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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.

Syria Looks To Pick Up The Pieces Of Its Shattered Economy

New government officials from HTS are sharing offices with some low and midlevel staffers from the Assad era, as they learn how to handle large-scale bureaucracy.

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Adani to Raise Over $2 Billion in Wilmar JV Exit

The stake sale will also buffer the Adani Group's liquidity position and its ability to service upcoming debt obligations

Startup Staff Hit Esop Goldmines in 2024 as IPOs Rise

Several Startup Founders and Employees Booked Significant Gains from IPOs of New-Age Cos in 2024

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.

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.

As Big As A Year Ends

Prices, political shifts, global uncertainties and more. The challenges in its quest to become a developed economy

India dreams: challenging

In charts: India grappled with a slowdown, climate crisis, rising pollution... The nation needs a well-defined road map to overcome these challenges

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.

Samhi gives old offices a luxury makeover

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

Ashwin Sheth plans Bengaluru debut, sets sights on IPO

Real estate developer Ashwin Sheth Group is preparing to launch more than 10 housing projects in 2025 and mark its debut in Bengaluru, as it aims to tap the public market to finance its expansion plans.

Capex plans, robust demand may keep KEI charged up

KEI Industries Ltd is preparing to carry out its enhanced capital expenditure (capex) guidance.

Cement price pain not over yet

For the cement sector, two themes played out in 2024: rising consolidation and weakening prices.

Wall Street expects gold to glitter again in year ahead after solid 2024

Few investments did better in 2024 than gold, which is wrapping up its best year since 2010 and one of its largest annual gains on record.

Tumble in F&O volumes raises questions on where the money might have headed

In the past three months, the Nifty 50 has fallen 8.5% while the Nifty Smallcap 250 has dropped just 5%

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.

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Donald Trump's Return Sparks Hope for 2025 Deals Revival

Dealmakers say less regulation, lower interest rates and rising stock markets could fuel activity

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Biden Announces $2.5 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday unveiled a $2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine, as Washington races to provide assistance before Donald Trump takes office in a matter of weeks.

Reliance Seeks Premium for Oil from KG Block

Reliance Industries Ltd is seeking a premium of at least $3.5 per barrel over an international benchmark for crude oil it produces for eastern offshore KG-D6 block, according to the tender the firm put out on Monday.

Arai likely to divide PM E-drive upgrade funds among 4 agencies

The Automotive Research Association of India (Arai) is likely to spearhead the distribution of ₹780 crore earmarked for upgrading the nation's automotive testing infrastructure as part of the government's ₹10,900-crore electric vehicle (EV) subsidy scheme, two persons aware of the matter said.

Health, education seek budget boost

Industry leaders urged measures to boost investment, education and healthcare in a pre-budget consultation with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday.

Centre asks states to ensure land to install wind projects

States, in turn, are looking to consolidate unutilized government land for wind power projects

The joy of finding a notebook-diary to plan the new year

Whether you plan every hour of the day or just enjoy doodling, these diaries are just what you need to start 2025