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Investment a barrier to foundational AI entry, says Nadella

India must get into frontier work in artificial intelligence (AI) and build foundational models, but investment is a real entry barrier and just one mathematical breakthrough can change entire dynamics, Microsoft chairman and chief executive Satya Nadella said in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Govt orders airlines to share weather data with IMD

With new airports coming up, IMD could have access to data from a wider geographical region

China factor a headwind for pvt investments: Sanjiv Puri

China's surplus capacity is dampening Indian business' spirit for adding further production capacity, according to Sanjiv Puri, president of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Allcargo to sell up to 40% stake in Gati

Allcargo Gati has done away with some of its non-core businesses to focus on growth and profitability

Agarwal buys iconic Riverside studio

The founder and chairman of Vedanta Group Anil Agarwal is the new owner of the iconic Riverside Studio in London, announced a press release on Wednesday.

Cygnett eyes ₹300 cr in FY25 sales, to open 15 hotels next yr

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts aims to close FY25 with ₹300 crore gross revenues, driven by new management contracts, founder and managing director Sarbendra Sarkar said.

UBL suspends beer supply to Telangana over price row

The beer maker cited frozen prices, unpaid dues and 40% rise in production costs since 2019

Foxconn, Dixon Urge India to Pay Pending Subsidies

Apple Inc. supplier Foxconn Technology and Dixon Technologies India Ltd. have asked India to pay them billions of rupees in subsidies they think they are entitled to under the government's production incentives programme.

Rupee falls 17p to a new low of 85.91 against US dollar

The rupee extended its slide for the second straight session and declined 17 paise to hit a fresh record low of 85.91 against the US dollar on Wednesday amid higher crude oil prices and stronger American currency.

Fashion biz and margins Nykaa's weak spots, beauty shines

In its December quarter (Q3FY25) update, Nykaa's parent FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd said its beauty and personal care (BPC) segment remains the key growth driver, while muted demand in its fashion business continues to weigh on momentum.

Sebi Tightens Rules for Advisers, Analysts

The market regulator tightened rules for independent advisers and research analysts by imposing deposit requirements and restrictions on the scope of advice to enhance transparency and protect investors.

Defence stocks get reality check

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New RBI chief faces calls to unshackle rupee as dollar rises

India's new central bank head faces a tough decision on managing the rupee's exchange rate—focus on squeezing volatility like his predecessor did, or respond to calls for more flexibility as the dollar continues to surge.

Govt considers lifting ban on trade in seven crop futures

The government is considering revoking a three-year ban on futures trading in seven farm commodities, including wheat and unprocessed rice, after studies found the steps were counterproductive, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

South Park Commons Plans India Fund

South Park Commons (SPC), a California-based technical community for startup founders, is raising $40 million (about ₹340 crore) for an India-focused fund to invest in early-stage ventures.

Avendus Launches Third Pvt Credit Fund

The asset management arm of Avendus Group, Avendus PE Investment Advisors, on Wednesday launched its third private credit investment vehicle targeting to raise more than double the capital secured for the last vehicle, with the first close expected next month, VCCircle has gathered.

hBits Plans to List Its Maiden SM Reit Asset

Fractional ownership platform hBits Proptech Pvt. Ltd, which allows retail investors to invest in rental income-generating properties, is set to float a small and medium real estate investment trust (SM Reit) by February, a top executive told VCCircle.

Target Global Chip Shifts, Not Self-Sufficiency: Chris Miller

The Chip War author batted for strategic focus on diversification of global tech innovation

India to simplify tax filing rules in budget

The government plans to simplify income tax filing rules to make it less tedious for taxpayers to comply with the law and help cut down on disputes that have ballooned to more than $120 billion over the past decade.

Gold import revision trims Nov's record trade deficit by $5 billion

India's record trade deficit for November has been revised downward to $32.8 billion from $37.8 billion, after the government made a sharp correction in gold import data.

Why farm growth held up as other key sectors slowed down

India's farm economy, which employs nearly half the population, is forecast to outperform other key sectors during 2024-25, but the expansion is partly due to a so-called base effect, analysts said on Wednesday, a day after the release of full-year official estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

India eyes intra-state linking of rivers to combat drought and floods

India's water crisis is a tale of extremes—while some regions battle floods, others face parching droughts.

PMO working on blueprint to industrialize North India

The govt is focusing on bridging the North-South divide by pushing investment in the North

Kick off the new year with fresh games

Despite a typical slow pace, Jan 2025 features several new game releases

A flagship to challenge most top smartphones in 2025

The vivo X200 Pro may emerge as the camera phone to beat in 2025. What else does the flagship have going for it?

CES 2025: What Lies Ahead in Tech This Year

With more powerful computing chips, the idea of PCs compact enough to be carried around in one hand is becoming real

Most favoured interpretations can prove unfavourable

India's stance on Switzerland's MFN status in a Nestle tax dispute has had adverse consequences

Elon Musk and his critics are wrong about free speech on X

Both sides of this divide must read the US First Amendment again

Monetary policy should lead the easing cycle our economy needs

Weak demand in the economy needs a response but budget tightening would mean the central bank must look for easing space

May 2025 spell climate hope after a super-warm 2024

Let's harness the negativity bias that humans are predisposed to for measures aimed at faster climate action