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But this claim does not stack up against mounting scientific evidence. What's more, emotion recognition technology poses a range of legal and societal risks — especially when deployed in the workplace.

auto components industry has experienced robust growth in the first half of FY25, with a notable 11.3 per cent increase in its market size, according to Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) report. The industry, which was valued at USD 36.1 billion in H1 FY24, surged to USD 39.6 billion in H1 FY25. Several trends have emerged in the market, with consumers shifting towards larger and more powerful vehicles across all segments. The demand for Utility Vehicles (UVs) in the Passenger Vehicle (PV) segment grew by 13 per cent, with UV1 models (ranging from 4000 to 4400 mm in length and priced under Rs 20 lakh) seeing a 25 per cent increase in sales.

owner-managed companies are leaders of value creation. In FY23 and FY24, 169 companies listed on the NSE (NSE) after successful IPOs, raising a massive Rs 94,204 crores. Of these, an overwhelming 99.82% (167 firms) were owner-managed enterprises—businesses helmed by their founder-promoters.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enhanced the collateral-free loan limit for farmers from Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, effective January 1, 2025, a move aimed at supporting small and marginal farmers amid rising input costs. The new directive instructs banks nationwide to waive collateral and margin requirements for agricultural and allied activity loans up to Rs 2 lakh per borrower. According to the agriculture ministry, the decision comes in response to the rising input costs and the need to improve credit accessibility for farmers. «This measure will significantly benefit over 86 per cent of farmers who are small and marginal landholders,» the statement said. Banks have been instructed to implement the guidelines swiftly and ensure widespread awareness about the new loan provisions.

Allu Arjun, who was previously detained in relation to the unfortunate demise of a woman during a stampede at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the screening of his recent film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', has been granted bail after spending a night in custody. The superstar has finally broken the silence on the entire fiasco. In a media interaction, the ‘Desamuduru’ actor summed up the whole ordeal as “unfortunate.” He also pledged support to the dead fan’s family. “I thank everyone; this incident was very unfortunate; we are extremely sorry whatever happened; we are with the family; this never happened with anyone; I am there to support the family in every way; I am thankful to everyone." He also maintained that he had full faith in the legal system. “I believe in law; it’s very challenging situation for the family. I thank everyone for their love and support. I am here only because of your love,” he said.

primary market is sustaining the strong momentum seen throughout the year with 4 new IPOs opening for subscription next week. These include two in the mainboard segment from Mamata Machinery and Transrail Lighting. Apart from the new issue openings, the Street will see as many as 9 listings, of which three will be from Mobikwik, Vishal Mega Mart and Sai Life Sciences.

Mind Over Money, Ajit Menon, CEO of PGIM India Mutual Fund, shares insights as a dynamic leader who seamlessly blends creativity, empathy, and innovation to drive growth while fostering a culture of trust and empowerment. With decades of experience in capital markets, he emphasizes the importance of holistic well-being, believing that a fit body fosters a fit mind.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Over the past few weeks, Indian hockey has enjoyed two success stories with a similar storyline, threaded by a common link. At the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in November, India were favourites as defending champions.

Geminid meteor shower, one of the year’s most spectacular cosmic events, is set to peak on December 14-15, 2024. Known for its bright and fast streaks of light, this shower can produce up to 120 meteors per hour under perfect conditions. However, the near-full moon during the peak may reduce visibility, allowing for about 15 meteors per hour in most areas. This celestial show is unique as it originates from an asteroid rather than a comet, adding an extra layer of intrigue for stargazers. Viewing opportunities are available worldwide, with clear skies offering the best chance to experience the spectacle.

ICICI Bank, India's second largest private lender, Friday said it may realise ₹160-190 crore from the sale of a 19% stake in ICICI Merchant Services to Netherlands-based First Data Holdings 1 (Netherlands) BV. «The board of directors of ICICI Bank at its meeting held today, approved a proposal for sale of a 19% stake held in ICICI Merchant Services (IMSPL), an associate of the bank, subject to receipt of requisite approvals,» the lender said in an exchange filing.

AI GPUs, its stock prices have now hit the roof, and that has now got the rapt attention of Apple, as they too want to enter the chipmaking field in a big way, and have planned some collaborations that can help them get towards this.

Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) non-executive chairperson Ram Sewak Sharma stepped down a few days ago citing personal reasons, people in the know told ET. He was appointed to the position on September 12 this year. Sharma, a former mission director at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), continues to be part of the advisory council of the government-backed open ecommerce network, the people said. ONDC and Sharma did not respond to ET's request for comment.

Analogue wristwatches are making a comeback with a growing number of people opting for their simplicity and classic elegance, leaving behind the digital distractions of smartwatches. Tech entrepreneur Madhav Sheth, who introduced Chinese smartphone brands Realme and Honor in the Indian market, has stopped using his smartwatch and returned to an analogue timepiece. The smartwatch would worsen anxiety levels with regular email notifications, which meant taking immediate action, besides constant tracking of health vitals such as pulse rate, according to Sheth. Abhishek Ganguly, former managing director of Puma India, who is building his own sportswear company Agilitas, is giving up on his smartwatch to return to analogue-he uses a fitness band for his workouts only. «Analogue watch adds to my wardrobe,» he said.

Stock indexes closed mixed on Wall Street at the end of a rare bumpy week

The Supreme Court says it will take up a business-backed appeal that could make it easier to challenge federal regulations, acting in a dispute related to California’s nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s non-bank financiers have heeded calls from the Reserve Bank of India to diversify their borrowing profile and are now gradually moving towards more market borrowings and other avenues such as overseas borrowing and securitization or asset sales instead of relying solely upon bank loans.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Businesses need to step up their research and development spending, and the industry expects the government to sustain the growth in budget allocation for capital expenditure as these two would help the Indian industry to become more competitive in global markets, Harsha Vardhan Agarwal, president of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci), and vice-chairman and managing director of Emami Ltd, said. In an interview to Mint, Agarwal also downplayed the government’s concerns that private sector salaries were not keeping pace with their multi-year-high profitability, saying that the need to retain talent ensures salary increments in the private sector.

Passenger vehicle wholesales rose 4% year-on-year in November while retail sales fell 14%, reflecting rising dealer stocks. While carmakers say inventory in the sales channel is healthy at about a month, dealers claim it is much higher at 65-68 days. Carmakers report wholesales or factory dispatches to dealerships every month, collated and reported by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) separately issues monthly vehicle registration data compiled from the Vahan portal of the ministry of road, transport & highways (MoRTH), which shows final sales to customers. As many as 347,552 cars, sedans and utility vehicles were sold in the local market last month, a 4.1% increase from 333,833 units sold in the same period last year, showed data issued by Siam. Retail sales of passenger vehicles had, however, fallen by 14% on-year in November.

Home shoppers hoping for more attractive mortgage rates next year may be disappointed

The Commerce Department releases its monthly snapshot of U.S. retail sales Tuesday