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Premium devices demand to push India smartphone mkt to over $50 bn in 2025

The size of Indian smartphone market was estimated at $37.9 billion (about Rs 3.25 lakh crore) in 2021

Sebi warns JM Financial over regulatory non-compliance

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has issued an administrative warning to JM Financial for regulatory non-compliance.

Among sectoral indices, BSE Focused IT declined 1.42%, IT (1.31%), tech (1.13%), bankex (1.07%), capital goods (1.06%) and financial services (0.87%)

On a weekly basis, the BSE benchmark jumped 524.04 points or 0.66 per cent, and the Nifty climbed 191.35 points or 0.80 per cent

Middle East oil prices jump on robust demand from Asia and scant flows from Iran & Russia

While market has started on a quieter note in Jan, traders said it's still early & bidding can progressively intensify over month

REC's overall loan disbursements up nearly 18% to ₹54,692 crore in Q3

State-owned REC Ltd on Friday said its overall loan disbursements increased by nearly 18 per cent to Rs 54,692 crore in the December 2024 quarter.

EPFO rolls out centralised pension system in all regional offices

OVER 68 LAKH PENSIONERS TO BENEFIT

India's largest semiconductor factory to be built in Assam, says Vaishnaw

'The semiconductor industry is poised to make India future-ready & globally competitive'

Sebi Again Bans Ex-Stock Broker Ketan Parekh for Front-Running

Former stock broker Ketan Parekh, who shook India's stock market at the turn of the century in one of the worst financial scandals in its history, has been banned by the securities market regulator, this time for allegedly front-running trades of a US-based fund.

NSE Tops Asia IPO Chart, Raises ₹1.67L Crore in 2024

The National Stock Exchange on Friday said it has recorded the highest number of IPOs in Asia last year, which cumulatively raised about Rs 1.67 lakh crore, the largest-ever fundraising globally from the primary market.

State Bank Launches Two New Deposit Schemes

In a move to attract deposits, the State Bank of India (SBI) on Friday said it has launched two new deposit schemes, Har Ghar Lakhpati and SBI Patrons, designed to provide customers with greater financial flexibility and enhanced value.

Govt amends FTP to make stakeholder consultation mandatory for inclusive decision-making process

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has made amendments to the Foreign Trade Policy to make consultations with stakeholders for their views on draft policies mandatory, an official statement said on Friday.

'Civil, criminal cases against Gautam Adani & others, assigned to one judge'

The Adani group has denied the Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission's allegations as 'baseless'

EV cos agree to end subsidy after existing subsidy regime ends

EV sector stakeholders held deliberations with Goyal on issues related to development of battery charging & swapping infrastructure

Rural poverty declines sharply in FY24 to 4.86%: SBI research

'Sharp decline in rural poverty ratio is due to higher consumption growth in lowest 0-5% decile with significant govt support'

Logistics performance index: 13 states & UTs among 'achievers'

Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Delhi are among the 13 states and Union Territories that have been categorised as \"achievers\" in the logistics index chart 2024, according to a report released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Friday.

'AI cannot replace human decision-making on battlefield'

Chinese military warns its forces

Two dead, 18 hurt in California plane crash

A small plane crashed into a furniture manufacturing building in Fullerton, Southern California, on Thursday, killing two people and injuring 18.

Trump's strength & unpredictability can help end war with Russia

Ukrainian Prez eager to guarantee Washington support keeps coming

'It takes two to tango,' says Pakistan's Foreign Min on relations with India

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasised that normalising relations with India requires mutual willingness.

New Orleans inches toward normalcy while mourning victims of deadly NY's rampage

The attack along Bourbon Street killed 14 people, along with the driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who officials said was inspired by the Islamic State militant group

Investigators meet in Brazil to retrieve data from black box

From Azerbaijani airliner that crashed in Kazakhstan

China plays down reports of huge flu outbreak; says country safe for travel

The country is currently experiencing severe cold weather

South Korea's Impeached President Defies Warrant

Investigators Retreat After 6-hr Standoff at Yoon's Residence

A puzzling gap

There is a large and growing gulf between cereal production and known uses of it

Israeli strikes kill 30, including kids, as ceasefire talks resume

Israel's military says it 'only targets militants'

New year, new you?

New year resolutions are a tradition from time immemorial. How do we stay committed and not falter in our resolve?

Gory act of terror

The New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans was a chilling reminder of the lingering threat posed by lone wolf terrorism.

Why can't govt of India adhere to timelines: SC

calls for introspection over delay in filing pleas

BPSC exam row: Protests continue to rock Bihar

Protests intensified on Friday over the demand for cancellation of the recent Bihar PSC exam, as agitators disrupted rail and vehicular movement in Patna, while police stopped a few Left-leaning students' organisations from marching to the CM's residence.

CBI Does Not Need State's Consent For FIR Against Centre Officials: SC

Overturns The Andhra Pradesh High Court's Order