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Strong growth, margin metrics could support LIC's stock valuations

The management aims for a positive growth trajectory in the par segment and expects strong growth to continue in the non-par segment

COP29 in Baku: Climate finance takes centre stage in global talks

India's strong data system can also speak for other nations who have less means and capabilities - financial or intellectual to record them, understand macroeconomic, monetary and financial aspects

FY25 as weak-earnings year is gradually getting priced in: Chhaochharia

Chhaochharia highlighted that FY25's weak earnings growth is now being factored into market expectations

The betrayal of a social revolution: Rohin Bhatt explores marriage equality

Rohin Bhatt writes from the vantage point of a queer, non-binary lawyer in the courtroom during the landmark marriage equality hearing

A tough climate: COP29 meeting is not expected to yield much progress

COP29 intends to build on that consensus by putting funding by the Global North front and centre. But the prospects of convincing developed countries to loosen the purse-strings appear bleak

Re-examine trade pacts: India must consider entering CPTPP, RCEP

The two stumbling blocks for entry into the RCEP and CPTPP are, respectively, China and domestic reform

Offers in the time of talent crunch: Firms battle for top talent retention

As the white-collar hiring pool shrinks, every resignation triggers a contest to match compensation, job profile and flexibility to help work-life balance

Insolvency law must protect homebuyers, avoid complex resolution process

A more effective solution would be to adopt the waterfall mechanism from the FSC framework, which prioritises the interests of customers over those of other claimants

We have a huge appetite for India talent, says FICO CEO Will Lansing

The firm is not only scaling up its operations in country by hiring talent and building innovations but is also betting big to tap the India market by providing its technology to some of largest banks

Enabling conditions for nuclear energy: Five key tasks for policymakers

Indian energy policy should create conditions where private firms may consider whether it is optimal for them to buy such equipment

Global trade may fragment further under a Donald Trump presidency

With Trump's rather isolationist policies, Europe may find it necessary to divert more resources for building better military capabilities

Centre may raise purchase price of cane ethanol by up to Rs 3 per litre

A formal Cabinet note could be moved in a few days after GoM nod

Govt panel pulls up BSNL, DoT for slow pace of asset monetisation

Telecom among worst-performing departments in terms of monetisation

Forcible repossession by lenders is illegal; file police complaint

The National Commission observed that Singh had admittedly defaulted in payment, but there was no evidence to prove that the bank had served a notice prior to repossessing the vehicle

Improve score, opt for secured credit card to tackle squeeze in issuances

If you are finding it hard to get a personal loan, try to get a collateral-based one

Statsguru: What Donald Trump's return to the White House means for India

The US gross domestic product grew 2.5-3 per cent annually under Trump's first presidency

Climate promises hang fire as big economies don't warm up to COP29

Indian minister likely to skip summit, which begins today; Trump's shadow looms over climate finance commitments

Indian-born founders lead the charge in US unicorns, reveals study

India heads the list of non-US-born unicorn founders, with 90 from the country, followed by Israel with 52, Canada with 42, the UK with 31, and China with 27 founders

'Super year for elections' turns tumultuous for those currently in power

2024 saw a string of elections globally, with incumbents struggling, historic shifts in Africa and Europe, and firsts for women in leadership, writes Archis Mohan

Ashok Leyland targets Ebitda break-even for Switch Mobility in FY25

Switch Mobility has order book of over 2,000 vehicles, including an order for 500 electric buses from MTC Chennai