‘Wicked: For Good’ Takes Flight
The movie is expected to take in about $151.5 million from Friday through Sunday, earning 35 percent more than the first installment last year. Source link
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Manufacturing slowdown: US factory activity slows as tariffs push up prices; services sector cushions overall growth
US manufacturing slipped to a four-month low in November as tariffs pushed up prices and dampened demand. According to news agency Reuters, the slowdown caused a build-up of unsold goods, raising concerns that it may drag down wider economic growth. Manufacturing hit by rising prices and weak demand S&P Global said the flash US manufacturing…
Only 6 of 46 Indian EVs qualify for govt benefits as China-driven component imports dominate supply chain
NEW DELHI: The China factor weighs heavily on India’s emerging electric car market as the domestic supply chain for the green cars is still inadequate in key areas such as batteries, semiconductors and magnets.Consider this: of the 46 EV car models sold in the country, only six have been found eligible for benefits under the…
Markets reforms: Govt to table Securities Markets Code Bill in Winter session; unified law to merge Sebi, Depositories & trading Acts
The government has listed the Securities Markets Code Bill 2025 for introduction in the Winter session of Parliament starting December 1, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin. The unified legislation is aimed at boosting ease of doing business and reducing regulatory friction across India’s financial markets. The Bill proposes merging key securities laws, including the…
Agri ties boost: India, Israel discuss deeper farm cooperation; focus on tech, innovation, trade
India and Israel have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the agriculture sector, the commerce ministry said on Saturday, PTI reported.Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, during an official visit to Israel, met Israeli Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Avi Dichter for detailed discussions on advancing agricultural collaboration.Goyal also held a series of bilateral…
Iran Releases Tanker It Seized From the Strait of Hormuz
The ship had lost contact with its managers while traveling near Iran on its way to Singapore last week. All 21 members of the crew are safe. Source link
PPF calculator: Public Provident Fund can make you a crorepati, but is it the right investment option for you? Explained
PPF is a government-backed investment which currently offers an interest rate of 7.1%. (AI image) Public Provident Fund or PPF is one of the most popular investment options available – and one that can make you a crorepati with disciplined investing. In fact if you were to start a PPF account by the age of…
Trump’s Tariffs Sent Trade Plummeting in August
The steep tariffs President Trump issued in August led to a contraction in imports and the trade deficit, newly released data shows. Source link
Reform push: Govt to seek 100% FDI in insurance; Bill set for Winter session; sector eyes deeper penetration
The government plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector to 100 per cent from the current cap of 74 per cent, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin.The Winter session is scheduled from December 1 to 19 and will…
December Rate Cut in Doubt as Fed Fault Lines Deepen, Minutes Show
The central bank’s decision to lower interest rates last month was more divisive than it first appeared as officials splintered over how to weigh a weakening labor market against rising inflation. Source link