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Man magnet: Is this the most handsome bike in India?

Those twin parking lights that look like jet engines of Messerschmitt Me 262, that calligraphy on the sides where it says 'Goan Classic', those whitewall tyres, and those raised handlebars... if all this isn't art on wheels, what is?

Bridging brands & beliefs

●Digital and legacy firms are jostling to use the opportunity

'Oral care has lagged in premiumisation'

Please take us through the technology input in your latest oral health campaign.

Many hits, a few misses

DPDP Rules signal MeitY's balanced approach, but some concerns still need to be addressed

Reform agriculture

FROM PLATE TO PLOUGH 2025 OFFERS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY POLITICALLY FOR THE MODI GOVT TO OVERHAUL THE SYSTEM

A step forward, but not without concerns

The draft rules of the data protection law, if retained as is, could present hurdles for implementation, require businesses to make expensive adjustments

The risk-reward potential looks better in large-caps at this stage

In a significant part of the large-cap sector, the valuations have become reasonable and growth could surprise on the upside in FY26.

Using partnerships, AI to enhance presence in India

WITH BANK PO EXAMS, WE'VE EXPANDED OUR TEST PREP PORTFOLIO, WHICH ALREADY INCLUDES NEET, IIT JEE, UGC, AND UPSC.

How it May Impact Indian Students

H-1B pertains to foreign professionals working in the US, while F-1 visa is for foreign students

SAT gets new member, 2nd bench likely

THE MINISTRY OF Finance (MoF) has appointed Justice Mayank Kumar Jain, a former Allahabad High Court judge, as a judicial member of the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT).

FPIs Withdraw ₹4,285 Crore in First 3 Trading Sessions in Jan

FOREIGN INVESTORS PULLED out ₹4,285 crore from Indian equities in the first three trading days of the month driven by apprehensions ahead of the third-quarter earnings season and high valuations of domestic stocks.

Why housing and urbanisation key to India's growth story

THE RATE OF growth in its urban infrastructure and homes will determine India's overall GDP growth rate.

Challenges mount for ARCs as retail bad loans swell

ASSET RECONSTRUCTION COMPANIES (ARCs) are facing new challenges with the rise of retail non-performing assets (NPAs). While ARCs have a proven track record in resolving corporate NPAs, they are finding it increasingly challenging to handle retail bad loans.

Austria heads towards coalition talks by far right after centrists fail

AUSTRIA HEADED ON Sunday towards coalition talks led by the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) after efforts to form a government without the party fell apart and prompted Chancellor Karl Nehammer to resign.

Former Greek PM Simitis dies at 88

FORMER GREEK PRIME Minister Costas Simitis, who ushered the country into the European Union's single currency in 2001, died on Sunday aged 88 at his summer house in the Peloponnese.

Ketan Parekh...

HIS LOW PROFILE in the first few years was completely in contrast with Mehta's lifestyle.

UK's Farage should quit as Reform chief: Musk

ELON MUSK SAID Nigel Farage should quit as leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party in an abrupt withdrawal of support by the US billionaire for the Brexit campaigner who is trying to shake up the British political establishment again.

Debt MFs May Get Tax Relief...

SEPARATELY, THE INDUSTRY has sought alignment in holding periods while calculating LTCG for gold-based investments such as gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), gold mutual funds, sovereign gold bonds, and physical gold.

Specialty steel PLI window reopens today

THE PLI SCHEME has attracted investment commitments of ₹27,106 crore, direct employment of 14,760 and estimated production of 7.90 million tonne of specialty steel. As of November 2024, companies have already invested ₹18,300 crore and generated over 8,660 employments.

Startups Turn to Revenue-Based Financing

Among notable beneficiaries are brands like Smoor Chocolates, Imperio Restaurants, and IDC Kitchen, which have utilized RBF for initiatives such as launching new restaurants or cloud kitchens.

Bangladesh Cancels Planned Training of Judges in India, Scraps Notification

BANGLADESH'S INTERIM GOVERNMENT on Sunday cancelled a planned training programme for 50 judges and judicial officers in India, scrapping a previous notification.

Foxconn sales beat view on AI demand

Strong Show

Korean court rejects Yoon appeal on warrant: Report

A SOUTH KOREAN court dismissed an appeal by lawyers of Yoon Suk Yeol against an arrest warrant for the impeached president, Yonhap reported on Sunday.

Wilmar to emulate ITC post its exit from Adani

ADANI WILMAR (AWL), the country's largest edible oil company, is adopting a strategy similar to ITC's by leveraging its core business and extensive distribution network to drive growth in its high-margin FMCG portfolio after the Adani group exit, according to sources.

Subscription models gaining traction in ride-hailing sector

SUBSCRIPTION-BASED MODELS are gaining popularity in the online ride-hailing sector, with major players like Ola, Uber and Rapido reconfiguring strategies to stay competitive.

Tighter anti-spam norms in a month

TIGHTER REGULATIONS ON curbing spam as well as new consultation examining an authorisation framework for telemarketers are expected in coming weeks, said Trai chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti.

Renee looks to end this fiscal with up to ₹400-cr topline

In the crowded market of beauty and colour cosmetics brands, direct-to-consumer startup Renee Cosmetics is expecting to double its revenue to ₹350-400 crore by the end of this fiscal.

Compact EV, New Duster Key to Renault's India Comeback

French carmaker's first EV in the country to be affordable

Vi unlikely to have aggressive 5G pricing strategy

WITH VODAFONE IDEA (Vi) getting ready to launch its commercial 5G services in March, almost two-and-a-half years after Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, all eyes will be on its pricing strategy.

Six years after quota for women at IITs, changes are quite visible

IIT-KANPUR RECORDS A 133% JUMP IN NUMBER OF WOMEN