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Capex plans, robust demand may keep KEI charged up

EI Industries Ltd is preparing to carry out its enhanced capital expenditure (capex) guidance. pallavi.pengonda@livemint.com

Cement price pain not over yet

Hit and miss Cement prices rose sequentially in Q3FY25, but are lower year-on-year.

Wall Street expects gold to glitter again in year ahead after solid 2024

Few investments did better in 2024 than gold, which is wrapping up its best year since 2010 and one of its largest annual gains on record.

Tumble in F&O volumes raises questions on where the money might have headed

In the past three months, the Nifty 50 has fallen 8.5% while the Nifty Smallcap 250 has dropped just 5%

Biden Announces $2.5 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday unveiled a $2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine, as Washington races to provide assistance before Donald Trump takes office in a matter of weeks.

Reliance seeks premium for oil from KG block

Reliance Industries Ltd is seeking a premium of at least $3.5 per barrel over an international benchmark for crude oil it produces for eastern offshore KG-D6 block, according to the tender the firm put out on Monday.

Arai likely to divide PM E-drive upgrade funds among 4 agencies

The Automotive Research Association of India (Arai) is likely to spearhead the distribution of ₹780 crore earmarked for upgrading the nation's automotive testing infrastructure as part of the government's ₹10,900-crore electric vehicle (EV) subsidy scheme, two persons aware of the matter said.

Health, education seek budget boost

Industry leaders urged measures to boost investment, education and healthcare in a pre-budget consultation with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday.

Centre Asks States To Ensure Land To Install Wind Projects

States, in turn, are looking to consolidate unutilized government land for wind power projects

A daily habit to fight burnout at work and beyond

Prioritize what truly matters, suggests Borges India's head Vishal Gupta

The Joy Of Finding A Notebook-Diary To Plan The New Year

Whether you plan every hour of the day or just enjoy doodling, these diaries are just what you need to start 2025

US consumer protections look likely to be deleted by Trump

Expect the financial sector's discomfort with them to win the day

Manmohan Singh: A persuasive leader who made a big difference

A deliberative, transparent, clear-headed and decisive approach to policy formulation must live on as a tribute to his legacy

Prospects for 2025 are visible in the end-of-year haze

India will have its hands full as the US and China clash, geopolitics thickens and AI impacts jobs

Why We're Lucky to Be Indians in Such a Terrible World

While much of the world reels under violence, India remains largely peaceful. Disturbances, if any, are rare

Dodging a middle-income trap may take extra-economic efforts

While India must allocate resources better and innovate, public trust and originality matter too

What's the Risk of Chasing Thematic, Sectoral Trends?

Many investors fail to recognize that each sector has its own cycle, separate from the market

How US rental income is taxed in India

No, a resident Indian earning rental income from a property located in the US cannot directly claim depreciation and other deductions allowed under US tax laws to compute the net rental income when offering it for tax in India.

12 Books That Can Change How You Think

Industry captains and policy makers recommend books they loved to read in 2024

179 killed in South Korea plane crash, 2 flight crew rescued

Apart from 2 Thais, all of the passengers were Korean; 65 have been identified

Adani's DRPPL changes name

Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt. Ltd (DRPPL), the Adani-backed company undertaking the ambitious plan of revamping Dharavi slums, is rebranding itself in line with the company's \"promise of building a modern, inclusive and vibrant community,\" the firm said.

Koneru Humpy is rapid chess champ

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is only the second player to clinch the title more than once.

Manufacturers to invest more in tech

Manufacturing companies are likely to ramp up investments into technology integration to 11-15% of their overall budget in the next two years, compared with the existing 10%, a report by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) showed.

First commercial flight test at NMIA

The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to be functional from early next fiscal year with the expected inauguration of the facility on 17 April, a senior Adani Group official said on Sunday.

DGTR seeks duty on PVC paste resin

The commerce ministry has recommended imposition of an anti-dumping duty of up to $707 per tonne on imports of PVC paste resin, used to make artificial leather and other technical textiles products, from six countries, including China, for five years, with an aim to guard domestic producers.

CCI chief: AI could aid cartelization

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to aid cartelization by automating collusive behaviour through predictive algorithms, Competition Commission of India (CCI) chief Ravneet Kaur has said, asserting that the watchdog is focused on developing ecosystems that ensure algorithmic transparency and accountability while promoting innovation.

The Elusive Crime Boss Linked to Billion-Dollar 'Pig Butchering' Scams

Broken Tooth's Case Shows How a Fragmented Global Response to Cyber Scams Allows Suspects to Roam Free

The Progressive Moment That Defined Global Politics for Two Decades Is Over

Weak economic growth, record immigration and growing rejection of traditional parties are driving gains by the right, especially populists

Brisk hiring set to continue next year

Outlook stays positive for employees and employers in the Year of the Snake, which represents flexibility, growth and change

Businesses Must Prepare for Tougher Regulations in 2025

GST authorities demanded ₹803 crore from Zomato, while Volkswagen faced a $1.4 billion tax evasion notice