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Short-video apps bounce back with new monetisation strategies

DOMESTIC SHORT VIDEO platforms are seeing a revival after the post-pandemic slump, driven by innovative monetisation strategies and hyper-local content.

GMR rolls out AI tool for airport ops

● After Hyderabad, facility to be launched in Delhi

Swiggy introduces invite-only premium membership

FOOD DELIVERY MAJOR Swiggy on Wednesday introduced an invite-only membership programme One BLCK, offering benefits like on-time delivery guarantee and complimentary cocktails, drinks or desserts for dining-out customers.

RPower arm bags 930 MW contract from SECI

RELIANCE NU SUNTECH, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, has bagged a 930 MW solar energy contract for battery energy storage system (BESS) project from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in an e-reverse auction held on December 9.

Adani opts out of US funding for Colombo Port project

ADANI GROUP HAS pulled out of a loan deal with a US agency to fund a port terminal in Sri Lanka, saying that it will use its own resources for the project.

FMCG firms count on revival in urban demand by FY26

DOMESTIC CONSUMER GOODS companies expect market growth rates to improve by FY26 as the urban slowdown pangs may subside by then, executives at top FMCG firms said.

Zepto to roll out separate app for Cafe offerings

QUICK COMMERCE PLATFORM

Flagship jobs scheme likely to come on stream early January

The government is likely to notify its flagship employment-linked incentive schemes (ELIs), introduced in the Budget, by early January, in order to boost job creation as well as manufacturing activity, an official source said.

286 agri credit societies apply to set up fuel pumps: Shah

As many as 286 primary agricultural credit societies from 25 states and Union Territories have applied so far to set up retail petrol and diesel outlets, cooperation minister Amit Shah informed Parliament on Wednesday.

Concern in Govt: Pvt sector profit at 15-year high but salaries stagnant

● From services to manufacturing, wages show marginal growth

Telcos deploy tech to block all pesky texts: COAI

TELECOM OPERATORS HAVE deployed technology to block all pesky messages with immediate effect, industry body COAI said on Wednesday.

ADB lowers India growth estimate to 6.5% for FY25

MUTED OUTLOOK

I am indebted to everyone, want INDIA to stay well: Mamata

WEST BENGAL CHIEF Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday thanked several senior leaders of the INDIA bloc for backing her as the leader of the non-BJP coalition.

Agriculture has tremendous opportunity to grow vertically: ITC chairman

THERE IS A 'serious concern' over food and nutrition security across the world, and it is among the factors that are making food inflation 'sticky', ITC chairman & managing director Sanjiv Puri said on Wednesday.

Pharma exporters fret over regulatory hurdles

CHALLENGING TIMES

Import management system for laptops extended till Dec '25

The government on Wednesday extended the import management system for laptops, tablets and other IT hardware by a year beyond December 31.

DPIIT to examine why demand for higher import tariffs exists

THE GOVERNMENT WILL have to look into why the industry has still not become competitive and demands for higher import tariffs keep coming up, while India's import duties are at world average, a senior official said on Wednesday.

CCI looking at killer, creeping acquisitions in digital market

The Competition Regulator is closely watching the mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the digital market to identify \"killer\" and \"creeping\" acquisitions.

Industry should strategically realign, support MSMEs: FM

● Inflation a global challenge, says Sitharaman

Treesa-Gayatri duo aspires to impress at World Tour Finals

TREESA JOLLY GIGGLES and mock-clucks her disappointment recalling that she's not tried eating anything crazy, since relishing spiced crispy grasshoppers as a 16-year-old.

Top Google India searches: IPL, World Cup, elections

A GOOGLE BLOG released on Tuesday revealed that sports and politics dominated search queries in 2024, with the IPL, World Cup, and election results featuring prominently in the trending topics.

India outshines global peers in hiring trends, IT takes the lead

• 53% employers plan to expand their workforce

Clients want a one-stop shop for creative solutions across platforms

Stressing on building its data capabilities has paid handsome dividends to FCB Kinnect, helping it win multiple awards at various industry forums including 5 Golds at the SAMMIE 2024 that honours the best social media brands.

Cause and effect

● Philanthropy can help build positive brand image

Long live shared Value

WHEN PROFIT MEETS PURPOSE AND IMPACT FUELS INNOVATION, THE REAL MAGIC HAPPENS

Safeguarding steel

A blunt instrument to curb imports won't address the travails of the industry

Worried about stocks? $1 trillion in buybacks will help

DECEMBER IS a big month for stock buybacks, and by month's end, companies are expected to spend more money repurchasing shares this year than ever before.

Can Trump end US birthright citizenship? Not easily

\"We're going to have to get it changed,\" Trump said in a televised interview on Sunday. \"We'll maybe have to go back to the people. But we have to end it.\"

Apple rally unabated amid sluggish growth

APPLE HAS THE slowest revenue growth among Big Tech stocks and is facing tariff-related risks going into Donald Trump's second term. None of that is holding back the stock.

Graft trial: Netanyahu first Israel PM to testify

Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand for the first time in a corruption trial in which he's accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, a case that's played havoc with the nation's political life for nearly a decade.