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Aakash's ex-CEO launches new edtech startup

Sparkl is an AI-powered online one-on-one tutoring platform focusing on 6-12 grades for IGCSE and IB curricula

Used car platforms set for bumpy ride ahead

GST hike on small cars to hurt margins; buyers, too, may have to pay more

India plans to import 20 more cheetahs, 2 elephants

India is in discussions with Kenya, Botswana and Tanzania to import 20 more cheetahs and two female elephants by March, two government officials said.

GST on corporate sponsorships eased

Shifting the onus of remitting tax on sponsorship deals from the donor is set to enable the donor to lower its overall tax liability

Sales ratio shows growing e-mobility ecosystem in '24

Govt's electric mobility push fuels EV sale compared to falling sales of fossil fuel vehicles

Weather woes could crush sugar production hopes

Sugarcane yields in India are declining due to last year's drought and this year's excessive rains, which could reduce the country's sugar production below consumption levels for the first time in eight years, farmers and industry officials said on Monday.

PNGRB to expand LPG pipeline for safer transport, cost cutting

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is planning to expand India's pipeline network for safer and eco-friendly transportation of liquified petroleum gas (LPG), said Anil Kumar Jain, the chairperson of PNGRB.

Internal candidates land top Wipro jobs

Veterans at Wipro Ltd are steadily rising to the top in Srinivas Pallia's eight months in the corner office, at a time when India's fourth largest technology services firm is working to recover from a full-year revenue decline.

Fuel efficiency norms could accelerate clean mobility

Tighter carbon emission standards should push automakers to sell greener vehicles overall

At long last, the UK is shooting for the moon on clean energy

An ambitious plan revives hope but it will be a race against time

Rupee's managed float: Should RBI shift gear?

To Mint Street's credit, India resolved a macro trilemma in its own special way. Recalibrate it for a more market-priced rupee if the expected trade gains outweigh price-stability risks

Escaping India within India is an exorbitant exercise

The wealthy in Gurgaon pay mind-boggling prices to keep real India out of their lives. But it doesn't happen

Can we use today's geopolitical chaos to uplift India's economy?

Successful economies have geopolitics to thank but India may be letting its opportunity slip away

Freelancers Can Avoid Hidden Fees, Maximize Earning

Being aware of payout options and financial solutions helps freelancers with smarter choices

What you must know about rental agreements, registration process

According to the Registration Act, 1908, a rental agreement for less than 12 months need not be registered

China says US is 'playing with fire' after latest aid for Taiwan

The Chinese government protested on Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is \"playing with fire\".

ISRO to study crop growth in space

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 Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) PSLV rocket that remains in orbit after launching a satellite.

IOC probes bribery allegation of US cos

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has begun a probe into allegations of a US speciality chemicals firm bribing its officials 15 years ago to obtain contracts to supply catalysts, according to a company's regulatory filing.

FPIs turn net sellers amid rising dollar

After two weeks of buying, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net sellers in Indian equities last week, with a net withdrawal of ₹976 crore amid a strengthening US dollar and steady rise in US 10-year bond yields, impacting investor sentiment.

India, Sweden to work on green tech

India and Sweden can deepen their collaboration in innovation and green technology with a focus on addressing global climate challenges through sustainable industrial practices and renewable energy solutions, Swedish officials said.

Front-running case: Sebi bans 9 entities

The front-running by these entities continued for more than three years.

Akasa to add more planes this fiscal

Akasa Air is in continuous discussions with Boeing on aircraft deliveries and expects to add a few more planes to its fleet in the current fiscal ending March 2025, the airline's chief Vinay Dube has said.

NTT DATA to boost presence in India

Japanese technology firm NTT DATA aims to strengthen its presence in India, double its growth rate, and leverage the country's role as a global delivery hub to capitalize on its economic growth phase, a company executive has said.

CII seeks reforms in priority lending

Industry body CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) has proposed reforms in India's priority sector lending (PSL) framework, suggesting inclusion of emerging sectors and high-impact industries such as digital infrastructure, green initiatives, healthcare, and innovative manufacturing.

Direct Centre to legally back MSP: Farmer unions urge SC

A parliamentary standing committee has called legal backing for MSP \"essential\"

India could be key SAF producer: lata

India has the potential to be a key producer of sustainable aviation fuel by utilizing its ethanol supplies and availability of lipid feedstocks like non-edible industrial oils, according to a senior official at the global airlines' grouping IATA (International Air Transport Association).

America's chip war with China will spread

In the continuing chip war between Washington and Beijing, the U.S. has the clear upper hand on the most cutting-edge technology.

Boeing wins $36 billion deal from Turkey

Boeing Co. won an order valued at $36 billion from Pegasus Hava Tasimaciligi AS, in its biggest commitment so far this year that deals a blow to rival Airbus SE, previously the preferred choice for the Turkish low-cost airline.

Nissan needs a Honda rescue. What went so wrong?

Nissan, once a symbol of Japan's carmaking prowess, spent the past five years trying to regain its footing after the arrest of long-time leader Carlos Ghosn, only to find itself in a precarious spot again.

What does Accenture's hiring spree mean for Indian IT cos?

India's $254-bn IT services industry saw its slowest revenue growth of 3.3% last year, but expects a demand recovery