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NSO Looks to Empanel Pvt Agencies for Wider Coverage

In a bid to enhance its capacity to carry out a wider range of surveys on different socio-economic indicators, the National Statistical Office (NSO) has called for empanelment of private survey agencies, for tapping into additional expertise and resources, and efficient survey execution.

School enrolment fell 3.7 mn in 2023-24

Enrolment in schools across India fell by 3.7 million in 2023-24 as compared to the previous year, Ministry of Education's UDISE data showed.

New Norms for Organic Agri Items on Cards

Move to Align Fresh Rules with EU Grades

Additional subsidy on DAP extended, to cost ₹3,850 cr

Crop insurance schemes PMFBY and RWBCIS to continue for one more year

UPI Transactions Hit Record 16.7 Billion in Dec

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions saw an 8 per cent month-on-month increase in volume to 16.73 billion in December, the highest volume for the digital system since it became operational in April 2016.

Critical mineral explorations on rise, but hurdles persist

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has undertaken 195 mineral exploration projects for critical and strategic minerals in the financial year 2024-25 (until November), a significant leap from the previous year.

Tamil Nadu Cancels Smart Meter Tender Awarded to Adani Energy

The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation has cancelled a global tender floated for procuring smart meters, citing the high cost quoted by Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL).

Nuclear power door now open for pvt firms, with caveats

Experts say stringent terms could make industry apprehensive

Global headwinds, tech advancement in India Inc's New Year messages

Global headwinds, uncertainties in a \"shifting world\" where interdependencies shape economies, was a key theme in the letters India Inc captains wrote to their employees just before stepping into 2025.

'Global steel industry struggling to make profits'

Tata Steel Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director TV Narendran (pictured) on Wednesday said while the global steel sector was struggling to generate profits due to factors such as China's aggressive pricing, the demand for the metal and its consumption in India is growing.

SUVs, urban mkt drive up Dec PV sales by 11%

Discounts, CNG cars help wholesale numbers; annual sales rise 4.7%

Accel Closes Eighth India Fund With $650 Mn Pool

Accel, the venture capital firm backing startups like Flipkart and Swiggy, has raised $650 million (₹5,500 crore) for its eighth India fund, regulatory filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) showed.

Rikant Pittie named EaseMyTrip chief

Takes charge after brother Nishant steps down

Vehicle retail sales hit record 26.1 mn in '24, but '25 outlook muted

Vehicle retail sales in India grew by 9 per cent in 2024, reaching a record of nearly 26.1 million units and surpassing the pre-Covid peak of 25.4 million units set in 2018, thus, in the process, finally marking a full recovery from the pandemic-induced slowdown.

Net GST mop-up sees 3.3% uptick at ₹1.54 trn in Dec

Refunds surge; gross collection up 7.3% to ₹1.76 trn

Under pressure, ₹ seen trading around 86 vs $ by March end

The rupee, which weakened almost 3 per cent last calendar year, is expected to stay under pressure, with a Business Standard poll of 10 respondents showing the median of the survey to be around 86 a dollar by the end of March.

Joining India with Bharat: An ongoing digital journey

The turn of the century gave a push to convergence, with telecom at its core. A tech-driven future could speed up the connectivity revolution in its true sense

New Projects Down Over 20% in Dec Quarter

Value of finished projects also slips

WORLD RINGS IN 2025

Fireworks exploded over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge during New Year's celebrations in Australia. British pop star Robbie Williams led a singalong and Indigenous ceremonies acknowledged the land's first people.

After 2024 Report Card, Ministers Get Ready for Work on New Year's Day

Shreya Jai, Sanjeeb Mukherjee, Dhruvaksh Saha, Harsh Kumar, Subhayan Chakraborty & Sanket Koul

New Year frenzy: Zepto sells over 3K ice packs/hr; grape sales surge on Blinkit

As New Year celebrations began, consumers went all out on quick commerce platforms.

Don't believe the hype on these 3 workplace trends

From a quick glance at 2024's top business headlines, you'd think all companies were pushing return-to-office policies, embracing artificial intelligence and banishing diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

M&M posts sharpest annual rally in 15 yrs

Auto major's stock zooms 73% in 2024

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₹ Hits Fresh Low, Extends Losing Streak to 7 Years

On Slippery Slope

Primary mkts, the showstopper

IPO BOOM, SIP SURGE, ₹ DECLINE

Marico likely to steal a march on peers in H2FY25

From its lows in mid-November, the stock of consumer major Marico is up about 8 per cent in trade and has outperformed its peers.

Gold set for brightest year since 2010 on rate cuts

Gold prices ended a record-breaking year on a positive note on Tuesday as robust central bank buying, geopolitical uncertainties and monetary policy easing fuelled the safe-haven metal's strongest annual performance since 2010.

MF inflows grow 2x in 2024 on retail boost

The growth journey of mutual funds (MFs) got a leg up from retail investors in 2024, with systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows registering a sharp jump and investor count going up by nearly 10 million in the first 11 months of the year.

A pivot to defence

Budget 2025 must mark a decisive shift in the allocation of resources to defence and internal security