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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.

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.

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.

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

India open to deals as US tariff looms

\"THE MINISTRIES WILL have to evaluate possible actions. They will then put their minds together. We will wait for any action originating (from the US),\", an official said.

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

Rupee rises 23 paise to 86.33, bias negative

The rupee appreciated 25 paise to close at 86.33 against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by positive domestic equities and softening of the dollar index.

Interest rate cut will spur demand for home loans

An interest rate cut will spur demand for home loans, Girish Kousgi, managing director and CEO, PNB Housing Finance, tells Anupreksha Jain.

PE/VC bets grow 5% to $56 bn last year; 2025 may be tough

INVESTMENTS BY THE private equity and venture capital industry grew 5% to $56 billion in 2024, after declining for two consecutive years, a report said on Wednesday.

IT shares drive Sensex, Nifty

Sell-off in broader markets continues, mid- and small-cap indices plunge

Air traffic rises to 161 mn in 2024

● Airlines are expanding their fleet, networks

Middle class is a victim of tax terrorism, says Kejriwal

ZERO TAX ON annual income of up to ₹10 lakh, removal of goods and services tax (GST) on essentials, increase in health and education budget up to 10%, a pension scheme for senior citizens, along with proper retirement plans: These are among seven demands that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal presented to the Centre on Wednesday as he said that the middle class is a victim of \"tax terrorism\".

GCCs Transform to Innovation Hubs in India

ACTIVISTS PUT OIL AND EMISSIONS IN SPOTLIGHT

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.

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.

Trump Announces $500 Billion Investment in AI Infrastructure

The executives gave Trump credit for the news. \"We wouldn't have decided to do this,\" Son told Trump, \"unless you won.\"

Netflix Posts a Record Quarter Thanks to Sports, 'Squid Game'

OTT ADDS 18.9 MILLION CUSTOMERS IN Q4 'Squid Game', Jake Paul fight contribute to historic sign-ups

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 first meeting with external affairs minister S Jaishankar in Washington DC on Wednesday.

Stargate signals US intent to lead the global AI race

Stargate signals US intent to lead the global AI race

RBI's dollar sales may net govt big dividend

THE FALLING RUPEE may still have a silver lining for the government.

Bids for mega Vadhvan port project likely by September

BIDS FOR THE development of core infrastructure like offshore land reclamation under public-private partnership (PPP) are likely to be called before September for the all-weather greenfield deep major port in Maharashtra's Vadhvan, a key piece of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, sources said.

BPCL sets FY26 capex target at ₹19,000 crore

State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) which recorded a 19.6% jump in its consolidated profit for the third quarter of FY25 has revised its capex target for the current fiscal year upwards from ₹13,000 crore to ₹16,000 crore and set the goal for 2025-26 at around ₹19,000 crore.

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

PRICE HIKE EFFECT

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.

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.

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.

Father of Saif stabbing accused says he left home without documents

THIRTY-EIGHT HOURS after he allegedly stabbed Saif Ali Khan at the actor's Bandra residence, Mohd Shariful Islam called his father back home in Jhalokathi, Bangladesh.

Slow growth in foldable phones demand: Oppo

CHINESE SMARTPHONE MAKER Oppo said the company is not keen on launching foldable phones in India presently as the demand is yet to pick up for the product segment across the industry.

Race for AI dominance

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

Jute MSP increased by 6% to ₹5,650/quintal

The Cabinet Committee on economic affairs on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price (MSP) of raw jute by 6% to ₹5,650/quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season.