Financial Express Ahmedabad - January 20, 2025

Financial Express Ahmedabad - January 20, 2025

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In this issue
January 20, 2025
India to work with EU to reduce China dependence
INDIA ON SUNDAY said it would work together with the European Union (EU) to reduce its dependence on non-market economies and develop cutting-edge technologies, secure critical raw material supply, and build resilient supply chains.
1 min
Petroleum products exports rise 2% in April-December
India's exports of petroleum products grew marginally by 1.5% to 47.5 million tonne during April-December, compared to 46.8 million tonne in the same period last fiscal, according to data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell.
3 mins
Lower import tariffs on inputs, other incentives sought
COPING WITH RISING TRADE TENSIONS
2 mins
Rural housing spend to fall short of BE by ₹20,000 crore
FY26 OUTLAY LIKELY TO BE ₹35,000 CRORE
1 min
EPFO Discusses Pendency of Applications for Higher Pensions
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC) of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) on Saturday discussed the status of the pending applications of subscribers who opted for higher pensions, post a Supreme Court ruling in 2022.
1 min
TN loses investment body chief ahead of meet
VISHNU VENUGOPALAN, MD & CEO of Guidance Tamil Nadu and a key bureaucrat instrumental in attracting major investments, including Cisco, Jabil, and Ford Motor's re-entry into the state, has exited the agency, multiple sources told FE.
1 min
India and NZ Should Address Market Access for Goods: GTRI
INDIA AND NEW ZEALAND should address market access issues for goods, promote collaborations in key sectors, and work on improving connectivity with an aim to boost bilateral trade, which is just $1.5 billion, think tank GTRI said on Sunday.
1 min
India-Oman FTA talks nearing completion
INDIA NOT SEEKING DUTY CONCESSIONS ON LIQUOR, CIGARETTES
1 min
Davos meet: Southern states ready to woo investors
FROM CRAFTING CATCHY campaign slogans to emphasising sector-specific strengths and policy initiatives, southern states are in a heated race to outshine each other at the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, starting Monday.
1 min
Reliance steps up distribution push as FMCG vertical grows
THE FAST-MOVING CONSUMER goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance, which has touched ₹8,000 crore in topline for the first nine months of FY25, will expand distribution in north and west India, sources have told FE.
1 min
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel's two new output lines to boost auto biz
ARCELORMITTAL NIPPON STEEL (AM/NS) India is looking to give a boost to its automotive steel business with the scheduled commissioning of two production lines dedicated to manufacturing advanced automotive steel products.
1 min
VinFast's India plan on despite no clarity on govt incentive
VIETNAM'S LEADING AUTOMAKER VinFast has decided to go ahead with its India plan irrespective of whether the government decides to include it in the EV manufacturing promotion scheme.
2 mins
Tech firms face setback as Wi-Fi spectrum allocation plan nixed
DoT DECISION MAY DELAY ADOPTION OF NEXT-GENERATION DEVICES
2 mins
Govt capex flow augurs well for FY26
Truck and bus maker Ashok Leyland (ALL) has unveiled three new commercial vehicles, including an electric light truck, at the Auto Expo.
2 mins
Trump Holds Victory Rally Ahead of Inauguration
Mukesh, wife Nita to attend the event
1 min
Bank of Japan Set to Raise Interest Rates
BANK OF JAPAN governor Kazuo Ueda will size up the need to raise interest rates on Friday amid heightened expectations of a hike—and barring a market shock triggered by Donald Trump’s first few days in the White House.
1 min
Trump Promises Executive Order Aiding TikTok
President-elect Donald Trump asked technology companies to \"not let TikTok stay dark\" and announced he would extend a deadline to sell the company after the video platform suspended its services in the US and Apple and Google removed the platform from their app stores.
1 min
Fighting halts in Gaza as ceasefire begins, Hamas frees 3 hostages
FIRST FORMAL TRUCE IN 15-MONTH-OLD WAR
1 min
Hindenburg founder faces scrutiny
NATE ANDERSON, 'ACTIVIST', short-seller who has announced shutting down of his almost eight years old research firm Hindenburg, is under cloud for alleged links with hedge funds in preparing reports targeting companies, a Canadian portal said citing documents filed before a court in Ontario.
1 min
Protesters storm court after it extends Yoon's detention
Hundreds of supporters of South Korea's arrested president, Yoon Suk Yeol, stormed a court building early on Sunday after his detention was extended, smashing windows and breaking inside, an attack the country's acting leader called \"unimaginable\".
1 min
FPIs Take Out ₹44,396 Crore From Equities So Far in Jan
FOREIGN INVESTORS HAVE pulled out ₹44,396 crore from Indian equities this month, driven by strength of the dollar, rising bond yields in the US, and expectations of a weak earnings season.
1 min
Aadhar Housing Finance aims to grow AUM by 22%: MD
AADHAR HOUSING FINANCE is expected to grow its assets under management by 22% by the end of the current fiscal, managing director and CEO Rishi Anand said in an email interaction.
1 min
Mkt Volatility May Force Life Insurers to Rethink ULIP Plans
A prolonged volatility in the stock markets could dampen the investor appetite for unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs), prompting life insurers to shift the focus towards guaranteed income and pure protection plans like term insurance, industry experts said.
2 mins
Kotak Mahindra Bank expects NIM to improve
FRESH SLIPPAGES IN Q3 DECLINE
1 min
Skilling shouldn't be on a budget
Focus on women, migrant workers, infrastructure
2 mins
No way to declare exempt gift in ITR
These can trigger an I-T notice if not properly reported
2 mins
Hybrid funds built for volatility
If interest rates fall, bond component of such funds will benefit
2 mins
MBA Isn't At Risk; It's In Transition
Rekha Sethi, the director general of the All India Management Association (AIMA) – the apex body for management profession in India – is of the opinion that despite poor placements at business schools last year, the MBA degree isn't at risk. \"It's in transition,\" she says.
2 mins
Diplomacy just as vital as expertise to run restaurant
I have two pieces of pat advice for anyone rash enough to approach me for counsel. First, never speak to the press. Second, don't open a restaurant.
3 mins
Trade partner or adversary?
India must think beyond China-Plus-One strategy as the world trade order is rapidly changing
2 mins
PLFS reflects positive employment trends
As India strides towards the vision of Viksit Bharat, empowering youth with the right skills and work experience continues to be a priority
3 mins
Free up pricing of agriculture
MSP FRAMEWORK NEEDS A REVISIT, IN TERMS OF FREEING UP PRICES OF PRODUCTS AS ALSO MAJOR INPUTS
4 mins
A bigger playing field
The male consumer has evolved, so it's time for Smart and Handsome to flex
3 mins
Need for speed
Are brands ready yet to join the pickleball party?
2 mins
Comfortable design for 24/7 wear
It tracks fitness, sleep, stress & other key health vitals
2 mins
From chaos to control
DocketRun AloT solutions enhance safety & productivity
2 mins
Where developers reside, innovation blooms
There are over 17 million developers in India building on GitHub, representing an increase of 28% in 2024, and making India the fast-growing developer community in the world.
1 min
The promise and perils of agentic AI
Guardrails are needed for its safe and responsible use
2 mins
LTIMindtree hopeful of sustaining growth momentum going ahead
FY26 TO OUTPERFORM FY25, SAYS MD & CEO
1 min
MRF: Crude prices, Re slide driving surge in tyre prices
RISING CRUDE OIL prices and a depreciating rupee are driving up tyre costs, according to Arun Mammen, vice chairman and managing director of MRF.
1 min
India Leads in Disaster Management, Says Shah
BACKED BY RESILIENT infrastructure in the area of disaster management, India has emerged as a global leader in the sector by adopting a 'zero casualty' goal during calamities, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday.
1 min
Railways capital expenditure for FY26 may be pegged at ₹2.9L crore
India's railway network is poised for significant expansion and upgrades in the coming fiscal year. The government is expected to allocate ₹2.9 lakh crore for capital expenditure, a substantial investment aimed at modernizing infrastructure and enhancing passenger experience.
1 min
Davos Turns Into Fortress
Given the high-profile nature of the event, beginning Monday, the security is both discreet and visible and comprises snipers, drone jammers, regular frisking and checking and round-the-clock patrol.
1 min
'America First' stalls bond issuance bonanza in EMs
A RECORD START to the year for emerging-market bond sales is at risk of fizzling as high Treasury rates hamper weaker credits from tapping international capital.
1 min
Bangladeshi national arrested for attack on Saif
The Mumbai Police on Sunday said a Bangladeshi national, identified as Mohammad Shariful Islam alias Vijay Das (30), has been arrested for the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed multiple times in an alleged failed robbery attempt at his residence in Bandra on Thursday morning.
1 min
Avenue needs a q-commerce boost
The scorching pace of quick commerce is singing the business of Avenue Supermarts.
3 mins
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