Rupee rebounds! Currency rises 18 paise after 4-day losses; reaches 90.12 against US dollar

Rupee began strong on Tuesday, strengthening by 18 paise to 90.12 against the US dollar, snapping its four-day losing streak.The currency’s rebound comes a day after it ended lower on Monday, closing at 90.30 against the greenback amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and weak domestic equities. According to traders, after the American military operation in Venezuela,…

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Credit growth outpaces deposits for large banks

MUMBAI: Large banks show a continued trend of credit growth outpacing deposit mobilisation in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, with most lenders reporting advances rising faster than liabilities, and shifting deposit mix in favour of term deposits over current and savings accounts (CASA).India’s largest private bank HDFC Bank reported gross advances of around Rs…

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Lower demand for electric cars dents GM’s sales

General Motors reported a dip in fourth-quarter US auto sales Monday, reflecting a sharp decline in electric vehicle transactions amid a broader slowing car market.But the US auto giant also achieved an annual sales increase, pointing to growth in pickups and crossovers sales as evidence of resonance with consumers despite offering lower incentives than the…

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From tinker tool to daily assistant: AI’s quiet rise

BENGALURU: For much of 2025, artificial intelligence did not enter people’s lives through dramatic product launches or viral demos. Instead, it slipped in quietly, taking over small, repetitive tasks that many users barely noticed. What began as casual experimentation with chatbots has, for many, evolved into a set of everyday tools that now handle remembering,…

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