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IFC, Others to Take Stake in FEPL

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday cleared the World Bank's IFC, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and German government's DEG proposal to acquire a stake in Fourth Partner Energy Ltd (FEPL).

Kirloskar cos to challenge Sebi

Our Kirloskar companies on Tuesday said they are preparing to legally challenge a letter by markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) asking them to disclose the deed of family settlement that was signed by members of the Kirloskar family on 11 September 2009.

Isro earned $427 mn from US, EU space missions in 10 years

The domestic space economy will be targeting a revenue of $44 billion by 2033

Thermal coal imports up 9% this year

Imports of thermal coal, used for power generation, have increased by about 9% in the April-November of the ongoing fiscal year to 45 million tonnes, on higher procurement made by those power plants that operate solely on imported coal.

RS Panel to Review CCI's Commitment Scheme

The Rajya Sabha's committee on subordinate legislation led by Milind Deora will review a scheme offered by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in March allowing businesses to avoid anti-trust probes by making commitments to change their conduct, two persons privy to the development said.

India's core sector growth at 4-month high of 4.3% in Nov

The rebound in manufacturing may significantly affect industrial production in November; data will be in by Jan

Pristyn Care in talks for $100 mn in fresh funding

Several PE firms have expressed interest in ramping up allocations to healthcare sub-segments

MGNREGS work demand reaches four-month high in December

The number of people seeking work every month under MGNREGS has been rising steadily since September

FY25 fiscal deficit at ₹8.5 tn till Nov, hits 52% of target

Rising costs and higher spending on subsidies and public sector initiatives fuels deficit

Delhi May Ban Fuel for Old Vehicles to Curb Air Pollution

Still driving an end-of-life vehicle in Delhi-NCR? You may be refused fuel if caught, officials aware of the plan to curb pollution in the city said.

2024 tough year for ad industry but the worst is behind us, says Khemka

Despite 2024's challenges, Khemka is optimistic about the year ahead, citing resilience in key sectors

Cash Heap Spurs Call For Buybacks And Dividends

(ROCE) for operating business surpasses returns from cash holdings, Tandon emphasized that distributing the surplus is a logical move. Not doing so, he warned, could drag down overall returns and the company's market valuation.

Cos may up GenAI spending by half

The lead is missing from the OCR text.

NPCI extends UPI volume cap compliance deadline

NPCI had earlier said no app could account for more than 30% of UPI transaction volumes

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

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

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

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

AI cannot replace human instinct in decision-making

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has presented both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in the rapidly evolving landscape of decision-making.

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

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

15 Awesome Stories You Shouldn't Miss

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

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 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.

Two Aeroplane Crashes Lead to Deadliest Year in Skies Since 2018

Passenger fatalities jump to 318 this year

BII to invest ₹650 cr in final tranche in M&M's EV arm

Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) on Monday said British International Investment Plc (BII) will make a final tranche investment of ₹650 crore, as against earlier planned investment of ₹725 crore, in its electric vehicles (EV) arm.

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

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.