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Goyal for integration of industry and govt to boost logistics sector

COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY minister Piyush Goyal on Friday called for a complete integration of industry stakeholders with government platforms to improve efficiency of the logistics sector.

Bihar gets record ₹1.81 lakh crore investment; Adani, IOC big draws

ADANI GROUP, SUN Petrochemicals and a host of other companies—big and small—on Friday committed to investing a record ₹1.81 lakh crore in Bihar, across sectors ranging from renewable energy to cement, food processing and manufacturing.

India raises issue of non-tariff barriers with EU

INDIA HAS SAID that the non-tariff barriers are impeding trade with the European Union and has called for addressing the long-pending issues as a confidence building measure.

House panel calls for cautious approach given geopolitical uncertainties

House panel calls for cautious approach given geopolitical uncertainties

EU escalates pressure on Apple to open up features to rival firms

THE EU's EUROPEAN Commission has pressed Apple Inc. to further open up the iPhone operating system to rivals, prompting the company to complain about requests from Meta Platforms Inc. that it says will undermine privacy.

EU escalates pressure on Apple to open up features to rival firms

APPLE HAS LOST its lead position in the wrist-worn device market, which includes smartwatches and wristband products, to Chinese brand Huawei, according to data from IDC.

Bollywood's investments in startups decrease sharply to $3.6 mn in 2024

INVESTMENTS BY BOLLYWOOD celebrities in startups came down sharply in the current calendar year to $3.6 million against $28.5 million last year, data shared by Tracxn showed.

Apple concedes smartwatch market leadership to Huawei

CHANGING DYNAMICS OF WEARABLES INDUSTRY

India-Pak ICC matches at neutral venues

THE DEADLOCK OVER the hosting of next year's Champions Trophy finally ended on Thursday when the ICC announced that India will play their matches of the 50-over event at a neutral venue instead of host country Pakistan, which will get a similar arrangement for tournaments to be held in India till 2027.

PSU majors commit big investments in Bihar summit

The Bihar Business Connect 2024 summit evinced huge corporate response on Thursday with some top state-run firms making major investment announcements, including a plan to establish a maiden nuclear power project in the state.

HDFC Securities sets Nifty target at 26,482 for 2025

Brokerage house also raised concerns about the reaction of young and retail investors, who have only seen positive returns in the past few years, in a moderate return scenario

Digital marketplace integration catalysing growth of MSME

MICRO, SMALL, AND Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of many economies, contributing significantly to employment, GDP, and inclusive growth.In recent years, the integration of these businesses with digital marketplaces has emerged as a transformative force, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for them.

India job market poised to grow 9% in 2025: Report

HIRING ACTIVITIES IN 2025 are likely to witness a 9% growth in the country driven by sectors, including IT, retail, telecommunications and banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sectors, a report said on Thursday.

Book Rahul Gandhi for assault: BJP to police

THE SHOWDOWN ON the premises of Parliament on Thursday reached police within hours with the BJP accusing Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, of \"physical assault\" and \"incitement\" while the Congress, in a counter-complaint, alleged that BJP MPs caused injuries to Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, by pushing him to the ground.

Book Rahul Gandhi for assault: BJP to police

MPs of ruling alliance, Oppn clash, 2 from BJP in hospital

Fed's 2025 signal roils D-Street

THE SENSEX HAS lost 3.55%, or 2,915 points, in the last four trading sessions, eroding investment wealth of over ₹10 lakh crore (in three sessions).

'Focus on product differentiation; consumer loyalty will follow'

Q-COMMERCE IS CONTRIBUTING TO OUR ONLINE SALES GROWTH. IN FACT, IT'S BECOMING VERY MEANINGFUL, VERY FAST\"

Campaign's relatability adds charm to storytelling

Why the campaign rocks:

Better late than never

The retail frenzy for SME IPOs and rising cases of frauds forced Sebi's hand

AI robots are coming, and they'll be made in Asia

OVER THE PAST year, I've noticed an overwhelming theme emerge when Asian tech leaders look at what comes next for artificial intelligence.

A haze of institutional weakness

Policies that are localised and reactive will solve none of India's air pollution problems

Riksbank cuts rate by 25 bps, Brazil cenbank raises outlook

SWEDEN'S RIKSBANK ON Thursday lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points and signaled its easing campaign is likely to be wrapping up with one cut left to deploy.

US Congress has two days to avert shutdown after Trump rejects Bill

THE US CONGRESS has two days to avert a partial government shutdown after Republican President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan deal late on Wednesday and demanded lawmakers also raise the nation's debt ceiling before he takes office next month.

Powell signals Fed's focus is back on inflation

FEDERAL RESERVE OFFICIALS capped 2024 with a third-straight interest-rate cut and a strong signal that inflation concerns are back in the fore.

BoJ holds rates too

THE BANK OF Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday and its governor offered few clues on how soon it could push up borrowing costs, sending the yen and bond yields tumbling on fresh doubts over the near-term chances of a rate hike.

BoE keeps rates steady, but members split on decision

BANK OF ENGLAND policymakers voted 6-3 to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday, a bigger split than economists had predicted as officials disagreed over how to respond to a slowing economy that remains beset by inflation pressures.

Bought for billions, selling for peanuts

M&A DEALS SLOWLY PICKING UP Annual tally tops $3 trillion again as bankers eye fresh boost from Trump

Stocks, bond prices on slippery slope

BUSY 24 HOURS FOR CENTRAL BANKS

Dalal Street joins global sell-off

JOINING THE GLOBAL equity sell-off following the US Federal Reserve's hawkish surprise of fewer rate cuts in 2025, benchmark indices fell 1% on Thursday, marking their fourth consecutive session of decline.

Re breaches 85 mark

● Barclays strategist sees it falling further to 87 by next year end