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Will India's chess triumphs help attract marketing dollars?
RBL Bank lost no time and on Friday released advertisements congratulating its recently recruited brand ambassador D Gukesh for the World Chess Championship title win.
India's ₹50,000-cr submarine plan stalls after sea tests
INDIA'S $6 BILLION (₹50,000-CRORE) plan to build submarines has stalled because of contractor complaints over whether proper procedures were followed during tests at sea, delaying the navy's efforts to bolster its capabilities as China expands its presence in the Indian Ocean.
Swiggy does a Zomato with Scenes
Swiggy's quick-commerce service Bolt rivals Zomato-owned Blinkit's pilot initiative Bistro as well as Zepto's offering Cafe
Algo trading for retail soon
ADDITIONALLY, SEBI HAS suggested that exchanges must tag all algo orders with a unique identifier issued to ensure an audit trail.
Brent prices climb 1% to 3-week high
OIL PRICES EDGED up about 1% to a three-week high on Friday on expectations additional sanctions on Russia and Iran could tighten supplies, while lower interest rates in Europe and the US could boost demand for the fuel.
Sebi needs to ensure people don't approach tribunal: ED
SEBI SHOULD WRITE regulations in such a way that people do not disagree and end up challenging decisions in the Securities Appellate Tribunal, a senior official said on Friday.
Cars that reigned supreme in 2024
There were almost 50 car launches this year, but a dozen-odd stood out. Of these dozen, a handful not just rocked the segment, but also the industry — even changing the fortune of parent carmakers. List compiled by Vikram Chaudhary.
A Royal Enfield store without motorcycles!
ON FRIDAY, motorcycle company Royal Enfield launched an exclusive apparel brand store in Gurugram, Haryana.
With rider, diabetics get cover from Day 1
● Immediate coverage helps those buying their first health plan
Not your fault if employer did not deposit TDS
● My previous employer had deducted the TDS before giving the salary every month, but did not deposit it to the government. Will the tax department recover the amount from me?
Netflix's flip-flop on parental leave: Just PR?
HERE'S SOME FREE advice for HR departments: If you don't want your employees to make use of the benefits you offer, avoid launching a media blitz to promote just how great they are.
No permanent crutch
Fewer EV buyers availing subsidies is the sign of a maturing market
Premium for memories
BUSINESSES THAT FAIL TO ADAPT TO THE EXPERIENCE ECONOMY RISK BEING LEFT BEHIND
A new wave in solar technology
India topped the global charts in solar PV capacity via auctions, with a notable auction price of $34/MWh
SpaceX headquarters to be in Texas, reveals Musk
ELON MUSK SAID on social media platform X on Thursday that the SpaceX headquarters will now officially be in the city of Starbase, Texas.
SpaceX headquarters to be in Texas, reveals Musk
ELON MUSK RENEWED his long-standing feud with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday by posting a letter that said the agency is investigating his brain-computer interface firm, Neuralink.
Comcast, Warner Bros Discovery to lead 2025 deal-making
Orchestrating Corporate Maneuvers
UK economy shrinks for second month
BRITAIN'S ECONOMY SHRANK for a second month in a row in October in the run-up to the government's first budget, the first back-to-back falls in output since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a setback for new finance minister Rachel Reeves.
Eric Trump says he's 'wrong guy' to gain US favour
THE TRUMP TRANSITION team wants the incoming administration to drop a car-crash reporting requirement opposed by Elon Musk's Tesla, according to a document seen by Reuters, a move that could cripple the government's ability to investigate and regulate the safety of vehicles with automated-driving systems.
Israelis find ways to watch 'The Bibi Files'
VETERAN DOCUMENTARIAN ALEX Gibney, who in a decades-long career has tackled many a thorny issue, wasn't planning a film about Israel — until one day last year, when a stunning leak fell into his hands.
Deposits top credit growth
UNSECURED LOANS MODERATE AFTER RBI DIRECTION
Rupee rebounds, rises 8p to 84.80
THE RUPEE REBOUNDED from its all-time low level and settled with a gain of 8 paise at 84.80 against the US dollar on Friday, buoyed by a strong recovery in domestic equity markets and easing inflation data.
Forex reserves decline to over five-month low
INDIA'S FOREIGN EXCHANGE reserves fell by $3.2 billion to a more than five-month low of $654.86 billion as of December 6, data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed on Friday.
Sebi lists exclusions from pro rata distribution for AIFs
SEBI ON FRIDAY clarified the non-applicability of its pro rata distribution mandate for alternative investment funds (AIFs).
FPIs turn sellers of G-Secs as rate differential narrows
FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTORS (FPI) have turned net sellers in the Indian G-Sec market this week, after being net buyers in the first week of December.
Aviva India cleared brokerage model queried by tax officials
AN AVIVA BUSINESS model that tax officials say was used to pay agents unlawful commissions from 2017 to 2023 was rolled out internally in 2013 and approved in writing by top India executives, a confidential company document shows.
SpiceJet clears staff's pending PF dues
DOMESTIC CARRIER SpiceJet on Friday said it has cleared all the pending employee provident fund (PF) dues of its employees, amounting to ₹160.07 crore.
Wardwizard launches e-two, three wheelers
VADODARA-BASED WARDWIZARD Innovations & Mobility on Friday announced the launch of four electric three-wheelers and an electric scooter to expand its offering in the two keenly-contested segments.
V-shaped recovery seen for indices
STRONG BUYING IN index heavyweights like telecom, IT, FMCG, and banking sectors fuelled Friday's rally.
Tax blow to Swiss arms of India Inc
AT PRESENT, THE MFN clause in the DTAA enables Indian subsidiaries in Switzerland to pay a lower rate of withholding tax to Swiss authorities on certain types of incomes, namely dividends, interest, royalties, or fees for technical services.