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OTTs Focus on Ad Model as a New Dominant Player Emerges

The party for content creators and writers may be over as commissioning of new original shows slows

FMCG cos brace for uncertain times, bet on premium craving

Companies are also adapting to changing channel dynamics, as competition in quick commerce intensifies

India Must Envision and Develop Ambitious New Tourism Projects

Destination management can be enhanced by deploying technology

BYD Slams Reports of Poor Conditions at Brazil Factory Site

Earlier in the week, a task force led by Brazilian prosecutors said it had rescued 163 Chinese nationals at the site

Trump's tariff plan to hit affordable cars the hardest

U.S. car industry has a 'big case of anxiety' about president-elect's proposed 25% tariff on Mexico, Canada imports

L&T Eyes 20% Growth in FY26

Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) expects its construction and mining machinery business to grow at least 20% in the next fiscal year, with the company planning to double sales in the next five years.

Niche US Films Eye Premium Pricing

Footfalls are driven by content and the overall cinematic experience and not ticket prices alone, say experts

New India manufacturing era beckons

With the global supply chains continuing to shift in India's favour as the world's largest businesses strike a new balance between resilience and efficiency, manufacturing has the potential to transform the economy, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said.

Medtech firms bet on exports

Local medical devices manufacturers look beyond borders to capitalize on the rising demand in global markets

HC Halts Religare AGM, Blocks Burman Offer

The order follows a PIL aimed at protecting the interests of Religare's minority shareholders

Miners, steel firms in limbo on tax uncertainty, weak prices

Mining and steel companies are caught between a rock and a hard place.

Rupee plunges 12p to end at new low of 85.27 to dollar

The rupee weakened on a strong dollar and rising US treasury yields that are at the highest levels in seven months

Indian oil demand growth to top China's in 2024: S&P

India is poised to close 2024 with a higher oil demand growth than China, underscoring its emergence as a key consumption hub in Asia, according to a report by S&P Global Commodity Insights.

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.

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.

Alibaba, E-Mart Plan $4 Billion 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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