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Govt may impose sugar export ban

India may shift sugar exports to the 'prohibited' category from 'restricted' for the entire 2023-24 (October-September) season, concerned about the impact of the weakest monsoon in five years on sugarcane crops in the major producing states of Maharashtra and Karnataka, two government officials said.

'Ikea entering next India growth phase'

The furniture retailer will invest in startups, renewable energy

Why Some Millennials Believe Property Investment Is Hot

The returns from realty are good but there are risks. Other options for investors include Reits

Kareena Kapoor Forms JV With Sugar Cosmetics' Owner

Vellvette Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd, which owns and operates beauty brand Sugar Cosmetics, has entered into a joint venture with actor Kareena Kapoor Khan for its skincare brand Quench Botanics. Khanjoins Quench Botanics as a strategic investor and co-owner as the company looks to capitalize on her social media clout to grow the brand.

Investments And Goals: Why You Need The Guidance Of A Financial Adviser

There is a lot of narrative around how managing your own money is quite simple, but that's not the case really. Financial planning is not only investment planning. It includes liability management, risk management, goal-based planning, estate planning, tax planning, etc. How many of us can confidently say that they have adequate life insurance and health cover? Most would be under-insured and worst; not insured at all.

Hamas Attack Rewrites Rules In The Middle East

Risk of wider war grows as US, Israel and its enemies respond to attack

Employers Must Fix Their Bias On The Job Potential Of Women

Managers over-emphasize potential and favour men over women

Rugged, well-fitting TWS earbuds with an extra punch

The Jabra Elite 8 Active TWS earbuds offer strong, punchy sound, along with a fit perfect for the morning jog

For sale: guitars of Eric Clapton and Kurt Cobain

The musical instruments are expected to fetch millions at an auction

A green SUV that offers luxury and performance

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz's new offering EQE 500 4 Matic is a fully loaded, tech-filled SUV that's swift and fun to drive

Reject gender stereotypes for better economic outcomes

The paradigm of man the hunter and woman the gatherer, suggesting a gendered pattern of subsistence roles in pre-historic times, is a long-standing hypothesis. However, recent archaeological discoveries and meta-analyses of ethnographic data have revealed evidence of considerable subsistence flexibility, challenging that gender stereotype of labour.

Corner stores are well placed to benefit from digital commerce

Retail eB2B platforms that link manufacturers with neighbourhood retailers can yield disintermediation gains for them

Keep boards in the loop of those whistleblower reports

Five years ago, a whistleblower complaint against Chanda Kochhar, the then-CEO of ICICI Bank, alleged improprieties in the bank's lending practices and conflicts of interest (as her husband was an alleged middleman) in a loan granted to Videocon Group.

Can generative AI create a new religion that all could embrace?

It's a lofty thought for sure but then Al is meant to solve issues that humans might have given up on

Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy

Artificial engine sounds satisfy psychological needs and could possibly make roads safer but let's hope this is only a brief phase and Indian streets don't get any noisier than they are

India slips in global hunger index, New Delhi slams report

The index put India below neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Ex-Glencore CEO contender sets out to build a Chinese trading giant

When Kenny Ives took over as boss of the trading arm of one of China's top miners, his model was clear: \"23 years at Glencore, and I loved it. So why would I do it differently?\"

Internet firms see biggest-ever denial of service operation

Internet companies Google, Amazon and Cloudflare say they have weathered the internet's largest-known denial of service attack and are sounding the alarm over a new technique they warn could easily cause widespread disruption.

Reversing course, Bank of Russia endorses new currency controls

Russia's central bank on endorsed Vladimir Putin's decision to reimpose currency controls, a measure it had been reluctant to take, preferring higher interest rates to try and stem the rouble's sharp devaluation in recent months.

IEA says risk of oil supply disruptions by conflict limited

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on supply disruptions due to the conflict between Israel and Hamas is limited but that it stands ready to intervene in markets if necessary.

Soros foundations to shut offices, cut staff

The hedge fund titan's charity doles out more than $1 bn in grants annually

TO MIGRATE OR NOT TO MIGRATE

A MATTER OF NUMBERS

Flurry of movies set to crowd festive box office

Big-ticket southern films are going head-to-head with Bollywood movies

Delhi HC relief for Munjal till 6 Dec

The Delhi high court on Thursday stayed the criminal proceedings against automobile giant Hero MotoCorp, its chairman Pawan Munjal and officials in a case of alleged forgery.

Top IT firms shed 25K jobs amid cost cuts

Recruiters expect labour market to remain weak for couple of quarters

Delhi HC allows Go lessors to access records

In a potential setback to Go First's insolvency process, a single bench of the Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the airline's resolution professional (RP) to provide key aircraft documents to its lessors within seven days.

Air India Express set for a youthful makeover on 18 Oct

The Tata Group is set to launch a rebranded Air India Express next week, promising a fresh, vibrant and visually-engaging airline targeting India's budget-friendly aviation market, according to three people in the know seeking anonymity.

'Jindal's interest in Go First may not lead to a bid'

While Jindal Power, owned by billionaire Naveen Jindal has submitted expression of interest for Go First, it may not result in a bid for acquiring the grounded airline, two people familiar with the matter told Mint.

'Very concerned about Lava chief Rai's arrest'

The arrest of a top Lava International Ltd executive is concerning given the phonemaker's position as a leading Indian brand in the growing smartphone industry, Union minister of state for information technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said.

Vivo siphoned $13 bn abroad, ED tells court

'Company employees concealed visa purpose in forms, visited Kashmir'