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Pricey, but a good choice for content creators

● It takes photos and videos that rival digital cameras

Bridging language divide in Gen AI

● LLMs enable multi-language communication

Wireless audio for your music, movies and games

● These earbuds offer a snug fit and strong battery

● Exploring wavy roads of north Goa in the new Amaze with the president & CEO of Honda Cars India

THE HONDA STORY has been as much of successes as of missed opportunities.

Uniqlo takes a contra bet in fashion

● Japanese retailer stays clear of path taken by Zara, H&M

A car fest along the lines of IBW

Will be held on Feb 22-23 in Aamby Valley, Lonavala

From a rollercoaster ride to the calmness of the ocean

The new Amaze (petrol, with CVT and MT gearbox) was launched on December 4, priced ₹7.99 lakh to ₹10.89 lakh

The race isn't over yet

● Can the new Dzire and Amaze rev up a slowing market?

Saudi-backed LIV Golf forcing PGA to pay players fairly

For nearly four years, the world's two most prominent professional golf tours battled over players, the moral high ground and outright survival. Now, the feud appears to be ending.

Slow-moving zero

Sebi needs to hasten slowly on T+0 as stakeholders are yet to be convinced

Defining UPSI

SEBI'S PROPOSED CHANGES TO DEFINITIONS OF PRICE-SENSITIVE INFORMATION HAS MERITS AND DEMERITS

Rationalised GST rates key for jobs and growth

While reforming GST, the Centre should remember that rate changes must boost public revenue while enabling businesses to invest and create jobs

How will we assess the PARAKH

Only if it can integrate assessment standards of India's 69 school boards

Claim denied? You may be at fault too

Withholding crucial details can lead to rejections

NPS: Annuity plan without return of purchase price maximises payout

● Go for joint life plan if you have dependent spouse

B-school admission depends on IQ, soft skills

Even as the Indian School of Business (ISB) has started taking freshers - it previously used to have programmes only for working professionals - the role of admissions consulting organisations such as ISB Mantra won't change.

RBI intervention ensures rupee stability

THE RUPEE HIT new lows in CY24 but outperformed most Asian currencies, thanks to timely interventions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

India Inc raises record ₹1.21 L-Cr via QIPs till Nov

Fundraising through Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs) reached an all-time high in 2024, surpassing the ₹1 lakh crore-mark for the first time ever in a calendar year, fuelled by strong stock market conditions and higher valuations.

Nifty breaks out, set to soar higher

FRIDAY THE 13TH turned out to be an eventful day for the Nifty. It initially plunged 368 points during late morning trade but rebounded strongly to close with a gain of 220 points, or 0.89%.

Sebi eases listing & disclosure rules for public companies

THE SECURITIES AND Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has notified a slew of amendments aimed at easing the listing obligations and disclosure requirements for public companies, effective from December 12.

IIHL to wrap up RCap deal by Jan 2025, say Hindujas

An additional amount by way of debt of ₹3,000 crore has already been raised and kept in a separate account, pending closure of certain activities.

Nissan's India turnaround plans intact

JAPANESE AUTO MAJOR Nissan's plans to turn around its Indian operations remain intact, and it is looking to increase headcount in the country despite the turbulence it is facing globally, according to a senior company official.

Dark store tech startups see a glimmer of profit

WAREIQ supports more than 400 brands, including Technosport and Lotus Herbals, with same-day and next-day delivery via shared warehouses.

Dixon, Vivo India tie up to make smartphones

The proposed JV will undertake part of Vivo's OEM orders of smartphones in India

Myntra's in vogue with M-Now

QUICK COMMERCE WILL HELP THE PLATFORM ADD CONSUMERS

Pharma, FMCG, oil and gas lead hiring for AI/ML roles

JOIN AUTOMOBILE, BFSI SECTORS IN THE RACE TO ACQUIRE TALENT

Confident of meeting sales guidance for FY25'

Bengaluru-based Prestige Estates Projects plans to launch multiple projects in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, among others, comprising a total area of 53 million sqft with total sales value of ₹52,114 crore by March 2025. In an interview, its chairman and managing director Irfan Razack tells Raghavendra Kamath about the company's plans and strategy.

Airlines' need to diversify their revenues hit by slim margins: IATA's Thomsen

AIRLINES ARE PRICE takers as they do not have an influence on the prices they pay, IATA chief economist Marie Owens Thomsen has said, adding that the need to diversify revenues is complicated by slim profit margins and weak balance sheets.

Jet's liquidation may take off with auctioned planes

AFTER A DELAY of more than two years, three Boeing 777s, formerly owned by Jet Airways and lying at the Mumbai airport, may finally be transferred to Malta-based Challenge Group.

Traveltech startups taking to acquisitions to drive growth

TRAVELTECH STARTUPS LIKE Oyo, ixigo, EaseMyTrip are driving growth through a surge in acquisitions, targeting market expansion, customer reach and enhanced capabilities, given the post-pandemic travel boom.