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GenAI leading to surge in cyber threats

THE RAPID RISE of generative AI (GenAI) has led to a sharp increase in cyber threats, said Palo Alto Networks.

Good Capital plans to focus on AI-driven investments in 2025

GOOD CAPITAL, an early-stage venture capital (VC) firm, plans to make 6-7 investments in 2025, focusing on startups that integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into existing business models, especially in tier 2 and 3 cities.

Chinese auto parts import sees flat growth in H1FY25

IMPORTS OF CHINESE auto components, which used to be quite high till a few years ago, are now seeing their growth rate plateauing.

Country Delight starts 10-15 minute delivery

Country Delight, a direct-to-consumer dairy and daily essentials brand, has launched a 10-15 minute delivery service.

New chapter: LEAD Group eyes premium schools

WESTBRIDGE CAPITAL-BACKED edtech unicorn LEAD Group has unveiled Pinnacle, a digital curriculum solution targeting high-fee schools, marking its shift from affordable institutions.

Subsea cables: Big Tech may get govt support

● Focus now on establishing repair & maintenance infra

Infosys inaugurates ₹426-cr development centre in Bengal

INFOSYS, THE COUNTRY'S second-largest IT services firm, on Wednesday inaugurated a state-of-the-art development centre in New Town, Kolkata, marking a major milestone in West Bengal's IT growth story.

BSNL asked to bridge tech gap

A PARLIAMENTARY PANEL on Wednesday recommended that state-owned BSNL should explore partnerships with foreign technology firms to address issues in the deployment of indigenous technology.

Red flags as SECI says Azure capacity given to Adani in 'public interest'

IN WHAT HAS raised red flags in the new Andhra Pradesh government led by TDP's N Chandrababu Naidu is a submission by the central government-undertaking Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to the apex electricity regulator that the transfer of 2,300 megawatt solar capacity from Azure Power to Adani Green Energy was made in larger \"public interest\".

'Unusual' surge in November gold imports under govt lens

'SHINING' NUMBERS MAY BE REVISED

Rental housing norms for factory workers this week

● Developers may get 40% viability gap funding

Higher EPFO pension: Firms can file wage info till Jan 31

THE EMPLOYEES' PROVIDENT Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the time for uploading requisite wage details of members by employers till January 31, 2025, to avail pension on higher wages, the labour ministry said in a statement.

Higher EPFO pension: Firms can file wage info till Jan 31

THE EMPLOYEES' PROVIDENT Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the time for uploading requisite wage details of members by employers till January 31, 2025, to avail pension on higher wages, the labour ministry said in a statement.

Trump tariff threats to open market access talks

Experts call for a targeted reduction of levy by India, with policies to boost manufacturing

Net direct tax collections grow 16% to ₹15.82 lakh cr

NET DIRECT TAX collection grew 16.45% year-on-year to over ₹15.82 lakh crore till December 17 this financial year, buoyed by higher advance tax mop-up, government data showed.

Number of independent directors on corporate boards on the rise

BOARDS OF CORPORATE India have had a rising share of independent directors in recent years.

Will GST Council play Santa? All eyes on Saturday's meet

● Finance ministers of states will also make pre-Budget proposals

NHPC in talks with Bhutan for hydel JV

STATE-RUN NHPC IS in discussion with the Bhutan government to form a joint-venture company to undertake hydropower projects in the Himalayan country, a senior executive of the Indian hydropower major told FE.

Investments will drive FY26 growth to 6.6%: Ind-Ra

INDIA RATINGS AND Research (Ind-Ra) has projected India's economy to grow 6.6% in FY26, which is 20 basis points (bps) higher than its forecast for FY25, driven by a pick-up in investments.

More Indians looking to fly biz class this holiday season

THE NUMBER OF Indians eyeing to fly business class has seen a sharp uptick this holiday season compared to last year. While the trend is more pronounced in international travel, travel agents and online platforms suggest that it is also emerging on many domestic routes.

Tighter offshore derivative instruments rules

TO CURB REGULATORY arbitrage, the Sebi has barred foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) from issuing offshore derivative instruments (ODIs) with derivatives as underlying or use derivatives to hedge their ODIs in India, reports Akshata Gorde.

Q2 a blip, growth to pick up again: FM

The economic growth slowdown in the second quarter of the current financial year was a blip due to a slower pace of spending, but the coming quarters will likely see healthy growth, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.

Markets slump over 1%

● Investors' wealth down ₹4.92 lakh cr

EPFO weighs higher equity investments

● Labour ministry panel to look at ways to raise exposure

Indian firms turn to euro, yen swaps to trim borrowing cost

INDIAN FIRMS ARE opting for cross-currency swaps to convert part of their debt into the euro or the Japanese yen in order to trim borrowing costs, said bankers.

IIT-Madras to offer fine arts, culture courses

In a first for Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), IIT-Madras on Tuesday said it would offer two supernumerary seats in each undergraduate programme to students who have achieved excellence in fine arts and culture, starting from the upcoming academic session.

Not even 2% work-linked higher education courses yet: Report

EDUCATION-INDUSTRY MISMATCH

The world's busiest airline routes in 2024 are largely in Asia

● Leisure continues to outshine corporate trips

DPIIT inks pact with HDFC Bank to help startups

THE DEPARTMENT FOR Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Tuesday said it has inked pacts with HDFC Bank and Tally Solutions to help startups growth.

Panel suggests LS elections template for entrance tests

DRAWING PARALLELS WITH the conduct of general elections, a high-level committee set up by the Education ministry and chaired by former Isro chief K Radhakrishnan has proposed a similar framework for holding important national entrance tests to ensure transparency.