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Syria looks to pick up the pieces of its shattered economy

The country of more than 20 million people are understaffed and short on experience, having governed only a single province before finding themselves in charge.

Crafting Bharat: Deep-tech edition-with Fermbox Bio, at the forefront of precision fermentation

India's bioeconomy has witnessed phenomenal growth, surging from US$10 billion in 2014 to over US$130 billion in 2024.

Advertisement DR MANMOHAN SINGH REFORMS WITH A HUMAN FACE

The Prime Minister walked towards me, his grace and purpose.

Rajat Verma to take over as DBS Bank India CEO

Singapore-based DBS Bank has appointed Rajat Verma as the officer of the chief executive officer of DBS Bank India with effect from 1 March, the bank said in a release.

Two aeroplane crashes lead to deadliest year in skies since 2018

Passenger fatalities jump to 318 this year

Senores Pharma has a strong debut

The shares of Senores Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Monday listed with a premium of over 53% against the issue price of ₹391.

Senores Pharma has a strong debut

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has cleared proposals of six companies, including Leela Palace parent firm Schloss Bangalore, Ather Energy and Oswal Pumps, to launch their public issues.

15 Awesome Stories You Shouldn't Miss

In 2024, we published over 200 Long Stories. Here's our recommended year-end list

Should NRIs deduct TDS on property sale?

Under India's income tax laws, any individual buying an immovable property (excluding agricultural land) from a resident seller must deduct TDS at 1% of the total consideration if the purchase price or stamp duty value is ₹50 lakh or more. The TDS is calculated on the higher of two values, not just the amount exceeding ₹50 lakh. This applies equally to both resident and non-resident buyers.

2024: The Year of Riddles for Both Markets and Life

Forecasting Nifty returns and box-office results is futile, enjoy the show as it unfolds

Should You Be Hiring A Consultant To Manage Credit Card Rewards?

From points to travel perks, why credit card consultancies are becoming a must, especially for high-spenders

Will 2024 events set off a headwind or tailwind?

Old theories of social and economic cycles were back in discussion as politics and economics impacted each other over the past year. Expect the implications to begin unfolding in 2025

The recent deposit shortfall is a wake-up call for banks in India

They should treat depositors as business partners if they are to garner enough deposits for lending

AI cannot replace human instinct in decision-making

It can act on data but lacks the situational awareness that guides humans to make good decisions

Apt spending must win our state-level fiscal tug-of-war

States must spend more on capital projects that can secure future growth than on freebies and subsidies

America Inc in 2025: Here are five significant forces to track

Change will range from rollbacks of diversity to CEOs' Trump ties

Services offer a clear and speedy path to economic development

We must reject the false choice between supporting services and promoting manufacturing. Policymakers need to do both

In 2025, take smaller, consistent steps to a fitter you

Instead of framing a vague and ambitious fitness resolution, set a super-specific goal with a timeline and track it daily

Wellness Synced with Tech and Mind-Body Therapy

From somatic therapy to the rise of wellness realty, 2024 saw the world seeking deeper, sustainable solutions for optimal well-being

Rupee slips to record closing low

The rupee slipped to its weakest closing level on record on Monday, pressured by a decline in the offshore Chinese yuan and broad-based dollar bids amid a prevailing bearish bias on the local currency.

Ikea's FY24 loss widens to ₹1,299 cr

Ikea India, a leading furniture and home furnishing retailer, reported widening of losses to ₹1,299.4 crore in FY24, according to an RoC filing by the company.

New Verification Facility for NEFT

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked the National Payments Corporation of India to develop a facility to allow customers using online fund transfer systems, RTGS and NEFT, to verify the name of the bank account to which money is being transferred before initiating the transaction for avoiding mistakes and preventing frauds.

Jimmy Carter, Nobel Peace Laureate and Longest-Living US President, Dies at 100

In four-plus decades as an ex-president, Carter waged a worldwide campaign against war, disease and the suppression of human rights

Rising confidence to fuel Indian economy

RBI's FSR pegs real GDP growth for the current fiscal year at 6.6%

Less than 10% of IT budget in new tech

Banks in India allocated less than 10% of their information technology budgets to emerging technologies this year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has found.

Onitsuka Tiger eyes India manufacturing for faster growth

Japanese premium footwear brand Onitsuka Tiger, part of Asics Corporation, could consider manufacturing locally in India to accelerate growth, a senior official of the company told Mint.

Indian Firms Raise Record Debt in 2024

Indian firms raised ₹10.67 trillion through the sale of bonds till 27 December, a 9% jump over 2023

Samhi gives old offices a luxury makeover

The hospitality firm is taking old offices on lease, turning them into hotels

SpiceJet's grounded planes to fly again

Budget carrier SpiceJet Ltd. aims to operationalize 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, grounded for reasons ranging from payment default to lessors and component shortages, in the next 12-15 months as it seeks to expand its services.

Cement price pain not over yet

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