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SpaDeX docking delayed by 2 days
India postponed by a couple of days on Monday a highly-anticipated space docking experiment that would see it become the fourth country in the world to achieve a feat essential for expanding future deep space exploratory missions.
Brahmaputra dam will not impact water flows to India: China
China on Monday reiterated its plan to build the world's biggest dam over the river Brahmaputra in Tibet near the Indian border, saying the planned project has gone through rigorous scientific verification and will not have any negative impact on downstream countries—India and Bangladesh.
Titan expects 24% rise in Q3 revenue
Titan Co. said on Monday it estimated a 24% rise in third-quarter revenue, buoyed by domestic festival demand for jewellery.
'Pernod colluded with state retailers'
Indian antitrust investigators raided Pernod Ricard's office in December after finding the French liquor giant colluded with a state's retailers to promote its whisky brand and ignore a rival's, according to a government document seen by Reuters.
Akzo Nobel aims to sell R&D operations
The sale is to be made to a separate indirect wholly-owned arm, Akzo Nobel NV.
Institutional funds in housing up 46%
India's housing market attracted an institutional investment of $1.15 billion last year; it was 46% higher annually, as investors looked to encash strong demand for residential properties, according to real estate consultant Colliers India.
Canada's Trudeau may quit this week
Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as leader of Canada's Liberal Party this week, the Globe and Mail reported, a move that would trigger a contest to replace him as prime minister.
Centre raises alarm on adverse reaction of beta blocker drugs
This is important as doctors widely prescribe the beta blocker medication
ArcelorMittal SA to close long-steel biz
ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd will close its business that makes long-steel products, potentially affecting about 3,500 jobs.
U.S. to ease aid restrictions for Syria in limited show of support for new government
The Biden administration plans to announce Monday it is easing restrictions on humanitarian aid for Syria, a move to speed delivery of basic supplies without lifting sanctions that block other assistance to the new government in Damascus.
Intel's chips are down. Its problems are even worse than you've heard
AMD and others are making huge inroads into Intel's bread-and-butter business of making the world's most cutting-edge central processing units
Israel's Red Sea conundrum: Hit the Houthis or Iran
Over the past year, Israel's military has proved adept at taking down threats to the country's security.
Reliance takes on Tata, PepsiCo with ₹10 Raskik hydration drink
RCPL forays into the hydration segment with the launch of ₹10 Raskik Gluco Energy drink, eyes mass market
Studios Tap OTT Creators Amid Box Office Slowdown
Such deals are good for business as production houses are cash-starved and new-age firms seek recognition
Nippon, US Steel sue Biden order blocking acquisition
Biden's order blocked $14.9 bn buyout of US Steel.
Wipro veteran quits for CEO role at smaller firm
A senior Wipro Ltd executive overseeing a third of the company's business has resigned to become chief executive of a US-based fintech firm, marking another high-profile exit from India's fourth-largest IT services company.
Kidfluencers on a Timeout as Rules Force Industry Rethink
Draft personal data rules turn brands hesitant to partner with underage influencers
NCLAT to hear Meta's plea against CCI fine
CCI asked Meta to pay ₹213 crore fine for abusing its dominant position in relation to the 2021 policy update of WhatsApp
Disney's Hulu + Live TV biz to merge with smaller rival Fubo
Walt Disney Co said on Monday it would merge its Hulu + Live TV business with smaller rival Fubo TV in a deal that also potentially clears the way for the launch of its sports streaming venture with Fox Corp. and Warner Bros Discovery.
India Inc raises vigil as HMPV cases rise in Asia
Health ministry will increase testing for HMPV as precautionary measure
SC shifts e-comm cases to Karnataka HC
The Supreme Court has transferred to the Karnataka High Court (HC) all petitions challenging the Competition Commission of India's (CCI's) probe into alleged anti-competitive practices by e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart.
For RBL Bank, credit cost is more important than growth
RBL Bank stock lost 40% of its value in 2024, and that had very little to do with the growth in advances and deposits. Instead, it was all about the asset quality issues.
Morgan Stanley Lowers Hopes for India Bond Inflows
Foreign ownership of FAR bonds increased from 3.5% to 6% of the outstanding amount in 2024
IT: Focus on commentary, not Q3
Low hopes
Will FIIs Return to Indian Market in 2025?
Robust SIP inflows and strong retail participation in broader markets are bolstering DII resilience
Warburg Pincus names two MDs to expand India team
Private equity firm Warburg Pincus, which was one of the most active PE investors in India in 2024, has expanded its leadership team in the country by appointing two new managing directors.
Funding in space industry of India falls 55% in 2024
Funding in India's space sector, a key part of the country's ambitions to become a global superpower, plummeted by 55% in 2024 to $59.1 million from $130.2 million the previous year, according to data from market intelligence platform Tracxn.
D2C brands seek alternative financiers as Q-comm surges
Alternative financing models offer quick access to capital without diluting equity
Airtel, VI sell holdings in Wi-Fi JV Firefly
Telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have sold their entire stake in Wi-Fi infrastructure company Firefly Networks to iBus Network and Infrastructure for ₹9 crore, the telcos said in separate regulatory filings on Monday.
House panel to review CDSCO's performance in curbing spurious drugs
The government has also made it mandatory for 300 lifesaving drugs to have quick response codes