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Short-video apps bounce back with new monetisation strategies

Domestic short video platforms are seeing a revival after the post-pandemic slump, driven by innovative monetisation strategies and hyper-local content.

Adani opts out of US funding for Colombo Port project

ADANI GROUP HAS pulled out of a loan deal with a US agency to fund a port terminal in Sri Lanka, saying that it will use its own resources for the project.

Zepto to roll out separate app for Cafe offerings

QUICK COMMERCE PLATFORM

RPower arm bags 930 MW contract from SECI

RELIANCE NU SUNTECH, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, has bagged a 930 MW solar energy contract for battery energy storage system (BESS) project from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in an e-reverse auction held on December 9.

FMCG firms count on revival in urban demand by FY26

SLOWDOWN LIKELY TO PERSIST IN NEXT TWO QUARTERS

Swiggy introduces invite-only premium membership

FOOD DELIVERY MAJOR Swiggy on Wednesday introduced an invite-only membership programme One BLCK, offering benefits like on-time delivery guarantee and complimentary cocktails, drinks or desserts for dining-out customers.

Concern in govt: Pvt sector profit at 15-year high but salaries stagnant

LOW REAL INCOME GROWTH IMPACTS DEMAND

286 primary agri credit societies apply to set up petrol pumps, says Shah

AS MANY AS 286 primary agricultural credit societies from 25 states and Union Territories have applied so far to set up retail petrol and diesel outlets, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah informed Parliament on Wednesday.

Acme Solar secures 250 MW renewable energy project

ACME SOLAR HOLDINGS on Wednesday said the company has bagged a renewable energy project of 250 MW in an auction held by NHPC.

Flagship jobs scheme likely to come on stream by early Jan

THE GOVERNMENT IS likely to notify its flagship employment-linked incentive schemes (ELIs), introduced in the Budget, by early January, in order to boost job creation as well as manufacturing activity, an official source said.

I am indebted, want INDIA to stay well, says Mamata

WEST BENGAL CHIEF minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday thanked several senior leaders of the INDIA bloc for backing her as the leader of the non-BJP coalition.

ADB lowers India growth estimate to 6.5% for FY25

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday lowered India's growth estimate to 6.5% from 7%, due to a deceleration of growth in the second quarter.

Agriculture has tremendous opportunity to grow vertically: ITC chairman

THERE IS A 'serious concern' over food and nutrition security across the world, and it is among the factors that are making food inflation 'sticky', ITC chairman & managing director Sanjiv Puri said on Wednesday.

Import management system for laptops extended till Dec '25

The government on Wednesday extended the import management system for laptops, tablets and other IT hardware by a year beyond December 31.

DPIIT to examine why demand for higher import tariffs exists

THE GOVERNMENT WILL have to look into why the industry has still not become competitive and demands for higher import tariffs keep coming up, while India's import duties are at world average, a senior official said on Wednesday.

CCI looking at killer, creeping acquisitions in digital market

The Competition Regulator is closely watching the mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the digital market to identify \"killer\" and \"creeping\" acquisitions.

Pharma exporters fret over regulatory hurdles

CHALLENGING TIMES

Industry should strategically realign, support MSMEs: FM

Inflation a global challenge, says Sitharaman

CEA warns against undue regulation stifling innovation

CHIEF ECONOMIC ADVISER V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said regulators have to choose the trade-off very carefully so as not to stifle innovation with unelected regulatory power.

Treesa-Gayatri duo aspires to impress at World Tour Finals

TREESA JOLLY GIGGLES and mock-clucks her disappointment recalling that she's not tried eating anything crazy, since relishing spiced crispy grasshoppers as a 16-year-old.

Top Google India searches: IPL, World Cup, elections

A GOOGLE BLOG released on Tuesday revealed that sports and politics dominated search queries in 2024, with the IPL, World Cup, and election results featuring prominently in the trending topics.

India outshines global peers in hiring trends, IT takes the lead

• 53% employers plan to expand their workforce

Encroachment leads to higher flood risks

In this edition of IE Thinc: CITIES series, presented by The Indian Express with Omidyar Network India, panellists discussed how Hyderabad, a growing urban metropolis, can tackle issues of illegal constructions, pollution and floods.

Oppn submits motion to remove Dhankhar

IN A FIRST, parties of the INDIA opposition bloc on Tuesday submitted a notice to bring a motion in Rajya Sabha for the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of \"partisan\" conduct as the chairman of the Upper House.

'Clients want a one-stop shop for creative solutions across platforms'

Stressing on building its data capabilities has paid handsome dividends to FCB Kinnect, helping it win multiple awards at various industry forums including 5 Golds at the SAMMIE 2024 that honours the best social media brands.

S&P Global: India set for 'resilient' growth in 2025

RIDING ON URBAN CONSUMPTION

Long live shared value

WHEN PROFIT MEETS PURPOSE AND IMPACT FUELS INNOVATION, THE REAL MAGIC HAPPENS

Philanthropy can help build positive brand image

Philanthropy can help build positive brand image

Safeguarding steel

A blunt instrument to curb imports won't address the travails of the industry

Xi rebuffs Trump's threat of tariffs

GEARING UP FOR Trump 2.0 era, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday cautioned there will be no winner in a tariff or tech wars between China and the US and vowed that Beijing would firmly safeguard its interests.