National Conference President Farooq Abdullah stated his party wants to collaborate with the central government to address Jammu and Kashmir's issues. He emphasized the importance of unity in the INDIA bloc beyond elections, focusing on strengthening India and eliminating hatred. Abdullah highlighted pressing concerns like unemployment and called for proactive measures to prevent incidents like the Tirupati stampede.
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The NSE Nifty index closed 162.46 points down at 23526.5
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The microfinance industry contracted in Q2 FY25 with delinquency rates on loans rising to 4.3 per cent in September 2024. Borrowers with multiple loans decreased. Lenders urged the government for a credit guarantee scheme and other supports. Delinquencies were high in Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha. Small finance banks were most affected.
The NSE Nifty index closed 162.46 points down at 23526.5
Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Jensen Huang are names of some of the top industry leaders who have flocked to US President-elect Donald Trump. One of the prime reasons might be the proposed legislation that could land on Trump’s desk during his next term in the White House. But why are tech leaders want to be in Trump's good books?
The BSE Sensex closed 528.28 down at 77620.21 on Thursday.
The opposition Congress on Thursday criticized India's GST as the world's "worst" system, alleging it burdens the middle class while corporations pay less due to economic downturn. They call for reforms to address tax complications and reduce burden on small businesses and the common public.
As EY Global CEO meets Indian partners, questions arise about the revival of the ambitious plan to split audit and consulting businesses—a move that could reshape the Big Four landscape once again
Ahead of the 2025 Delhi elections, CPI(M), CPI, and CPI(M-L) unite to contest six seats, vowing to defeat the BJP to safeguard Delhi's autonomy. AAP gains support from other INDIA bloc parties as it positions itself as the primary contender against the BJP.
Prime Minister's Pariksha Pe Charcha has received a record 2.79 crore registrations for its eighth edition. The event features interactions with students about exam stress and related issues. Registrations are open until January 14. Various activities will be held from January 12 to January 23 to build momentum for the main event.
India's benchmark indices ended lower on Thursday, weighed down by financial and IT stocks amid foreign fund outflows. Investor caution ahead of December quarter earnings and concerns over limited US rate cuts fueled bearish sentiment. Nifty Financial Services fell 0.8%, Nifty Bank 0.6%, and Nifty PSU 1.2%. IT stocks dropped 1.2%, with Coforge and Wipro sliding 2.8% and 1.7%, respectively.
The design dispute over Vande Bharat sleeper trains, worth Rs 55,000 crore, has been settled. Indian Railways will proceed with the original design of three toilets per coach and no pantry car. The first prototype is expected next year. Contracts have been awarded to multiple firms for producing the sleeper coaches.
The Indian rupee weakened to its lifetime low on Thursday as the dollar strengthened on the back of expectations of slower-than-anticipated rate cuts by the Federal Reserve as well as uncertainty about the incoming U.S. President's policies.
Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed that Naxalism has nearly ended in Karnataka after six Maoists surrendered. The surrender, defended by the minister, was intended to signal the government's commitment to reform and rehabilitation of former Naxalists, opposing criticisms from the BJP.
The Consumer Electronics Show, while a key technology event that hosts tech giants like Nvidia to unveil new products, is an event that also showcases bizarre concepts and products as well. From innovative products like laptops with rollable screens to cute little robots for purses, here are the unusual products that CES 2025 has introduced.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 2025 Budget will focus on managing inflation, a key concern for policymakers. Despite moderation in H1, inflation hit a 14-month high of 6.21% in October due to food price surges.
CLSA reaffirmed Bharti Airtel as India’s top telecom pick, citing robust growth potential and 5G expansion. Indus Towers, Tata Communications, and others also received mixed ratings, while Vodafone Idea faces ongoing challenges.
Suranjana Borthakur of Mirae Asset Investment Managers highlights their focus on decadal themes like consumption, banking financial, and healthcare. She advises balanced portfolio allocations, recommending mid and smallcaps alongside largecaps for long-term growth. With stable SIP inflows, hybrid and thematic funds are also expected to be attractive in the near future.
Embassy Office Parks REIT leased 2,07,000 square feet office space to cybersecurity firm Rubrik at Embassy TechVillage in Bengaluru, highlighting strong demand for premium workspaces. Embassy REIT owns a 51.1 million square feet portfolio across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, NCR, and Chennai, including office parks, business hotels, and a solar park.
The government plans to grant a Rs 35,000 crore subsidy to IOC, BPCL, and HPCL to cover losses from selling domestic LPG at unchanged prices despite rising costs. The subsidy will be dispensed over two years, starting with Rs 10,000 crore in the current fiscal year.
