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'Higher corporate efficiency also behind lower wage growth'

The trend of manufacturing companies outsourcing services impacted wage growth in India, Sanjiv Puri, president of the Federation of Indian Industry (CII), said in an interview.

DPIIT Looks at Policy Tweaks to Boost FDI

THE DEPARTMENT FOR promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) held a consultation with stakeholders on Wednesday on ways to increase the inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) by carrying out required changes in regulations.

Steel import duty may lead to steep price hike

STEEL PRICES IN 2025 would be much higher than last year's if the proposed safeguard duty on steel imports is imposed by the end of next month, rating agency Crisil said on Wednesday.

Gold imports overstated by $11.7 bn in Apr-Nov: Govt

INDIA OVER-COUNTED ITS gold imports for every single month of the current financial year up to November with cumulative over-reporting to the tune of $11.73 billion, or 31%. This was revealed in a review triggered by a sharp, inexplicable spike in imports of the yellow metal in November.

BP bags contract to operate ONGC's Mumbai High field

BRITISH MULTINATIONAL BP has been selected as the technical service provider for the enhancement of production of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp's Mumbai High oil and gas field by up to 60% over baseline levels over a 10-year period.

Digital farmer ID must to apply for PM Kisan benefits

States requested to upgrade land records

'The plan is profitability first, followed by IPO’

With an eye on profitability, edtech firm Unacademy is charting a steady path forward as it competes with industry heavyweights in a rapidly evolving market.

Foxconn, Dixon Urge Govt to Pay ₹700 Cr in Pending PLI Subsidies

Apple supplier Foxconn Technology Group and Dixon Technologies India are asking the government to pay them crores in subsidies they think they are entitled to under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme.

No pre-emptive tariff overhaul

Routine customs duty rejig likely

Swiggy serves Snacc to take on Zomato in 15-minute delivery

FOOD AND GROCERY delivery platform Swiggy has launched a new initiative - Snacc - in the competitive quick food delivery space.

Modest Q3 on the cards for India Inc

AFTER A DISAPPOINTING September 2024 quarter, in which aggregate net profits for India Inc barely grew, companies are expected to turn in a better performance for Q3FY25.

Nvidia Unveils New Tech for Gamers

Also announces first desktop PC

HMPV: Centre asks states to step up surveillance of respiratory illnesses

Two suspected cases of the virus were reported from Nagpur, taking the total number to seven

Samsung CEO touts AI fridges & washers

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS IS ramping up investment in AI for consumer electronics, betting on its ubiquitous presence in gadgets from smartphones to TVs to help it stake out a spot in the AI arena.

Only 1 in 5 Sees Household Income Rising in '25: Study

ONLY 24% OR 1 out of every 5 Indians expects their household income to rise in 2025, a survey released on Tuesday showed.

'Inequality, climate change to be big urban issues'

IE THINC SECOND EDITION: OUR CITIES

A boost to Act East policy

Odisha can unlock its vast potential in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and tourism, propelling the state towards a prosperous and sustainable future

Orbit, Sanabil Launch Startups' Accelerator

ORBIT STARTUPS (ORBIT) and Sanabil Investments have launched an accelerator programme to cultivate early-stage startups from the Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, as well as global startups seeking to expand into the region.

BPCL board clears ₹1K-cr MNGL IPO

THE BOARD OF state-owned Bharat Petroleum Company has given an in-principle approval for the listing of Maharashtra Natural Gas (MNGL)—its joint venture company with GAIL and Indraprastha Gas, the company said on Tuesday.

Vi planning phased 5G rollout, says CEO

VODAFONE IDEA is preparing for a phased 5G rollout, and will launch new tariff plans in 2025, the telco's CEO Akshay Moondra wrote to Vi customers in an emailed new year greeting.

Merges chaos of mela with efficiency of online market

Why the campaign rocks:

Bring up to speed

Short-term campaigns are reshaping brand & consumer engagement

The cost of consent

The proposed DPDP Rules challenge marketers to rethink strategy

Google's most serious rival is a start-up

THE AI BOOM of the past two years has largely been a two-horse race. Alphabet's Google and Microsoft-funded OpenAI have duked it out for customers, while Amazon.com and Meta Platforms have nibbled at the margins for market share. But at least one new company has emerged as an outsider with a chance of challenging their oligopoly.

Revolutionising legal services

THE SECTOR IN INDIA SHOULD EMBRACE TECH TRENDS AND COMPETITION IN AN ERA OF DISRUPTION

Challenges in state budgeting

There must be stronger incentives for states to improve their fiscal planning and bring off-budget borrowings into the formal fiscal framework

Growth Boosters, Please

Some immediate measures are needed to avoid another disappointment in FY26

Meta Embraces Community Notes

META IS ENDING its fact-checking program in the US and replacing it with a \"Community Notes\" system similar to that on Elon Musk-owned X, the Facebook parent said on Tuesday.

Apple Faces Tough January as China Weakness, Tariff Risks Weigh

APPLE SHARES HAVE had a challenging start to 2025, as investors fret over weakness in the critical Chinese market.

Tencent a Chinese military firm, says US

THE PENTAGON ON Tuesday labeled Tencent, the Chinese social media and gaming giant, as a Chinese military business operating in the United States, the latest action in an escalating series of retaliatory moves between the world's two superpowers.