Mint Kolkata - February 17, 2025
Mint Kolkata - February 17, 2025
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In this issue
February 17, 2025
Hope to hit ₹9 tn textile exports by 2030: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he is optimistic that the textile sector will achieve the ₹9 trillion annual exports target ahead of the 2030 deadline.
1 min
MP allows houses, dormitories for workers on factory land
The Madhya Pradesh government has allowed industries to build dormitories and residential complexes for their workers on the same land allocated for manufacturing units, chief minister (CM) Mohan Yadav said in an interview.
1 min
NHPC eyes ₹80k cr investment
NHPC is working on 20 PSPs, in 12 of which it has completed the pre-feasibility report, according to the CMD
1 min
Hatred Thrives in Forgetfulness of a Country's Past
Social media, meant to bring together people worldwide, is ending up dividing them
3 mins
India better placed than Asian peers for Japanese FDI: Deloitte exec
India has emerged as a major investment hub for Japanese businesses exploring a \"China-plus\" supply chain strategy, Kenichi Kimura, chief executive officer of Deloitte Japan, said in an interview highlighting the steep increase in Japanese FDI into India in recent years.
2 mins
India Developing Vaccine for Kyasanur Forest Disease
This will be the first indigenous vaccine for the disease commonly known as monkey fever
2 mins
Select lenders shine in gold rush
An outlier Muthoot Finance has outperformed peers in FY25 so far, gaining from higher exposure to gold loans.
2 mins
Aviva's India arm faces $7.5 mn fine for fake invoice scheme
Indian authorities have ordered British insurer Aviva's local unit to pay $7.5 million in back taxes and penalties after an investigation found it created fake invoices to pay illegal commissions and claimed incorrect tax credits, an order shows.
1 min
xAI's Grok 3 chatbot debut today
Grok 3's launch comes as nations rush to introduce AI chatbots that are more sophisticated and cheaper to make
1 min
Startups Target Profitability, Ditching Growth-at-Any-Cost
Over the next two years, several early-stage startups in India are expecting to break even
3 mins
Behind the cash crunch at AGS
A number of cash dispensers remain shut as India's No.2 ATM manager struggles to raise money, pay employees and repay debt
4 mins
Skills mismatch, migration hurt hiring in small cities
As per the survey, demand for skills like blockchain, cloud computing, coding etc. has fallen
2 mins
Japan seeks exemption from US trade tariffs
Japan has asked to be exempted from the so-called reciprocal tariffs that Donald Trump plans to adopt this year as the Asian nation works to minimize any potential fallout.
1 min
A new spy unit is leading Russia's shadow war against the West
The department has been particularly focused on Germany because Russia sees it as a weak link in NATO
6 mins
US plane with 116 deportees lands
US military aircraft carrying 116 illegal Indian immigrants landed at the Amritsar International Airport late Saturday night, official sources said.
1 min
India, Oman foreign ministers hold talks
External affairs minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday held wide-ranging discussions with his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi on bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and energy security.
1 min
Argentina's Milei flayed over crypto
Argentina President Javier Milei was facing criticism Saturday after promoting a cryptocurrency whose value soared, then quickly tanked, sparking accusations of fraud and calls for an investigation.
1 min
HFCL Eyes Growth From Overseas Sales
Domestic telecom gear maker HFCL is betting big on growth from overseas sales and uptake of defence supplies as the company looks to become a ₹10,000-crore revenue enterprise, a top company official said.
1 min
Delhi stampede death toll rises to 18
The death toll in a stampede at the main railway station in New Delhi rose to at least 18, including five children, media reports said on Sunday, citing Press Trust of India.
1 min
What India Inc.'s Q3 Show Reveals
With the bulk of the Q3 results season behind us, here's corporate India's unofficial 'state of the economy' report
7 mins
Sebi plans to streamline asset claims
The markets regulator has proposed detailed guidelines to manage unclaimed assets and improve the return processes for investors to prevent misuse
4 mins
Natural Disasters Cost Billions, But Who Is Left to Shoulder the Burden?
Encouraging higher coverage will be key to preventing rise of insurance deserts in India
3 mins
Reciprocal tariffs: Time for a rethink on trade
In disruption lies opportunity. A US trade policy of mirror tariffs could serve our interests in several export sectors. India should forge a strategy that places trade logic above tactics
2 mins
Our politics is usually shaped by the people we dislike
Where we stand politically can often be traced to what sort of individuals left us miffed
4 mins
Democratic Systems Have a New Threat They Need to Contend With
Redistributive policies could prevent voters from being played but will require global cooperation
3 mins
Budget: A missed opportunity is our biggest cost burden
It did a good job on many fronts but let us down on farm market reforms that were the need of the hour
3 mins
Anarchy or autocracy: What is Trump's presidency aiming for?
Are the Trump administration's actions meant to sow anarchy or is autocratic rule delivered by state capture the real goal?
4 mins
Trump Has Quit Talking About Inflation: It's Easy to Guess Why
The US leader tends to change the topic whenever it is brought up
3 mins
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