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India to add 30 GW RE capacity in FY25-26

INDIA IS LIKELY to add 30 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity over FY25-26, backed by continued policy support, availability of liquidity and established growth plans of some large corporate players, reduced equipment prices, and waiver of interstate transmission system charges, analysts say.

Dec Manufacturing PMI Slips to 56.4, Weakest in 2024

EXPANSION IN MANUFACTURING activity in the country slowed in December, amid softer demand conditions and price pressures.

Agritech to create 80K jobs in 5 yrs: Teamlease

THE AGRI-TECH SECTOR is expected to create 60,000-80,000 new employment opportunities over the next five years, a senior executive of TeamLease Services said.

Regulation, deals, crypto: Fintech themes for 2025

INDUSTRY INSIDERS OPTIMISTIC THAT THE TIDE WILL TURN

Bhopal gas tragedy: 40 yrs later, toxic waste leaves Union Carbide factory

FORTY YEARS AFTER the Bhopal gas tragedy, the shifting of some 377 tonne of hazardous waste began from the defunct Union Carbide factory on Wednesday night for its disposal, an official said.

Data protection rules get home ministry's nod

The government has approved new data protection rules, which will include specific provisions for minors and exemptions for certain entities.

Dec GST mop-up at ₹1.77 lakh cr

The significant increase in both domestic and export refunds indicates that the overall refund framework is now stable and its implementation on a sound footing.

Boost quality control, fix fair pricing: Shah to NCOL

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday directed National Cooperative Organic Ltd (NCOL) to strengthen quality control and establish fair pricing for its \"Bharat Organics\" brand as the government seeks to expand organic farming nationwide.

An inspiration for India's Quantum Mission

THE SUCCESS OF Google is a shot in the arm for India's Quantum Computing Mission as this demonstrates the feasibility and great potential of quantum computing and will act a motivation to strengthen the ecosystem. India should speed up

AI, Convergence, and Beyond

Firms poised to scale up AI deployments into full production

Large quantum computers a reality in the near future

With the ability to solve problems in minutes that would take classical computers septillions of years, quantum technology promises breakthroughs in climate modeling, drug discovery, logistics, and AI advancements, potentially reshaping industries.

Virtual companions, real consequences

It is imperative to set up legal frameworks and ethical guidelines that safeguard users, especially those most vulnerable, from unintended consequences of AI

The future of algo trading

AST MONTH, THE Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) proposed significant changes to its framework governing algo trading.

No cause for alarm

Slower loan growth should help lower liabilities and boost household savings

Begins 2-year non-permanent UNSC tenure

PATH TOWARDS ECONOMIC RECOVERY

ECB Hopes to Hit 2% Inflation Target in 2025, Says Lagarde

The European Central Bank's (ECB) 2% inflation target is in sight, according to President Christine Lagarde.

Mubadala pips PIF as top spender globally

ABU DHABI'S MUBADALA Investment was the world's most active sovereign wealth fund last year as it ramped up deal-making across everything from private credit to artificial intelligence (AI).

Pakistan's Inflation Hits 81-Month Low of 4.1% in Dec

Path Towards Economic Recovery

Israeli forces strike Gaza city suburb

A driver crashed his truck into a crowd at high speed in New Orleans' French Quarter in the wee hours of New Year's Day then opened fire, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 35, city officials and police said.

Russia and Ukraine cease five decades of gas transit to EU

Ukraine to give up long-held strategic position

Foreign flows into govt bonds to come off record highs

FOREIGN FLOWS INTO government bonds are set to decline in 2025, after spiking to a record high in 2024 as the debt got added to JPMorgan's emerging market debt index, investors said.

RPower Rallies as Arm Repays $150 Million to IIFCL, UK

Reliance Power on Wednesday said its arm Sasan Power has made a bullet payment of $150 million to IIFCL, UK, fulfilling its debt obligation on December 31.

Banks' loan growth drops for fifth straight month in Nov

BANKS' CREDIT GROWTH moderated for the fifth straight month in November, driven by a slowdown in unsecured and personal loan segments, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed.

New year brings stricter regulatory oversight for HFCs

WITH THE RESERVE Bank of India's (RBI) new guidelines coming into effect on Wednesday, housing finance companies (HFCs) are stepping into the new year under stricter regulatory oversight.

Indices Begin 2025 on a High

FPIs Continue Selling Spree

UPI Transactions Hit Record High in Dec; Value at ₹23.25L cr

DIGITAL TRANSACTIONS CONTINUED their upward trend in December, with the number of transactions on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) rising 8% month-on-month to hit a record of 16.73 billion, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

Nishant Pitti resigns as CEO of Easy Trip Planners

EASY TRIP PLANNERS, the parent company of online travel booking platform EasyMyTrip, announced the resignation of its CEO Nishant Pitti on Wednesday, adding that Pitti was stepping down for personal reasons.

Accel raises $650 million for eighth India fund

ACCEL HAS RAISED $650 million (₹5,500 crore) for its eighth India fund, according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission filings, seen by FE.

Zoomcar eyes expansion for newly launched cab service

Piloting Chauffeur-Driven Cabs

Snapdeal trims FY24 losses by 43%

E-COMMERCE PLATFORM SNAPDEAL has reduced its losses considerably in FY24, despite near-flat revenue growth during the year.