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Toyota Motor's global production jumped 11 per cent in November to a record level, bouncing back from last year's supply chain disruptions and benefiting from robust demand both in Japan and overseas. Output for November climbed to 926,573 vehicles, while worldwide sales increased 14 per cent from a year earlier when shortages of semiconductors plagued automakers globally. Both figures include Toyota's Lexus luxury brand.

India's playing 11Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.South Africa's playing 11Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma, Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada and Nandre Burger.When, where and how to watch the 1st Test match?The India vs South Africa 1st Test match kicked off on December 26 at 1:30 PM and would continue till December 30. The live-streaming of the match will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app. The match can also be watched live on Star Sports.Check LIVE updates“KL Rahul kept Indian hopes alive on the first day of the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion," said former Indian cricketer Akash Chopra.Only 59 overs could be played on Day 1 as rain disrupted the match.

fixed deposits (FDs). This presents a favourable investment prospect for cautious investors seeking to increase their wealth without exposure to market risks. However, not everyone can afford to invest in large fixed deposits at once.

credit scores and therefore it is essential to periodically monitor your credit scores. An individual’s credit score, which ranges from 300-900, represents your creditworthiness and assists lenders with risk assessment. A higher score typically indicates better financial discipline and lower risk, leading to easier loan approval and favourable interest rates.

Bosch 6 kg model stands out as the standard by which competitors are compared in terms of functionality and efficiency. The article goes into great detail to compare them all, emphasising their unique qualities and strong points. The 6-kilogramme washing machine from Bosch is unique because of its small size and cutting-edge technology.

Investing.com-- Most Asian currencies stuck to a tight range on Wednesday, while the dollar languished near five-month lows amid persistent bets that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates early in 2024. 

As the crypto world buzzes with the launch of new meme coins, Osmosis (OSMO) has carved out its own success story, recently witnessing a striking 24.5% surge in its price.

Credo Brands listed on the exchanges with a premium of 0.8% on Wednesday. The stock was listed at Rs 282.3 on NSE compared with an issue price of Rs 280. Meanwhile, the stock was listed with a premium of 0.7%, at Rs 282 on BSE.

workforce reductions at Paytm mark a significant development in the Indian fintech sector. Allegedly, the company has downsized its staff by over 1,000 individuals, affecting approximately 10 per cent of its workforce spanning departments such as operations, marketing, and lending. The primary rationale behind these layoffs is attributed to cost-cutting initiatives.

mutual fund industry has undergone significant transformations over the past year, marking a journey of resilience, adaptability, and an increasing impact on retail investors. With the Assets Under Management (AUM) experiencing a notable 20% year-on-year surge, from ₹40.5 trillion in November 2022 to ₹48.75 trillion in November 2023, the industry has not only weathered challenges but also showcased robust growth. As the industry continues to evolve, the new trends and insight can help investors make the right investment decisions by delving into the developments shaping the industry such as AUM trends, investor sentiments, sectoral preferences, and the growing influence of retail investors.

INS Imphal" was commissioned into the India Navy. "It epitomises our naval excellence and engineering prowess. Compliments to everyone involved in this milestone for Aatmanirbharta.

Are the markets cheaper now? A popular market gauge used by analysts and investors suddenly showed that Indian markets have been trading at attractive valuations since September-end. Price-to-book (P/B) ratio of the benchmark Nifty 50 index, a metric used by many to judge the relative attractiveness of the markets, dropped to 3.45 on 29 September from 4.31 the previous day. The lower the ratio, the better it is—implying that the value of stocks is comparatively cheaper and ripe for investments.

Financial Planning: 4 experts share tips on how to plan your finances for 2024 Another channel to dupe new investors for money is to feed them with tips through social media platforms. Many times, investors are sent messages and they are introduced to a free social media handle or channel. Sometimes scamsters claim that these are run by successful traders, which is not the case.

Happy Forgings IPO: Listing date for the initial public offering (IPO) of Happy Forgings Limited has been fixed on 27th December 2023 i.e. today. As per the information available on BSE website, Happy Forgings shares will list on BSE and NES in special pre open session during Wednesday deals at Indian stock market.

artificial intelligence (AI) to discover content preferred by India's tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Flipkart is deploying such tools to strategically place sale banners on its mobile app, while P&G studied the subconscious preferences of consumers to improve the package design of its products. And, Star Disney tested six versions of the promo before launching a new primetime show to optimise promotion budget allocation. Brands are increasingly using facial expressions, eye tracking, voice modulation, body movements and several other concepts of 'emotion AI', to better their business offerings. The use-cases extend from digital advertising, mental health diagnosis, consumer research to enhancing safety in public spaces, etc.

Sebi) is considering a plan to allow alternative investment funds (AIFs) to pledge their shares in investee companies, a move that would allow these investment vehicles to engage in leverage, said people with knowledge of the matter. «In some cases such as infrastructure, leverage is genuine. Sebi wants to allow pledging for legitimate purposes,» said one of the persons.

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NEW DELHI : The ministry of earth sciences plans to set up two high-performance computers (HPCs) in Noida and Pune to enhance weather forecasting accuracy, in the face of shifting weather patterns leading to increasing instances of extreme rainfall. “None of the weather prediction models anticipated the 90cm rainfall witnessed in the Kayalpatnam municipality in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu last week. Prediction of weather in tropical regions is difficult because of dynamic changes it undergoes in comparison to weather in higher latitudes," earth sciences secretary M.

NEW DELHI : Union defence minister Rajnath Singh, has vowed to take decisive action against those responsible for the assaults on the India-linked shipping vessels, MV Chem Pluto and MV Sai Baba, amid escalating tensions in the Red Sea region. For over a month, attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on vessels using the crucial Red Sea shipping route have heightened uncertainty in the global economy. “The recent drone attacks on the MV Chem Pluto in the Arabian Sea and a few days ago on the MV Sai Baba in the Red Sea have been taken very seriously by the Indian government.

mobile phone operators have called on the government to auction spectrum that would be used for direct-to-mobile (D2M) services in a technology neutral manner. The telcos petition comes in the wake of the government exploring a proposal to deliver broadcasting or TV content directly to mobile phones without a data connection and is considering reserving 526-582 MHz spectrum for such D2M services. But telcos say this spectrum is «precious» as they are already being identified by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for mobility services. «This spectrum needs to be assigned through auctions in a technology neutral manner. The successful bidders should be able to deploy this spectrum either for broadcasting (D2M) or IMT (mobility services) or both as per the requirement and under the terms of their service licence,» industry body Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) submitted on behalf of the telcos. All the three private operators in India — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea — are the core members of COAI.