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Trump comeback: Honda to go slow on new EVs
HONDA MOTOR WILL be cautious about starting production of new electric vehicles due to uncertainty about US President-elect Donald Trump's industrial policy, a senior executive of the Japanese automaker said on Tuesday.
Flying taxis are on the horizon
Taking Commuting To New Heights
Bid for 2036 Olympics takes pan-India route
● Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Pune to join Ahmedabad
Pritish Nandy dies at 73
Veteran journalist, poet and filmmaker Pritish Nandy passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday, sources close to him said.
AI Policy to Get a Shot in the Arm
India's AI policy is expected to receive a boost in the upcoming budget, with potential announcements on AI centers and skilling initiatives to address job market concerns.
Swiggy serves Snacc to take on Zomato in 15-minute delivery
This dedicated app strategy mirrors competitors like Zomato's Bistro by Blinkit and Zepto Cafe, which also operate as standalone platforms.
Foxconn, Dixon Urge Govt to Pay ₹700 Cr in Pending PLI Subsidies
The government is reviewing the two requests, the people said.
India seeks NRI participation in 'Viksit Bharat'
THE 18TH PRAVASI Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention kicked off here on Wednesday, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar calling upon NRIs and Persons of Indian Origin to actively participate in the quest for a 'viksit Bharat' (developed India).
No pre-emptive tariff overhaul
Over a few years to FY23, India had seen a significant tariff escalation, reversing the trend of progressive reduction of these import barriers, primarily in the wake of the pandemic.
Oil pares gains on dollar strength
OIL PRICES TRIMMED earlier gains on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened but continued to find support from a tightening of supplies from Russia and other OPEC members and a drop in US crude stocks.
Searching for global relevance
GCCs focus on skills-based hiring for growth
A power distribution poser
EACH CASE OF PRIVATISATION HAS BEEN A LESSON FOR THE NEXT
Tidings for agri-budget
All eyes will be on how the govt addresses the narrative of agrarian distress
Reshaping consumer behaviour
High fintech adoption isn't just a trend but a game changer in India; three 'S's will define 2025 for the sector - security, sustainability, and scalability
Tesla Poised for $1-bn Windfall from EU Emissions Curbs
TESLA COULD COLLECT more than €1 billion ($1 billion) in compensation from rival automakers that need help meeting tougher pollution standards in the European Union this year, UBS Group analysts said.
Samsung Profit Outlook Falls Short of Estimate
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS' PRELIMINARY fourth-quarter operating profit missed estimates by a large margin, with the South Korean tech giant hit hard by extra costs as it works towards providing high-end chips to Nvidia.
China Bolsters Consumer Subsidies to Boost Spending
Auto Market Rebounds
AI startup Anthropic to raise at $60 bn value
OPENAI RIVAL ANTHROPIC is in advanced talks to raise $2 billion in a funding round that would value the startup at $60 billion, according to two people familiar with the matter.
RBI Lifts Restrictions on Asirvad, DMI Finance
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday lifted supervisory restrictions on Asirvad Micro Finance and DMI Finance.
Indices Stage Smart Recovery, Defy Slowdown Concerns
The benchmark indices staged a smart recovery in the second half of the trading session on Wednesday, but ended the day with marginal losses.
Yields rise to 6.7678%
THE RUPEE FELL 14 paise, or 0.2%, to an all-time closing low of 85.86 on Wednesday as the dollar further strengthened on account of positive economic data from the US, said forex traders.
Microfinance portfolio shrinks
THE MICROFINANCE PORTFOLIO declined 4.3% to ₹4.14 lakh crore in the September quarter as microlenders turned cautious amid concerns over the deteriorating asset quality, according to a report released by credit information company Crif High Mark.
NBFC fundraising through ECB route hits 5-year high
FUNDRAISING BY NON-BANKING financial companies (NBFCs) through the external commercial borrowings (ECB) route has hit a five-year high in 2024.
Govt mulls lifting ban on trade in some crop futures
THE GOVERNMENT IS considering revoking a three-year ban on futures trading in seven agricultural commodities, including wheat and unprocessed rice, after studies found the steps were counterproductive, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
JSW's Mozambique deal on hold
LEGAL DISPUTE OVER COAL CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH MdR
Ola Electric gets Sebi warning over disclosure lapses
MARKETS REGULATOR SEBI has issued an administrative warning letter to Ola Electric Mobility over violations of disclosure norms.
M&M Unveils Advanced Hub for EV Production
Mahindra has launched a cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and battery assembly facility at its Chakan hub, dedicated to electric-origin UVs.
SC order on land row drags Aditya Birla realty shares
SCRIP ENDS 3.59% LOWER
New entrants, QSRs fuel 10-min food delivery biz
From Niche To Universal
Infinity Fincorp loan book tops ₹1K cr
MUMBAI-BASED INFINITY FINCORP, which provides loans against property for MSME borrowers, has increased its loan book to over ₹1,000 crore, company founder, MD and CEO Shrikant Ravalkar told FE in an interaction.