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Is a truly uniform civil code possible in India?
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Is a truly uniform civil code possible in India?

Uttarakhand's UCC proposal does aim at gender justice in family matters, but falls short on uniformity. Its live-in rules intrude on conjugal relations and its prism is heteronormative

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February 08, 2024
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HDFC vs ICICI: A tale of two fund houses and their BAFs

Deciding which balanced advantage fund is better for you depends on your risk appetite

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February 08, 2024
THE LONG WAIT FOR INDIA'S FIRST AGRITECH UNICORN
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THE LONG WAIT FOR INDIA'S FIRST AGRITECH UNICORN

Interest rate hikes and investor caution have led to a more prudent investment climate

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February 08, 2024
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Thali becomes cheaper in Jan on fall in onion, tomato prices

Non-vegetarian thali cost fell 8% last month, as broiler prices declined significantly

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February 08, 2024
Uber Technologies posts first annual profit since its IPO
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Uber Technologies posts first annual profit since its IPO

Uber Technologies posted its first full-year profit as a public company last year and projected continued growth in the first quarter of 2024, marking the end of an era in which the ridesharing and food-delivery company gave priority to growth over profits.

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February 08, 2024
Meta shines with strong sales growth, inaugural dividend
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Meta shines with strong sales growth, inaugural dividend

Earnings of Meta and other tech giants show strength across the industry as firms benefit from interest in AI

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February 08, 2024
Lenovo sets sight on PLI to build servers
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Lenovo sets sight on PLI to build servers

Company to participate in the ₹17,000-cr PLI scheme for IT hardware

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February 08, 2024
Art collection on the rise in India: Christie's
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Art collection on the rise in India: Christie's

The Asian art market has been remarkably resilient during the pandemic, and has seen a new bunch of young, millennial collectors emerge. This surge is being driven by immense wealth creation that is taking place in the region, reflected by the stock-market boom.

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February 08, 2024
Not in hurry to sell Nabha Power: L&T
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Not in hurry to sell Nabha Power: L&T

Engineering and construction company Larsen and Toubro has yet to attract 1,400-megawatt buyers for its Nabha power plant in Punjab, but is in no hurry to divest the asset, and will wait for the right valuation, said chief financial officer R. Shankar Raman.

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February 08, 2024
Luna reborn in e-avatar, to seek out entry-level buyers
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Luna reborn in e-avatar, to seek out entry-level buyers

Firm targets customers in small towns who can't afford two-wheelers because of rising prices

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February 08, 2024
Oil India mulls incorporating a subsidiary in GIFT City
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Oil India mulls incorporating a subsidiary in GIFT City

State-run Oil India is looking at incorporating a subsidiary at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in GIFT City, Gujarat, said two people with knowledge of the development.

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February 08, 2024
UAE wealth fund plans $4-5 bn investments through GIFT City
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UAE wealth fund plans $4-5 bn investments through GIFT City

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the largest sovereign wealth fund in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is setting up a $4-5 billion fund to invest in India through a tax-neutral finance hub in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat, according to two persons with direct knowledge of the matter.

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February 08, 2024
In SAT, ex-Axis MF's Joshi seeks Sebi files
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In SAT, ex-Axis MF's Joshi seeks Sebi files

Viresh Joshi, a former fund manager at Axis Mutual Fund (MF), on Wednesday in his appeal before the Securities Appellate Tribunal sought certain documents from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in a case related to his alleged involvement in front running.

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February 08, 2024
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Britannia needs steady volumes

Britannia Industries Ltd's volume recovery in the December quarter (Q3FY24) has been quicker than anticipated. Volume growth is estimated at around 5.0-5.5% year-on-year in the quarter. For perspective, in the three prior quarters, volume growth was in the range of 0-2%. The management's outlook on volumes is bright and it aspires to achieve high single-digit or double-digit growth over the medium term.

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February 08, 2024
Valmo to streamline e-com supply chains
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Valmo to streamline e-com supply chains

Meesho on Wednesday launched logistics-focused platform Valmo aimed at tackling supply chain inefficiencies in e-commerce deliveries at the lowest cost.

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February 08, 2024
Proparco set for climate tie-ups with Indian VCs
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Proparco set for climate tie-ups with Indian VCs

French development agency Proparco is set to tie up with Indian venture capital funds to back climate technology projects and address inequality, Diane.

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February 08, 2024
OTTs face complex ad-scape
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OTTs face complex ad-scape

Innovative strategies needed for overcoming obstacles in India's unique advertising landscape, say experts

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February 08, 2024
Govt to define middle class for housing scheme beneficiaries
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Govt to define middle class for housing scheme beneficiaries

The government will specify income standards, locations and types of accommodation to select beneficiaries for the planned housing scheme for the middle class, two people aware of the matter said.

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February 08, 2024
Petrochem exports face Chinese rivalry
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Petrochem exports face Chinese rivalry

Indian petrochemical exports are expected to face tough competition as the country moves to boost its oil refining and petrochemicals capacity, the head of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) oil industry and markets division warned, with global markets already reeling under rising Chinese shipments.

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February 08, 2024
Centre to monitor quality of Bharat atta, dal, rice
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Centre to monitor quality of Bharat atta, dal, rice

Once certified by QCI, agencies will deploy QR codes and barcoding to ensure quality of food

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February 08, 2024
'Biz pledged ₹1.07 tn of investments under PLI scheme'
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'Biz pledged ₹1.07 tn of investments under PLI scheme'

Businesses have committed about ₹1.07 trillion of investments under the government's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to scale up domestic manufacturing, helping create job opportunities for over 700,000 people, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday.

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February 08, 2024
Nationalistic movies face the Gulf wall
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Nationalistic movies face the Gulf wall

Playing on patriotism that served Bollywood well in the past is beginning to hurt when it comes to tapping a key foreign territory: Gulf nations.

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February 08, 2024
Govt to back pvt hospitals abroad
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Govt to back pvt hospitals abroad

The central government is considering tapping private Indian healthcare majors to develop and operate hospitals and healthcare facilities in foreign countries, particularly in Africa, two people aware of the matter said on the condition of anonymity.

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February 08, 2024
Growth jitters for Cognizant in 2024
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Growth jitters for Cognizant in 2024

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. on Wednesday predicted weak revenues for 2024, as businesses cut back on IT spending amid high interest rates and persistent inflation. The company said it may end the year with a revenue of $19-19.8 billion, against $19.8 billion estimated by analysts.

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February 08, 2024
With BB Now, BigBasket on final lap to profitability
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With BB Now, BigBasket on final lap to profitability

Tata Digital-backed BigBasket expects its quick commerce arm the last of its three main businesses still in the red-to become profitable in six months, although the grocery startup's target for overall profitability has been pushed to early 2025.

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February 08, 2024
India on par with rest of world in AI adoption: Nadella
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India on par with rest of world in AI adoption: Nadella

India may have been slow to wake up to the four seismic shifts in technology, but not the fifth: Artificial intelligence (AI).

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February 08, 2024
Govt may tap PSBs for higher dividend
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Govt may tap PSBs for higher dividend

The dividends could help cut down the fiscal deficit in 2024-25

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February 08, 2024
Why India Needs To Get Its Test Selection Right
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Why India Needs To Get Its Test Selection Right

Despite the vital win in Vizag, India needs to get its selection right in order to register a Test series triumph against England

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February 07, 2024
Anthony Kim and the transcendence of talent in golf
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Anthony Kim and the transcendence of talent in golf

After a 12-year exile, golf's enigmatic star Anthony Kim might make a comeback - and it is one to look forward

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February 07, 2024
The Premier League title race heats up
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The Premier League title race heats up

There's little separating Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal

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February 07, 2024