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The Economic Times Work demand under NREGS drops for 12th straight month in October

Work demand under the MGNREGS fell for the 12th consecutive month in October, reflecting strong economic activity and more remunerative job opportunities. Despite a slight uptick from September, overall requests for work are down year-on-year, indicating an upswing in the rural economy.

The Economic Times Record retail sales during festivals bring down inventory in car market

The festive season significantly boosted retail sales for automakers, with high demand for premium vehicles like Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Hyundai Creta. Maruti Suzuki and other major manufacturers posted record sales, reducing high inventories. The wedding season in November is expected to sustain this momentum.

The Economic Times The census job: Time to roll up your sleeves

Detailed caste enumeration, if undertaken in 2025, will provide data on group size, geographical distribution, gender composition, socio-economic status.

The Economic Times Tech giants are set to spend $200 billion this year chasing AI

Wall Street recently criticised major tech firms for their AI spending, but Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet plan to invest even more, exceeding $200 billion this year. These companies are securing chips and building data centers to support AI, aiming for future profitability despite current high expenses.

The Economic Times Is there a 'China angle' behind Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s $5.5 million salary cut?

Satya Nadella’s compensation jumped by 63% in 2024 to $79.1 million, driven by an increase in stock awards. He requested a reduction in cash incentive due to cybersecurity concerns. Under his leadership, Microsoft has seen significant financial growth since '14.

The Economic Times Festive Vibes: Economists see food inflation and geopolitical conflicts as possible headwinds

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) settled 16.58 billion transactions in October 2024, up 45% yearon-year. The demand for work under the government’s flagship rural employment scheme fell for the 12th straight month in October from a year before, dropping 9.2% from a year earlier, indicating availability of job opportunities elsewhere in the economy.

The Economic Times GST collection grows 8.9% Y-o-Y in October at Rs 1.87 Lakh Cr

GST Collections for the month of October grew 8.9% year-on-year at Rs 1.87 Lakh Crore witnessing an uptick compared to Rs 1.73 Lakh Crore in September 2024. Maharashtra recorded the highest GST collections among all states, registering Rs 31,030 crore, a 14% year-on-year increase compared to October 2023.

The Economic Times Ola Electric reclaims 31% market share as festive sales rise

Despite the recent rise in sales, Ola Electric has faced an increase in customer complaints about after-sales service, software issues, and hardware malfunctions, which contributed to a decrease in sales and market share over the past few months.

The Economic Times Quick commerce can be bigger than food delivery, won't be a duopoly: Swiggy founder Sriharsha Majety

On Wednesday, online food delivery company Swiggy announced the price band for its upcoming Rs 11,300 crore IPO as Rs 371-390 apiece. The IPO will open for bidding on November 6 and will be available till November 8.

The Economic Times Four important pension, GPF payment updates that government employees, pensioners should know

The DoPPW has announced several updates related to timelines for the completion of various activities and the timely distribution of pension benefits and General Provident Fund (GPF) payments. Here is a look at those important updates.

The Economic Times Marutis and Tatas had a big headache in run up to Diwali parties. Brighter days now?

Indian car sales have seen a decline for three consecutive months, with September recording a 1-2.5% drop despite significant discounts during the festive season. Major automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and Tata Motors reported lower sales, leading to high inventory levels at dealerships. Nonetheless, festive season demand is expected to improve sales.

The Economic Times Bibek Debroy, economist and Chairman of PM’s Economic Advisory Council, passes away

Bibek Debroy Death News: Bibek Debroy, esteemed economist and Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, has passed away. As a trusted advisor, he significantly influenced India's macroeconomic policies and reforms. His scholarly contributions and insights on fiscal policy and public sector management were globally acclaimed.

The Economic Times Cognizant Q3 profit up 2.8% sequentially; full year guidance revised up

The Nasdaq-listed technology major saw its third quarter revenue growing by 4% sequentially at $5 billion. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, the revenue was up 3%.

The Economic Times Tech, e-commerce giants rake in Rs 60,000 crore in FY24 ad revenue

Tech giants Google, Meta, Amazon, and Flipkart collectively generated over Rs 60,000 crore in ad revenue in FY24, marking a 9% increase from the previous year. This growth, driven by increasing digital ad spending and user engagement, underscores the rapid expansion of India's digital advertising market.

The Economic Times Tata Motors CFO Balaji's stock soars high within group

PB Balaji, Tata Motors' finance chief, is expanding his influence within the Tata Group companies, being appointed to boards like Air India and Titan. Hand-picked by chairman N Chandrasekaran in 2017, Balaji has been instrumental in Tata Motors' turnaround, focusing on debt reduction, operational efficiency, and electric vehicle initiatives. Tata Motors is now debt-free in India with positive cash reserves.

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