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GST on used vehicles to vary by nature of business

Tax will be different for enterprises using cars for operations from those using them as stock

We could expect East Asia to spring some surprises in 2025

China, Hong Kong and Vietnam will be under watch for a reason

Inflation targeting: It should not constrain Indian manufacturing

Monetary policymakers should analyse the price dynamics of the entire basket of items that make up India's national income

Full of sound and fury: What the Bard may say of 2024

From central bank actions to Trump's ideas, there was plenty that inspires a Shakespearean look-back

All that glitters is not an auction of pawned gold

Gold auctions have risen lately. A sign of distress? Partly. These are more likely the result of lenders sprucing up their gold-loan portfolios after RBI frowned on risky lending practices

Trump's tariffs will not eliminate the dollar's exorbitant privilege

Exporters to the US may want to shift trade into other currencies but the dollar won't be dethroned

We must approach tech transformations with due care

How we deal with technology is getting highly complex. It's the reason we must exercise fine judgement

Simplifying estate planning: The value of expert guidance

Engaging a professional like estate planning attorney who has expertise in her/his field, is very important.

INTERNATIONAL ETFS ARE TRADING AT A PREMIUM: WHAT SHOULD INVESTORS DO?

Most successful investors remain informed, agile, and approach investments strategically

A BONE THIEF IN UKRAINE'S BACKYARD

Ukrainian officials say the Russians continue their efforts to repatriate the remains of Soviet war dead

AP split leaves state-backed bondholders high and dry

Investors await payments as Andhra and Telangana dispute AP power bonds post-bifurcation

Bangladesh launches $5 bn graft probe against Sheikh Hasina

An anti-graft panel in Bangladesh has launched an investigation against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family in connection with the allegations of embezzling $5 billion in the Rooppur nuclear power plant, according to a media report.

Indian IT hiring: '25 promises rebound

Indian information technology (IT) hiring landscape is at a pivotal juncture as it transitions from a year of decline towards a more hopeful future.

'Dreamers' make emergency plans as Trump vows to deport millions

DACA program during his first term, recently expressed a willingness to help this group of immigrants stay. \"We have to do something about the Dreamers because these are people that have been brought here at a very young age,\" the president-elect said on NBC's \"Meet the Press\" this month.

Samsung plans to re-enter ACs market

Samsung India is planning a comeback into the residential air conditioner (AC) market, which witnessed unprecedented sales growth in summer this year.

Guidelines on pesky calls next month

The consumer affairs ministry will release guidelines next month to tackle unsolicited commercial communications or pesky calls, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

India to fund 33 development projects in Sri Lanka

India is to provide ₹237.1 crore to Sri Lanka for 33 development projects in education, health and agriculture sectors in the eastern province.

Akasa Air fined ₹10 lakh by DGCA

The civil aviation regulator, directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh on Akasa Air for refusing boarding to seven passengers on a Bengaluru-Pune flight.

Office space leasing up 14% in top 6 cities

Office space demand remained strong this year with gross leasing of workspace rising 14% to a record 66.4 million sq. ft across six major cities, according to Colliers India.

Syria's rebel leaders have control of the country. Now what?

The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren't committing to such issues as women's rights or free elections

Lokpal calls Buch, Moitra for hearing on corruption charge

Ombudsman is hearing complaints filed on basis of Hindenburg Research report

The 'invisible wall' amplifying China's population doom loop

China still has more left-behind children than any country in the world, 67 million in 2020, official data shows

Gen AI, data centres march into 2025

Stakeholders are gearing up for a boom amid expectations of easing inflation concerns in West, and government's boost to domestic R&D expenditure

Smartphone makers are embracing digital detox to fight screen addiction

A study by Vivo found parents spend 5.5 hours and children about 4.5 hours on their phones each day

Pre-IPO rounds revive late-stage funding

There was an improvement in both the number and average ticket size of Series D stage and above deals in 2024 versus the year before

Edtech's focus on profits, new niches sparks renewed investor optimism

Early-stage funding more than tripled to $303.2 million this year, from $100.7 million in 2023

Airlines see 12% growth in domestic passengers

Indian airlines carried 14.2 million passengers on the domestic routes in November, up nearly 12% compared to a year earlier, amid rising air traffic demand.

Xmas fails to cheer up 2024 box office

Theatres are banking on Pushpa 2, and animation flick Mufasa to carry them through the festive period

Southern films shine in 2024 led by Malayalam, Tamil hits

South Indian cinema sees 10-15% revenue growth as Hindi films struggle at the box office

Deloitte, 2 former partners penalized over audit lapses

The action stems from Deloitte's alleged failure to identify & report irregularities related to a ZEE FD in Yes Bank