Air India CEO Campbell Wilson outlines plans for 2025, including aircraft refits and service elevation, to ensure profitability and efficiency. Tata Group's transformation strategy has seen key mergers and significant milestones, while recent orders for 100 more planes reflect the progress in optimizing fleet deployment.
A total of 442 shares changed hands on the counter till time (IST).
India's public sector banks are projected to surpass Rs 1.5 lakh crore profits by 2024-25 due to low NPAs and robust credit growth. Asset quality and profitability have improved significantly, though challenges like slower deposit growth and rising digital frauds remain concerns.
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund will pause inflows from existing SIPs in its S&P 500 Index Fund and Nasdaq 100 Fund of Fund due to exhausted overseas investment limits. The pause starts January 5, 2025, but SIPs can be reactivated later.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, known for his economic reforms and consensus-building, once intervened to protect Jawaharlal Nehru University students' right to protest against him in 2005. He invoked Voltaire's principle on free speech, emphasizing the importance of defying suppression and respecting democratic rights.
N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, expressed condolences on the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, crediting him with envisioning a liberalised India and earning global respect through inspirational leadership. Singh, a key figure in transforming India, passed away at the age of 92 in Delhi.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest-ever approach to the Sun on December 24. The spacecraft, which flew 3.8 million miles from the Sun's surface, is confirmed to be safe and operating normally. It will send detailed data to help scientists understand more about the Sun's outer atmosphere, the corona.
State-owned NBCC has secured contracts worth Rs 368.75 crore for various projects. The major projects include a Rs 300-crore contract for developing a commercial complex in Varanasi, a Rs 24.38-crore contract for constructing a school at IIT Roorkee, and a Rs 44.37-crore contract for building a multi-storey facility at AIIMS Gorakhpur.
EFC (I) Ltd announced a 1:1 bonus share issue for eligible shareholders, marking its first-ever such issuance. The company’s shares have risen by 80.65% in the past year, and it trades at Rs 668.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned that Moscow is considering various measures on nuclear testing in response to what he characterized as Donald Trump's extreme stance on the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty during his first term. This follows Trump's administration discussions of resuming U.S. nuclear testing.
Retail investors aim to identify multibagger stocks that offer exponential returns, but achieving this requires thorough research, strategic foresight, and patience. Experts suggest focusing on emerging sectors, strong fundamentals, and transformative business models in 2025. A combination of keen observation, in-depth research, and a forward-thinking approach is essential for finding potential high-growth opportunities.
A total of 3,092 shares changed hands on the counter till 11:47AM (IST).
India's banking system liquidity deficit is projected to further expand in the next quarter due to tax outflows and the central bank's forex interventions, despite recent measures like the cash reserve ratio cut. Market participants suggest additional durable liquidity injections through open market operations and possible further cuts in the cash reserve ratio.
Five people, including the owner of a residential school, were initially arrested for the murder of an 11-year-old student in Hathras. Police later identified a 13-year-old student as the real murderer. The accused hoped to bring chaos to the school. The victim's family disapproves of this shift in investigation focus.
A total of 854 shares changed hands on the counter till 11:42AM (IST).
India's export sector is poised for growth in high-value areas like machinery and electronics despite global uncertainties. The commerce ministry is formulating strategies to boost exports, with a focus on 20 key countries. Additionally, a potential shift in US trade policies under Donald Trump could present new opportunities and challenges.
A total of 1,786 shares changed hands on the counter till 11:37AM (IST).
Clinginess in zodiac signs can be subjective and depends on individual personalities, but some signs are often associated with traits of emotional attachment and dependency.
Elon Musk's SpaceX employees are driving efforts to establish "Starbase," a dedicated town in South Texas near its rocket launch site. With around 500 residents, mostly SpaceX workers and their families, the 1.5-square-mile proposed municipality aims to simplify governance and support the company’s growth. A petition filed with Cameron County seeks approval for incorporation, with Gunnar Milburn, SpaceX's security manager, proposed as its first mayor. The move has sparked local concerns about environmental impact and governance.
A total of 1,660 shares changed hands on the counter till 11:31AM (IST).
The idea behind NSRCEL was to create an ecosystem that supports early-stage startups, helping them transform their innovative ideas into successful ventures, says Chaitali Pandey, Manager, Marketing, NSRCEL.
A total of 492 shares changed hands on the counter till 11:26AM (IST).