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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.

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

RETAIL, TELECOM AND BFSI TO LEAD HIRING: FOUNDIT

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.

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).

Book Rahul Gandhi for assault: BJP to police

THE WINTER SESSION of Parliament descended into chaos on its penultimate day when MPs of the NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc, accusing each other of denigrating the name of BR Ambedkar, shoved and jostled with each other at the Makar Dwar, the main entrance to the building, resulting in injuries to two BJP MPs and complaints to police by the BJP and Congress, allegations and counter-allegations and petitions to the Speaker.

'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

In today's world, where information is available at the click of a button, travel & holiday booking apps face challenges far beyond simply outpacing competitors.

Radical overhaul of shipping laws

A LEGISLATIVE REWORKING OF THE SHIPPING SECTOR WILL REQUIRE POLICY SUPPORT

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.

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

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.

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine: Putin

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with US President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities.

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.

Stocks, bond prices on slippery slope

BUSY 24 HOURS FOR CENTRAL BANKS

Re breaches 85 mark

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

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

Currencies tumble, few attempt rebound

THE DOLLAR SLIPPED on Thursday, a day after surging to a two-year peak after the Federal Reserve rocked markets by signaling a much slower pace of rate cuts in 2025, while the yen slid after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) stood pat on rates.

Silver lining for Dr Reddy's

● Share prices jump over 4% on upgrade by Nomura FE BUREAU New Delhi, December 19

Micromax partners Taiwan firm

Micromax has entered into a joint venture with Taiwan-based Phison to design and manufacture storage chips or solid-state drives (SSDs) in the country.

AI orders 34 trainer aircraft

AIR INDIA HAS placed an order for 34 trainer aircraft for its upcoming Flying Training Organisation (FTO) in Amravati, Maharashtra.

JSW Infra outlines ₹30K-cr capex plan

● Leveraging Navkaro acquisition, says company

Auto Expo: Missing brands to return

INDIA'S PREMIER AUTOMOTIVE event, the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, will begin on January 17 with a record-breaking lineup of brands, including several returning participants.

Airtel prepays ₹3,626 cr to DoT

● Clears dues for spectrum auction held in 2016

Zetwerk's GMV rises 35% to ₹17,564 cr

CONTRACT MANUFACTURING STARTUP Zetwerk on Thursday said it has achieved a gross merchandise value (GMV) of ₹17,564 crore in FY24, reflecting a 35% growth from the ₹13,050 crore GMV recorded in the previous fiscal.

IPO-bound Rebel Foods raises funds from KKR

KKR's addition takes the round size to a total of $270-280 million. The investment will fuel Rebel Foods' expansion plans in India and West Asia, while supporting the addition of new food and beverage brands to its existing portfolio.