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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

Balancing Growth With Fiscal Consolidation

The NSO has estimated real GDP growth for FY 2024-25 at 6.4% and nominal GDP growth at 9.7%, implying an implicit price deflator-based inflation of 3.2%.

1 min

Pick-up in investments, hiring expected in FY26: CII Survey

THE MAJORITY OF private firms are expected to step up investments and employment in 2025-26, as India continues to shine as a bright spot in a challenging global economic environment, according to a survey by industry body CII.

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.

1 min

Lower import tariffs on inputs, other incentives sought

The Budget could undertake adjustments of taxes and unveil incentives for the industry to take advantage of the opportunity that could emerge if Trump administration's moves escalate trade tensions globally, according to experts.

2 mins

Rural housing spend to fall short of BE by ₹20,000 crore

FY26 OUTLAY LIKELY TO BE ₹35,000 CRORE

2 mins

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

Govt likely to meet target of 10,000 FPOs by FY25

THE GOVERNMENT IS aiming to meet the target of 10,000 new farmer producer organisations (FPOs) by the end FY25, five years after the launch of the central sector scheme.

1 min

Southern states vie to woo global investors at Davos summit

TN loses investment body chief ahead of meet

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 WILL GET MARKET ACCESS FOR 98% OF ITEMS

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

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

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

Tech firms face setback as Wi-Fi spectrum allocation plan nixed

DoT DECISION MAY DELAY ADOPTION OF NEXT-GENERATION DEVICES

2 mins

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

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

Trump holds victory rally ahead of inauguration

Mukesh, wife Nita to attend the event

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

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

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

Kotak Mahindra Bank expects NIM to improve

KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK expects its net interest margin (NIM) to improve in the coming quarters, supported by the reduction in interest rates on savings accounts and the growth in the share of current account deposits, said Devang Gheewalla, group chief financial officer, during an analyst call.

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.

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

4 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

A handy tool for home security

It captures clear video footage up to 20 metres

1 min

A big display for entertainment

A budget phone that provides a hasslefree experience

1 min

Comfortable design for 24/7 wear

● It tracks fitness, sleep, stress & other key health vitals

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.

2 mins

The promise and perils of agentic AI

● Guardrails are needed for its safe and responsible use

2 mins

From chaos to control

● DocketRun AIoT solutions enhance safety & productivity

2 mins

Assocham calls for eliminating coal cess

INDUSTRY BODY ASSOCHAM has pitched for the removal of coal cess stating that the move will support power-intensive industries like aluminium and maintain competitiveness of the domestic industry.

1 min

LTIMindtree hopeful of sustaining growth momentum going ahead

LTIMindtree hopeful of sustaining growth momentum going ahead

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

Top realtors steer clear of affordable housing

LIMITED INCENTIVES FOR private players create barriers to scaling affordable projects, Signature's Aggarwal said.

1 min

Early birds bring poor tidings

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED (RIL) posted better-than-expected consolidated operating profits, up 7.7% y-o-y, on the back of a reasonably good show from the retail segment.

1 min

Railways capital expenditure for FY26 may be pegged at ₹2.9L crore

It is also expected that the Budget for 2025-26 will target for higher extra budgetary resources (EBR) through the PPP (public private partnership) mode.

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

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

Despite market volatility, STT collections jump 75%

Despite the volatility in the stock market, the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) collection has shot up by over 75 per cent to ₹44,538 crore as of January 12, 2025, as against ₹25,415 crore raised in the same period in 2024.

3 mins

We are living in a 24x7 economy

A FEW DAYS AGO, L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan's comments on the 90-hour work week, and \"how long can you stare at your wife\", followed by company's HR head Sonica Muraleedharan's subsequent clarificatory statement, have sparked widespread public debate.

3 mins

Modi hails makers of Constitution, lauds EC for impartial polls

ADDRESSING THIS YEAR'S first edition of his monthly broadcast, Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the makers of the Constitution-B R Ambedkar, Rajendra Prasad and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, who participated in the Constituent Assembly debates.

1 min

Avenue needs a q-commerce boost

THE RETAILER IS LOSING OUT ON CONSUMER SPENDS

4 mins

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

'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

These Men in Blue break boundaries for the disabled

ON JANUARY 7 this year, a 17-member Indian cricket team was given a warm send-off for a four-nation Champion Trophy tournament in Sri Lanka.

2 mins

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