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Bajaj Finance, Airtel Partner for Digital Financial Services

IN A COLLABORATION that could transform the last-mile delivery, Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance have forged a partnership to create one of India's largest digital platforms for financial services.

Facebook, X to do more against hate speech

META'S FACEBOOK, ELON MUSK'S X, Google's YouTube and other tech companies have agreed to do more to tackle online hate speech under an updated code of conduct that will now be integrated into EU tech rules, the European Commission said on Monday.

'Agentic framework will be the next big leap of AI'

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, unlocking new possibilities, and challenging traditional business models. Joe Atkinson, chief AI Officer at PwC, shares his insights with Raghav Aggarwal on the future of AI applications, its transformative potential across sectors, and the shared responsibility of preparing the workforce for this shift. Excerpts:

Top firms to invest ₹3,516 cr under PLI for white goods

VOLTAS, BLUE STAR, Hindalco, Uno Minda, and LG are among 24 companies that have been selected in the third round of applications for the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods that covers components of air conditioners and LED lights.

UBL to resume Telangana beer supply

NO MORE DRY DAYS

RBI Paves Way for Faster Resolution of Retail NPAs for ARCs

IN A RELIEF to asset reconstruction companies (ARCs), settling small-ticket bad loans of ₹1 crore or less will now be easier.

Uttarakhand govt clears UCC rules

Set to be rolled out after local body elections

Kotak Bank to Maintain Its Margins

Aided by a rate-cut cycle & led by growth in high-yielding assets

India slips to third on trust scale

However, the percentage of the low income population reposing faith in Indian institutions stood far less at 65%, as against 80% in case of high income people.

Q-comm boom leaves brands in queues

This has made their evaluation and onboarding processes more stringent. Founders say these platforms prioritize brands that demonstrate strong sales performance, significant market presence and robust consumer demand, leaving less room for smaller or newer players.

Trump factor has implications for economy and business, says Birla

2025 WILL BE MARKED by uncertainty, unpredictability and will be unorthodox, Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Monday while reflecting on the year ahead.

Paytm Q3 net loss narrows to ₹208 cr, revenues fall 36%

ONE97 COMMUNICATIONS, THE parent company of Paytm, on Monday said it narrowed losses for the October-December quarter to ₹208.3 crore, from a loss of ₹219.8 crore in the year-ago period.

Labour codes..

The unique identity will store all the information of the workers such as their monthly earnings, past work records etc.

Ethanol production to get a boost from cut in FCI rice prices

The government's decision to significantly reduce prices of the rice allocated for ethanol manufacturers from the Food Corporation of India's surplus stocks would bring in stability in grain prices.

Govt Allows 1 MT Of Sugar Exports After Gap Of A Year

Traders welcome move; sugar firms' share prices rise

IOB profit rises 21% on strong growth in interest income

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK (IOB) on Monday reported a 21% year-on-year rise in its net profit to ₹874 crore for the third quarter, driven by a strong growth in interest income.

Sensex adds 454 pts, Nifty ends near 23,350; banks, metals, financials lead

BENCHMARK SENSEX SPURTED by 454 points and Nifty closed above 23,300 on Monday following gains in banking, financial and power stocks amid firm global trends.

Bachchan's ₹83-crore deal: Mumbai property market sizzles again

STARS HEATING UP CITY REALTY

Groww Picks Banks for IPO at Up to $8-bn Valuation

BILLIONBRAINS GARAGE VENTURES has picked banks, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Kotak Mahindra Bank, for a potential initial public offering (IPO), sources said.

Police found 19 fingerprints at Saif's house, to match with accused

Following the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, the Mumbai Police found 19 fingerprints at his house that are suspected to be of the attacker, said sources.

Central Bank of India profit jumps 33%

CENTRAL BANK OF India on Monday reported a 33% year-on-year rise in its net profit to ₹959 crore for the quarter ended December.

Shock-proofing the UK economy

Rather than view recent market volatility negatively, the government has a chance to frame it as a moment to improve public understanding of what it is doing

Railways capital expenditure for FY26 may be pegged at ₹2.9L crore

\"THE RAILWAYS IS working on multiple fronts which require significant capital expenditure from the government.\"

Trade Partner Or Adversary?

India must think beyond China-Plus-One strategy as the world trade order is rapidly changing

Tech firms face setback as Wi-Fi spectrum allocation plan nixed

IN A MOVE that could significantly impact tech giants such as Meta, Google and others, the department of telecommunications (DoT) has decided not to pursue the delicensing of new spectrum for Wi-Fi use, officials said.

Davos meet: Southern states ready to woo investors

FROM CRAFTING CATCHY campaign slogans to emphasizing sector-specific strengths and policy initiatives, southern states are in a heated race to outshine each other at the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, starting Monday.

VinFast's India plan on despite no clarity on govt incentive

VIETNAM'S LEADING AUTOMAKER VinFast has decided to go ahead with its India plan irrespective of whether the government decides to include it in the EV manufacturing promotion scheme.

Protesters storm court after it extends Yoon's detention

Hundreds of supporters of South Korea's arrested president, Yoon Suk Yeol, stormed a court building early on Sunday after his detention was extended, smashing windows and breaking inside, an attack the country's acting leader called \"unimaginable\".

Despite market volatility, STT collections jump 75%

Despite the volatility in the stock market, the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) collection has shot up by over 75% to ₹44,538 crore as of January 12, 2025, as against ₹25,415 crore raised in the same period in 2024.

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