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Jefferies' Chris Wood trims 4 stocks to bet on HDFC Bank

Jefferies will bring HDFC Bank back into its Asia ex-Japan long-only portfolio with a 4% weightage, as part of its year-end portfolio adjustments.

Monday blues: Benchmark indices close in the red

SENSEX SWINGS IN VOLATILE TRADE, ENDS 451 PTS DOWN; NIFTY FALLS 169 PTS

10-year G-Sec yields may ease to 6.60% by Mar: Tata AMC

THE YIELD ON the 10-year benchmark is expected to fall to 6.60% by the end of March and could fall further to 6.50%, Akhil Mittal, senior fund manager-debt at Tata Asset Management, told FE.

Healthcare sector to touch $320 billion by 2028: Report

INDIA'S HEALTHCARE SECTOR is expected to reach $320 billion by 2028, said a report by 'Great Place to Work'.

Flyers left in the cold as delays surge

More than 2.39 million passengers were directly affected by delays in the first 11 months of the year, a 27% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

Reliance seeks premium for KG block oil

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES IS seeking a premium of at least $3.5 per barrel over an international benchmark for crude oil it produces for eastern offshore KG-D6 block, according to the tender the firm put out on Monday.

BII revises investment in Mahindra's EV firm

UK-BASED INVESTOR British International Investment (BII) and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) have mutually agreed for a downward revision of former's investment into M&M's electric vehicle making company.

Growing regulatory scrutiny awaits e-commerce firms

In 2025, e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart are expected to face intensified regulatory oversight as the government strengthens measures to safeguard competition and protect consumer data.

IT Firms May Face Cost Hikes With H-1B Overhaul

Visa changes unlikely to become more restrictive

Adani Green Energy's CEO Amit Singh to Step Down

ADANI GREEN ENERGY'S chief executive officer Amit Singh will step down to take up the role of the chief of the international energy business of the Adani Group, the renewable energy firm said on Monday.

Festive cheer missing as retail sales growth slows, finds study

THE RETAIL SECTOR'S festive sales growth failed to meet expectations this year, reflecting subdued consumer demand, according to the Retailers Association of India (RAI).

Future forward: How AI will redefine new year

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) is set to redefine industries in 2025, driven by advancements in agentic AI, smaller language models (SLMs), and domain-specific solutions.

Nissan turns to Honda to steer India operations out of crisis

● Nissan faces decline in market share and fewer dealerships

Bata India set to roll out VRS scheme at Hosur facility in TN

BATA INDIA ON Monday said that it will introduce a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) at its Hosur unit in Tamil Nadu.

Andhra CM approves projects worth ₹1.82 lakh cr

ANDHRA PRADESH CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday approved nine projects, which are set to bring in investments totaling Rs 1.82 lakh crore and are expected to generate 2.63 lakh jobs.

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.