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Zaggle Eyes Three Acquisitions by Mar '26 to Fuel Growth

Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Ltd has zeroed in on three acquisition targets, a top executive told VCCircle, as the software-as-a-service fintech company looks to accelerate business growth after going public in late 2023.

Nvidia's Market Value Gets $2 Trillion AI Boost in '24

Nvidia emerged as the biggest global gainer in market capitalization for 2024, driven by surging interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and the robust demand for its AI-centric chips across various industries.

Transactions via UPI up 8% in Dec: NPCI

Transactions through the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record 16.73 billion in December, recording a growth of 8% over the preceding month, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

How UPI access will make digital wallet users' life easier

The initiative aims to incorporate PPIs into the UPI ecosystem to improve interoperability between players

Ranjan Pai's family office plans medtech platform

Claypond Capital, the family investment office of Manipal Hospitals head Ranjan Pai, is creating a medtech platform to bet on medical devices and medical technology companies, VCCircle has learnt.

After US, India faces most cyber attacks

India emerged as the second most targeted nation in terms of cyberattacks in the world as 95 Indian entities came under data theft attacks in 2024, cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK said in a report.

CCI's Apple Probe Confirms Anti-Competitive Practices

CCI will share the confidential version of its report with Apple to enable them to prepare

Employment rose 36% to 643.3 mn in past 10 yrs: Minister

Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said employment in the country has increased by 36% to 643.3 million in 2023-24 from 471.5 million in 2014-15, which shows improvement in job creation during NDA period.

Apex drugs regulator proposes steps to check spurious drugs

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) plans to further tighten the screws this year on those making and selling spurious and substandard medicines, a widespread problem in India.

Mkt leaders urge FM to take steps to improve liquidity

Industry leaders from the capital market and financial sector urged measures to boost liquidity in the market and cut taxes on fixed deposit products in pre-budget consultations with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday.

Dumping duty feared to delay projects

India doesn't have considerable solar glass production capacity and is dependent on imports

Centre sets up panel to reset current WPI series' base year

The move aims to make estimation of economic output adjusted for inflation more accurate

Smart gnomes, evil penguins and stop-motion

Wallace & Gromit are back for a full-length adventure with a familiar foe

5 Contemporary Artists on the Books That Inspire Them

Leading Indian artists such as Shilpa Gupta, Anju Dodiya and Thukral & Tagra share their favourite recent reads

Indian Art May Be Poised for a Global Breakthrough

After a strong 2024, with major works, discoveries and acquisitions on the international stage, the future looks bright for Indian art

Abandon Myopic Policies for the Common Global Good

Policies of the US, China and India Should Prioritize Long-Term Gains and Their People Must Push for It

Let's act now to create a resilient, adaptable and skilled workforce

Our demographic dividend, coupled with skills adapted for new opportunities, can give us a competitive advantage globally

Our consumption study doesn't feed policy well

India's latest survey of household spending on consumption picks up significant trends but offers an unclear snapshot of upper-end expenses. Policy cues should be taken selectively

Manmohan's understated leadership set a fine example

His self-assured openness to all views was an inspiration for decision makers keen to resist groupthink

The Union Budget Should Focus on Lifting Consumption Growth

That is key, since investments haven't picked up, but there may be little fiscal space for big tax cuts

Are diamonds forever? Insights from 22 years of zero-return saga

Diamonds, synonymous with luxury, captivate investors, but their investment potential tells a different story

Markets rebound in first session of '25 on buying in blue-chips

Benchmark Sensex and Nifty started the New Year on a high note with the key indices closing higher in a see-saw trade on Wednesday on buying in blue-chip stocks.

Sasan Power pays $150 mn to IIFCL

Reliance Power on Wednesday said its arm Sasan Power Ltd has made a bullet payment of $150 million to IIFCL, UK, fulfilling its debt obligation on 31 December 2024.

'Air India will raise its global coverage'

Air India chief Cambell Wilson says the airline has covered a lot of ground since privatisation.

Ultra Tech names new CEO for ICL

India Cements Ltd (ICL), now a subsidiary of UltraTech, has announced the appointment of new leadership for the company, following the exit of its former promoters including N. Srinivasan as managing director and chief executive officer from the South-based cement maker.

A-One Steels files DRHP with Sebi

Integrated steel manufacturer A-One Steels India has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to raise ₹650 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).

House prices may see modest growth

India's primary housing market may register a modest single-digit price rise in 2025 after appreciating by an average 21% last year as developers are expected to boost new supply to match demand, according to experts.

Centre, states collect gross GST revenue of ₹1.76 tn in Dec

This was the lowest collection in 3 months but showed a rise of 7.3% from last year

'Qcomm will rival ecomm in 2025'

The quick commerce industry will reach a stage in 2025 where it will be comparable to traditional e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart, Zepto co-founder and chief executive officer Aadit Palicha has asserted.

SEC Writes Off $10 Billion in Fines It Can't Collect

Paul Bilzerian has been on the run from the Securities and Exchange Commission for so long that he now owes the agency $180 million with interest—almost three times what a court initially ordered him to pay.