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External debt rises to $711.8 bn in Sept

INDIA'S EXTERNAL DEBT rose to USD 711.8 billion as of September this year, up 4.3 per cent over June 2024, as per the data released by the Finance Ministry.

India to push for banana exports to Russia

AFTER ACHIEVING SUCCESS in banana exports to Europe and West Asia, the government is now eyeing the Russian market, currently dominated by Ecuador, a senior official said on Monday.

Government plans to double subsidy for chip design to ₹30 crore

MOVE WILL BENEFIT STARTUPS; CAPEX SUPPORT FOR FABLESS FIRMS ON THE CARDS

₹17,581 crore invested under PLI scheme: Govt

COMPANIES HAVE INVESTED Rs 17,581 crore under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for specialty steel till October 2024, the government said on Monday.

Rooftop solar scheme: Rules for financial aid released

THE MINISTRY OF new and renewable energy (MNRE) has issued operational guidelines for implementing the payment security mechanism (PSM) and central financial assistance (CFA) for residential consumers through the renewable energy services company (RESCO) model and utility-led aggregation (ULA) model under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

Revised GMP norms for pharma firms to kick in from Jan 1

WITH THE REVISED Schedule M guidelines for good manufacturing practices (GMP) to come into force from January 2025, and there's no likely extension of the deadline for meeting the new norms, the pharma sector is staring at a crisis situation.

NBFCs' loan growth moderates to 6.5%

THE LOAN GROWTH of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) moderated in the first half of FY25 to 6.5% in September, according to the Reserve Bank of India's Financial Stability Report.

...while funding gap widens

BANKS AND NON-BANKING financial companies (NBFCs) resorted aggressively to the use of certificate of deposits and commercial papers, respectively, to meet their funding gaps.

Mandi rates of pulses fall but retail prices high

RETAIL PULSES PRICES continue to rule firm despite a fall in mandi prices due to the arrival of kharif harvests and robust imports.

Microfinance faces rising delinquencies

Growth in personal loans moderates post regulatory measures

In a problem-solving mode

FINANCIAL REGULATORS, ACROSS the world, have unenviable jobs. Either they take hard positions against the industry or individual, thereby inviting the wrath or displeasure of one or both.

Isro to demonstrate docking of satellites in space in Jan

ISRO is set to launch two satellites tonight from the Sriharikota spaceport to demonstrate docking and undocking of spacecraft in orbit, which will make India the fourth country in the world to achieve the feat.

All eyes on Virat & Rohit to plot a magical win, rediscover glory

IF SUNDAY'S TEST cricket at the MCG was exhilarating, a mouth-watering Monday awaits the audience on Monday.

Funding rebound augurs well for startup ecosystem

STARTUP EXPERTS FORESEE a steady rebound in startup funding, driven by strong economic fundamentals and a focus on sustainable growth in 2025.

Constitution guiding light; Maha Kumbh's message is unity: Modi

INDIA'S CONSTITUTION HAS stood the test of time and it is the country's guiding light, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in the year's final episode of the Mann Ki Baat radio address.

Promoters pick up ₹1.5 L cr through share sales in 2024

A conducive \"EXIT environment\" didn't just help promoters looking to offload shares.

Audio is high-quality, detailed and balanced

● The earbuds have unique design & long battery life

'AI is changing how we search, play game & create'

Taiwanese PC maker Asus is confident that AI will drive the next laptop innovation and it will be useful for all kinds of user scenarios – content creation, professional working or gaming.

Making India a chip powerhouse

● A strong product focus will enhance its global stature

When electric vehicles go mainstream

● Affordable EVs sport features available in high-end models

A quiet operator for cleaner and healthier indoor air

● Its LED panel displays the AQI level in real-time

Where comfort finds its space

CAR REVIEW: NEW AUDI Q7

When technology transformed a medium...

2024 SURELY WAS a defining year for the radio industry as it leveraged technological innovations like never before, transforming into a vibrant, multimedia platform, taking its radio plus proposition a notch higher.

TVS champ now eyes Dakar Rally

● One of India's finest woman rally riders is targeting the world's toughest race

Rising capital intensity

NAS DATA ON INFORMAL SECTOR DOESN'T REFLECT POLICY FALLOUT BETWEEN 2015-16 & 2019-20

A breakout year for renewable energy

The sector saw several milestones in 2024, govt focus on grid modernisation and ramping up transmission connectivity critical ahead

Dollar dominance key to US debt and deficits

THE ECLIPSE OF the dollar, and with it the ability of the US to borrow on a scale that would cripple any other country, has been long predicted.

Learning from no-detention policy

● Why revocation of NDP is a thoughtful recalibration, and not a hasty retreat

GenAI drafts a good report; human brain a great report

RISHIKESHA T KRISHNAN, DIRECTOR, IIM BANGALORE

Navigating market drawdowns

Keep a cash buffer to enter the market at lower prices