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Blockbuster movies step up mall footfall

\"Demand was weak in the first nine months of the (calendar) year. But, starting Diwali, releases like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Singham Again, Mufasa: The Lion King, and now Pushpa 2, we've got the footfalls back,\" Dantara said.

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December 26, 2024
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For SRF, there is no light at the end of the tunnel, yet

The growth catalyst for SRF Ltd would be missing in the December quarter (Q3FY25) even after a dismal Q1 earnings show.

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December 26, 2024
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Investors stay wedded to hotels

Room for more?

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December 26, 2024
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Don't look now, but China's AI sector is catching up fast

Startups use workarounds to challenge OpenAI in some areas despite lack of leading-edge chips

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December 26, 2024
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Ola Opens 3,200 New Stores in Bid to Win Buyer Trust

The massive rollout comes a couple of months after the firm got slammed by customer complaints

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December 26, 2024
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Transiting From 2024 To 2025 Will Have Its Uncertainties

Forecasts for FY25 have been pruned to less than 7%, but the foundations seem resilient

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December 26, 2024
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EPFO adds 750k new members in October

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported a net addition of 1.34 million members in October.

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December 26, 2024
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Mediation council: A key missing link in commercial dispute reforms

The idea of a mediation council isn't new. While the 2015 Commercial Courts Act created designated courts to resolve commercial disputes, with mediation playing a crucial role, the 2023 Mediation Act stipulated that a Mediation Council of India (MCI) would create the rules for mediation and give mediators authority.

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December 26, 2024
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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

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December 26, 2024
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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

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December 25, 2024
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We could expect East Asia to spring some surprises in 2025

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

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December 25, 2024
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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

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December 25, 2024
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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

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December 25, 2024
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AP split leaves state-backed bondholders high and dry

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

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December 25, 2024
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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

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December 25, 2024
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INTERNATIONAL ETFs ARE TRADING AT A PREMIUM: WHAT SHOULD INVESTORS DO?

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

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December 25, 2024
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A BONE THIEF IN UKRAINE'S BACKYARD

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

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December 25, 2024
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Simplifying estate planning: The value of expert guidance

Do I need the help of a professional estate planner? Should I opt for a will or trust? Which is effective?

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December 25, 2024
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Samsung plans to re-enter ACs market

Samsung is planning to launch over a dozen models of inverter ACs for its 2025 lineup.

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December 25, 2024
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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.

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December 25, 2024
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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.

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December 25, 2024
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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.

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December 25, 2024
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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.

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December 25, 2024
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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.

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December 25, 2024
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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.

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December 25, 2024
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'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.

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December 25, 2024
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Lokpal calls Buch, Moitra for hearing on corruption charge

Ombudsman is hearing complaints filed on basis of Hindenburg Research report

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December 25, 2024
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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

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December 25, 2024
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Gen AI, data centres march into 2025

The Centre is evaluating a $3 bn R&D plan for India to climb up the value ladder-as opposed to being a usage economy

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December 25, 2024
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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

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December 25, 2024