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Startups Turn to Revenue-Based Financing

Among notable beneficiaries are brands like Smoor Chocolates, Imperio Restaurants, and IDC Kitchen, which have utilized RBF for initiatives such as launching new restaurants or cloud kitchens.

Subscription models gaining traction in ride-hailing sector

SUBSCRIPTION-BASED MODELS are gaining popularity in the online ride-hailing sector, with major players like Ola, Uber and Rapido reconfiguring strategies to stay competitive.

Wilmar to emulate ITC post its exit from Adani

ADANI WILMAR (AWL), the country's largest edible oil company, is adopting a strategy similar to ITC's by leveraging its core business and extensive distribution network to drive growth in its high-margin FMCG portfolio after the Adani group exit, according to sources.

Compact EV, New Duster Key to Renault's India Comeback

French carmaker's first EV in the country to be affordable

Tighter anti-spam norms in a month

TIGHTER REGULATIONS ON curbing spam as well as new consultation examining an authorisation framework for telemarketers are expected in coming weeks, said Trai chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti.

Renee looks to end this fiscal with up to ₹400-cr topline

In the crowded market of beauty and colour cosmetics brands, direct-to-consumer startup Renee Cosmetics is expecting to double its revenue to ₹350-400 crore by the end of this fiscal.

Vi unlikely to have aggressive 5G pricing strategy

WITH VODAFONE IDEA (Vi) getting ready to launch its commercial 5G services in March, almost two-and-a-half years after Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, all eyes will be on its pricing strategy.

PLI Schemes Aid Import Substitution: MSMEs, Too, Among Gainers

PRODUCTION-LINKED INCENTIVE (PLI) schemes have generated investments to the tune of ₹1.46 lakh crore so far, with large-scale electronics manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food processing and telecom & networking products, being the top gainers.

FDI in India growing rapidly, says Goyal

FDI inflows into the country are surging, with investors from the West Asia, Japan, European Union, and the US recognising India's status as a top investment destination, driving rapid economic growth and generating millions of new jobs, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said.

OMCs may see muted refining margins in FY26

Slippery Path

CII Wish List: Budget Should Lay Emphasis on Employment Creation

TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY and foster inclusive growth, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has recommended that the government prioritise employment generation as a central theme in the Union Budget for FY26.

Agri credit scales new high, to cross ₹28 lakh cr in FY25

Seen up 10%; formalisation of rural credit aids process

No check-in for unwed couples at Oyo hotels

TRAVEL BOOKING MAJOR Oyo has launched a new policy for partner hotels, starting this year from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, whereby unmarried couples will no longer be welcomed to check in.

Chinese Dam on Table for Sullivan's India Visit

AI, civilian nuclear cooperation, space may also be taken up

Microsoft to spend $80 billion on AI data centers this year

MICROSOFT CORP PLANS to spend $80 billion this fiscal year building out data centers, underscoring the intense capital requirements of artificial intelligence.

Mike Johnson Re-elected US House Speaker

Republican Congressman Mike Johnson on Friday was re-elected as Speaker of the US House of Representatives with a narrow victory margin of three votes.

No jail time for Trump, suggests judge in US hush money case

Will keep fighting, says communications director Cheung

S Korea investigators ask acting prez to clear way for Yoon's arrest

SOUTH KOREAN INVESTIGATORS again asked the country's acting president on Saturday to order the presidential security service to comply with an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Rohit clears the air: Not going anywhere

Says those on outside can't influence when he stops playing

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: As Bumrah leaves, 'captain' Kohli calls the shots

Kohli took charge after Bumrah left bowling due to spasm

Some key events to look forward to in space & astronomy

Some key events to look forward to in space & astronomy

Worrying signs from the Arctic

Scientists say fires in the region could have major consequences

Dr Manmohan Singh, RIP

emissary he had deployed. Although sceptical, I bounded off to North Block and was ushered in. It was my first official meeting with the FM. I conveyed the request, not a direction, of the prime minister. Dr Singh was puzzled — I could see that on his face — by the message or, perhaps, the messenger. He listened politely and told me that the second step had already been taken within minutes of the markets opening at 10 am.

Introspection needed in the media

attention is paid to these two things that we seem never to get to the issues that really affect ordinary people like healthcare, education, pollution and the horrendous conditions in which most Indians are forced to live.

Traditional food tourism is dead. Something fascinating is emerging

In Lima, chifa (Chinese Peruvian) and Nikkei (Japanese Peruvian) dishes are redefining Peruvian cuisine to reflect a 150-year history of Asian immigration.

First-class upgrades: How to score a sweeter seat

Airlines are offering more ways than ever to get a taste of the champagne skies, but how do you get past the curtain, and when is it worth the cost?

Kissa and kahani

Amid countless avenues of entertainment that are just a click away, some festivals are attempting to keep the tradition of oral storytelling alive

'It's about creating timeless content, not chasing trends'

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Welcome, the Generation Beta

What will the new generation, born on Jan 1, open its eyes to?

Race for Humanoids

OpenAI is back in the robotics arena, and the world awaits the results