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SUV demand puts Dec PV sales in the fast lane
Sales hit 4.3 million in 2024, marking 4.8% growth
Electronics sector seeks cut in duties, tariff slabs
IN THE RUN-UP to the Budget 2025-26, the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) has urged the government to simplify the tariff structure and sought a reduction in duties on electronics parts and components used in mobile phones, television sets, hearables, and car displays.
18 Former MoS, 12 Ex-MPs Still Have Security
THE DELHI POLICE plans to approach the ministry of home affairs with a list of 18 former ministers of state (MoS) and 12 former members of Parliament who have security cover even after completion of their tenure/term.
Two crop insurance schemes to run till FY26
Total allocations for PMFBY & RWBCIS for FY22-26 raised to ₹69,515 crore
UP minister alleges threat from special task force
UTTAR PRADESH CABINET minister Ashish Patel has accused the state special task force of \"conspiring\" against him and alleged a threat to his life from the agency.
IREDA loan disbursements up 41%
STATE-OWNED INDIAN RENEWABLE Energy Development Agency (IREDA) sanctioned loans worth ₹31,087 crore in the third quarter of the current financial year, up 129% from ₹13,558 crore in the same period last year, according to provisional data provided by the company.
2024 Was Warmest Since 1901; Jan 2025 to Be Relatively Warm
The year 2024 was the warmest on record in India since 1901, with the average minimum temperature settling 0.90 degree Celsius above the long-period average, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said on Wednesday.
FY25 Tobacco Exports to Top ₹13,000 Cr
Higher yields & prices drive growth; no increase in area under tobacco cultivation
Govt cuts jet fuel price by 1.5%, commercial LPG by ₹14.5/cylinder
Monthly Revision
Bajaj Auto topples Ola
TO COUNTER THESE challenges, Ola Electric opened 3,200 new stores in a single day last week, bringing its total network to 4,000 showrooms and service centres nationwide.
Biren concludes 2024 with an apology: 'I want to say sorry'
Says we have to start a new life, a peaceful Manipur
'AI and marketing make a powerful combination'
Chief marketing officers (CMOs) are no longer shooting in the dark when it comes to understanding consumer behaviour, preferences, and market trends.
Build relationships to cement success...
...and some more ideas to defend your market
Audit Needs To Be Proper
Global investors will look for transparent accounting, best practices are a must
Navigating trade challenges
IN 2025, INDIA'S TRADE POLICY SHOULD FOCUS ON SERVICES, US AND JOINING THE CPTPP
Let the rupee find its own level
Seeking elusive stability in the exchange rate while the economy remains open to capital flows entails a relatively less independent monetary policy to boost growth
Central Bank Steps Up Liquidity Infusion
CHINA'S CENTRAL BANK injected 1.7 trillion yuan ($233 billion) of cash in December, dialing up liquidity support for the economy and financial markets at year-end.
China's 2024 GDP growth set to hit target of 5%, says Xi
PREZ SAYS NEXT YEAR HE WILL IMPLEMENT MORE PROACTIVE POLICIES
Russia to Cut Gas Flow to Europe via Ukraine
RUSSIAN ENERGY COMPANY Gazprom said it would pump a reduced volume of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Tuesday, the last day before the expiry of a deal that had kept the gas flowing throughout nearly three years of war.
How Musk Planted Himself at Trump's Doorstep
ELON MUSK plays many roles with President-elect Donald Trump. He is Trump's most important donor, most influential social media promoter and a key adviser on policy and personnel.
S Korea crash: Airport embankment in focus
SOUTH KOREA RAMPED up investigations on Tuesday into the cause of its deadliest domestic air accident as police worked to identify victims while families of those killed in the crash of a Jeju Air jet pushed for more details.
US Treasury Says Its System Hacked, China Behind It
THE US TREASURY Department was hacked by a Chinese state-sponsored actor through a third-party software service provider, according to a letter the agency sent to Congress on Monday.
South Korea issues arrest warrant for impeached prez
A SOUTH KOREAN court gave authorities approval on Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol in a criminal investigation into his martial law decree, marking the first time that a sitting president of the country has faced arrest.
Yields End 2024 With A Declining Bias
BOND YIELDS DECLINED in the last trading session of 2024, mirroring the trend of the entire year, aided by value buying and a downward tick in US yields.
Sebi Launches MF Lite Scheme to Strengthen Passive Funds
Sebi on Tuesday announced the launch of the Mutual Funds Lite (MF Lite) framework to simplify the compliance process for entities launching passively managed mutual fund schemes.
Re closes at new all-time low
THE RUPEE CLOSED at a fresh low due to broad-based dollar bids and declining Chinese yuan, said forex traders.
Sensex, Nifty fall in final session
BENCHMARK INDICES SENSEX and Nifty ended lower on the final session of 2024 on Tuesday amid persistent foreign fund outflows and weak trends in the global markets.
Gold set to shine brighter in 2025
Easing interest rates and geopolitical tensions could fuel a golden rally
FPIs again turn net buyers of govt securities in Dec
AFTER TURNING NET sellers of government bonds under the fully accessible route (FAR) for the first time since India's inclusion in the JP Morgan Global Market Index - Emerging Suite in November, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have again turned net buyers in December.
CCI Seeks More Info on Charges Against Quick-Commerce Firms
The Competition Commission (CCI), which has received a complaint of anti-competitive practices against quick commerce companies, is waiting for more information on the allegations from the complainant before taking a decision on the matter.