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'Centre will electrify its own fleet, states must follow suit'

Adviser in the PMO says state governments will be incentivizeol through interest-free loans

AI investments are booming, but venture-firm profits are at a historic lon

Silicon Valley's venture-S capital firms are having an easy time finding promising startups to back. The hard part is cashing out.

Bullet train project: India eyes alternatives to Japan

Delays in commission-D ing ofthe ₹l.08 trillion Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train have prompted India to explore alternatives to Japan as the Union government is keen to launch the ambitious project in 2026, ahead ofthe Gujarat assembly election the following year, three people aware of the development said.

Food or cosmetic? SC to answer query over tiny coconut oil packs

A tiny bottle of coconut A oil-would you use it to cook up a meal, or to nourish your hair?

Adani sets $2 bn for convention centre in Mumbai

The Adani Group is planning to spend around $2 billion to build Mumbai's largest international convention centre (ICC) near the international airport that it operates, two people aware of the matter said.

Top banks scramble for PSU refmeryb ₹27,000 crore loan

India's top lenders are falling over each other to finance a ₹39,000 crore refinery being set up by Chennai Petroleum Corp. and Indian Oil Corp. in Tamil Nadu, in one of the largest corporate loan deals in recent times.

1OO tourist spots to get a facelift in five-year plan

Hiring global experts, focused plans for selected destinations at a later stage

Hypersonic weapons in the age of A!: Be careful

Indias hypersonic missile marks a leap and updates its nuclear deterrence. But dangers lurk in the global race for these speedy and sneaky weapons, wit/z AI -use posing new risks

How to make Elon Musk's budget-slashing dreams come true

Any serious fiscal policies must go through Congress. That may end up being the key test of DOGE and Trump

BOREDOM: THE INVISIBLE CAUSE OF RISING ATTRITION

They deliver on the job, but many employees are just going through the motions with one eye on the exits

Viksit Bharat needs big plans and coordinated action

Let's transform manufacturing and agriculture, decarbonize the economy and unleash growth led by women

Indonesia will need to tread a fine line after T rump's return

Jez/farms relations with China mustn,t send out the wrong signals

What if Donald Trump keeps his promises on economic policy?

The 2024 US election is one of those rare instances where there is palpable fem that the winner will actually follow through

The Indian state is still to fully unshackle our economy

Economic success needs the state to function as an enlightened referee and be less statist

Let's tackle the harsh realities of mental health at the workplace

Ensure an inclusive work environment with policies of reasonable accommodation and support

How working abroad gives young Indians a wealth edge back home

Working overseas gives them the advantage to earn in stronger currencies and benefit from exchange rates

FALLING MARKETS ARE JUST WHAT YOU NEED: HERE'S WHY

For some of you, a market downturn may be an ideal time for a complete financial reset

Remitting foreign fund: Tax implication for NRI

I will be moving back to India in FY25. Do I need to bring the money I earned abroad with me? If yes, will it be taxed? If no, what will be the tax implications in India in the future?

RBI guv term likely to be extended

The government is likely to extend the term of central bank governor Shaktikanta Das for a second time, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters, an unprecedented move that would make him the longest-serving chief since the 1960s.

G20 summit begins in Brazil's Rio

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva received the heads of government on a red carpet at the museum where they will meet through midday on Tuesday.

Climate tax on oil giants could fuel billions to UN fund: report

UN fund meant to address climate emergencies could significantly benefit from taxing seven of the world's biggest oil and gas companies, two nonprofits suggested in a joint report issued on the sidelines of the UN climate conference in Baku.

Fresh insolvency pleas for SpiceJet

Two more insolvency petitions were filed by Sabarmati Aviation and JetAir 17 against budget carrier SpiceJet at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday.

Zepto expands cafe service to big cities

Quick commerce platform Zepto on Monday announced the rollout of its cafe service in major cities and said it is targeting a revenue run-rate of ₹1,000 crore by 2026.

Domestic air traffic hits new record

Marking a new record, domestic air passenger traffic crossed 500,000 for the first time in a single day on Sunday, reflecting strong travel demand amid festive and wedding seasons.

Meesho cracks down on fraud

Meesho has acted against 22 million suspicious transactions on its platform and filed 12 cases in the last 12 months, according to the company's annual report released on Monday.

'Al-Vistara merger a pivotal moment'

Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong on Monday said the airline group will support the ongoing transformation of the enlarged Air India Group by offering \"our stewardship and expertise where possible\" as he emphasised that Air India-Vistara merger marks a pivotal moment for Indian aviation.

MakeMyTrip to buy Happay from CRED

Online travel company MakeMyTrip said on Monday that it will acquire Happay Expense Management Platform from CRED.

Premji Invest, SBI MF sell 6.6% in MedPlus

Premji Invest and SBI Mutual Fund (MF) on Monday divested a 6.6% stake in retail pharmacy and diagnostics chain MedPlus Health Services for 552 crore through open market transactions.

HSBC managers are competing for jobs in CEO revamp

SBC Holdings Plc has asked hundreds of managers to reapply for jobs in the firm's newly formed corporate and institutional banking division as chief executive officer Georges Elhedery continues his hunt for ways to make the bank run more efficiently.

Centre pushes back on RBI's proposed provisioning norms

Proposals include banks needing to set aside more funds for infrastructure projects