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January 13, 2025

Blinkit's 10-minute ambulance gamble: Can it beat the odds?

Of the 29 startups launched in this space, 9 have shut shop

2 mins

CII Proposes 10-Point Plan for Business Reforms

Ahead of the upcoming Budget, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday suggested a 10-point agenda to drive ease of doing business reforms, aimed at reducing compliance burden, simplifying regulatory frameworks, and improving transparency.

1 min

Budget FY26 May Introduce Amnesty Scheme for Customs

IN A BID to reduce litigation, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the upcoming Budget may announce an amnesty scheme for customs to foster ease of doing business.

1 min

NFRA plans seven papers to strengthen audit standards

IN AN EFFORT to improve audit quality, the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is set to release a series of papers addressing critical areas of statutory audits.

1 min

Power firms may record strong earnings in Q3

Bright Future Ahead

2 mins

Pan-India crop survey to go digital by FY26

436 districts used digital crop estimation in kharif 2024

2 mins

AIFs: Deep-tech startups need special window

The Alternative Investment funds (AIFs) financing startups under the government's Fund of Funds Scheme (FFS) have requested a special window or carve-out to support deep-tech startups.

1 min

Coal import rises 2% to 182 MT in Apr-Nov

INDIA'S COAL IMPORT rose by 2% to 182.02 million tonne (MT) in the April-November period of the current fiscal year.

1 min

India Raises Milk Export Problems With Nepal

INDIA HAS FLAGGED concerns over the problems faced by its milk exporters in Nepal, with the neighboring country agreeing to explore the possibility of facilitating imports of specific products like whey and cheese, an official statement said on Sunday.

1 min

Bangladesh Expresses Concern Over Border Tension

BANGLADESH FOREIGN SECRETARY Md Jashim Uddin on Sunday expressed Bangladesh's \"deep concern\" over the recent border tensions during a meeting with Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma at the foreign ministry here.

1 min

Trump 2.0, AI to Influence Global Trade: Experts

GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS, THE potential for a renewed US-led trade war under President-elect Donald Trump, rising sustainability-driven barriers, China's overcapacity in key sectors, and rapid advancements in AI will significantly impact global trade in 2025, according to experts.

1 min

Govt to review Jan Dhan and other schemes

Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju is set to meet the heads of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) on Wednesday to assess the progress of key financial inclusion schemes.

1 min

Robust rural growth likely to continue for FMCG firms in Q3

WITH THE HIGH inflation still straining urban wallets, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies see faster sales volume growth continuing in the rural areas versus the urban regions in the December quarter.

2 mins

Startup Backed by Andrew Ng Launches App for HMPV Risks

JIVI.AI, a healthcare startup founded by former BharatPe chief product officer Ankur Jain and GVK family promoter Sanjay Reddy, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered risk assessment platform for human metapneumovirus (HMPV).

1 min

Hyundai Set to Drive in Creta EV on January 17

HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA is all set to unveil its much-anticipated Creta EV at the Bharat Mobility Show in the Capital on January 17.

1 min

D2C space loses sheen as scaling-up challenges rise

● HUL's buyout talks with Minimalist highlight concerns

2 mins

VCs pour money into NBFCs for stable growth

VENTURE CAPITAL (VC) INVESTMENTS in the non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) surged in 2024, marking a notable pivot towards safer, proven business models with clear exit opportunities.

2 mins

Insurance reforms...

The proposal further mentioned that the requirement of net owned funds for foreign reinsurers is also proposed to be reduced from ₹5,000 crore to ₹1,000 crore.

1 min

JP Morgan Asks Staff To Return To Office Five Days A Week

US BANK JPMORGAN Chase on Friday asked its employees who are on hybrid work schedules to return to the office five days a week starting in March, an internal memo seen by Reuters showed, prompting hundreds of staff comments, including complaints.

1 min

Air India set to expand its wings

Nipun Aggarwal, chief commercial officer, Air India, said, \"We are looking at it (Air India and Air India Express) as an integrated operation. Air India's strategy is to focus on the hubs - Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.\"

2 mins

Government Invites Musk...

The policy also proposes reduced import duties for automakers who commit to investing a minimum of $500 million (approximately ₹4,150 crore) in India, along with achieving 25% DVA within three years of operations and 50% by the fifth year.

2 mins

Apple Wants To Keep Diversity Programmes

Apple's board of directors recommended investors vote against a shareholder proposal to abolish the company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, according to a proxy filing from the company.

1 min

AMCs get ready with schemes to woo investors

SEBI'S NEW ASSET CLASS

2 mins

FPIs Withdraw ₹22,194 Cr in January Amid Weak Earnings

FOREIGN INVESTORS HAVE withdrawn ₹22,194 crore from Indian equities this month, driven by expectations of a weak earnings season, a steady rise in the US dollar, and concerns over tariff war during Donald Trump's presidency.

1 min

Trump's tariff talk puts mkts on edge

TRUMP'S INTENTION TO raise tariffs to protect American trade was widely anticipated and largely factored in. However, his speech last week, hinting at the possibility of declaring a state of emergency to implement his sweeping tariff plans, caught markets off guard.

2 mins

Unsecured Loan Slippages May Weigh on Banks' Q3 Earnings

BANKS ARE EXPECTED to see moderate compression in the third quarter due to an increase in slippages from unsecured loans, such as credit cards and microfinance.

2 mins

Leadership mantras from PM Modi's candid podcast with Nikhil Kamath

What can students learn from a young entrepreneur, and a global statesman

2 mins

Your Credit Score Gets More Real

More frequency reporting of credit data will ensure that consumers' credit histories reflect their most current financial status and reduce the chances of errors

2 mins

Dorm rooms to boardrooms

Colleges in rural areas and small towns can support ventures that address sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and education

2 mins

Withdraw NPS corpus in tranches

● This reduces risk of taking out the money at a market low

3 mins

How 'final' are GDP estimates?

DRAWING FIRM CONCLUSIONS ON GDP NUMBERS BASED ON NSO'S FIRST ADVANCE ESTIMATES IS TRICKY

3 mins

The Job Question

While employment numbers are no doubt up, the quality of jobs being generated is important

2 mins

In the name of nation-building

Normalising overwork in the pursuit of economic growth echoes dangerous historical precedents; corporate leaders must address systemic challenges rather than resort to rhetoric

3 mins

Delta cracked the code for post-pandemic profits

DELTA AIR LINES' competitive moat is only growing wider and deeper. The Atlanta-based airline on Friday reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat expectations on sales and profit based on strong demand for the premium services — world-class lounges, free entertainment and food, comfortable seats, etc. — that flyers are more willing to pay for since the pandemic.

2 mins

Donning the war paint

● Minimalist is moving from innovation to scale

3 mins

Go(a)ing off the radar

Is brand Goa losing its appeal?

2 mins

A Mahindra over a Mercedes-Benz?

● How well do these EVs compare with luxury electric cars

1 min

From brass to bits: Over a century of auto innovation

● From horseless carriages to electric dreams on wheels

1 min

We've gone all in on AI, putting it into our devices

AT THE CONSUMER Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Dell announced a new lineup of AI-powered PCs, accompanied by a rebranding effort aimed at simplifying the brand and making it easier to distinguish between different offerings.

2 mins

Good audio on a budget

The headset has a compact and comfortable design

1 min

Now, unplug those bulky chargers

● It supports fast charging and has a compact form

1 min

Unreal is the new real

● For the first time, a car ad film has been shot without a car

2 mins

A digital shield in a volatile world

● Companies need to build robust cyber practices

2 mins

A cool blend of speed & power

● The phone is fluid, snappy & responsive in everyday use

2 mins

40% govt tenders can't comply with 'Make in India' rules

ENFORCING THE 2017 Make-In-India order in government procurement is easier said than done.

2 mins

IIT-K Steps In For Cyber Security At Maha Kumbh

WITH THE DIGITAL landscape changing considerably in the 12 years since Maha Kumbh was last held, the Uttar Pradesh government is anticipating a bigger threat this time from misinformation on social media and online frauds, and has roped in experts from IIT Kanpur to address these concerns.

1 min

Anthem row intensifies in Tamil Nadu as Governor slams CM

A ROW BETWEEN TAMIL

2 mins

We see early signs of revival, but challenges remain, says TCS CFO

It's still early days to quantify returns on AI initiatives.

2 mins

Jaishankar will be representing India at Trump's inaugural

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER S Jaishankar will represent India at the January 20 inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

1 min

A fresh take on gifting

FERNS & PETALS MUST OFFER A BIGGER BOUQUET

3 mins

Bumrah set to miss league stage of Champions Trophy

IN A SETBACK for India, strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the group stage of next month's Champions Trophy due to health reasons.

1 min

Devajit, Prabhtej elected BCCI secretary, treasurer

DEVAJIT SAIKIA, an advocate and a former wicket-keeper batsman from Assam, would succeed Jay Shah as the new secretary of the Indian cricket board (BCCI). He was elected unopposed—a poll was not contested as there were no contestants, electoral officer A K Joti stated in his declaration of results—to the seat left vacant after Shah assumed the office of the International Cricket Council chairman in December last year.

2 mins

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