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Adani's DRPPL changes name

Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt. Ltd (DRPPL), the Adani-backed company undertaking the ambitious plan of revamping Dharavi slums, is rebranding itself in line with the company's \"promise of building a modern, inclusive and vibrant community,\" the firm said.

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December 30, 2024
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CCI chief: AI could aid cartelization

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to aid cartelization by automating collusive behaviour through predictive algorithms, Competition Commission of India (CCI) chief Ravneet Kaur has said, asserting that the watchdog is focused on developing ecosystems that ensure algorithmic transparency and accountability while promoting innovation.

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December 30, 2024
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Koneru Humpy is rapid chess champ

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess champion here on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
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The Progressive Moment That Defined Global Politics for Two Decades Is Over

Weak economic growth, record immigration and growing rejection of traditional parties are driving gains by the right, especially populists

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December 30, 2024
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Businesses Must Prepare for Tougher Regulations in 2025

GST authorities demanded ₹803 crore from Zomato, while Volkswagen faced a $1.4 billion tax evasion notice

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December 30, 2024
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Brisk hiring set to continue next year

Outlook stays positive for employees and employers in the Year of the Snake, which represents flexibility, growth and change

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December 30, 2024
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All signs point to a spurt in luxe homes

Real estate developers are keen on premium, luxury and ultra-luxury apartments even as the share of affordable housing takes a dip

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December 30, 2024
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Investors Question PIL That Led to Stay on Religare AGM

Key shareholders dispute premise that ownership will be concentrated in the hands of a few

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December 30, 2024
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Loans for EVs no longer risky: Shriram Finance's Revankar

Financing electric vehicle (EV) purchases is no longer risky compared with about five years ago, as more established players are now manufacturing such vehicles and the zero-emission mobility ecosystem has grown in the country, Shriram Finance's executive vice-chairman Umesh Revankar said.

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December 30, 2024
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DRIVERS OF BRAND DESIRE AMONG NEW-AGE CONSUMERS

Brand desire is instinctive to a brand, yet it must be consciously sought

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December 30, 2024
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Reshaping Indian ads with AI storytelling

From bridging linguistic divides to crafting laser-focused personalization, AI has evolved as a creative partner

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December 30, 2024
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PSB Headcount Slips to 13-Yr Low

Between FY17 and FY24, PSBs lost more than 100,000 employees even as staff in the banking sector increased

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December 30, 2024
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Positive on stocks’ long-term potential

Devina Mehra, founder of First Global, is optimistic about the long-term growth potential of India’s stock market.

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December 30, 2024
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Investors in tech stocks unfazed by bleak growth

Despite weak full-year growth in 2023 for major Indian IT firms, investor confidence remains high, driven by hopes of a tech spending recovery and potential US Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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December 30, 2024
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After a bad year for bonds, investors lose faith in a turnaround

All Street investors entered each of the past two years brimming with optimism about U.S. Treasurys and other types of high-quality debt. Each time, they were disappointed.

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December 30, 2024
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Stakeboat to buy stake in Botanic Healthcare

Id-market private equity (PE) firm Stakeboat Capital signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in a botanical extracts company.

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December 30, 2024
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Fintechs Turn Favorites for Venture Debt Firms in 2024

Regulatory curbs, uncertainty in the fintech landscape kept venture equity capital at bay

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December 30, 2024
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Building AI Strategy a Challenge: TCS CTO

Vin said TCS is using its R&D expenditure to develop solutions that make AI more palatable to enterprises

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December 30, 2024
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Economy in FY25 to grow at 6.5-6.8%, says Deloitte

The economy is likely to grow at 6.5-6.8% this fiscal year and slightly higher between 6.7-7.3% in FY26, boosted by domestic consumption, Deloitte said on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
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Night Safaris in Zoos, Backed by Global Tech Expertise, to Give Rare Glimpse

You may no longer need a forest reserve to experience a night safari—zoos might do the trick.

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December 30, 2024
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A PM Who Kept His Words Few and Work Eloquent

Loudmouth politicians spent energies trying to prove Singh was weak. He wasn't

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December 30, 2024
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CII seeks excise duty cut in fuel, hike in minimum wages

Selling price of petrol and diesel was last revised in March by govt-owned oil marketing cos

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December 30, 2024
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Services exports save the day for current account in Sep quarter

A rise in services exports helped narrow India's current account deficit (CAD) in the September quarter, although this marked the second consecutive quarterly deficit after hitting a surplus in the final three months of FY24.

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December 28, 2024
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Sebi Issues Circular on Share Transfer

The circular provides clarity on the rules surrounding ownership transfers in intermediary cos

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December 28, 2024
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UltraTech to Acquire Minority Stake in Star Cement

UltraTech Cement on Friday said it will acquire a minority stake of 8.69% from the promoters of Meghalaya-based Star Cement in a deal worth up to ₹851 crore.

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December 28, 2024
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Rupee falls to record low as dollar bids spike

The rupee fell to an all-time low on Friday, as maturing non-deliverable forwards and currency futures boosted dollar demand, while the sharp fall led to panic dollar buying by importers.

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December 28, 2024
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JSW Neo to acquire O2 Power; EQT and Temasek to exit

The transaction entails acquisition of O2 Power Midco Holdings and O2 Energy SG, and is subject to customary nods

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December 28, 2024
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Rural-urban consumption gap shrinks in 2023-24

The monthly per capita consumption expenditure rose to ₹4,122 in rural areas and ₹6,996 in urban areas

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December 28, 2024
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Escorts Kubota's ride is bumpy amid demand concerns

Escorts Kubota Ltd continues to grapple with the challenges of weak export volumes and subdued construction equipment demand.

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December 28, 2024
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India's Textile Exports a Silver Lining as Trade Deficit Widens

Experts attribute this growth to govt policies, trade deals, and adoption of new technologies

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December 28, 2024