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Govt plans to cut agri transportation costs

UNION MINISTER FOR agriculture and farmers' welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday that the government is developing a new scheme to reduce the transportation cost of farm produce and ensure higher income for farmers.

PM's pre-Budget consultation with economists today

AHEAD OF THE Budget for 2025-26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with a group of economists to seek their suggestions on maintaining economic growth momentum amid global uncertainties, a key focus area of the government.

Byju's: ICAI panel probing auditing lapses

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' APEX body ICAI president Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal on Monday said its disciplinary committee is investigating alleged auditing lapses at edtech firm Byju's, reports PTI.

It's slow going at Indiamart

THE B2B PLATFORM IS WORKING TO STABILISE OPERATIONS

ISRO to study how crops grow in space on PSLV-C60 mission

DEMONSTRATION OF SEED germination in outer space, a robotic arm to catch a tethered debris there, and testing of green propulsion systems are some of the experiments planned on the POEM-4, the fourth stage of ISRO's PSLV rocket that remains in orbit after launching a satellite.

Scott Boland & the 'stolen generation'

ONLY IN HIS mid-20s, did the 35-year-old Scott Boland, Australia's fast bowler set to play in the fourth Test against India, realise his aboriginal origins.

26 members enter startup billionaire club in 2024

Fifty-year-old Supam Maheshwari, an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, founded the online platform for babycare products FirstCry after selling an e-learning company that he had set up.

Smartphone exports set to top ₹1.70 L cr

THE SMARTPHONE INDUSTRY added exports worth ₹2.87 lakh crore during this period.

‘If it is business as usual, Viksit Bharat by 2047 will not happen’

Raghuram Rajan, former RBI governor, in an interview with Udit Misra, speaks on a wide variety of topics, ranging from inflation to GDP growth to the impact of possible global trade war under President Trump's second term. Excerpts:

Broker strength falls 40% on compliance burdens

The increasing number of APs has created a new problem for the industry as well as the markets regulator—there are more instances of APs engaging in unauthorised trades, promoting unregulated products and offering assured returns to lure clients.

Eliminates odour, cleans indoor air in a jiffy

● Ideal for bedrooms, offices, or small living areas

KEY FEATURES

This Sharp air purifier overall running hugely impressed us. Let me list out some of the things I liked about this machine. One, it is feature-rich with a whole lot of technology inside for giving us clean indoor air. Two, it has responsive controls and simple instructions make it easy to use. Three, it is relatively lightweight, making it portable. Four, it is quiet in use, even on its highest setting. Five, it cleanses air quickly and is an ideal investment for your health.

'Consumers prioritise value, want devices tailored to their needs'

applications like graphic design. AI-driven technologies are also gaining traction. Consumers increasingly seek AI features in devices, such as BenQ's upcoming home projectors with AI Cinema, which use advanced algorithms and a camera to optimise content dynamically based on room lighting conditions.

Tech redefines how we shop in-store

● AI provides cues according to individual tastes

Sensible. Sustainable. Sensual

All the luxury you need, at half the price of a luxury car & two times fuel efficiency

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These earbuds have low latency and a strong battery

Language of market expansion

● A nascent market is growing on the back of local offerings

Has the 'Indian' car brand come of age?

● Consumers are no longer hung up on global badges

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk's plunge echoes Nokia risk

THE METEORIC RISE of Denmark's Novo Nordisk A/S from century-old insulin producer to Europe's most valuable company has been a feel-good story of innovation in a region where those are rare.

Winner, but for how long?

India Inc's fortunes will soon change, unless higher household income supports demand

Paradigm shift in Indian competition law

With a new Act and regulations, regular updating of CCI's analytical tools in 2024 to suit the new-age economy has been the hallmark of competition law enforcement

Budgeting for peasants, planet

UNLESS POLICIES TRY TO GET THE AGRI-MARKETS RIGHT, OUR FARMERS WILL KEEP AGITATING FOR HIGHER PRICES

Made to handle market turbulence

● These provide a balanced approach to wealth creation

How skilling will change in five years

THE WORLD IS driven by change, especially in technological innovation and global commerce, hence in five years to come there will be need for a different mixture of skills for individuals whose ambition is to take up leadership positions.

Made to handle market turbulence

● These provide a balanced approach to wealth creation

Get more interest money on EPF claim

● Claims will now be accepted throughout the month

The demand for specialized skills in fintech, AI, project management to rise in 2025: Mayank Kumar of upGrad

In 2024, there was also rising demand for AI-skilled talent across non-tech sectors such as retail and manufacturing. Hiring sentiments for jobs that require one to at least interact with GenAI tools irrespective of the sector will continue to soar in 2025

Front-running case: Sebi bans nine entities

Impounds illegal gains of ₹21.16 crore

Top-10 most valued firms' m-cap slumps ₹4.95 lakh cr

THE COMBINED MARKET valuation of all the top-10 most valued firms plunged ₹4.95 lakh crore last week, in line with a bearish trend in equities, where Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Reliance Industries (RIL) faced the sharpest erosion.

Growing demand drives growth in power T&D sector

THE POWER TRANSMISSION and distribution (T&D) sector is set for a significant growth, driven by increasing electricity demand and focused renewable energy goals.