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As fees stagnate, audit firms struggle to retain talent

Just 10% nominal rise in income over five years, real income growth negative

Investments by central agencies & CPSEs decline 10% in Apr-Nov

INVESTMENTS BY CENTRAL government agencies and central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) fell 10% on year to ₹4.41 lakh crore in April-November of the current financial year as the railways and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) were yet to regain the capex pace after election-induced slowdown.

Govt Eases Conditions for Specialty Steel PLI

The government on Monday relaxed conditions of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for specialty steel and reopened the application window for companies to attract investments in product categories that saw no or low participation in the first round.

IIFCL Should Lend ₹1 Lakh Crore in 3 Years: Nagaraju

INDIA INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE Company (IIFCL) may set an ambitious goal of extending loans of ₹1 lakh crore to the infrastructure sector in the next three years, financial services secretary M Nagaraju said on Monday.

Banks, NBFCs see hit to cross-selling

WEIGHED DOWN BY the draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, released on Friday, financial sector entities are hoping the final norms will provide them some relief from a potential hit to their cross-selling capabilities.

Virus Injects Fear into D-St

Investors poorer by ₹11 lakh crore

5 Infants Test Positive for HMPV in Gujarat, Karnataka, TN

FIVE INFANTS TESTED positive for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat on Monday, the first reported cases of the virus in India.

Gujarat, Bihar to rejoin Fasal Bima

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), the heavily subsidised crop insurance scheme, is gaining traction among the states that have either remained reluctant to roll it out, or quit briefly after joining, citing the costs to the exchequer.

Q-comm to drive 60% jump in gig worker hiring in 2025

INDIA'S GIG ECONOMY is poised for a major leap in 2025, with the hiring of workers in the quick commerce sector projected to rise by an unprecedented 60% compared to 2024, according to industry experts.

Cutting-edge AI innovations to take centre stage at CES 2025

Top global companies to showcase advancements in mobility, digital health and sustainability

Consent manager framework a key Big Tech concern

MAJOR TECHNOLOGY FIRMS, including Google, Amazon, Meta and Apple, plan to engage with the ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) over concerns regarding the consent manager framework and a proposed government-appointed committee overseeing cross-border data transfers.

Special category visa for foreign students

INDIA HAS LAUNCHED two special category visas for international students intending to pursue higher education in academic institutions in the country.

Stars Who Couldn't Walk the Talk

IN THE END, just one Indian could get on top of the dias at the presentation ceremony of Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).

Bajaj Auto's EV charge

LAUNCH OF MASS MARKET SCOOTERS PAYS OFF

Indian-Origin IT Companies Corner a Fifth of H-1B Visas

INDIAN-ORIGIN TECH COMPANIES cornered a fifth of all H-1B visas issued by the US with Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) leading the pack, an analysis of data from the US immigration department showed.

A handy tool to make your voice louder

● Simple plug and play design adds to its ease of use

Track kids' location in real-time

A 4G smartwatch with large display and GPS tracking

No need to run an air purifier and room heater at the same time

● It heats in winter and purifies indoor air all year round

Readying talent for the AI era

● GenAI industry to add 1 million new jobs by 2028

A win-win solution

● Platform becomes match-maker for India Inc & startups

Man magnet: Is this the most handsome bike in India?

Those twin parking lights that look like jet engines of Messerschmitt Me 262, that calligraphy on the sides where it says 'Goan Classic', those whitewall tyres, and those raised handlebars... if all this isn't art on wheels, what is?

Bridging brands & beliefs

Digital and legacy firms are jostling to use the opportunity

'Oral care has lagged in premiumisation'

GUNJIT JAIN, Executive Vice-President, Marketing, Colgate-Palmolive India

A step forward, but not without concerns

The draft rules of the data protection law, if retained as is, could present hurdles for implementation, require businesses to make expensive adjustments

Reform agriculture

FROM PLATE TO PLOUGH 2025 OFFERS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY POLITICALLY FOR THE MODI GOVT TO OVERHAUL THE SYSTEM

The risk-reward potential looks better in large-caps at this stage

In a significant part of the large-cap sector, the valuations have become reasonable and growth could surprise on the upside in FY26.

Factor in inflation into your term plan

Those earning ₹12-13 lakh per annum, should aim for a ₹2-2.5 crore cover in term insurance. For a 30-year-old, this is quite affordable with a monthly premium of ₹1,500-2,000

How it May Impact Indian Students

● H-1B pertains to foreign professionals working in the US, while F-1 visa is for foreign students

'Using partnerships, AI to enhance presence in India'

WITH BANK PO EXAMS, WE'VE EXPANDED OUR TEST PREP PORTFOLIO, WHICH ALREADY INCLUDES NEET, IIT JEE, UGC, AND UPSC.

Challenges Mount for ARCs as Retail Bad Loans Swell

WIDELY-ACCEPTABLE PRICING MODEL FOR RETAIL NPAs NOT AVAILABLE