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Govt plans to cut agri transportation costs

UNION MINISTER FOR agriculture and farmers' welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday that the government is developing a new scheme to reduce the transportation cost of farm produce and ensure higher income for farmers.

Bangladesh owes Tripura ₹200 crore in power dues

BANGLADESH OWES TRIPURA ₹200 crore in electricity dues but no decision has been taken on halting power supply to the neighbouring country yet, chief minister Manik Saha said on Monday.

GST panel against tax relief for EV charging stations

THE FITMENT COMMITTEE of the GST Council has recommended maintaining \"status quo\" in the current taxation structure for electric vehicle (EV) charging services, even as the industry is batting for complete exemption or a reduction in the tax rate from 18% to 5%, according to official sources.

PM's pre-Budget consultation with economists today

AHEAD OF THE Budget for 2025-26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with a group of economists to seek their suggestions on maintaining economic growth momentum amid global uncertainties, a key focus area of the government.

1% rise in m-cap of firms boosts GDP growth by 0.6%: SBI report

A 1% RISE in market capitalisation leads to a 0.6% rise in gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate, according to a report by SBI Economic Research Department.

Centre may peg FY26 fiscal deficit at below 4.5% of GDP

THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT is committed to pursuing the glide path of fiscal consolidation, as announced in the Budget for FY22, and to attain a level of fiscal deficit \"lower than 4.5%\" of the GDP by FY26, the finance ministry said.

For IT firms, it's a mixed blessing

A five-part series looks at the impact of the fall in rupee on various sectors

Byju's: ICAI panel probing auditing lapses

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' APEX body ICAI president Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal on Monday said its disciplinary committee is investigating alleged auditing lapses at edtech firm Byju's, reports PTI.

From shadows to spotlight

The first of a 7-part series on those who left a deep imprint in 2024

Toyota-Suzuki pact should be the template in India

THE PROPOSED GLOBAL merger between Nissan and Honda should follow the Toyota-Suzuki template in India to increase their product portfolio and market share.

Honda, Nissan on merger road

Mitsubishi may also join group

It's slow going at Indiamart

THE B2B PLATFORM IS WORKING TO STABILISE OPERATIONS

ISRO to study how crops grow in space on PSLV-C60 mission

DEMONSTRATION OF SEED germination in outer space, a robotic arm to catch a tethered debris there, and testing of green propulsion systems are some of the experiments planned on the POEM-4, the fourth stage of ISRO's PSLV rocket that remains in orbit after launching a satellite.

Scott Boland & the 'stolen generation'

ONLY IN HIS mid-20s, did the 35-year-old Scott Boland, Australia's fast bowler set to play in the fourth Test against India, realise his aboriginal origins.

'If it is business as usual, Viksit Bharat by 2047 will not happen'

Raghuram Rajan, former RBI governor, in an interview with Udit Misra, speaks on a wide variety of topics, ranging from inflation to GDP growth to the impact of possible global trade war under President Trump's second term. Excerpts:

Eliminates odour, cleans indoor air in a jiffy

● Ideal for bedrooms, offices, or small living areas

'Consumers prioritise value, want devices tailored to their needs'

BenQ, one of Taiwan's biggest electronics firms, sees immense scope for its monitors, projectors, and education-focused flat panels in India.

Tech redefines how we shop in-store

● AI provides cues according to individual tastes

Sensible. Sustainable. Sensual

All the luxury you need, at half the price of a luxury car & two times fuel efficiency

GOVO GOBUDS SPORT: Comfortable fit for long sessions

These earbuds have low latency and a strong battery

Language of market expansion

● A nascent market is growing on the back of local offerings

Has the 'Indian' car brand come of age?

● Consumers are no longer hung up on global badges

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk's plunge echoes Nokia risk

THE METEORIC RISE of Denmark's Novo Nordisk A/S from century-old insulin producer to Europe's most valuable company has been a feel-good story of innovation in a region where those are rare.

Winner, but for how long?

India Inc's fortunes will soon change, unless higher household income supports demand

Paradigm shift in Indian competition law

With a new Act and regulations, regular updating of CCI's analytical tools in 2024 to suit the new-age economy has been the hallmark of competition law enforcement

Budgeting for peasants, planet

UNLESS POLICIES TRY TO GET THE AGRI-MARKETS RIGHT, OUR FARMERS WILL KEEP AGITATING FOR HIGHER PRICES

2025, AND THE FUTURE OF WORK: How skilling will change in five years

Academicians and CHROs on the skills and roles you must focus on for career advancement and leadership positions

Made to handle market turbulence

● These provide a balanced approach to wealth creation

Get more interest money on EPF claim

● Claims will now be accepted throughout the month

Empowering educators by harnessing GenAI tools

In 2024, there was also rising demand for AI-skilled talent across non-tech sectors such as retail and manufacturing. Hiring sentiments for jobs that require one to at least interact with GenAI tools irrespective of the sector will continue to soar in 2025