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Dumping duty feared to delay projects

India doesn't have considerable solar glass production capacity and is dependent on imports

Mkt leaders urge FM to take steps to improve liquidity

Industry leaders from the capital market and financial sector urged measures to boost liquidity in the market and cut taxes on fixed deposit products in pre-budget consultations with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday.

Apex drugs regulator proposes steps to check spurious drugs

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) plans to further tighten the screws this year on those making and selling spurious and substandard medicines, a widespread problem in India.

Centre sets up panel to reset current WPI series' base year

The move aims to make estimation of economic output adjusted for inflation more accurate

5 Contemporary Artists on the Books That Inspire Them

Leading Indian artists such as Shilpa Gupta, Anju Dodiya and Thukral & Tagra share their favourite recent reads

Smart gnomes, evil penguins and stop-motion

Wallace & Gromit are back for a full-length adventure with a familiar foe

Indian Art May Be Poised for a Global Breakthrough

After a strong 2024, with major works, discoveries and acquisitions on the international stage, the future looks bright for Indian art

Let's act now to create a resilient, adaptable and skilled workforce

Our demographic dividend, coupled with skills adapted for new opportunities, can give us a competitive advantage globally

Abandon myopic policies for the common global good

Policies of the US, China and India should prioritize long-term gains and their people

Our Consumption Study Doesn't Feed Policy Well

India's latest survey of household spending on consumption picks up significant trends but offers an unclear snapshot of upper-end expenses. Policy cues should be taken selectively

The Union Budget Should Focus on Lifting Consumption Growth

That is key, since investments haven't picked up, but there may be little fiscal space for big tax cuts

Manmohan's understated leadership set a fine example

His self-assured openness to all views was an inspiration for decision makers keen to resist groupthink

The Bull Whose Climax Is Worth ₹50,000

A research institute in Hisar is cloning the best available bulls on its farm—cloning guarantees a constant supply of semen long after the bulls die

Are diamonds forever? Insights from 22 years of zero-return saga

Diamonds, synonymous with luxury, captivate investors, but their investment potential tells a different story

Slow sales cloud $500 billion target for domestic electronics market

Most key components in gadgets and appliances, however, continue to be imported

A-One Steels files DRHP with Sebi

Integrated steel manufacturer A-One Steels India has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to raise ₹650 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).

House prices may see modest growth

India's primary housing market may register a modest single-digit price rise in 2025 after appreciating by an average 21% last year as developers are expected to boost new supply to match demand, according to experts.

Sasan Power pays $150 mn to IIFCL

Reliance Power on Wednesday said its arm Sasan Power Ltd has made a bullet payment of $150 million to IIFCL, UK, fulfilling its debt obligation on 31 December 2024.

'Air India will raise its global coverage'

Air India chief Cambell Wilson says the airline has covered a lot of ground since privatisation.

UltraTech Names New CEO for ICL

India Cements Ltd (ICL), now a subsidiary of UltraTech, has announced the appointment of new leadership for the company, following the exit of its former promoters including N. Srinivasan as managing director and chief executive officer from the South-based cement maker.

SEC Writes Off $10 Billion in Fines It Can't Collect

Paul Bilzerian has been on the run from the Securities and Exchange Commission for so long that he now owes the agency $180 million with interest—almost three times what a court initially ordered him to pay.

'Qcomm will rival ecomm in 2025'

The quick commerce industry will reach a stage in 2025 where it will be comparable to traditional e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart, Zepto co-founder and chief executive officer Aadit Palicha has asserted.

Centre, states collect gross GST revenue of ₹1.76 tn in Dec

This was the lowest collection in 3 months but showed a rise of 7.3% from last year

Cease-fire deal between Hamas and Israel likely to elude Biden

Cease-fire talks between Palestinian militant group Hamas and the Israeli government have hit an impasse in recent days, Arab mediators said, making any deal unlikely before the end of the Biden administration.

The Five Biggest Roadblocks to Trump's Immigration Agenda

Donald Trump will confront funding, legal challenges to turn campaign rhetoric into policy

Sikhya eyes films for theatres, web originals

Sikhya, set up in 2008 and known for acclaimed films, has also started work on the next season of Gutar Gu

Pushpa 2 and question of star liability

Even as Pushpa 2: The Rule cements its position as one of the biggest hits of all time in India, lead actor Allu Arjun has been embroiled in a massive controversy over a stampede during the screening of the Telugu film at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad where he was present, that led to the death of a woman and left her minor son critically injured.

Carmakers Ride to Record Domestic Sales

SUV growth, rural demand played a key role in driving up car sales

Drug firms amp up hiring for top roles as growth beckons

West's diversification out of China, upcoming change of law in US set stage for growth

India Inc.'s QIP parade to stretch out into new year

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