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INDIA'S MCAP TOPS ¥400 TRN AS INDICES HIT NEW HIGH

The combined market capitalisation (mcap) of all BSE-listed companies crossed ₹400 trillion for the first time on Monday.

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April 09, 2024
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Nifty cos' profit growth seen at slowest in 5 qtrs

Brokerages expect revenue growth to remain in low single digits

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April 09, 2024
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Consumption story gets a facelift as rural demand shows promise

Consumer goods firms and auto companies are witnessing an upturn in rural demand, which had been lagging for most of FY24.

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April 09, 2024
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MoDholds first tri-service conference

The heads of all tri-service military institutions will gather in New Delhi on Monday, April 8, for the first-ever tri-service planning conference called the 'Parivartan Chintan'.

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April 08, 2024
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Entry-level coders stare at risk of Al-driven job cuts

As artificial intelligence (AI) is changing work dynamics, entry-level coders must re-skill themselves to specialise in niche technology domains and learn to work alongside AI to minimise the risk of losing jobs, experts said.

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April 08, 2024
Vital signs of change: Al now lifeblood of India's hospitals
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Vital signs of change: Al now lifeblood of India's hospitals

Indian hospital chains are slowly turning to artificial intelligence (AI), with some even incorporating generative AI (GenAI).

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April 08, 2024
BEWARE THE HIGHS OF MARCH
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BEWARE THE HIGHS OF MARCH

The e2W industry scaled many a peak in March. Has the tipping point indeed arrived?

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April 08, 2024
Money is in: Cash recyclers set to get a big leg up
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Money is in: Cash recyclers set to get a big leg up

ATMs set to emerge as a remittance channel in their own right as customers can deposit and withdraw money from them using UPI

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April 08, 2024
Crossing the bridge
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Crossing the bridge

The onus will be on self-regulatory organisations to reimagine their relationship with Mint Road hereon, reports Raghu Mohan

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April 08, 2024
Insurance: High surrender charges deter exits
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Insurance: High surrender charges deter exits

Ashish, a staff member, visited his bank a few months ago to rent a locker.

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April 08, 2024
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Low credit score? Go for loan against insurance policy

Expect smaller loan approvals in policy's early years, which may necessitate selling of investments instead

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April 08, 2024
Recency bias, global cues underpin elevated valuations'
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Recency bias, global cues underpin elevated valuations'

Overall revenue growth in the fourth quarter (Q4) is likely to remain muted as sectors like consumer staples and information technology (IT) struggle for growth, says SAILESH RAJ BHAN, chief investment officer of equities at Nippon India Mutual Fund.

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April 08, 2024
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Sequential recovery to neutralise chemical majors' sales slump

ALCHEMY OF REVIVAL: Early recovery catalysts blend with stable prices and eased supplier tensions

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April 08, 2024
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Hot stocks: Warming up to winners in Indian summer

Predictions of scorching heat across India are giving fresh fodder to traders as they hunt for stocks that can outperform in an overvalued market.

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April 08, 2024
How tech giants cut corners to harvest data for AI
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How tech giants cut corners to harvest data for AI

In late 2021, Open AI faced a supply problem.

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April 08, 2024
Mexico cuts ties with Ecuador after security officials raid embassy
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Mexico cuts ties with Ecuador after security officials raid embassy

Mexico broke off diplomatic relations with Ecuador after police stormed its embassy in Quito and arrested former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas (pictured), who had sheltered at the mission since December.

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April 08, 2024
US, China need ‘tough' conversations: Yellen
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US, China need ‘tough' conversations: Yellen

Chinese Premier asks US to view industrial capacity 'objectively'

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April 08, 2024
Free pass for loot and terror: PM hits out at TMC
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Free pass for loot and terror: PM hits out at TMC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged on Sunday that the TMC desired a free licence for corruption and violence in West Bengal, which is why central agencies investigating such cases faced attacks in the state.

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April 08, 2024
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The Katchatheevu conundrum

Can the disputed island between India and Sri Lanka set the tone for campaigning in Tamil Nadu? RADHIKA RAMASESHAN decodes

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April 08, 2024
Voters' pie in population getting larger
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Voters' pie in population getting larger

The Election Commission's voter enrolment has become more efficient over the past seven decades, with emphasis on registering women and young voters in recent years.

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April 08, 2024
Will 'Singham' deliver a blockbuster for BJP in TN?
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Will 'Singham' deliver a blockbuster for BJP in TN?

Annamalai Kuppuswamy, a former IPS officer, earned the affectionate moniker \"Singham Anna\" from his admirers, who saw in him a reflection of the dedicated character from the film Singham.

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April 08, 2024
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Lone warriors: Fewer by the election

The number of Independent MPs is slowly but steadily declining in the Lok Sabha.

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April 08, 2024
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Kudos to CBIC for instructions on GST investigations

In a welcome move, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued guidelines to its Goods and Services Tax (GST) field formations for maintaining ease of doing business while engaging in investigation with regular taxpayers.

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April 08, 2024
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Railways aims to complete 100% electrification in FY25

The Indian Railways is planning to conclude the electrification of the broad-gauge network by the end of this financial year, senior officials aware of the developments said.

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April 08, 2024
In Sittwe, govt secures 2nd overseas port
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In Sittwe, govt secures 2nd overseas port

MEA approved a proposal to take over the ops of the entire port in Myanmar

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April 08, 2024
Indian merchandise exports have European silver lining
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Indian merchandise exports have European silver lining

Shipments to Europe saw 2% growth in 2023 against 4.8% decline overall

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April 08, 2024
Yotta plans capacity booster for Al efforts
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Yotta plans capacity booster for Al efforts

Data centre operator Yotta is planning to expand its computing capacity to 32,000 graphic processor units (GPUs) from Nvidia by March 2025, months after placing orders for 16,000 high-powered GPUs from the US-based chip giant, the company CEO said.

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April 08, 2024
Pallia's job as Wipro CEO: Drive growth, stem senior-level exits
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Pallia's job as Wipro CEO: Drive growth, stem senior-level exits

Wipro has chosen to bet on an insider as its chief executive.

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April 08, 2024
'Significant tech investment needed for cancer treatment in India'
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'Significant tech investment needed for cancer treatment in India'

Apollo, one of the world's largest vertically integrated healthcare providers, is in the process of massive expansion with eight-nine projects at different planning stages. MADHU SASIDHAR, the new president and chief executive officer of its hospital division, talks to Shine Jacob in Chennai about future expansion, medical tourism, and growth road map. Edited excerpts:

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April 08, 2024
Crisis at Wipro may be far from over
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Crisis at Wipro may be far from over

The writing has been on the wall for some time.

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April 08, 2024