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Treasury income under pressure for banks in Q3 as yields stay elevated

RBI repo rate cuts fail to ease yields across tenors

e2W registrations rise 27.5% in December; TVS leads, others step up chase

Based on VAHAN numbers for December, TVS has taken a substantial lead over its rival Bajaj Auto by grabbing more than a fourth of the total e2W market

Carmakers flex dealer, service networks to drive growth beyond metros

Network scale seen as central to tapping smaller markets

RBI governor urges staff to sharpen supervision, regulatory focus

The RBI staff must sharpen their knowledge, enhance their analytical capabilities, embrace technology, and continuously make improvements in processes, Governor Sanjay Malhotra added

Auto registrations hit record 28 mn in 2025, EV sales steal the spotlight

India's vehicle registrations crossed 28 million in calendar year 2025 for the first time, driven by steady overall demand and strong growth in electric two-wheelers and passenger EVs

Donald Trump withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA and Portland

Donald Trump had earlier ordered the National Guard to Portland, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC

Canada seeks report after Air India pilot flagged for alcohol before duty

Transport Canada has asked Air India to investigate and report on corrective measures after a pilot was found unfit for duty due to alcohol on a December 23 Vancouver-Delhi flight, triggering enforcem

Sector, thematic funds' outlook: Avoid over-allocation, chasing returns

These concentrated bets suit experienced investors who can assess sector prospects and invest at attractive valuations

Neuralink plans 'high-volume' brain implant production by 2026, says Musk

The company began human trials of its brain implant in 2024 after addressing safety concerns raised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

MSMEs and their economic footprint in India's journey to Viksit Bharat

With a vast network of over 74 million registered businesses, the Indian MSME sector makes a substantial contribution to the growth of the country's economy

Gen Z protests: Nepal probe panel to summon Oli over use of force

Oli has publicly stated that he would not appear before the commission, questioning its legitimacy and impartiality

Best of BS Opinion: As sectors grow, fault lines are beginning to appear

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

US drew bulk of state-owned investments in 2025: Global SWF report

Funneling investments to the US came at the expense of emerging markets, however - despite their outsized performance in 2025

A silent attrition of women doctors ails India's healthcare system

A silent attrition is hollowing out India's healthcare workforce, with implications for patient care and equity

At least 24 killed in Ukraine drone attack in Kherson, says Russia

The claims couldn't be independently verified though Saldo later posted photos allegedly showing the aftermath

Economica: How women shaped the economy long before history sidelined them

The book is interested in not just the stories of the women who amassed immense wealth and wielded great power, but those whose quiet labour laid the building blocks of history

Additional funding and relief key for Vodafone Idea to meet liabilities

On Wednesday, Vi's stock price had slipped 11 per cent, after hitting a 52-week high of ₹12.80 on December 31, 2025

VB-G RAM G marks a shift from rural insurance to managed investment

The decisive test of VB-G RAM G will be whether the programme continues to act as a stabiliser in bad times

Maruti Suzuki to decide soon on revising small car prices: Official

The year also marked the commencement of export of Suzuki's first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the e VITARA from its Hansalpur facility

Gig workers aren't exploited: Deepinder Goyal as Zomato, Blinkit hit record

In a post on X, Goyal said concerns around quick deliveries often stem from a misunderstanding of how the system works