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Sebi: Not mandatory for specified digital platforms to register

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday clarified that specified digital platforms (SDPs) are not required to register with the market regulator.

Charging up at Honda: Elevate-like EV for FY27 rollout

Honda Cars India (HCIL) plans to launch three new models in India in 2026-27 (FY27), including its first electric car (e-car), President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Takuya Tsumura told Business Standard on Wednesday.

Israel looking for collaboration with India Inc, startups

As Israel and India work on deepening their trade relations, a high-profile delegation of Israeli chief executives, led by that country's economy and industry minister, Nir Barkat, is scheduled to visit India in January.

Direct plans make up 40% of SIPs now

Online investment platforms are rapidly reshaping the mutual fund (MF) distribution landscape.

India eyes opportunity in Trump's tariff war with China

Govt identifies electronics, pharma, auto parts among sectors primed to benefit

Uber rolls out Asia's first water transport service with shikara bookings at Dal Lake

Tourists visiting the iconic Dal Lake will now enjoy a hassle-free travel experience with the launch of Uber's first water transport service in Asia, aptly named 'Uber Shikara'.

Warmer than normal winters likely this season, says IMD

Nov 2024 among the warmest since 1901

Ram Janmabhoomi stir picked up pace after Shah Bano case: Jung

The Ram Janmabhoomi movement gained momentum after the Rajiv Gandhi government's knee-jerk reaction to the Shah Bano case in 1985, leading to cascading communalism in the country, former Delhi lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung said on Monday.

Delhi airport sets up special enclosures for delayed flights

The Delhi airport is establishing special enclosures at its terminals to accommodate passengers stuck in aircraft for more than three hours.

Swiggy expands its 10-min Bolt delivery service to over 400 cities

'BOLT' FROM BLUE

Ola Electric powers ahead with 4,000 store target

Marks 4x increase with 3,200 new outlets joining 800 existing stores

MAY THE BEST AIP WIN

Navy's choice between German and Spanish submarines could boil down to who has the best Air Independent Propulsion

Macro-driven funds that can fall prey to timing risk

DSP Mutual Fund has launched the DSP Business Cycle Fund.

Dixon Tech to gain from high volumes, new biz

May emerge as major smartphone manufacturer; brokerages positive

Price hikes key trigger for cement majors

Cement had a slow quarter with volumes up 3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) on average in the second quarter of the current financial year (Q2FY25).

Adani Ports arm's rating upgraded by 6 notches

Rating firm CareEdge has revised Gopalpur Ports Limited's (GPL) credit rating from \"BBB\" (RWP) to \"AA/Stable\", upgrading it by six notches, post-acquisition by the Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) in March this year.

Adani investor GQG's shares plunge over 14% after UBS downgrade

Shares of Australian-listed GQG Partners tumbled over 14 percent on Monday after UBS downgraded the stock and said the firm may have lost AU$600 million ($390 million) in funds under management in the two days following the indictment of Adani group executives.

Zepto CEO optimistic about public issue in '25

Fresh out of bumper $350 million funding this time from marquee domestic investors, quick commerce (qcom) company Zepto says it is on a clear path to becoming a full Indian-owned entity and hitting profit after tax (PAT) positive milestone, as co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha exudes optimism about a possible initial public offering (IPO) in 2025.

Markets gain as FPI selloff eases; Sensex, Nifty up 0.6%

Benchmark indices recovered from early losses to end with gains of 0.6 per cent on Monday.

AIFs seek tax passthrough to compete with new asset class

Plan to make representation to finance ministry, Sebi for level playing field

Crossing the trans bar

Given that there are few literary works by trans people, especially in South Asia, Düsseldorf-based dental hygienist Thanuja Singam's autobiographical work Thanuja: A Memoir of Migration and Transition is a welcome addition to the canon of LGBTQIA+ literature.

Global warming and AI: A dangerous synergy

Global warming and artificial intelligence (AI) are two of the hottest discussion topics among scientists, technologists, economists, and policymakers today.

Age restrictions

Australia's social-media law will be a case study

Time to adapt

India's efforts to address climate change are misaligned with what is required to protect its people and farms from extreme heat

Reversing family planning

A three-child norm is regressive

Rise in sick days costing Europe billions every year

For businesses in Norway, illness is becoming an increasingly trying problem.

Iraqi militias enter Syria to strengthen govt forces

Hundreds of fighters from Iran-backed Iraqi militias crossed into Syria overnight to help the government fight rebels who seized Aleppo last week, Syrian and Iraqi sources said on Monday, and Tehran pledged to aid the Damascus government.

Stellantis CEO quits early over strategy dispute

Stellantis NV Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Carlos Tavares's (pictured) surprise departure leaves the maker of Jeep SUVs and Peugeot cars without clear leadership at a time of significant upheaval in the industry.

In U-turn, Biden pardons son Hunter

US President Joe Biden signed a sweeping pardon for his son Hunter Biden, reversing his previous stance that he would not use his executive powers to aid his oldest-living child.

Intel CEO Gelsinger leaves as turnaround plan flounders

Intel Corp Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pat Gelsinger (pictured) has retired from the company and stepped down from its board of directors just as the company is in the middle of trying to execute on a turnaround plan.