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BSE, NSE rivalry heats up in the battle of options

While BSE lags NSE by a wide margin, its Sensex weekly options have gained traction in recent years

Non-fiction makes a comeback via Indian streaming services

Experts said the interactive nature of some of the latest non-fiction shows is paying off for streaming services

Health tech cos sign up on digital mission

The 'scan and share' facility is running in more than 18,000 health facilities across all states and UTs

Navi Mumbai strip draws top airlines

India's low-cost carriers will lead the shift to Navi Mumbai Airport, the highly anticipated second airport for the commercial capital developed by billionaire Gautam Adani, as it targets a May opening.

AI for lower landing charges at Delhi

Air India (AI) has expressed concern that Delhi International Airport Ltd's (DIAL) proposal to significantly increase user development fees (UDF) and other aeronautical charges will hinder efforts to establish the airport as an aviation hub.

Will ITC Hotels' Demerger Bet Pay Off?

After piggybacking on its parent for decades, the hospitality chain now has to chart its own course

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AstraZeneca to bring innovative drugs faster to India: MD

AstraZeneca India has seen its profit and revenue jump in the past year, driven by a robust product portfolio focused on cancer and non-communicable diseases.

Three-language formula: Chhattisgarh as a case study

The NEP's approach could give a fillip to linguistic diversity and also improve education

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Belgium's John Cockerill eyes India's nuclear and cooling markets

The company is also expanding footprint in India's defence sector with a JV partner to make turrets for light tanks

Services growth picks up pace: Survey

India's services sector, a pillar of its economy, accounts for over half of the country's gross domestic product

PSE sell-offs: The Centre must take a clear stance

Sluggish disinvestment signals a shift in the government's position on state ownership of businesses. We need clarity on PSEs. Doesn't their privatization favour India's economy?

Brookfield sells some RE assets

New York-headquartered Brookfield Asset Management Ltd announced on Wednesday the sale of a 1.6GW portfolio of solar and wind assets in India to Gentari Renewables India.

Relief for IndiGo as HC strikes down IGST on repairs

In a 25 January 2023 interim order, the Delhi HC directed IndiGo to provisionally pay IGST to customs

Sarovar to dip into spiritual tourism, leisure for growth

The hotel brand has grown at 15% CAGR since the pre-pandemic days, and has grossed ₹3,000 cr in 2024 alone

Satellite internet may debut by June

Indian skies may open up to satellite internet as early as June, with the telecom regulator preparing the ground for the service that promises to reach distant corners and the open seas.

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PM Modi Calls For Manufacturing-Led Economic Growth

Terming India as the \"growth engine of the world\" amid global political instability, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on the industry to spearhead a manufacturing revolution to drive economic growth and expand India's share in global trade.

U.S. says it's pausing all military aid to Ukraine

Move comes days after contentious meeting between Trump and Zelensky

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Prime Set to Boost Early Stage Bets With Fund V

Prime Ventures, which has backed Indian startups such as MyGate and Niyo, launched its $100-million fifth fund to invest in early-stage firms across sectors.

Sitharaman Reaffirms Push for Regulatory Reforms

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday reiterated the central government's commitment to reducing regulatory hurdles and fostering trust-based governance, saying the Union Budget reflects these priorities.

PLI boost: Cancer drugs to cost less

Cancer patients facing prohibitive treatment costs in India can hope for relief.

IPO-bound Groww Issues Bonus Shares to Investors

IPO-bound online investment platform Groww has issued compulsorily convertible preference shares as bonus to existing investors, including Peak XV and Ribbit, according to a Competition Commission of India notice.

Hopes, nerves in India as tariff war takes off

Some firms may gain from Trump's actions, but India may not be spared

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Adani Wilmar to acquire Tops ketchup maker G.D. Foods

Packaged goods company Adani Wilmar Ltd on Tuesday signed the deal to take over smaller player G.D. Foods Manufacturing (India) Pvt. Ltd, the maker of Tops ketchup and noodles.

CEA warns of global growth risks, backs deregulation

Chief economic adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday warned that recent policy actions across the world could hinder global growth and emphasized the need to foster optimism on India by easing economic activity.