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Sebi Seeks Comments on Plan for Small-Ticket SIPs by Feb 6

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has sought responses to its 'small-ticket systematic investment plan', or the ₹250 SIP, proposing that a part of the cost, incurred by asset management companies (AMCs), along with certain incentives, be compensated from the Investor Education and Awareness Fund.

Zypp Electric set to double fleet this yr

The expansion will also involve increasing the number of driver partners from 22,000 to 50,000

HDFC Bank Aims to Bring CD Ratio Down to Pre-merger Level Within Two Years

HDFC Bank will take a couple of years to bring its credit-deposit (CD) ratio down to the pre-merger level of below 90%.

RG Kar: SC defers hearing to Jan 29

THE SUPREME COURT on Wednesday cited paucity of time and deferred to January 29 the hearing on the suo-motu case over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

Retail space leasing in malls falls 10% in 2024

LEASING OF RETAIL spaces in shopping malls and high streets fell 10% last year to 6.4 million sq ft across eight major cities due to supply constraints, from 7.1 million sq ft in 2023, according to CBRE.

J&J Tops Q4 Profit Estimates on Cancer Drug Sales

JOHNSON & JOHNSON (J&J) notched higher-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on strong sales of its cancer medicines that helped offset the fade of an older blockbuster.

Race for AI dominance

Stargate is part of US-China tech battle, but India should also look at foundational AI development

...Hints at Possible Russia Sanctions if Ukraine Issue Fails

US TO EXPAND MUTUAL TIES

Court Acquits Khaleda Zia in 10-Year-Old Sabotage Case

A court in Bangladesh acquitted BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Wednesday in a sabotage case filed in the southeastern Cumilla district 10 years ago.

India's 'year of reforms' in defence

A close engagement between the private industry and govt is critical to achieve a robust policy along with adequate budgetary allocations in 2025

Trump meme coins are a disaster in waiting

As a European who doesn't own Bitcoin, I enjoy a bit of schadenfreude when the cryptocurrency industry is really upset about something.

Europe Must Be Prepared for Trump Tariffs, Says Lagarde

EUROPE MUST \"BE prepared\" and anticipate the potential Trump 2.0 tariffs, European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde told CNBC on Wednesday.

In first talks with India, Trump admin raises irregular immigration

NEWLY APPOINTED US secretary of state Marco Rubio raised the issue of \"irregular immigration\" in his very first meeting with external affairs minister S Jaishankar in Washington DC on Wednesday.

Bad loans weigh on HDFC...

The private lender witnessed a marginal growth in loans as its gross advances rose 3% on the year to ₹25.43 lakh crore

Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU, China

Fresh Sanctions On Cards

H-1B visa tweaks pose barely any threat to IT sector

THE ANTICIPATED changes to the H-1B visa programme under US President Donald Trump's administration, including proposals to raise wage thresholds and introduce additional fees, are unlikely to have a significant impact on Indian IT companies.

Budget 2025: Innovation with sustainability and inclusivity

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) is reshaping economies worldwide, offering immense potential for innovation, governance transformation, and economic growth.

Netflix posts a record quarter thanks to sports, 'Squid Game'

OTT Adds 18.9 Million Customers In Q4

Stargate a wake-up call for India to act fast on AI autonomy

New-Age Tech Wars

Urban demand slump hits HUL

SHIFT HAPPENING TO SMALL PACKS IN CITIES, SAYS COMPANY

Trump's $500-billion AI odyssey

● Stargate signals US intent to lead the global AI race

GCCs Transform to Innovation Hubs in India

ACTIVISTS PUT OIL AND EMISSIONS IN SPOTLIGHT

India's non-fossil fuel-based capacity hits 218 GW-mark

INDIA'S TOTAL NON-FOSSIL fuel-based capacity has touched the level of 217.62 gigawatt (GW) as of January 20, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Let there be truce: Realtors to Lodhas

PROMINENT REAL ESTATE developers and brand experts have called for an amicable resolution to the legal dispute between the Lodha brothers, Abhishek and Abhinandan, regarding the use of their family name in business.

HUL profit rises by 19.5% on Pureit sale

THE NET PROFIT (excluding the exceptional item) stood at ₹2,492 crore, down 1.07% compared to last year.

Assam Holds Roadshow for Investors in Bengaluru

As many as 200 companies from India's high-growth sectors such as energy, infrastructure, semiconductors, textiles, IT-ITeS, and electronics have explored investment opportunities in Assam at an investors' roadshow held here recently.

BSNL witnesses subscriber loss after 4 months in Nov, Jio adds

OVERALL SUBSCRIBER BASE DROPS BY 1.76 MILLION

Interest rate cut will spur demand for home loans

An interest rate cut will spur demand for home loans, tells Anureksha Jain. The focus is more on smaller cities than the metros as the housing finance company has exited super prime segments, Kousgi adds.

CAG red flags expenses by firm behind RRTS

A DRAFT AUDIT by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has found that the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) gave its executives undue benefits worth ₹39 crore in the form of vehicle expenses and payment for staff engaged at their residences for official work.

Food, fertiliser and LPG subsidies may be raised

THE GOVERNMENT IS likely to raise spending on food, fertiliser, and cooking gas subsidies to ₹4.1 lakh crore in the next fiscal year, sources said, a moderate 8% year-on-year increase to cover higher food and energy costs.