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Consumer durable firms set to hike product prices
As the rupee has been on a downward slide and crossed 90 a dollar, consumer electronics firms are looking to raise prices of products ranging from air conditioners (ACs) to television panels up to 40 percent.
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December 05, 2025
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Nexus closes $700 mn fund to back startups in India, US
Nexus Venture Partners on Thursday announced the closing of Nexus Ventures VIII, a $700 million fund to back startups focused on artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise software, consumer and financial technology at inception, seed, and Series A stages in India and the US.
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December 05, 2025
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A BOLD DRIVE TO MAKE WHAT'S GOOD EVEN BETTER
> Nicklas Nilsson, VP (HR), Epiroc India, elucidates the specific initiatives being implemented to attract and retain top talent, for the present and future
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December 05, 2025
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Govt releases 22nd instalment of Mahatari Vandan Yojana
Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday released the 22nd instalment of its flagship Mahatari Vandan Yojana, an initiative aimed at empowering women economically.
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December 05, 2025
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Manipal Health plans $1 bn IPO at $15 bn valuation
Manipal Health Enterprises, India’s largest hospital network operator, is preparing to file papers for a $1 billion initial public offering (IPO) early next year at a valuation of $12-15 billion, sources said.
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December 05, 2025
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"GENDER EQUITY IS NOT AN ABSTRACTION, BUT A LIVED ORGANISATIONAL VALUE"
> Girija Subramanian, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of The New India Assurance Co. Ltd., explains how the organisation ensures equitable opportunities and an optimal environment for its talent pool
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December 05, 2025
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Nvidia-backed Cohesity to invest $1 bn in India over 5 yrs
Data security software company Cohesity, which is backed by Nvidia and Japan's Soft-Bank, will invest $1 billion in India over the next five years to expand its engineering divisions and market share in the country, the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sanjay Poonen said on Thursday.
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December 05, 2025
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A brand's legacy rests on what it consistently delivers over generations
What emerging risks do you believe pose the greatest chal- lenge to sustaining brand legacy now?
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December 05, 2025
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The best design begins with a simple question: What does the customer truly need?
How do you make your brand feel equally personal in both metro cities and smaller towns across India? At Fenesta, we believe a brand feels personal when it understands peoples’ aspirations, preferences and needs.
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December 05, 2025
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To be iconic today is to embody freedom, progress, and responsibility that inspire generations
In a world of fleeting trends, what does it mean for your brand to be truly iconic today?
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December 05, 2025
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VISIONARY LEADERSHIP: ARCHITECTING INDIA’S TRANSFORMATION AND GLOBAL ASCENT
> India's growth trajectory is skyward- bound, powered by visionary leadership and purpose
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December 05, 2025
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NET-ZERO INFRASTRUCTURE MATTERS BECAUSE IT ADDRESSES THE HEART OF INDIA'S DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE
We catch up with Deepak Rai, Founder & Managing Director, BOOTES, India’s First Net-Zero Engineering Company, to understand why sustainable, climate-responsible development is the way forward
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December 05, 2025
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Legacy is built through higher standards, global certifications, and transparency, not past success
As brands scale, the greatest emerging risk to sustaining legacy is the widening trust deficit created by misinformation, inconsistent quality, and the accelerated speed at which negative sentiment travels. In the building-materials sector, this challenge is even sharper because customers rely on long-term performance, safety, and compliance.
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December 05, 2025
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The next revolution isn't just digital - it's responsible
In 2025, three technology shifts are shaping the future — Agentic Al, Spatial Computing, and Sustainable Energy Systems.
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December 05, 2025
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Gig workers await the promise of Labour Codes
Will the Labour Codes recently notified by the government ensure labour rights for gig workers and others in India’s vast unorganised sector?
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December 05, 2025
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Worli tops India's ultra-luxury housing hub
Worli has become India's ultra-luxury housing hub, logging ₹5,500 crore in home (priced over ₹40 crore) sales in two years, according to a report by Anarock and 360 One Wealth.
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December 05, 2025
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In today's age, credibility is a brand's most fragile currency
What emerging risks do you believe pose the greatest challenge to sustaining brand legacy now?
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December 05, 2025
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BEYOND EFFICIENCY: HOW DATA CENTRES CAN POWER THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
> Sunil Kumar Ojha, Managing Principal, Ramboll Environment and Health, elaborates on how embracing circular economy practices can transform data centers from isolated entities into integrated community assets
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December 05, 2025
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Planning foray into shipbuilding in India: Russia's First Deputy PM
In what could boost India’s shipbuilding sector, a top Russian government official said the nation is exploring collaboration with Indian shipyards to manufacture polar-class vessels in India.
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December 05, 2025
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Leadership rooted in sustainability builds unity, ownership, and lasting impact
Devansh Jain, Executive Director, INOXGFL Group stated that while the long-term competitiveness now depends on sustainability-driven transformation, the most effective solution is to treat sustainability as a strategic investment and not a compliance cost
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December 05, 2025
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Ethical architecture, not mere automation, drives lasting transformation
Which tech trends are making the biggest waves right now, and how do you see them shaping the next few years?
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December 05, 2025
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Our design philosophy is rooted in harmonising contemporary trends with timeless elegance
For over four decades, we have been synonymous with purity, craftsmanship, and unmatched allure of Hyderabadi pearls.
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December 05, 2025
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If fund suits your profile, avoid knee-jerk exit
BALANCED ADVANTAGE FUNDS
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December 05, 2025
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Redrawing the flight path
IndiGo crisis calls for greater focus on HR management
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December 05, 2025
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Sensex, Nifty snap loss ahead of RBI MPC meet
Equity benchmarks inched higher on Thursday, snapping a four-session losing streak, led by information technology stocks as the rupee weakened ahead of the central bank's rate decision.
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December 05, 2025
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Planning a wedding? Don’t miss this essential insurance cover for big day
Families spend sleepless nights ensuring that wedding arrangements are foolproof.
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December 05, 2025
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Indian cybersecurity product firms likely to generate $6 bn revenue in 2026: DSCI
India’s cybersecurity product firms are expected to generate nearly $6 billion in revenue in 2026, up from the $4.46 billion generated in 2025, the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) said in a report on Thursday.
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December 05, 2025
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Trust and technology will together shape tomorrow's financial ecosystem
Which tech trends are making the biggest waves right now, and how do you see them shaping the next few years?
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December 05, 2025
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Indian IT majors emerge as key bidders for US Bancorp’s GCCs
Information technology (IT) services majors Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, Cognizant, and ANSR have emerged as key bidders for a mandate from US Bancorp, which is looking to set up two global capability centres (GCCs) in India, according to people familiar with the development.
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December 05, 2025
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Provide more staff to EC for SIR duty to ease BLOS' burden: SC to states
Taking note of a plea alleging extreme work pressure faced by the booth-level officers (BLOs) engaged in the time-bound special revision of the electoral rolls, the Supreme Court directed the states on Thursday to consider deputing additional employees to reduce their working hours.
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