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Financial Express Mumbai

Are Indian firms prepared to face the looming threats?

India Inc. needs to increase cyber budgets tackle talent shortages

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April 08, 2024
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Thinking out of the box

Outdoor ad spending to cross 1K cr in the run up to elections

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April 08, 2024
How an IIM got 50% female MBAs
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How an IIM got 50% female MBAs

It happened neither by accident nor by design; IIMK made MBA more attractive for females

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April 08, 2024
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Invest in corporate bond funds for higher yields

THE WIDENING SPREAD between AAA-rated corporate bonds and government securities has enhanced the appeal of corporate bond funds as an income-generating investment option.

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April 08, 2024
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Lateral hirings at PSU lenders spark debate

RECENT EXITS OF some senior officials from public sector banks (PSBS), hired from the private sector, have sparked a debate in the banking sector about the relevance of lateral hiring from private lenders.

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April 08, 2024
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Treasury income boost for banks

HIGHER TREASURY INCOME, supported by a fall in bond yields during the January-March period, is likely to boost earnings of banks in the fourth quarter of the previous fiscal.

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April 08, 2024
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Vistara cuts 10% daily flights in Apr

The carrier wants to stabilise operations

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April 08, 2024
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Seed stage funding on the rise for Al-based startups

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEBASED startups across sectors such as healthcare, logistics, energy, fashion and others are witnessing a growth in pre-seed and seed-stage funding.

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April 08, 2024
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Wipro CEO shift smooth, results may take time

THE APPOINTMENT OF Srinivas Pallia as the new CEO of Wipro has been viewed positively by analysts, as he has been chosen from within the company rather than an outsider being brought in for the top job.

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April 08, 2024
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Crop insurance cover expands 27% in FY24

WITH A FEW states, including Jharkhand and Telangana, opting to rejoin the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), the number of farmers under subsidised insurance cover reached a record 40 million last fiscal, up 27% from the previous year, official sources said. They anticipate a similar pace of growth in PMFBY beneficiaries in FY25.

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April 08, 2024
AAP protests Kejriwal arrest: Sanjay Singh says vote for us to get schools
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AAP protests Kejriwal arrest: Sanjay Singh says vote for us to get schools

EMPHASISING promises of building schools and hospitals, the Aam Aadmi Party's enduring pitch ahead of polls, senior party leader and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh Sunday said that there was a big difference between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

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April 08, 2024
Little love for Oppn in BJP bastion
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Little love for Oppn in BJP bastion

\"THE RAM TEMPLE has been built...But what about our small neighbourhood temple for Hanumanji?\" asks Indra Raj Singh, a resident of Arthala village in Ghaziabad, head of the organising committee of the local Hanuman Temple which was brought down for reconstruction.

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April 08, 2024
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Rlys arm in talks with firms to lease cargo transportation infra

THE DEDICATED FREIGHT Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) is actively engaging with over a dozen e-commerce and logistics firms, including Amazon, Meesho, Delhivery, Blue Dart Express and Shiprocket, to lease out newly constructed infrastructure for cargo transportation.

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April 08, 2024
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Wall Street on the hunt for AI winners in emerging markets

SOME OF THE world's biggest money managers are searching for the next wave of artificial intelligence winners beyond the US.

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April 08, 2024
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Overhaul of treaties soon to woo foreign investors

TO CREATE A more investor-friendly climate, the government has decided to revisit its approach to bilateral investment treaties (BITS).

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April 08, 2024
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Startup funding: Snow is melting, slowly but surely

E-COMMERCE PLATFORM MEESHO, quick commerce company Zepto and fintech firm Navi are all reportedly in talks to raise around $300 million from investors.

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April 08, 2024
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Small pizzerias grab bigger share

THE PIZZA MARKET in India appears to be mirroring a trend visible in the fastmoving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, as food inflation and the need for more options drives consumers towards cheaper and new alternatives.

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April 08, 2024
PLIS set to get a mega makeover
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PLIS set to get a mega makeover

Focus on R&D, carve-out for MSMEs, inclusion of more sectors on the cards

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April 08, 2024
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Cognizant defers salary hikes

NASDAQ-LISTED IT SERVICES firm Cognizant has delayed salary hikes for eligible employees by around four months compared to the previous year. Accordingly, the hikes will be rolled out from August 1.

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April 07, 2024
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Vistara: Over 98% pilots signed new contract

VISTARA CEO VINOD Kannan on Saturday said the airline hopes to stabilise operations for this month by this weekend and that more than 98% of pilots have signed the new contract.

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April 07, 2024
A toast to eclipse with wine, skydiving
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A toast to eclipse with wine, skydiving

CITIES AND TOWNS ACROSS a swath of upstate New York will have a rare moment in the spotlight on Monday - once they're shrouded in complete darkness.

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April 07, 2024
17 Indians lured into unsafe, illegal work in Laos on way back home: EAM Jaishankar
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17 Indians lured into unsafe, illegal work in Laos on way back home: EAM Jaishankar

SEVENTEEN INDIAN WORKERS, who were lured into unsafe and illegal work in Laos, are on their way back home, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. He also complimented the Indian embassy in Laos for its successful efforts in the case.

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April 07, 2024
US, China to talk on balanced economic growth, says Yellen
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US, China to talk on balanced economic growth, says Yellen

EXCESS MANUFACTURING CAPACITY A CONCERN - Both nations to work on anti-money laundering efforts

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April 07, 2024
India's hot summer creates winners in pricey stock mkt
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India's hot summer creates winners in pricey stock mkt

PREDICTIONS OF SCORCHING heat across India are giving fresh fodder to traders as they hunt for stocks that can outperform in an overvalued market.

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April 07, 2024
Ather enters family scooter segment with the Rizta
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Ather enters family scooter segment with the Rizta

EV START-UP ATHER Energy on Saturday launched the Rizta electric scooter, priced ₹1,09,999 (ex-showroom) onwards.

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April 07, 2024
Bajaj Housing board to meet on Apr 24 to discuss listing
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Bajaj Housing board to meet on Apr 24 to discuss listing

THE BOARD OF Bajaj Housing Finance will meet on April 24 to consider strategies to comply with its mandatory listing requirement.

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April 07, 2024
Space startup Agnikul delays maiden rocket launch again
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Space startup Agnikul delays maiden rocket launch again

AEROSPACE STARTUP AGNIKUL Cosmos has postponed the maiden launch of its Agnibaan rocket again, people at the launch site said on Saturday, citing technical issues.

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April 07, 2024
Embassy REIT to buy biz park in Chennai for ₹1,269 crore
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Embassy REIT to buy biz park in Chennai for ₹1,269 crore

EMBASSY OFFICE PARKS REIT on Saturday said it will buy Embassy Splendid TechZone ('ESTZ'), a Grade-A business park, from its sponsor Embassy group for an enterprise value of ₹1,269 crore.

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April 07, 2024
JSW Energy raises ₹5K cr via QIP from ADIA, others
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JSW Energy raises ₹5K cr via QIP from ADIA, others

First-ever equity raise by the firm since 2010 listing

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April 07, 2024
Worrying that Bengaluru suffers from water-related issues, says Sitharaman
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Worrying that Bengaluru suffers from water-related issues, says Sitharaman

UNION FINANCE MINISTER Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday hit out at the Siddaramaiah government over the water crisis in Bengaluru and alleged that many irrigation and water-related projects and initiatives were halted by the Congress when it came to power in Karnataka last year.

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April 07, 2024