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RBI committee to study global regulations on AI, identify risks

The eight-member panel will be chaired by Pushpak Bhattacharyya, professor from IIT Bombay

Japan's SMFG puts $350 million into Indian NBFC arm

Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) has invested an additional ₹3,000 crore, or over $350 million, into SMFG India Credit through a rights issue.

Alibaba, E-Mart plan $4 bn JV in Korea

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. agreed to merge its South Korean operations with E-Mart Inc.'s e-commerce platform to better compete in the country's fast-paced online retail sector.

KKR to lead Leap India's ₹535 crore funding

Leap India Pvt. Ltd, a storage and supply chain services provider that is majority-owned by private equity firm KKR, is raising ₹535 crore (around $62.7 million) in its latest funding round led by KKR, along with participation from Sixth Sense, First Bridge India, Madhurima International and Niveshaay Sambhav Fund, as well as a few angel investors.

Jubilant Foods in pact with Coca-Cola

Food services company Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL), which operates Domino's and Popeye's chains of restaurants in India and neighbouring markets, said on Thursday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Coca-Cola Company to procure sparkling beverages from the soft drink major's bottlers.

AI, advanced robotics to transform highway building

The plan aims to speed up construction, reduce waste and improve ride quality, durability

Govt weighs income tax cuts to give relief to the middle class

India is considering cutting income tax for individuals making up to ₹15 lakh ($17,590) a year in February's budget to provide relief to the middle class and boost consumption as the economy slows, two government officials said.

Signs of growth rebound ahead: Economic review

India's GDP is expected to grow at 6.5% in 2024-25 despite a slowdown in investment growth due to reduced public expenditure, private sector caution, global uncertainties, and concerns over excess capacity and dumping, the Union finance ministry said in its November economic review released on Thursday.

Climate Change and the New Green Economy: Big Questions for '25

India must navigate China's monopoly in the global supply chain of green goods

Govt's agri-preneur scheme receives lukewarm response

Only 35 ventures have been established under the ACABC scheme in the current fiscal year

The Indian coffee trends that defined this year

Among the most interesting trends is the rise of cafes turning into temporary sober dance venues with professional DJs

After 'Shogun', Content From Japan Is Hot

Foreign studios are getting better at avoiding some of the pitfalls of the past

Akhil Katyal on longing, translation and Charles Darwin

Katyal talks about ways of grieving, his approach to translation, and the quest for possible worlds in his new volume

Why are product displays on e-commerce sites so drab?

Businesses based on technology shouldn't lose touch with the subtle art of persuasion

Nike's turnaround strategy will need the second shoe to drop

Its new CEO has made a beginning but the real big test lies ahead

India's Leadership Has a Valuable Role to Play in a Multipolar World

Its strategic autonomy and multi-alignment place it in a unique position to lead everyone towards globally shared goals

Panama Isn't The Only US Ally Trump Has Rattled

America's president-elect seems bent on an expansive approach to its 'manifest destiny', but overreach could unsettle Pax Americana. Neutral India, thankfully, needn't worry much

One Nation, One Election: Consultation time has begun

The idea of state and central polls being held in sync has its pros and cons that need careful examination

Policymaking as usual does not suffice for periods of transition

Economic thinking across the world must look beyond the certainty of numbers in uncertain times

Truth About AIFs: Debunking Myths, Tapping Potential

AIFs emerge as a promising avenue for asset diversification, as well as for wealth creation

Still a Work in Progress: Tech Letdowns of 2024

We shed light on the hurdles these technologies face, and explore their chances of bouncing back

How to choose a crypto trading platform to invest in digital assets

The comparison covers KYC time, minimum investments, safety guidelines, process, user growth and volumes

Centre Launches 10,000 New PACS

Cooperation minister Amit Shah launched 10,000 new multi-purpose Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) on Wednesday and asserted that the government will achieve its target of establishing 200,000 such societies before the five-year timeline.

Hisense in talks with EDPL for stake

Hisense group, a China-based multinational appliance and electronics manufacturer, is in talks with Epack Durable to acquire a minority stake in a step-down subsidiary of the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

Korea's Yoon skips questioning again

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol again declined to appear for questioning by investigators over his martial law declaration as the embattled leader seeks to first defend himself at an impeachment trial.

IndiGo to fly 112 mn passengers in '24'

IndiGo expects to carry 112 million passengers in 2024 and is on the way to become a leading player in global aviation, its chief Pieter Elbers has said.

'25 mn sq. ft office space being built'

With rising demand of premium workspaces, real estate consultant Anarock has said that realty firms are currently developing around 25 million sq. ft of office space across major cities for catering to the requirements of domestic and foreign companies.

Arunish Chawla named revenue sec

Senior bureaucrat Arunish Chawla has been appointed the revenue secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Wednesday.

How a Young Mayor Turned Her Town Into a Hub for 'Pig Butchering' Scammers

WSJ got rare access to a criminal enclave in the Philippines from which Chinese gangs targeted people around the world, including Americans

Govt aims to distribute 22 mn Svamitva rural property cards

The scheme aims to create records of rights for inhabited areas in villages