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Davos, where the 54th annual World Economic Forum meeting is taking place. The forum has consistently served as a global stage for leaders from diverse fields, addressing pressing challenges and exploring innovative solutions for a better future together. As we reconvene this year, with the fragile geopolitical situation globally, there is a renewed sense of urgency and shared responsibility powered by the energy and enthusiasm generated by the convergence of over 3000 global leaders.

One 97 Communications, the parent company of fintech giant Paytm, is set to announce its earnings for the October-December quarter of FY24 on Friday, January 19. The company’s revenue from operations during Q3FY24 is expected to grow 32% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹2,721 crore, as per brokerages’ estimates.

Benjamin Franklin says: "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest". It highlights the importance of gaining knowledge before you start something, whether your investments or anything else. Hence, if you are beginning your investing journey in 2024, you must understand some personal finance ratios and rules.

Zomato on Wednesday announced goals for 2030, to protect and ensure, "sustainable growth of the platform economy and all its stakeholders". The food aggregator's sustainability goals have been crafted around eight themes, such as ‘climate-conscious deliveries’, a ''waste-free world', ‘zero hunger’, ‘customer centricity’, ‘governance’, ‘inclusive growth’, ‘health, safety’, and ‘diversity and equity’. Zomato has pledged to facilitate 100% deliveries through EVs.

Mint. She said that ‘greenwashing’ was a type of misleading claim for which the body had been receiving complaints. “This is the first time we are putting out these guidelines because these claims have been rampant across categories, including personal care, food products, beverages, automobiles, digital devices, and the real estate industry," she said.

The sharp drop in the New York Federal Reserve’s Empire State business-conditions index in January triggered a wave of warnings.

At Paris Fashion Week, Pharrell Williams unveiled his sophomore collection for Louis Vuitton, a stunning fusion of Americana and Native American influences

The Niti Aayog has published a discussion paper titled ‘Multidimensional Poverty in India since 2005-06.’ It is a technical paper that examines our poverty trend over the past two decades. It estimates that nearly 250 million people escaped multidimensional poverty in the last nine years. This estimation is done by interpolating poverty numbers for 2013-14 and 2022-23, based on data extracted from National Family Health Survey rounds 3, 4 and 5 (i.e.

By Sheila Dang

In a new paper, the Niti Aayog said an estimated 248 million Indians exited ‘multidimensional poverty’ (MDP) in the nine-year period of 2013-14 and 2022-23. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already used the data to suggest a reduction in ‘poverty’ during his tenure. Mint explains how to read it.

budget is a financial statement which carries niche terminology common people may not fully be familiar with. Without understanding these terms, the budget can be difficult to comprehend or evaluate. Below are the key budget terms that are crucial for understanding the budget. Read our full Budget 2024 coverage here Fiscal deficit When the government's receipts fall short of its entire expenditure, it has to borrow money from the public to meet the shortfall. Borrowings not only increase debt burden but also add to the interest the government has to pay every year on its debt. Fiscal deficits are unmanageable beyond an extent. The government had aimed in FY 2017 to reduce the fiscal deficit to 2.5% of the GDP. However, the pandemic disrupted that. The fiscal deficit for the current year is pegged at 5.9% and is likely to be lower next year. Primary deficit The revenue expenditure includes interest payments on government's earlier borrowings. The primary deficit is the fiscal deficit less interest payments. A shrinking primary deficit indicates progress towards fiscal health. The Budget document also mentions deficit as a percentage of GDP. This is to facilitate comparison and also get a proper perspective. Prudent fiscal management requires that the government does not borrow to consume in the normal course.

Bajaj Auto has brought Husqvarna Motorcycles much-anticipated 2024 models of Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 250 into India. This latest range represents a comprehensive redesign, featuring entirely new engines, chassis, advanced technology, and updated styling. The Svartpilen 401, a dynamic Scrambler, is equipped with a powerful 399 cc 45 HP engine, premium paint finish, adjustable WP suspension, spoke wheels, Pirelli Scorpion tires, Easy Shift technology, and a TFT display. On the other hand, the Vitpilen 250 is an urban Roadster boasting a new 249 cc 31 HP engine, premium paint finish, WP suspension, Bosch ABS, and an LCD display. The 2024 lineup excels in various aspects compared to its predecessor, including road presence, seat height, ground clearance, tank capacity, pillion comfort, and cornering dynamics. In 2019, Bajaj Auto had launched Husqvarna motorcycles in India and has been manufacturing some models at it plants for exports.

MGR), the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and founder of AIADMK, on his birth anniversary. Through a tweet on X, PM Modi shared, «Today, on his birth anniversary, we remember and celebrate the life of the great MGR.

Netflix has officially announced the renewal of 'Sweet Magnolias' for a fourth season, set to continue its production in Atlanta, Georgia. As of January 2024, here's a straightforward rundown of what we know.

Guy Ritchie's 2019 film "The Gentlemen" is making its way to Netflix as a series in 2024. Staying true to his crime caper roots, Ritchie is set to bring back the world of «The Gentlemen» with a new cast and plot. Here's a breakdown of what to expect.

CCI on Tuesday cleared the proposed combination involving the merger of various entities of the Shriram Group. The proposed combination relates to the amalgamation of Shriram GI Holdings Pvt Ltd with Shriram General Insurance Company Ltd. Shriram General Insurance Company is a joint venture between Shriram Capital and Sanlam Ltd (South Africa). It is an Irdai-licensed company, offering a wide range of general insurance solutions.

Atsuya Technologies has bagged the Genesis Innovator award at the National Startup Awards 2023. Union Industries Minister Piyush Goyal gave away the awards at an event in Delhi on Tuesday. The awards are announced annually by Startup India, an arm of the Union government, to recognise startups engaged in developing cutting-edge products and solutions, across sectors.

The MetaMask Snaps plugin, which provides access to the popular MetaMask wallet’s 30 million monthly active users, is now available on the open-source, proof-of-stake network Hedera.

Amit Agarwal, Group CFO, Raymond, says “the growth potential of Thane is Rs 25,000 crore over several years and Rs 5000 crore we have already signed. So, we are in a decent spot in order to take this business really-really forward. The demerger is on so hopefully by mid-May, we should be able to announce that de-merger. The SEBI approval is in place, now the NCLT and the other process is on. So, to that extent, you will have separate companies for real estate as well as for the lifestyle. Our target is that Thane should be in the range of 50 to 60% of the revenue mix over the next three, four years, and 40% to 45% should come out of Thane.” How was Diwali and Christmas? Any reasons for your shareholders to get worried? Amit Agarwal: No. I think Diwali was great. People had a really good time. There has been a sort of hiatus of almost seven-eight months when people were not into so much of shopping in the first half and going up to August-September because of that extra month of Malmas (inauspicious period) and as soon as that Malmas got over, people started to come back and saw a great shopping trend there.