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Bajaj rises to top in e-scooters with low-cost strategy: Can it stay there?

The two-wheeler giant had only 14 per cent of the electric two-wheeler market in May this year, but its 26.8 per cent in December

Vedanta stock set for growth amid aluminium price surge, de-merger plans

Aluminium prices have been driven by record high alumina prices which squeezed smelter margins

Build debt fund portfolio diversified across duration, watch volatility

Take limited exposure to longer-duration debt funds; match horizon with fund's portfolio duration

From the humble chai to boutique teas, a beverage for all seasons

India is home to some of the most exquisite and premium teas, cherished for their unique flavors, but the humble chai holds its own special place even among aficionados

India's consumption slowdown: A temporary dip or deeper concern?

Stagnating wages, derivative losses, and rising debt burdens-India's consumption story grapples with multiple challenges

Best of BS Opinion: Turning inconsistent strokes into masterpieces

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

Centre set to transfer management of ERF scheme to CPCB from January 1

The decision is aimed at addressing longstanding issues, including the underutilisation of the fund and significant delays in disbursing compensation to victims of industrial accidents

Steel ministry urges FinMin to hike Customs duty to counter Chinese threat

The steel ministry believes that a higher import duty, if implemented, could mitigate the adverse effects of a rise in cheaper imports of finished steel, particularly from China

Trade reforms, global value chains key to India's export strategy

Export promotion requires consistent and open trade policy

Steel sector grapples with weak demand, Chinese import, K'taka tax proposal

In November 2024, the per tonne prices of flat steel products, both HRC (hot rolled) and CRC (cold rolled), stayed flat month-on-month (M-o-M) at Rs 48,000 and Rs 55,500

The India story: Progress in manufacturing sector but key challenges remain

The fourth part of the series assesses what it will take to encourage domestic manufacturing, while also being an alternative to China

Just 12 OEMs achieve 50% domestic value addition target in PLI-Auto

The champion OEMs include Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ola Electric Technologies, Eicher Motors, TVS Motor Company, and Bajaj Auto

Customers likely to gain as high-end hotels get GST options on dining

The GST Council decided to suitably amend the CGST Act to link GST on restaurant services with actual room tariff provided by the hotel

Deep-tech focus critical for India to lead global digital innovation

The development of the IT services opportunity saw India emerge as the manpower capital of the world to service the Y2K problem at the dawn of the new century

Surety bonds vs bank guarantees: A financial shift in project risk-sharing

The surety bonds market in India has the potential to generate billions of dollars in premiums over the coming years

FinMin rejects the plan to establish body for procuring green steel

Says most steel for projects is purchased indirectly through contractors rather than the govt

India's ageing population needs robust elder care, not just new schemes

The current elderly population of India (those aged 60 and above) is about 153 million

Residential and commercial sectors to stand as pillars of resilience

Growth is expected to be stable on the supply side as well. With a stable outlook for both demand and supply, the year-to-sales indicator for inventory will continue to remain favourable

Improved efficiency, demand help hospital chains make gains in 2024

Average revenue per occupied bed of major health care companies grows

Electronics exports soar 28% in Apr-Nov of FY25, led by smartphone surge

Become fastest-growing among India's top-10 exports, take 3rd place