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First commercial flight test at NMIA

The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to be functional from early next fiscal year with the expected inauguration of the facility on 17 April, a senior Adani Group official said on Sunday.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

DRIVERS OF BRAND DESIRE AMONG NEW-AGE CONSUMERS

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

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.

Reshaping Indian ads with AI storytelling

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

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

Positive on stocks' long-term potential

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

Investors in tech stocks unfazed by bleak growth

Despite weak full-year revenue growth in 2023 for major Indian IT companies, investor confidence remains high, with share prices of some firms significantly outperforming the market.

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

Wall 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.

Stakeboat to buy stake in Botanic Healthcare

Mid-market private equity (PE) firm Stakeboat Capital, which invests in healthcare, life science and manufacturing companies, signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in a botanical extracts company, two people aware of the development told VCCircle.

Funding slows in closing week of 2024

Overall funding activity in the last week of the year was quieter, slipping to almost one-third of last week's funding value, data collated by VCCircle showed.

Fintechs Turn Favorites for Venture Debt Firms in 2024

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

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

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 and slightly higher between 6.7-7.3% in FY26, boosted by domestic consumption, Deloitte said on Sunday.

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.

A PM Who Kept His Words Few And Work Eloquent

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

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

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.

EVs at airports to cut emissions

Government plans to add EV charging infra to airports

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

UltraTech to Acquire Minority Stake in Star Cement

Leading cement producer 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.

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.

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

Le Sutra to focus on artisanal offerings

Founder Rahul Bajaj said the company is targeting a 25% revenue increase by 2028 as part of its growth strategy

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.