dominate Talks at Davos

Union Ministers, CMs Unveil India Pavilion, Meet Leaders of Global Companies

Equities tumble, volatility surges

A slew of executive orders and announcements on Day 1 turn policymakers, investors cautious

One97 Communications: Mkts unhappy after Q3, but brokerages positive

One97 Communications, which provides digital payments and financial services under Paytm brand, reported revenue of ₹1,830 crore in the October-December quarter of financial year 2025 (Q3FY25), up 10 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q), driven by sustained rise in Payments Gross Merchandise Value or GMV (up 13 per cent Q-o-Q) along with growth in financial services driven by higher take-rates in merchant loan disbursals (up 16 per cent Q-o-Q).

Meta-led initiative drives efficiency for auto dealers

Fada white paper says OEMs and dealers embracing digitisation

US 'supplemental tariffs' to target trade-surplus nations

After assuming office as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump laid out an \"America First Trade Policy\", which includes imposing global \"supplemental tariffs\" to address what he termed \"unfair and unbalanced trade\". He also threatened a 100 per cent tariff on Brics nations, including India, if the bloc attempts to reduce its reliance on the dollar for foreign trade.

Trump Plans To Slap 25% Tariff On Mexico, Canada By Feb 1

President Donald Trump said he planned to impose previously threatened tariffs of as much as 25 per cent on Mexico and Canada by February 1, reiterating his contention that America's two immediate neighbors are letting undocumented migrants and drugs flood into the country.

Random sketches of Gujaratis

This doorstop of a book is doubly weighty. First, the sheer size, some 700-odd pages printed with a relatively small-sized font and narrow margins. And second, its mission—that of providing a portrait of a community that is home to unarguably the two most powerful leaders of Indian politics as well as industry in the last decade. It is also arguably the most vociferous and important community among the Indian diaspora.

Google, Meta, JioStar India's Top Media Firms

Google, Meta, and JioStar are the three largest media and entertainment companies in India, by far.

₹ gives up gains after tariff threat

The rupee reversed its early gains on Tuesday to settle largely unchanged as the US dollar index strengthened during the day. It followed US President Donald Trump's plans to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico from February 1, dealers said.

PSBs Concerned Over Rejection Rate in Vishwakarma Scheme

Public-sector banks (PSBs) have raised concerns regarding specific restrictions in the PM Vishwakarma scheme that make individuals ineligible if they had taken government loans in the past five years, such as under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).

Lodhas Trade Charges Over Wealth Distribution

Brothers Make Counterclaims Over Payment of ₹1,000 Crore as Settlement Amount

Managing liquidity: No case for CRR cuts

The overall liquidity of the banking system turned into a deficit starting the second fortnight of December 2024, with the shortfall gradually rising to ₹2.36 trillion by January 20.

New US admin set to make 'massive' infra push

US President Donald Trump will make a \"massive\" infrastructure announcement on Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, echoing an unrealized promise during Trump's first term to bolster aging America's roads, bridges and other networks.

Aim to double biz within three years

Amitava Chatterjee took charge as managing director & chief executive officer of Jammu & Kashmir Bank in December last year. Chatterjee was a deputy managing director of State Bank of India looking after corporate credit before his current role. He shares his priorities and growth roadmap for J&K Bank in a telephonic interview with Manojit Saha. Edited excerpts: