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Q-comm delivers record sales on New Year's Eve

QUICK COMMERCE FIRMS saw their sales soar to unprecedented levels on December 31.

Air India first airline to roll out Wi-Fi on domestic fleet

AIR INDIA HAS covered a lot of ground since privatisation and its global coverage will further increase in the years ahead, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson said on Wednesday.

SUV demand puts Dec PV sales in the fast lane

● Sales hit 4.3 million in 2024, marking 4.8% growth

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.

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.

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.

Nagaraju to PSBs: Speed up resolution of grievances

STRESSING THAT ANY laxity in grievance redressal is against the ethos of customer service and diminishes the brand value of the organisation, financial services secretary M Nagaraju has directed public sector banks (PSBs) and insurance companies (PSICs) to address public grievances sincerely in a time-bound manner.

Two crop insurance schemes to run till FY26

● Total allocations for PMFBY & RWBCIS for FY22-26 raised to ₹69,515 crore

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

The price of jet fuel, or ATF, on Wednesday was reduced by 1.5%, and the rate of commercial LPG that is used in hotels and restaurants was cut by ₹14.5 per 19-kg cylinder in the monthly revision done in line with benchmark international prices.

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.

Naxals trying to expand without success: MHA

FACING TOUGH ACTION from security forces, the Naxals are making efforts to expand to new areas along inter-state borders but without any notable success, the latest report from the home ministry has said.

Funding worries remain for startup ecosystem

FIRST-TIME FUNDING rounds also declined 40%, highlighting a broader conservative trend among investors.

India Inc's 2025 wish list: A future-ready economy

Agarwal hopes the government will stay on the path of fiscal discipline, ensuring economic stability.

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.

Spotlighting the customer, not the product

Why the Mercedes-Benz campaign rocks:

Build relationships to cement success...

...and some more ideas to defend your market

Navigating trade challenges

IN 2025, INDIA'S TRADE POLICY SHOULD FOCUS ON SERVICES, US AND JOINING THE CPTPP

Audit Needs To Be Proper

Global investors will look for transparent accounting, best practices are a must

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

Here's why there's hope for climate financing

SO, WE'RE AT the end of another record-breaking year for heat. It became \"effectively certain\" at the start of December that 2024 is going to be the warmest year on record and more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial baseline, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, part of the European Union's Earth observation programme.

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. Barring a last-minute surprise deal, gas flows are likely to stop on Jan. 1 after the expiry of the five-year transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine, marking an almost complete loss of Moscow's once mighty hold over the European gas market.

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.

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.

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.