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Wilmar to emulate ITC post its exit from Adani

ADANI WILMAR (AWL), the country's largest edible oil company, is adopting a strategy similar to ITC's by leveraging its core business and extensive distribution network to drive growth in its high-margin FMCG portfolio after the Adani group exit, according to sources.

Tighter anti-spam norms in a month

TIGHTER REGULATIONS ON curbing spam as well as new consultation examining an authorisation framework for telemarketers are expected in coming weeks, said Trai chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti.

Renee looks to end this fiscal with up to ₹400-cr topline

In the crowded market of beauty and colour cosmetics brands, direct-to-consumer startup Renee Cosmetics is expecting to double its revenue to ₹350-400 crore by the end of this fiscal.

Compact EV, new Duster key to Renault's India comeback

● French carmaker's first EV in the country to be affordable

Vi unlikely to have aggressive 5G pricing strategy

WITH VODAFONE IDEA (Vi) getting ready to launch its commercial 5G services in March, almost two-and-a-half years after Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, all eyes will be on its pricing strategy.

Six years after quota for women at IITs, changes are quite visible

FROM MORE HOSTELS and washrooms for female students to their own sports teams—a silent revolution has been taking shape at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) over the last six years, ever since a supernumerary quota of 20% was set aside for women.

Bangladesh Crisis Offers New Opportunities for Indian Textile Clusters

Amid the ongoing economic and political tensions in Bangladesh, Indian exporting firms, particularly in the Tirupur clusters, are receiving higher inquiries from several global apparel brands, including Primark, Tesco, Decathlon, Duns, JCPenney, GAP, Next, and Walmart, with order conversion expected for shipment by early 2025, Mithileshwar Thakur, Secretary General of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) said.

FDI in India growing rapidly, says Goyal

FDI inflows into the country are surging, with investors from the West Asia, Japan, European Union, and the US recognising India's status as a top investment destination, driving rapid economic growth and generating millions of new jobs, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said.

PLI Schemes Aid Import Substitution: MSMEs, Too, Among Gainers

PRODUCTION-LINKED INCENTIVE (PLI) schemes have generated investments to the tune of ₹1.46 lakh crore so far, with large-scale electronics manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food processing and telecom & networking products, being the top gainers.

Agri credit scales new high, to cross ₹28 lakh cr in FY25

● Seen up 10%; formalisation of rural credit aids process

CII wish list: Budget should lay emphasis on employment creation

TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY and foster inclusive growth, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has recommended that the government prioritise employment generation as a central theme in the Union Budget for FY26.

OMCs may see muted refining margins in FY26

Slippery Path

Direct benefit transfers top ₹4 lakh crore so far this fiscal

FY25 DISBURSEMENT MAY BE MARGINALLY LOWER ON YEAR

No check-in for unwed couples at Oyo hotels

TRAVEL BOOKING MAJOR Oyo has launched a new policy for partner hotels, starting this year from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, whereby unmarried couples will no longer be welcomed to check in.

Chinese Dam on Table for Sullivan's India Visit

AI, civilian nuclear cooperation, space may also be taken up

Mike Johnson Re-elected US House Speaker

Republican Congressman Mike Johnson on Friday was re-elected as Speaker of the US House of Representatives with a narrow victory margin of three votes.

S Korea investigators ask acting prez to clear way for Yoon's arrest

SOUTH KOREAN INVESTIGATORS again asked the country's acting president on Saturday to order the presidential security service to comply with an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Microsoft to spend $80 billion on AI data centers this year

MICROSOFT CORP PLANS to spend $80 billion this fiscal year building out data centers, underscoring the intense capital requirements of artificial intelligence.

No jail time for Trump, suggests judge in US hush money case

Will keep fighting, says communications director Cheung

Rohit clears the air: Not going anywhere

Says those on outside can't influence when he stops playing

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: As Bumrah leaves, 'captain' Kohli calls the shots

Kohli took charge after Bumrah left bowling due to spasm

Big rockets, a telescope & big changes in space await in 2025

Some key events to look forward to in space & astronomy

Worrying signs from the Arctic

Scientists say fires in the region could have major consequences

The Fall season

Fun and games for the elite players, the Fall Series gave the fans plenty to watch

Dr Manmohan Singh, RIP

Few people realise that without Dr Manmohan Singh's unequivocal support the major signature programmes of the UPA could not have been launched or implemented

Introspection needed in the media

IT COULD BE an exalted sense of my place in the grand scheme of things.

Why do you feel tired

Know how and why chronic fatigue happens

First-class upgrades: How to score a sweeter seat

Airlines are offering more ways than ever to get a taste of the champagne skies, but how do you get past the curtain, and when is it worth the cost?

Traditional food tourism is dead. Something fascinating is emerging

In Lima, chifa (Chinese Peruvian) and Nikkei (Japanese Peruvian) dishes are redefining Peruvian cuisine to reflect a 150-year history of Asian immigration.

It's about creating timeless content, not chasing trends

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