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IT firms may face cost hikes with H-1B overhaul

Visa changes unlikely to become more restrictive

Future forward: How AI will redefine new year

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) is set to redefine industries in 2025, driven by advancements in agentic AI, smaller language models (SLMs), and domain-specific solutions.

Festive cheer missing as retail sales growth slows, finds study

THE RETAIL SECTOR's festive sales growth failed to meet expectations this year, reflecting subdued consumer demand, according to the Retailers Association of India (RAI).

Nissan turns to Honda to steer India operations out of crisis

Nissan faces decline in market share and fewer dealerships

Bata India set to roll out VRS scheme at Hosur facility in TN

BATA INDIA ON Monday said that it will introduce a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) at its Hosur unit in Tamil Nadu.

India's external debt rises to $711.8 bn in September

INDIA'S EXTERNAL DEBT rose to $711.8 billion as of September this year, up 4.3% over June 2024, as per the data released by the finance ministry.

Govt plans to double subsidy for chip design to ₹30 crore

MOVE WILL BENEFIT STARTUPS

Andhra CM Clears ₹1.8L-Cr Projects

ANDHRA PRADESH CHIEF minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday approved nine projects, which are set to bring in investments totaling ₹1.82 lakh crore and are expected to generate 2.63 lakh jobs.

India Inc's Budget wish list: I-T relief & support for poor

Govt warned against sharper fiscal consolidation

Microfinance faces rising delinquencies

THE MICROFINANCE SECTOR is showing signs of stress, with rising delinquencies across all types of lenders and ticket sizes, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated in its latest Financial Stability Report.

...while funding gap widens

BANKS AND NON-BANKING financial companies (NBFCs) resorted aggressively to the use of certificate of deposits and commercial papers, respectively, to meet their funding gaps.

RBI Red-Flags Worsening Asset Quality in Unsecured Loans

Growth in personal loans moderates post regulatory measures

Mandi rates of pulses fall but retail prices high

Kharif arrivals commence and imports adequate; govt urges retailers to reduce prices

In a problem-solving mode

FINANCIAL REGULATORS, ACROSS the world, have unenviable jobs. Either they take hard positions against the industry or individual, thereby inviting the wrath or displeasure of one or both.

Funding rebound augurs well for startup ecosystem

STARTUP EXPERTS FORESEE a steady rebound in startup funding, driven by strong economic fundamentals and a focus on sustainable growth in 2025.

All eyes on Virat & Rohit to plot a magical win, rediscover glory

IF SUNDAY'S TEST cricket at the MCG was exhilarating, a mouth-watering Monday awaits the audience on Monday. With Australia's overall lead sitting on 333—the highest score a team has chased to win here is 332, almost a century ago—and with a wicket in hand, all three results are possible.

Constitution guiding light; Maha Kumbh's message is unity: Modi

INDIA'S CONSTITUTION HAS stood the test of time and it is the country's guiding light, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in the year's final episode of the Mann Ki Baat radio address.

Promoters pick up ₹1.5 L cr through share sales in 2024

A conducive \"EXIT environment\" didn't just help promoters looking to offload shares.

Audio is high-quality, detailed and balanced

The earbuds have unique design & long battery life

AI is changing how we search, play game & create

Taiwanese PC maker Asus is confident that AI will drive the next laptop innovation and it will be useful for all kind of user scenarios — content creation, professional working or gaming. Bullish on the Indian opportunity, Arnold Su, VP, Consumer & Gaming PC, System Business Group, Asus India, speaks to Sudhir Chowdhary on the market trends in the PC industry and the business strategy deployed by the brand to promote its AI PCs in India. Excerpts:

Affordable EVs sport features available in high-end models

Affordable EVs sport features available in high-end models

Making India a chip powerhouse

A strong product focus will enhance its global stature

Where comfort finds its space

NEW AUDI Q7

TVS champ now eyes Dakar Rally

One of India's finest woman rally riders is targeting the world's toughest race

Rising capital intensity

NAS DATA ON INFORMAL SECTOR DOESN'T REFLECT POLICY FALLOUT BETWEEN 2015-16 & 2019-20

A breakout year for renewable energy

The sector saw several milestones in 2024, govt focus on grid modernisation and ramping up transmission connectivity critical ahead

Learning from no-detention policy

Why revocation of NDP is a thoughtful recalibration, and not a hasty retreat

Slow lane

Govt should consider recalibrating auto PLI scheme's design and provide more support

Navigating market drawdowns

Keep a cash buffer to enter the market at lower prices

Banks stare at higher costs, slower credit growth

BANKS ARE PREPARING for a challenging 2025, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) moves closer to implementing stringent guidelines on the expected credit loss (ECL) framework, liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) norms and project finance requirements.