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Andhra CM approves projects worth ₹1.82 lakh cr
ANDHRA PRADESH CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday approved nine projects, which are set to bring in investments totaling Rs 1.82 lakh crore and are expected to generate 2.63 lakh jobs.
India to push for banana exports to Russia
AFTER ACHIEVING SUCCESS in banana exports to Europe and West Asia, the government is now eyeing the Russian market, currently dominated by Ecuador, a senior official said on Monday.
External debt rises to $711.8 bn in Sept
INDIA'S EXTERNAL DEBT rose to USD 711.8 billion as of September this year, up 4.3 per cent over June 2024, as per the data released by the Finance Ministry.
Government plans to double subsidy for chip design to ₹30 crore
MOVE WILL BENEFIT STARTUPS; CAPEX SUPPORT FOR FABLESS FIRMS ON THE CARDS
₹17,581 crore invested under PLI scheme: Govt
COMPANIES HAVE INVESTED Rs 17,581 crore under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for specialty steel till October 2024, the government said on Monday.
Rooftop solar scheme: Rules for financial aid released
THE MINISTRY OF new and renewable energy (MNRE) has issued operational guidelines for implementing the payment security mechanism (PSM) and central financial assistance (CFA) for residential consumers through the renewable energy services company (RESCO) model and utility-led aggregation (ULA) model under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
Microfinance Faces Rising Delinquencies
THE MICROFINANCE SECTOR is showing signs of stress, with rising delinquencies across all types of lenders and ticket sizes, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated in its latest Financial Stability Report.
...while funding gap widens
Rising money market spreads since July, driven by increased demand for certificates of deposit and commercial papers by banks and NBFCs to address funding gaps, are highlighted in the RBI's latest Financial Stability Report. The report also notes a rise in corporate bond spreads, particularly for lower-rated issuers.
Growth in personal loans moderates post regulatory measures
Growth in personal loans moderates post regulatory measures
Mandi rates of pulses fall but retail prices high
Kharif arrivals commence and imports adequate; govt urges retailers to reduce prices
All eyes on Virat & Rohit to plot a magical win, rediscover glory
IF SUNDAY'S TEST cricket at the MCG was exhilarating, a mouth-watering Monday awaits the audience on Monday.
Funding rebound augurs well for startup ecosystem
STARTUP EXPERTS FORESEE a steady rebound in startup funding, driven by strong economic fundamentals and a focus on sustainable growth in 2025.
Promoters pick up ₹1.5 L cr through share sales in 2024
A conducive \"EXIT environment\" didn't just help promoters looking to offload shares.
Constitution guiding light; Maha Kumbh's message is unity: Modi
INDIA'S CONSTITUTION HAS stood the test of time and it is the country's guiding light, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in the year's final episode of the Mann Ki Baat radio address.
Audio is high-quality, detailed and balanced
The earbuds have unique design & long battery life
AI is changing how we search, play game & create
Taiwanese PC maker Asus is confident that AI will drive the next laptop innovation and it will be useful for all kind of user scenarios — content creation, professional working or gaming. Bullish on the India opportunity, Arnold Su, VP, Consumer & Gaming PC, System Business Group, Asus India, speaks to Sudhir Chowdhary on the market trends in the PC industry and the business strategy deployed by the brand to promote its AI PCs in India. Excerpts:
Making India a chip powerhouse
A strong product focus will enhance its global stature
When electric vehicles go mainstream
Affordable EVs sport features available in high-end models
A quiet operator for cleaner and healthier indoor air
Its LED panel displays the AQI level in real-time
The Big Themes of 2024
Three trends stood out in the year passing us by: Social media influencers became mainstream brand ambassadors, agency consolidation picked up pace and the audio medium seemed to find its place in the sun
Where comfort finds its space
The Q7 has passed on the superluxury baton to the Q8, and yet neatly balances comfort, space, price
When technology transformed a medium...
2024 surely was a defining year for the radio industry as it leveraged technological innovations like never before, transforming into a vibrant, multimedia platform, taking its radio plus proposition a notch higher.
TVS champ now eyes Dakar Rally
One of India's finest woman rally riders is targeting the world's toughest race
Rising capital intensity
DECODING THE NUMBERS NAS DATA ON INFORMAL SECTOR DOESN'T REFLECT POLICY FALLOUT BETWEEN 2015-16 & 2019-20
A breakout year for renewable energy
The sector saw several milestones in 2024, govt focus on grid modernisation and ramping up transmission connectivity critical ahead
Learning from no-detention policy
Why revocation of NDP is a thoughtful recalibration, and not a hasty retreat
Slow lane
Govt should consider recalibrating auto PLI scheme's design and provide more support
GenAI drafts a good report; human brain a great report
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is embroiled in a caste discrimination row, with a professor alleging denial of equal opportunity.
Navigating market drawdowns
Keep a cash buffer to enter the market at lower prices
'Stick with diversified equity funds, avoid sectoral funds now'
If investors have excessive allocation towards small-and mid-cap funds, it may be a good time for some reallocation towards large-cap funds. Rajeev Thakkar, chief investment officer, PPFAS Mutual Fund, in an interview to Saikat Neogi, advises investors to stick with diversified equity funds rather than trying to pick one or two sectors or themes for investments in the equity space.