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Why We're Lucky to Be Indians in Such a Terrible World

While much of the world reels under violence, India remains largely peaceful. Disturbances, if any, are rare

Dodging a middle-income trap may take extra-economic efforts

While India must allocate resources better and innovate, public trust and originality matter too

What's the Risk of Chasing Thematic, Sectoral Trends?

Many investors fail to recognize that each sector has its own cycle, separate from the market

12 Books That Can Change How You Think

Industry captains and policy makers recommend books they loved to read in 2024

DGTR seeks duty on PVC paste resin

The commerce ministry has recommended imposition of an anti-dumping duty of up to $707 per tonne on imports of PVC paste resin, used to make artificial leather and other technical textiles' products, from six countries, including China, for five years, with an aim to guard domestic producers.

179 killed in South Korea plane crash, 2 flight crew rescued

Apart from 2 Thais, all of the passengers were Korean; 65 have been identified

Manufacturers to invest more in tech

Manufacturing companies are likely to ramp up investments into technology integration to 11-15% of their overall budget in the next two years, compared with the existing 10%, a report by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) showed.

Adani's DRPPL changes name

Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt. Ltd (DRPPL), the Adani-backed company undertaking the ambitious plan of revamping Dharavi slums, is rebranding itself in line with the company's \"promise of building a modern, inclusive and vibrant community,\" the firm said.

Corporate America Drew Back From DEI. The Upheaval Isn't Over.

Boards and executives still support diversity efforts, even if they avoid the term, bend to the demands of activists, or try to sidestep skirmishes with Trump's administration.

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.

Koneru Humpy is rapid chess champ

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is only the second player to clinch the title more than once.

The Elusive Crime Boss Linked to Billion-Dollar 'Pig Butchering' Scams

Broken Tooth's Case Shows How a Fragmented Global Response to Cyber Scams Allows Suspects to Roam Free

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

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

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

Indian airlines may see fewer aircraft joining their fleets in the year ahead

The revival of the grounded fleet, which is around 90 in India, is an important area to focus on in 2025, experts say

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

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.

Drivers of Brand Desire Among New-Age Consumers

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

Positive on stocks' long-term potential

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

Consumer goods companies turn their focus to rural hiring

Recruitment firms estimate that FMCG companies have ramped up hiring in rural markets by 10-15% in FY25

PSB Headcount Slips to 13-Year Low

Between FY17 and FY24, PSBs lost more than 100,000 employees even as staff in the banking sector increased

Investors in tech stocks unfazed by bleak growth

Shares of TCS and Infosys were up 9.5% and 24% between 1 January and 27 December, as against a 9% return on Sensex-30. Stocks of HCL and Tech Mahindra were up 30% and 35%, while Wipro's shares fell 35%.

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.

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.

Stakeboat to buy stake in Botanic Healthcare

Mumbai-based id-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.

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