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India's statistics ministry has a new sense of purpose

The flurry of activity to get India's statistics right is laudable but we await regulatory design clarity

The rupee could suffer collateral damage if a currency war ensues

The US election is a game-changer for foreign-exchange markets that will test the rupee and RBI

PASSIVE INCOME STRATEGIES FOR MSMEs: SECURE GROWTH, STABILITY IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

I Forging diverse passive income streams takes time, but steady approach builds a strong base

Securing financial future of a child with special needs: A parent's guide

If you have a special needs child, especially with communication disability, how can you best secure his or her financial future?

A simple guide for NRIs to invest in Indian MFs online

Unlock a wide range of investment options from anywhere with just a few simple clicks

HOW FOUR INDIAN STATES ARE WOOING FOXCONN

The Taiwanese manufacturing powerhouse has already invested $10 billion. Now, it wants to expand

Situation in West Asia matter of deep concern: EAM Jaishankar

India supports an early ceasefire in Gaza and it has consistently stood for resolution of the Palestinian issue through a two-state solution, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday.

Delhi smog smashes WHO limit

Residents of New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog on Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.

Auction for new FM radio stations soon

Expression of Interest from the interested parties for setting up FM radio stations in 234 uncovered towns has been issued by the Centre and an auction for them will be held in the coming days, said Sanjay Jaju, secretary, information and broadcasting on Wednesday.

Arvinder Sahney is new Indian Oil CMD

Arvinder Singh Sahney was on Wednesday appointed chairman and managing director of state-run Indian Oil Corp. Ltd (IOCL) with immediate effect.

NTPC arm eyes ₹1 tn in solar, wind assets

IPO-bound NTPC Green Energy is aiming to invest up to ₹1 trillion in solar and wind assets by FY27, a top official said on Wednesday.

AstraZeneca Q2 net profit drops 10%

AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd posted a profit after tax of ₹51 crore, down 10% year-on-year, in the September quarter of FY25.

Nalco Q2 profit soars to ₹1,046 cr

State-owned National Aluminium Company Ltd (Nalco) on Wednesday said its consolidated profit rose more than five-fold to ₹1,045.97 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 on the back of higher revenue from operations.

Import of finished steel at 7-year high

India's finished steel imports during April-October surged to a seven-year high at 5.7 million tonnes, according to provisional government data reviewed by Reuters on Wednesday.

Reliance Power logs ₹2,878 cr net profit

Reliance Power has posted a consolidated net profit of ₹2,878.15 crore in the July-September quarter of this financial year.

Bulldozer justice reminds of lawless state of affairs: SC

The apex court sought to strike a balance between enforcing land use laws and safeguarding civil rights

Eicher Motors beats Q2 profit view

India's Eicher Motors, which makes the Royal Enfield brand of motorcycles, reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, helped by increased sales of its higher-capacity models such as the 'Himalayan'.

Inside Volkswagen and Rivian's big bet to rescue each other

The deal aims to address a core weakness for both companies: Volkswagen gets much-needed technology and Rivian gets much-needed cash

Blackstone's new fund for the rich is looking just about everywhere for deals

Rivals question if deals the fund has done on its own are as attractive as those done along with its other funds

Microsoft's gaming chief is still looking for acquisitions

After a tough year, Microsoft Corp.'s video-gaming chief is still looking at acquisitions and charting how to compete and partner in the markets for handheld game devices and mobile stores.

Vodafone Idea Q2 loss narrows

Arpu rises to ₹156 on tariff hikes as the operator gained from the rise in 4G rates; user base continues to fall

CourtGPT: Can you expect a fair trial?

Estonia has an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered \"robot judge\". Chinese courts are developing an AI system comprising \"non-human judges\". Brazil's courts are using AI to screen court-ordered payments.

Viewers spoilt for choice as hit franchises transcend platforms

The model has frequently been adopted in Hollywood for franchises such as Star Wars and Avengers

Ceigall looks to sell five HAM road assets

The firm will sell the assets in a deal with an enterprise value of $540 mn

Prosus offers to put $100 mn in Mintifi at unicorn value

Mintifi saw its revenue more than double to ₹319.1 crore in FY24 from ₹150 crore in FY23

Global sales of luxury goods to fall 2% in 2024: Bain report

The forecasts factor in currency moves.

Festivals fail to lift passenger vehicle wholesales in Oct

PV sales grew 0.9% in October 2024—the highest-ever for the month—compared with year-ago period

IAS coaching centres to lose licences over misleading ads

New guidelines aim to prevent the institutes from fleecing aspirants with false claims

Greg Brockman back at startup

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has returned to the AI startup three months after taking a leave from his role as president, bringing a key figure back to the C-suite amid an exodus of top executives.

Johnson's Baby's promise to protect resonates high with influencer mums

Johnson's Baby recently held its Day 1 Onederland event in Gurugram, Haryana and brought together an inspiring group of over 280 mum influencers from across the country.