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Local players may miss out on smartphone PLI

DOMESTIC PLAYERS, APART from Dixon Technologies, are on course to miss out on the benefits of the government's smartphone production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, which concludes in FY26.

Accenture's Q1 earnings give IT companies a byte of hope 1T

Nasdaq-listed IT services major raises FY25 revenue growth forecast to 4-7%

Bajaj unveils e-Chetak variants, prices start at ₹1.2L

Will compete with Ola S1 Pro, Ather Rizta and TVS iQube

Zoomcar takes on Uber, Ola with new cab-hailing service

NASDAQ-LISTED CAR-sharing platform Zoomcar has entered the competitive cab-hailing market in Bengaluru with the launch of Zoomcar Cabs, a move seen to challenge industry majors like Uber, Ola, and newer players like Namma Yatri and Shoffr.

Delivery booster: Q-comm firms add medicines to cart

Medinos, Medstown lead charge in quick delivery revolution

Centre hikes copra MSP by up to ₹420 to ₹12,100 a quintal

THE GOVERNMENT ON Friday announced an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for copra by up to ₹420 to ₹12,100 per quintal for 2025 with a budget outlay of ₹855 crore.

PNB officers federation alleges discrimination

AIPNBOF has called two-day strike on Dec 26 and 27 on various issues, including implementation of a 5-day work week for bank employees

Coal sector plays major role to country's growth

UNION MINISTER G Kishan Reddy has stressed on the key role of the coal sector in the country's journey towards energy security and economic growth.

Probe into duty on steel items begins

The DGTR has given 15 days to exporters, importers and users in India to file their response for the investigation

India likely to step up imports of pulses and edible oils from Brazil

Tie-up on the cards for raising milk production

CPSE net profits up 47% in FY24

Petroleum firms boost earnings; m-cap up 121%

Govt signs ₹7,628 cr pact with L&T for Vajra guns

THE DEFENCE MINISTRY on Friday sealed a contract with Larsen & Toubro for procurement of K9 Vajra artillery guns for the Indian Army at a total cost of ₹7,628 crore that is expected to significantly bolster the force's strike capability.

SC sets aside NCDRC order on banks levying interest rate on credit card dues

HC was hearing a plea challenging NCDRC decision

Realtors body asks FM to review 18% GST on floor space index

Sitharaman urged to hike states' borrowing limits

Realtors body asks FM to review 18% GST on floor space index

PROPERTY DEVELOPERS' BODY CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India) on Friday urged the central government to reconsider the proposition of charging 18% GST on FSI/ additional FSI charges paid to local authorities for real estate projects.

Goyal for integration of industry and govt to boost logistics sector

COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY minister Piyush Goyal on Friday called for a complete integration of industry stakeholders with government platforms to improve efficiency of the logistics sector.

India's crude oil storage at 67% of capacity

House panel calls for cautious approach given geopolitical uncertainties

Bihar gets record ₹1.81 lakh crore investment; Adani, IOC big draws

ADANI GROUP, SUN Petrochemicals and a host of other companies, big and small, on Friday committed to investing a record ₹1.81 lakh crore in Bihar, across sectors ranging from renewable energy to cement, food processing and manufacturing.

GST Council to undertake massive rates rejig today

Fitment committee recommends tax cuts for fortified rice kernels; UVs may attract 22% cess

India raises issue of non-tariff barriers with EU

INDIA HAS SAID that the non-tariff barriers are impeding trade with the European Union and has called for addressing the long-pending issues as a confidence-building measure.

Disrupting the E2W disruptor

Chetak helps Bajaj lead the race

Markets log worst week in 30 months

FPIs were sellers for fourth session

India-Pak ICC matches at neutral venues

THE DEADLOCK OVER the hosting of next year's Champions Trophy finally ended on Thursday when the ICC announced that India will play their matches of the 50-over event at a neutral venue instead of host country Pakistan, which will get a similar arrangement for tournaments to be held in India till 2027.

EU escalates pressure on Apple to open up features to rival firms

THE EU'S EUROPEAN Commission has pressed Apple Inc. to further open up the iPhone operating system to rivals, prompting the company to complain about requests from Meta Platforms Inc. that it says will undermine privacy.

Bollywood's investments in startups decrease sharply to $3.6 mn in 2024

Investments by Bollywood celebrities in startups came down sharply in the current calendar year to $3.6 million against $28.5 million last year, data shared by Tracxn showed.

Apple concedes smartwatch market leadership to Huawei

CHANGING DYNAMICS OF WEARABLES INDUSTRY

Hyundai to equip product range with Amaron batteries

HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA on Thursday said it will equip its domestic product line-up with Amaron's battery technology.

Mumbai and Dubai top travel searches: Report

MUMBAI AND DUBAI emerged as top searches for travel destinations and visa-free travel like Almaty and Kenya became traveller favourites in 2024, a fintech firm One97 Communications - owner of Paytm brand said on Thursday.

State-run firms commit big investments in Bihar

THE BIHAR BUSINESS Connect 2024 summit evinced huge corporate response on Thursday with some top state-run firms making major investment announcements, including the plan to establish a maiden nuclear power project in the state.

HDFC Securities sets Nifty target at 26,482 for 2025

HDFC SECURITIES EXPECTS 2025 to be a difficult year amid high valuations, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index likely to rise up to 26,482 points.