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Indian brands one up...

AJIMON FRANCIS, MD, Brand Finance India, pointed out that 13 out of 15 Indian brands have maintained or grown their brand value in the 2025 rankings.

South Indian Bank posts ₹342-cr profit

SOUTH INDIAN BANK has posted a 12% year-on-year growth in net profit for the third quarter at ₹341.87 crore.

Ad highlights how setbacks can shape one's journey

Why the campaign rocks: Honda's \"Unstoppable Dreams\" campaign's message—that failure is a crucial part of success—is something I deeply connect with. In a world where we often focus on achievements, this highlights how setbacks shape our journey and, ultimately, lead to the fulfillment of our dreams.

Banks run Trump 'war rooms' as bosses prepare for trade ructions

JPMORGAN CHASE & Co bankers worked through the night in a \"war room\" to assess the impact of US President Donald Trump's inauguration-day executive orders, while global markets braced for volatility following his return to the White House.

Paris Pact: US pulls out again, undermines climate agenda

THE UNITED STATES will once again withdraw from the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, the White House said on Monday night immediately after Donald Trump assumed office for his second term as President.

DPDP Act Will Be Outdated Before It's Passed

The Act targets entities which are complex adaptive platforms that have embedded AI in their processes. To expect them to adhere to static regulations is a mistake

66 dead, 51 hurt in Turkey ski resort fire

A FIRE AT a ski resort hotel in Turkey's Bolu mountains killed 66 people and injured 51 others on Tuesday, forcing panicked guests to jump out of windows in the middle of the night.

Puri Sees Chances of Higher US Oil Imports

THE US is currently producing around 13 million barrels of oil per day and is likely to add 1.4 million-1.5 million barrels a day into production in the short run.

Delhi court orders seizure of 'offensive' Husain paintings

A court has ordered the seizure of two M.F. Husain paintings displayed in the Delhi Art Gallery following a complaint from Delhi High Court advocate Amita Sachdeva who called them offensive.

Birthright Citizenship to End, Will Impact Indian Americans

STARTING HIS SECOND term with a flurry of executive orders, US President Donald Trump has sought to revoke birthright citizenship - automatic citizenship of children born in the US to non-citizen parents.

HC to hear Lodha name dispute plea on Jan 27

THE BOMBAY HIGH Court on Tuesday said it would hear on January 27 the application filed by Abhishek Lodha-promoted Macrotech Developers seeking an injunction against his younger brother from using the trademark 'Lodha'.

UCO Bank Q3 net profit rises 27% on healthy core income

UCO BANK ON Tuesday reported a 27% increase in its net profit to ₹639 crore for the third quarter ended December 2024, helped by both interest and non-interest income.

Kalyani feud: Hiremath wants administrator

SUGANDHA HIREMATH, sister of Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani, on Tuesday urged a Pune court to appoint a court administrator to protect the wealth, which includes stakes in listed companies like Bharat Forge, Kalyani Steels and other assets.

D2C snack brands make global forays

D2C SNACK BRANDS like Go Desi, Beyond Snack, and Sweet Karam Koffee, among others, are making significant strides in international markets.

Law min seeks poll panel's response to over 20 queries

THE QUESTIONS WERE RAISED BY JPC ON JOINT POLLS

Empowering privacy, enforcing security

THE CENTRE set up an expert committee under the chairmanship of Justice BN Srikrishna to prepare a white paper on data protection framework for India.

Inflection point

GenAI has unlocked a new dimension of efficiency & innovation

Govt extends free tur import policy by one more year

THE GOVERNMENT ON Tuesday extended the duty-free import policy for tur or pigeon peas by a year, until March 31, 2026, according to a notification by the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT).

Experts: Relax 20% pre-deposit rule for stay on I-T demand

RUN-UP TO THE BUDGET 2025-26

Startups seek boost in local investments

WITH THE UNION Budget on the horizon, startups and venture capitalists are advocating for key policy measures to foster growth and innovation in the ecosystem.

Dollar Gains, Stocks Climb as Global Markets Turn Jittery

The dollar rallied on Tuesday and stocks rose as Donald Trump's return to the White House brought mixed messaging on tariffs and highlighted markets' nervousness about the trade policy.

PLI release for 6 sectors at ₹1,596 cr in H1FY25

THE GOVERNMENT HAS disbursed ₹1,596 crore under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for six sectors, including electronics and pharmaceuticals, in the first half of this financial year, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Renewables' share to remain stable at 21% in FY25: Ind-Ra

THE SHARE OF renewables, including large hydro in the country's overall energy mix, is expected to remain stable at nearly 21% in FY25, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said on Tuesday.

InMobi to raise $400 mn, targets $8 bn valuation

● New and existing investors to join

Jio Fin, BlackRock Infuse ₹117 Cr in MF Business

JIO FINANCIAL SERVICES (JFSL) on Tuesday said the company and its joint venture partner US-based BlackRock have infused ₹117 crore in the mutual fund company.

Major Lenders to Urge RBI to Delay April Liquidity Rule

Some of large lenders are planning to request concessions from the new head of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regarding proposed liquidity regulations, arguing the rules could hamper efforts to boost lending, according to people familiar with the developments.

At ₹2.24 lakh crore, Rajasthan leads Q3 energy investments

Maharashtra, which topped the rankings in Q2, has slipped to second position now

Exporters Can Import Small Diamonds Sans Duty From Apr 1

THE GOVERNMENT ON Tuesday announced a scheme that will allow duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds of up to 25 cents or quarter of a carat by exporters to retain India's position as a global leader in the entire diamond value chain, according to a statement.

Making of a showstopper

● What Coldplay can teach brands about marketing

Asset Monetisation Scheme 2.0 with ₹2L-cr Annual Target Likely

WITH THE CURRENT National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) programme set to end in March this year, the Centre may announce its next phase with an annual asset monetisation target of ₹2 lakh crore for the next four-to-five years to mobilise capital for investments and reinvestments.