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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.

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).

SC: Examine proposals to develop Sahara land

THE SUPREME COURT on Wednesday asked market regulator Sebi and the amicus curiae to examine two separate proposals of two firms for developing the Sahara Group's land in Mumbai to return investors' money.

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.

Sebi issues guidelines for analysts & advisers

MARKETS REGULATOR SEBI on Wednesday said it has issued guidelines on the regulatory framework for research analysts and investment advisers to bolster investor protection and ensure transparency.

'Align AI and business goals for better results'

ENTERPRISES ARE increasingly recognising the value of multicloud architectures and the ability to capitalise on the unique strengths of various cloud platforms to enhance their operational capabilities, says Shailender Kumar, senior vice-president and regional managing director of Oracle India and Netsuite JAPAC. In this interview, he speaks to Sudhir Chowdhary on the emerging trends in cloud computing and how cloud providers are embedding AI capabilities into their services. Excerpts:

GCCs focus on skills-based hiring for growth

GCCs focus on skills-based hiring for growth

Fact-checking reversal lets Zuckerberg drop charade

MARK ZUCKERBERG'S VIDEO announcement on Tuesday that the company would abandon its fact-checking efforts and loosen moderation marks a stunning reversal of years of promises regarding safety and misinformation.

Tidings for agri-budget

All eyes will be on how the govt addresses the narrative of agrarian distress

A power distribution poser

EACH CASE OF PRIVATISATION HAS BEEN A LESSON FOR THE NEXT

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

Putin's booming war economy poised for soft, bumpy landing

PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN'S invasion of Ukraine triggered an economic boom in Russia built on the back of government stimulus. Almost three years on, there are gathering signs the bill is about to come due.

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.

China Bolsters Consumer Subsidies to Boost Spending

China will subsidize more consumer products and boost funding for industrial equipment upgrades, ramping up a program aimed at bolstering domestic consumption in the face of growing headwinds for exports.

Trump Mulls National Economic Emergency Call to Support Tariffs

PREZ-ELECT HAS VOWED TO IMPOSE 10% TARIFFS ON GLOBAL IMPORTS

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.

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.

OpenAI chief denies sister's allegations of sexual abuse

THE SISTER OF billionaire OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing her regularly between 1997 and 2006, prompting him and other family members to deny her claims.

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.

RBI Lifts Restrictions on Asirvad, DMI Finance

THE RESERVE BANK of India on Wednesday lifted supervisory restrictions on Asirvad Micro Finance and DMI Finance. Restrictions were imposed on these NBFCs in October 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.

‘Microfinace 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.

Re slumps 14 paise on rise in crude oil prices, strong dollar

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.

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.

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.

JSW's Mozambique deal on hold

India's largest steelmaker has been sidelined by a legal dispute that's derailed its deal to buy a coal concession in Mozambique.

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 SUVs.