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Short-video apps bounce back with new monetisation strategies

Domestic short video platforms are seeing a revival after the post-pandemic slump, driven by innovative monetisation strategies and hyper-local content.

Adani opts out of US funding for Colombo Port project

ADANI GROUP HAS pulled out of a loan deal with a US agency to fund a port terminal in Sri Lanka, saying that it will use its own resources for the project.

Zepto to roll out separate app for Cafe offerings

QUICK COMMERCE PLATFORM

RPower arm bags 930 MW contract from SECI

RELIANCE NU SUNTECH, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, has bagged a 930 MW solar energy contract for battery energy storage system (BESS) project from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in an e-reverse auction held on December 9.

FMCG firms count on revival in urban demand by FY26

DOMESTIC CONSUMER GOODS companies expect market growth rates to improve by FY26 as the urban slowdown pangs may subside by then, executives at top FMCG firms said.

Swiggy introduces invite-only premium membership

FOOD DELIVERY MAJOR Swiggy on Wednesday introduced an invite-only membership programme One BLCK, offering benefits like on-time delivery guarantee and complimentary cocktails, drinks or desserts for dining-out customers.

Concern in govt: Pvt sector profit at 15-year high but salaries stagnant

From services to manufacturing, wages show marginal growth

286 primary agri credit societies apply to set up petrol pumps, says Shah

AS MANY AS 286 primary agricultural credit societies from 25 states and Union Territories have applied so far to set up retail petrol and diesel outlets, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah informed Parliament on Wednesday.

Acme Solar secures 250 MW renewable energy project

ACME SOLAR HOLDINGS on Wednesday said the company has bagged a renewable energy project of 250 MW in an auction held by NHPC.

Flagship jobs scheme likely to come on stream by early Jan

THE GOVERNMENT IS likely to notify its flagship employment-linked incentive schemes (ELIs), introduced in the Budget, by early January, in order to boost job creation as well as manufacturing activity, an official source said.

I am indebted, want INDIA to stay well, says Mamata

WEST BENGAL CHIEF minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday thanked several senior leaders of the INDIA bloc for backing her as the leader of the non-BJP coalition.

ADB lowers India growth estimate to 6.5% for FY25

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday lowered India's growth estimate to 6.5% from 7%, due to a deceleration of growth in the second quarter.

Agriculture has tremendous opportunity to grow vertically: ITC chairman

THERE IS A 'serious concern' over food and nutrition security across the world, and it is among the factors that are making food inflation 'sticky', ITC chairman & managing director Sanjiv Puri said on Wednesday.

Import management system for laptops extended till Dec '25

The government on Wednesday extended the import management system for laptops, tablets and other IT hardware by a year beyond December 31.

CCI looking at killer, creeping acquisitions in digital market

The Competition Regulator is closely watching the mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the digital market to identify \"killer\" and \"creeping\" acquisitions.

DPIIT to examine why demand for higher import tariffs exists

THE GOVERNMENT WILL have to look into why the industry has still not become competitive and demands for higher import tariffs keep coming up, while India's import duties are at world average, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Pharma exporters fret over regulatory hurdles

CHALLENGING TIMES

Industry should strategically realign, support MSMEs: FM

Inflation a global challenge, says Sitharaman

Treesa-Gayatri duo aspires to impress at World Tour Finals

TREESA JOLLY GIGGLES and mock-clucks her disappointment recalling that she's not tried eating anything crazy, since relishing spiced crispy grasshoppers as a 16-year-old.

Top Google India searches: IPL, World Cup, elections

A GOOGLE BLOG released on Tuesday revealed that sports and politics dominated search queries in 2024, with the IPL, World Cup, and election results featuring prominently in the trending topics.

India outshines global peers in hiring trends, IT takes the lead

• 53% employers plan to expand their workforce

'Clients want a one-stop shop for creative solutions across platforms'

Stressing on building its data capabilities has paid handsome dividends to FCB Kinnect, helping it win multiple awards at various industry forums including 5 Golds at the SAMMIE 2024 that honours the best social media brands.

Philanthropy can help build positive brand image

Philanthropy can help build positive brand image

Long live shared value

WHEN PROFIT MEETS PURPOSE AND IMPACT FUELS INNOVATION, THE REAL MAGIC HAPPENS

Safeguarding steel

A blunt instrument to curb imports won't address the travails of the industry

Worried about stocks? $1 trillion in buybacks will help

DECEMBER IS A big month for stock buybacks, and by month's end, companies are expected to spend more money repurchasing shares this year than ever before.

Xi rebuffs Trump's threat of tariffs

GEARING UP FOR Trump 2.0 era,

Can Trump end US birthright citizenship? Not easily

PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD J TRUMP has revived talk of abolishing birthright citizenship — the guarantee, rooted in common law and enshrined in the Constitution for more than 150 years, that anyone born in the United States is automatically an American citizen.

China's exports to US surge amid rising tariff concerns

Unexpected drop in imports shows weak Chinese demand

Apple rally unabated amid sluggish growth

APPLE HAS THE slowest revenue growth among Big Tech stocks and is facing tariff-related risks going into Donald Trump's second term.