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The government mustn't act like India's net nanny

The Indian I&B minister's reproach of online entertainment platforms for 'obscenity' lacked conviction. This is a market that hasn't failed. It should be spared undue state intervention

How A.M. Naik, man with the Midas touch, transformed L&T

As Mint confers a Lifetime Achievement Award on Naik, outgoing group chairman of L&T, we take a look at his storied career

LIC may invest in green bonds

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country's top institutional investor with more than ₹44 trillion worth of assets, plans to invest in green bonds and interest rate derivatives.

'Economic growth potential hinges on states' efficiency'

Indian economy is expected to expand by about 6.5% over the next 2-3 years, Debroy says

'Emirates will add to Air India's success'

Air India, owned by Tata Sons, will not be a threat to Emirates, but as a partner, the UAE's flag carrier can help the Indian airline succeed, Tim Clark, president, Emirates, said.

Mondelez India to hike capacity at ₹4,000 cr

Spending planned over four years in company’s largest investment yet

Axis Bank looks to boost capabilities with big hires

Axis Bank is hiring more people in its “frontline\" leadership team as it integrates Citibank’s consumer banking business and rebuilds its asset management leadership team in a major reorganization.

Unease at Viacom18 as IPL digital promo scoffs at TV

Its IPL digital promo compared linear TV with a dark tunnel with \"no light at the end”

IT firms ready with private 5G solutions

IT services firms in India are looking to cash in on the rollout of 5G networks by providing enterprises with services for private 5G networks.

Accenture buys Flutura to boost industrial AI services

Global IT services company Accenture has acquired Flutura Decision Sciences and Analytics, a Bengaluru-based industrial internet of things (IoT) startup, for an undisclosed amount.

Sensex, Nifty gain nearly 1% on buying in RIL, banking shares

Benchmark Sensex and Nifty rebounded nearly 1% at close on Tuesday amid firm trends in global equities and buying in index major Reliance Industries and banking stocks.

Airlines need more than mere traffic

The Indian aviation industry is seeing a solid recovery in recent months after facing several headwinds since the pandemic began, including elevated costs due to higher fuel prices and rupee depreciation.

Trader interest in Adani stocks spurted in Nov

Huge positions' build-up happened weeks before FPO, Hindenburg report

Onions to be irradiated with gamma rays to curb post-harvest losses

The Centre irradiate is planning to onions with Gamma rays before sending them into cold storage on a pilot basis. Irradiation prevents sprouting and thus brings down post-harvest losses, two officials said.

Lift dumping duty on viscose fibre to save textiles, say MPs

The appeal comes amid an emphasis on manufacturing quality textiles, especially for exports

EU says it's ready to work with India on carbon tax

The European Union is willing to collaborate with India in easing the administrative burden for businesses while enforcing its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which seeks to impose tariffs on imports with a high carbon footprint entering the 27-member bloc.

No record of MPC meet on inflation target miss: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has no record of what transpired at the crucial monetary policy committee meeting on 3 November that discussed its failure to meet the inflation target, the central bank said in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query.

M&M to raise up to $1.3 bn for EV unit

It'll raise the sum in multiple tranches over next two fiscal years

Artificial intelligence can help us humans vet research papers

Machines could do a fast and accurate job of identifying quality

India has proven its resilience as a trading nation in recent times

Our trade-to-GDP decline was only a reflection of oil price trends and trade recovery should quash charges of an inward turn

India needs to lay down net shutdown protocols

We have the world's most internet shutdowns. This is a major blot on our record of digital freedom. Such clamps may have their utility but we need clear rules to prevent their abuse

Target maturity funds are fine but beware of the reinvestment risk

TMFs are not very attractive in a rising interest rate scenario as investors get locked in at lower interest rates

WHY AN AFFORDABLE HOME IS A PIPE DREAM

In a bullish real estate market, budget home buyers are getting neglected

Xi visits Moscow to bolster Putin

The two major powers have described Xi's trip as an opportunity to deepen their \"no-limits friendship\"

Cisco backs 'guardrails' for India's IT, telecom sectors

Company will support new regulations being considered by the Indian government

'Connected 4G, 5G laptops to be mainstream in 3 years'

Qualcomm is working on devices that will connect to the internet through mobile networks

GMR Airports to merge with parent GMR Infrastructure

Airport operator Groupe ADP will become the 2nd largest shareholder in the merged entity

Bitcoin breaks above $28K amid bank crisis

Turmoil in the banking sector, hotter-than expected inflation data, and renewed hopes for a dovish Federal Reserve has Bitcoin reaching levels not seen in about nine months.

Indian banks better off than US, Europe peers

In a collateral damage of sorts, turbulence in the US and European banking sector has led to a negative rub-off effect on Indian banking stocks. In March so far, the Nifty Bank index has slid 3.3%. Even before the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) crisis erupted, the index was trading on a weak note.

India plans to extend fuel export restrictions beyond Mar

India plans to extend restrictions on the export of diesel and gasoline after the current fiscal year ends this month to ensure the availability of refined fuels for the domestic market, two government sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.