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75K medical seats in 5 years to stem student outflow

Modi expresses concern, says need to develop education system in India

Indian standard must become the global standard: PM

The government is taking steps to transform India into a global manufacturing hub and there was a need to better our quality of products so that the Indian standard becomes the global standard, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.

Need competition among states to attract investors

Stressing that the world's leading firms want to invest in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 78th Independence Day address on Thursday called for state-level investment competition, asking them to establish clear policies to attract funding, offer assurances of good governance, and ensure confidence in the law and order situation.

Modi calls on Indian gaming talent to lead the world

With 442 million gamers, India is the second-largest gaming market in the world behind China.

Skilled workforce can play key role in global job mkt

Highlighting the growing significance of skill development in the changing landscape of the global job market, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that he is hopeful of India's skilled workforce playing a prominent role and making its presence felt in the global job market.

Secular civil code is need of the hour: PM

PM NARENDRA MODI URGED POLITICAL PARTIES TO SUPPORT 'ONE NATION, ONE ELECTION' STRESSING THAT FREQUENT ELECTIONS CREATE OBSTACLES IN THE COUNTRY'S PROGRESS

Need to transform agri space, ensure easy loans: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Union government was making comprehensive efforts to improve the lives of farmers and the need of the hour was to transform the country's agriculture system.

Stringent safety norms for construction EVs from October 1

The Centre is set to impose stricter safety standards on electric construction equipment as the industry prepares for a green transition.

Swan Energy may sell FSRU stake to Botas for $400 mn

Billionaire Nikhil Merchantled Swan Energy Ltd has said it plans to sell its stake in a floating LNG receipt terminal to Turkey's state-run Botas for $399 million.

Telcos' Arpu growth falls to 7.5% in FY24

Slow pace of growth precipitated the latest industry-wide tariff hikes

Adani Power: Committed to supplying electricity to B'desh

Adani Power said on Thursday it was committed to supplying electricity to Bangladesh, saying a recent amendment to power export rules does not affect its existing contract.

Tata Steel's Aashiyana expects to cross ₹3,500 cr GMV in FY25

Who buys steel online for building homes? A fair amount of people it appears going by the numbers clocked in by Tata Steel's online platform for individual home builders, Aashiyana.

M&M eyes ₹12.5L+ crown with Thar Roxx launch

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), India's fourth-largest automotive manufacturer, has unveiled the highly anticipated Thar Roxx on Independence Day, aiming to strengthen its position in the sport utility vehicle (SUV) market.

Demand to remain strong during festivals: Blue Star

Air-conditioner maker Blue Star is expecting continuation of strong demand during the upcoming festival season.

Binance set to start ops in India after 6 months

Registers as reporting entity with FIU

Classic Legends launches BSA Gold Star 650cc at ₹2.99 lakh

Pricing aimed at disrupting market dominated by Royal Enfield

Krutrim unveils AI chip making plans

Company to launch its first Al chip by 2026

Ola Electric launches indigenous battery cell

Ola Electric, the winner of the Centre's flagship ₹18,100 crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for advanced chemical cells (ACC), on Thursday unveiled the 'Bharat' battery cell an indigenous 4680 cell.

Large deals power paradigm shift in India's VC terrain

Rise 45% to $5.6 bn in H1CY24 compared to last yr

Ola charges ahead with 3 variants of e-motorbikes

Roadster e-bike series starts from ₹74,999

Legal bind for crypto investors caught in WazirX's fine print

For investors on the cryptocurrency exchange platform WazirX, retrieving funds lost in last month's $230 million cyberattack could prove to be a tedious and costly process if they choose the legal route.

Reforms a blueprint for growth: PM

IN HIS 11TH I-DAY SPEECH, MODI ASKS STATES TO COMPETE AT GLOBAL LEVEL SAYS SKILLED YOUTH TO MAKE A MARK IN WORLD JOB MARKET

India Inc earnings slow down in Q1FY25 despite margin gains

After four years of high double-digit growth in profits, corporate earnings of Indian companies hit a speed bump in the April-June quarter of 2024 (Q1FY25), leading to the risk of a downward revision in India Inc profit estimates for FY25 and volatility in the equity market.

Digital payments risk to op stability, needing more IT funding: RBI dy guv

While widespread adoption of digital payments has facilitated rapid, low-cost transactions and easy withdrawals through banking and mobile apps, it has also heightened risks to operational stability, requiring continuous investments in IT systems and technology to handle peak loads effectively, said Swaminathan J, deputy governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Wednesday.

Metal majors hint at limited impact

Even though Wednesday's Supreme Court (SC) order could result in a 1.5-2 trillion impact on the mining industry, executives from leading companies noted that the impact might be limited due to existing provisions.

LIC's refusal to assign policies to ACESO may be contempt of court, says founder

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation's (LIC's) refusal to assign policies to ACESO may tantamount to contempt of court, said Ketan Mehta, director & founder, ACESO, citing a 2015 Supreme Court judgement, allowed transfer and assignment of LIC's policies in accordance with the provisions of the Insurance Act, 1938.

Valuations to keep Bosch under stress

Most brokerages cautious on firm's outlook and have a 'sell' rating

Mauritius no 'tax haven': FSC on Hindenburg row

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius on Tuesday said the offshore fund at the heart of the conflict of interest allegation Hindenburg Research levelled against Sebi chief is not domiciled in the Island nation, and that it does not permit the creation of shell companies.

Mkts snap 2-day losing run

Ending its two-day losing streak, benchmark BSE Sensex closed higher by 150 points on Wednesday following a rally in IT stocks amid a surge in the US markets on renewed hopes of a rate cut by the Fed in September.

Hindustan Zinc OFS base price set at ₹486

Share sale by Vedanta to fetch #6,500 crore