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Sprint towards 500 Gw of green energy goal

India's power sector is prioritizing climate-transition goals, where a supportive ecosystem of energy storage, transmission connectivity and supply chain is now being created holistically.

VC investments hit $16.7 billion this yr powered by tech sector

Venture capital (VC) activity in India between January and November 2024 recorded a total value of $16.77 billion across 888 deals, a 14.1 percent increase in value and a 21.8 percent rise in deal count compared with $14.69 billion across 729 deals during the same period in 2023, according to Bloomberg data.

Four OEMs line up to make e-ambulances

Four major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including Force Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Switch Mobility, have expressed interest in developing electric ambulances (e-ambulance) under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme.

Semiconductor startup Mindgrove Technologies raises $8 mn

Mindgrove Technologies, a fabless semiconductor design startup, said that it has raised $8 million in a Series A funding round.

Health care, pharma IPOs raise ₹14,811 cr

Domestic demand, better global opportunities drive initial share sales

Sterling and Wilson bags ₹1.2K cr solar EPC order in Gujarat

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy secured a ₹1,200 crore order for a 500-megawatt (Mw) solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Gujarat, expanding its presence in India's renewable energy market.

PVs, 2Ws drive robust auto export growth this year

EVs, low-cost production fuel global ambition as India eyes 50% export target

Our India centre drives innovation in robotics, analytics & automation

SREEKANTH JAYABALAN, vice-president (V-P), transformation officer and V-P in charge of the Global Digital Technology Centre (GDTC) at Kimberly-Clark, said the India centre in Bengaluru is the growth engine for the company's global strategy. Known for brands like Huggies and Kleenex, Kimberly-Clark closed 2023 with over $20.4 billion in net sales. In a video interview with Peerzada Abrar, Jayabalan shares plans to scale up the GDTC's capacity and capabilities. Edited excerpts:

Tata's Taneira to expand footprint, stitch up mkt share

The Titan Company's ethnic wear brand, Taneira, plans to increase its market share to high single digits within the next three years by expanding its product range and offering value-focused products in Tier-I and metro cities.

From Y2K springboard to AI wave

With 2024, the first quarter of this century comes to a close. This series looks at India's progress over the past 25 years and future directions. The first part highlights the country's IT expertise, which became a talking point globally as the millennium began

Amazon, Flipkart face qcom hurdle

GROWING BUSINESS

CGST Act set to see key amendments in Budget session

FinMin says some changes may take effect from April

Every fifth scooter may be electric in FY26

Companies' confidence driven by growing network, new models

A singular life in plural India

In India today it is difficult to imagine a period of uninterrupted communal harmony, with reports of lynching, hate speech and bigotry surfacing with rising frequency.

11 dead in fire after LPG tanker crashes into vehicles on Jaipur-Ajmer highway

An LPG tanker collided with a truck on Friday, sparking a massive fireball that turned a stretch of the Jaipur-Ajmer highway into an inferno in which 11 people were killed and 37 vehicles engulfed in flames.

FMCG firms roll out tailored offerings for golden years

Affluent and health conscious, mature consumers are becoming selective about what they buy. Businesses are stepping up to meet their needs

SPHERES OF INFLUENCE

New districts are being announced more because of demands by influential groups than empirical studies, usually in the buildup to elections

Accenture Q1 showing a shot in arm for IT stocks

Strong US economy bodes well for Indian IT firms, say analysts

Sun Pharma: Down, but not out

Despite short-term blip, pharma major remains favourite among investors

Mirae Asset MF's AUM crosses ₹2 trn mark

Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) on Friday announced that its mutual fund (MF) assets under management (AUM) has crossed the ₹2 trillion mark on the back of 54 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the past five years.

PIL in HC seeks action against Amfi for 'misleading' ads

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking directions to Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to revoke the permissions granted to mutual fund body Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) for \"misleading\" and \"deceptive\" advertisement campaigns under the investor education and protection measures.

IPO frenzy: Six issues fully subscribed; IGI at 13% premium on listing day

The initial public offerings (IPOs) of DAM Capital Advisors, Sanathan Textiles, Concord Enviro Systems, Mamata Machinery and Transrail Lighting, whose issues are on their penultimate day, were subscribed between 1.24 and 37.75 times.

Debt funds to deliver best show in 4 yrs

Strong performance attributed to bond index inclusion and fiscal prudence, say experts

Banner year beckons after record $19 bn public offer

India has become one of the world's leading markets for deals such as initial public offerings (IPOs), smashing its record for money raised this year as investors snap up opportunities.

The Fed is as clueless as markets

In normal times, the conduct of monetary policy is a lot like driving a car through a thick fog of uncertainty. You have a general idea of where you're going, but you want to move slowly to avoid accidents. At the moment, it's more like driving while double blindfolded—in a car with malfunctioning brakes. The most prudent move is to stop.

NSE rings in tighter eligibility norms for SME listings

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday brought into effect tighter eligibility norms for listing of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), just a day after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in-principle approved them in a bid to protect the interest of retail investors.

When Bhagwat blows the whistle

When the RSS Sarsanghchalak is calling for a halt to the rash of 'masjids built over mandirs' claims, it could stem from the realisation that it will be impossible for the BJP government to maintain order if the issue spirals out of control

Rajya Sabha's tone and temper

Members of Parliament (MPs) in the INDIA bloc on December 10 moved an unprecedented resolution to impeach the vice-president and chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Entertainment's history & geography

Nikkhil Advani's Freedom at Midnight (SonyLIV), based on Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre's eponymous book, is a gripping watch.

A bird that symbolises a nation

The bald eagle has long been synonymous with American ideals - freedom, resilience, and strength.