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India eyes $107-bn pvt capital to widen grid
India is asking states to attract more private capital to accelerate the expansion of its power transmission network, part of a plan to revamp the country's grid and accommodate more clean power.
Finally, US nuclear ties with Indian cos
India and the US have been discussing the supply of US nuclear reactors to India since the mid-2000s
Green MSME policy for tech, financial aid likely in budget
A body would be created under the MSME ministry to oversee implementation of the policy
Services sector growth at 4-month high
Manufacturing growth slowed to a 12-month low in December amid a softer increase in factory orders and production
The Perks of Reflection and Daily Me-Time
Introspection helps one think more clearly, says Spinny CEO Niraj Singh
It's your touch that will push an AI co-worker to do better
AI agents help break down silos and improve decision-making and collaboration, but it's people who can leverage their benefits
Hiring Is Just The First Step Towards Inclusion
Persons with disabilities and those from marginalized groups need mentors and a supportive environment to grow in their careers
Budget: It must aim to engineer India's economic transformation
The target of Viksit Bharat by 2047 requires the budget to balance immediate challenges with long-term development goals
The Digital Data Protection rules have hits and misses
Some provisions can set a global example for age-gating but others would overburden data fiduciaries
The 'Asian Aunty' Is Smashing Ageist and Gender Stereotypes
'Aunty' leaders are tackling a widely normalized form of 'othering'
Public debt: Do not let it eclipse the fiscal deficit
The Centre's plan to adopt debt as its new focus for budget prudence after 2025-26 does hold merit but we must not lose track of the fiscal gap. It'll remain a valuable economic indicator
Longevity Is Usually A Reward For Being Unspectacular
Careers That Endure Are Typically Not Spectacular. This Is So In Politics As Well As Other Fields
Get public-private partnerships right for target-oriented growth
The UK's new government should engage the private sector with deals that achieve public objectives
How to Use Home Loan Interest as Acquisition Cost
With reasonable housing loan interest rates, many taxpayers use loans for residential property purchases.
South Korea's presidential security chief defies Yoon arrest bid
The chief of security for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Sunday he could not cooperate with efforts to arrest the impeached leader, in remarks that could push the political crisis towards another high-stakes confrontation.
Nayara set to add a fuel station per day
Nayara Energy, India's largest private fuel retailer, plans to add 400 petrol pumps this year to expand its retail network across various states, the firm said in a statement on Sunday.
CCI to boost enforcement: Chief
CCI plans to enhance collaboration and leverage technology to ensure fair competition.
FDI in India growing rapidly: Goyal
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into the country are surging, with investors from the Middle East, 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 said.
OfBusiness plans to invest ₹3k cr in 3 yrs
fBusiness, a b2b commerce and fintech startup, is looking to invest about ₹3,000 crore into doubling its steel business to more than 4 mtpa in the next three years.
Tighter anti-spam norms in a month
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will start, this month, a pilot to onboard paper-based and past permissions given by customers for receiving commercial communications onto its digital distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform,
NHAI prepays loan, saves ₹1,200 crore
(NHAI) has prepaid loans worth ₹56,000 crore during the current fiscal, helping the state-owned agency to save interest cost of around ₹1,200 crore, a senior government official said on Sunday.
Another round of PLI scheme for steel
The government will launch another round of production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the steel sector on Monday.
Inflation to hit gross margin of FMCG cos
Hit by inflation, higher input costs and pricing measures, fast-moving consumer goods companies are expected to see a contraction in their gross margin and a modest-to-flat operating profit in the October-December quarter.
Govt Likely to Revise Customs Duties on Gold, Other Items
The government is reviewing customs duties on over two-dozen items, including gold, and may raise the levy on the yellow metal if the recent duty reduction raised consumption instead of achieving the stated policy objective of domestic value addition, two people aware of the development said.
Connected TV Driving Family Content on OTT
Rise in connected TV adoption reshapes streaming, marketing strategies
Demystify mutual funds with SmarTomorrows
The Indian mutual fund industry is one of the fastest-growing in the world.
OSAMU SUZUKI, A LEADER WHO DEFIED CONVENTIONS, OUTLIVED CHALLENGES
In 1982, he signed a JV with the Indian government to create Maruti Udyog Ltd
What lies behind India's palatial ₹100 crore homes
A ₹190 crore penthouse sale at DLF Ltd's The Camellias in Gurugram was the biggest deal of 2024
India Leads Growth in Swiss Watch Imports Worldwide
Experts say this growth reflects mixed consumption patterns, and not just luxury demand
Nippon takeover block creates uncertainty for US workers
The US govt has sought over the years to protect US Steel and other steelmakers by imposing taxes on imported steel