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Here's why there's hope for climate financing

SO, WE'RE AT the end of another record-breaking year for heat. It became \"effectively certain\" at the start of December that 2024 is going to be the warmest year on record and more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial baseline, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, part of the European Union's Earth observation programme.

Audit Needs To Be Proper

Global investors will look for transparent accounting, best practices are a must

Navigating trade challenges

IN 2025, INDIA'S TRADE POLICY SHOULD FOCUS ON SERVICES, US AND JOINING THE CPTPP

Let the rupee find its own level

Seeking elusive stability in the exchange rate while the economy remains open to capital flows entails a relatively less independent monetary policy to boost growth

Russia to Cut Gas Flow to Europe via Ukraine

Barring a last-minute surprise deal, gas flows are likely to stop on Jan. 1 after the expiry of a five-year transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine, marking an almost complete loss of Moscow's once mighty hold over the European gas market.

Central Bank Steps Up Liquidity Infusion

CHINA'S CENTRAL BANK injected 1.7 trillion yuan ($233 billion) of cash in December, dialing up liquidity support for the economy and financial markets at year-end.

S Korea crash: Airport embankment in focus

SOUTH KOREA RAMPED up investigations on Tuesday into the cause of its deadliest domestic air accident as police worked to identify victims while families of those killed in the crash of a Jeju Air jet pushed for more details.

How Musk Planted Himself at Trump's Doorstep

Elon Musk plays many roles with President-elect Donald Trump. He is Trump's most important donor, most influential social media promoter, and a key adviser on policy and personnel.

US Treasury says its system hacked, China behind it

THE US TREASURY Department was hacked by a Chinese state-sponsored actor through a third-party software service provider, according to a letter the agency sent to Congress on Monday.

China's 2024 GDP growth set to hit target of 5%, says Xi

PREZ SAYS NEXT YEAR HE WILL IMPLEMENT MORE PROACTIVE POLICIES

South Korea Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached Prez

A SOUTH KOREAN court gave authorities approval on Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol in a criminal investigation into his martial law decree, marking the first time that a sitting president of the country has faced arrest.

Indices Post Positive Returns for Ninth Consecutive Calendar Year

THE SENSEX AND NIFTY recorded gains of 8.2% and 8.8%, respectively, in 2024, marking positive returns for nine consecutive calendar years—the longest winning streak.

Re closes at new all-time low

THE RUPEE CLOSED at a fresh low due to broad-based dollar bids and declining Chinese yuan, said forex traders.

Sebi Launches MF Lite Scheme to Strengthen Passive Funds

Sebi on Tuesday announced the launch of the Mutual Funds Lite (MF Lite) framework to simplify the compliance process for entities launching passively managed mutual fund schemes.

Sensex, Nifty fall in final session

BENCHMARK INDICES Sensex and Nifty ended lower on the final session of 2024 on Tuesday amid persistent foreign fund outflows and weak trends in the global markets.

FPIs Again Turn Net Buyers of Govt Securities in Dec

AFTER TURNING NET sellers of government bonds under the fully accessible route (FAR) for the first time since India's inclusion in the JP Morgan Global Market Index - Emerging Suite in November, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have again turned net buyers in December.

Gold set to shine brighter in 2025

Easing interest rates and geopolitical tensions could fuel a golden rally

CCI Seeks More Info on Charges Against Quick-Commerce Firms

The Competition Commission (CCI), which has received a complaint of anti-competitive practices against quick commerce companies, is waiting for more information on the allegations from the complainant before taking a decision on the matter.

Thomas Cook reports cyberattack on IT infra

Thomas Cook (India) on Tuesday said there has been a cyberattack on its IT infrastructure and it is working with security experts to support its investigation and take remedial action.

RIL Spent $13 Billion on Acquisition in 5 Years

Reliance Industries has spent $13 billion on acquisitions in the past five years across new energy, telecom, retail, and media businesses to script a pivot away from core oil and petrochemicals business to clean energy and consumer-facing verticals.

BAA plans to open pilot training centre in India

BAA TRAINING, A global aviation training provider, is considering establishing a pilot training centre in India to capitalise on the predicted surge in air travel demand in the country.

Investor confidence powers semiconductor startups

SEMICONDUCTOR STARTUPS ARE riding a wave of increased investor confidence, with total funding in 2024 reaching $21.3 million, according to Tracxn.

BPCL Boosts West Asian Oil Imports

● Oil imports from Russia slipped to 1.47 mn barrels/day

Atul, Rahul Kirloskar to challenge Sebi order on family settlement

ENTITIES UNDER ATUL and Rahul Kirloskar's control - Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL), Kirloskar Industries (KIL), Kirloskar Pneumatic (KPCL), and Kirloskar Ferrous (KFL) - are gearing up for a legal battle against a Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) directive.

Blinkit Launches Large Order Fleet in Delhi, Gurugram

Blinkit, the quick commerce arm of Zomato, has launched a large order fleet in Delhi and Gurugram to handle large orders, including electronics and party supplies.

IT companies set for gradual Q3 recovery with BFSI boost

• Mid-tier IT firms likely to outpace industry majors

Emerging tech to spur 20% job growth in India

INDIAN IT ECOSYSTEM is poised for a promising growth trajectory in the coming years with emerging technologies expected to witness a 20% increase in new jobs in 2025, Human Resources (HR) platform First Meridian Business Services said on Tuesday.

Tigress Zeenat taken to Odisha

AFTER TERRORISING VILLAGERS in Jharkhand and West Bengal, tigress Zeenat on Tuesday night was on the way back to Similipal Reserve Forest in Odisha from where she escaped about three weeks back, officials said.

ICAI's global networking norms restrictive: Big Five

The international networking guidelines being worked upon by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) are restrictive, two partners at Big Five audit firms told FE.