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Who is Tarun Garg? First Indian to head auto giant Hyundai Motor India — here's what you should know
Hyundai Motor India on 1 January announced that Tarun Garg is taking charge as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company. Here's what the Korean automotive giant plans for the Indian market.
2025 In Review: The Best Of Inc42’s 30 Startups To Watch
With a record number of startup IPOs, consistent private capital flow and new avenues for tech innovation emerging in India,…
India’s GST collections rise 6% to ₹1.75 lakh crore in December
India’s goods and services tax (GST) collections reached ₹1.75 lakh crore ($19.45 billion) in December, up 6.1% from the same month last year, the government said on Thursday.
Upcoming smartphone launches expected in January 2026: OnePlus Turbo, Realme 16 Pro and more
January 2026 brings a set of new smartphone launches, including the OnePlus Turbo 6, Realme 16 Pro series, and more, offering powerful performance, big batteries and premium features across price segments. Here is what to expect
Top 7 Self-Made Billionaires In India
Take a look at top 7 self-made billionaires in India, according to Hurun India 2025 list.
"Never Lose Money...": As Warren Buffett Retires From Berkshire, A Look At His Most Memorable Quotes
Buffett's last day as CEO is Wednesday after six decades of building up the Berkshire conglomerate.
Cigarette, Pan Masala Prices Set To Rise From February 1 As Govt Hikes Excise After 7-Year Freeze
Cigarettes will attract more excise duties ranging from Rs 2,050 to Rs 8,500 per 1,000 sticks, depending on their length. Chewing tobacco will be taxed under machine-based system.
LED Video Walls to Power ViewSonic India's Rs. 500 Crore Growth Ambition for 2026
ViewSonic targets Rs. 500 crore revenue in 2026 through LED walls
Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Hiked By Rs 111, Domestic Rates Unchanged
The price hike in commercial LPG cylinders has been done with immediate effect.
Mirae Asset Venture Investments India appoints Puneet Kumar as CEO
The appointment comes at a time when India's venture capital industry is seeing a number of tech-based companies heading to the public market
ATF price cut by steep 7%, commercial LPG rate up ₹111 per cylinder
In Mumbai, ATF price was revised ₹86,352.19 per kl, while prices in Chennai and Kolkata were cut to ₹95,770 and ₹95,378.02 per kl, respectively
Which Cigarettes Get Costlier From February 1, And By How Much Per Stick?
From February 1, 2026, cigarette prices may rise as new excise duties are based on length, with longer cigarettes facing higher taxes and likely steeper price hikes for consumers.
Govt. notifies February 1 as the end of GST compensation cess, start of new tobacco tax regime
In a series of notifications on New Year’s Day, the Finance Ministry announced the end of GST compensation cess, the increase in the excise duty on tobacco products, and the new GST rates on these items as well
Tobacco stocks tank in early trade; Godfrey Phillips down 10%
From February 1, pan masala, cigarettes, tobacco and similar products will attract a GST rate of 40%, while ‘beedi' will attract 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to a government notification
Centre's Fiscal Deficit Crosses 62% Of Full-Year Budget Target In November
Centre's fiscal deficit at the end of November stood at Rs 9.76 lakh crore.
iPhone 11 Pro now vintage: Apple updates obsolete and vintage product list
Apple has updated its vintage and obsolete product list, adding the iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5 and more. While these devices still work, official repairs are now limited, signalling the gradual end of long-term support.
DGCA seeks explanation from AI for operating Dreamliner despite snags
Non-compliance with the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) for the flight operated on June 28 this year has also been mentioned in the notice
Medianama’s year in review for 2025
The Indian technology policy space started off with a bang in 2025 with the government releasing the draft Digital Data… The post Medianama’s year in review for 2025 appeared first on MEDIANAMA .
Excise Duty: FAQs On Machine-Based Levy For Chewing Tobacco, Jarda And Gutkha
The government will levy excise duty on chewing tobacco, jarda scented tobacco and gutkha based on packing machine capacity from February 1, with strict compliance and CCTV rules.
Buying His First Stock At 11 To Becoming Landlord At 14: 10 Untold Warren Buffett Stories
Warren Buffett retires as CEO at 95, handing over to Greg Abel. From selling gum at 6 to building a trillion-dollar empire, his life is full of inspiring stories
Cognizant faces US class-action lawsuits over TriZetto data breach
At least 100 individuals are likely impacted as lawsuits claim Cognizant delayed disclosing TriZetto data breach, causing potential identity theft and financial losses.
Vodafone Idea Surges 10% After Telco Gets Rs 5,836-Crore Relief
The Vodafone stock trades at Rs 11.83 apiece on the NSE as of 11:30 am, which is 9.95 per cent higher over the previous close of Rs 10.76 apiece.
Record highs and volatile swings: Gold in 2025
The precious metal soared more than 50% over the year, surpassing the $4,000 per ounce milestone for the first time in October amid geopolitical tensions
December 31 Deadline Over: Can You Still Link PAN With Aadhaar In 2026? What Taxpayers Must Know
PAN-Aadhaar Link Last Date Extension: As of now, there is no official announcement from government on any extension beyond December 31. But you can still link the two documents: