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Mint Kolkata
Ageing trees and animals are more valuable than we think
The world must protect life forms that live long to secure its future
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January 29, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Bima Sugam: Unlocking the potential of digital insurance
The insurance industry expects government-backed digital insurance marketplace Bima Sugam, which is set to debut in a few months, to be a game-changer for the crucial sector.
1 min |
January 29, 2025
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CCI order on WhatsApp's use of user data: Its broad thrust is fine
The NCLAT stayed a weak part of it but the case shows how privacy and antitrust issues are linked
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January 29, 2025
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India, China Agree to Resume Air Travel
India and China have agreed to resume direct air services after nearly five years and work on resolving differences over trade and economic issues, New Delhi said, as relations continue to thaw after a deadly 2020 border clash.
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January 29, 2025
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Tanglin eyes $250 mn 3rd fund
Tanglin Venture Partners, a venture capital (VC) firm floated by Tiger Global executives Ravi Venkatesh and Edwina Yeo, is targeting to raise about $250 million for its third investment vehicle, according to the firm's filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
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January 29, 2025
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Demerger of HZL awaits Vedanta split
In November, the government raised ₹3,449 cr by selling a 1.6% stake in the company through an offer for sale
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January 29, 2025
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Govt starts surveys as GBS cases rise
The Maharashtra government and Union health ministry have together started household surveys in Pune, which is seeing a surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases across the city.
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January 29, 2025
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Moulding the future Damodaran calls for heightened regulatory impact assessment
The former Sebi chairperson lauded the regulator for moving to a \"trust but verify\" approach
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January 29, 2025
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Hybrid Funds Are Best Suited To Handle Current Market Volatility
In 2024, investors felt tremors of a volatile market as corporate earnings growth started slowing in the second half of the year
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January 29, 2025
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Avendus Cap winds down hedge fund; Holland to leave
The two funds have begun returning money to investors, with winding down expected by February
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January 29, 2025
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Bollywood's nostalgia play: Re-releases risk losing steam
Id is gold, they say—but maybe not always? For Indian cinema, tapping into nostalgia has become the latest gamble to lure audiences back to theatres.
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January 29, 2025
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New incentives to tap Trump's China stance weighed
The government is considering offering fiscal incentives to attract fresh investments to harness opportunities emanating from US President Donald Trump's strong anti-China stance and to boost India's growth, including a second version of the 15% concessional corporate tax scheme for specific sectors, people aware of the development said.
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January 29, 2025
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Why 2025 Is a Do-or-Die Year for Climate Action
The next four years of the Trump presidency will represent a litmus test for climate action across the world
3 min |
January 29, 2025
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Why Bollywood Has No Lights, Camera, Action
Producers aren't making films if Netflix or Amazon Prime Video haven't bought streaming rights
7 min |
January 29, 2025
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The Raj extracted $65 trillion from us: Fact or fiction?
Oxfam's huge estimate does not withstand scrutiny as it makes too many flimsy assumptions
3 min |
January 29, 2025
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Zepto's reverse flip done ahead of IPO
Zepto has marked a milestone with the completion of its reverse flip from Singapore to India ahead of its proposed IPO.
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January 29, 2025
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Cipla's Q3 margins hit record high despite US biz slowdown
Pharma major Cipla Ltd on Tuesday announced highest-ever quarterly revenue and Ebitda margin, as robust sales in India, Europe and emerging markets outweighed weakness in its US business.
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January 29, 2025
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DeepSeek May Boost Race for India AI Model
Chinese firm's low-cost model raises hopes of democratizing AI globally
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January 29, 2025
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Returning Gazans take stock of destruction after cease-fire
When a cease-fire took effect in Gaza this month, Ibrahim Raba'a went back to Jabalia—the scene of rounds of intense fighting between Palestinian militant group Hamas and the Israeli military—to see what had become of his home. \"I was shocked by what I saw. The whole area is destroyed,\" said Raba'a, 35. The apartment building that housed his extended family had been reduced to rubble, he said, and the small coffee shop he ran was badly damaged and filled with drifting yellow sand.
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January 29, 2025
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NPS adoption slow: Mohanty
The National Pension System (NPS) introduced in 2004 for government employees has since been extended to others but adoption has been slower than desired, said Deepak Mohanty, chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), at the Mint BFSI Summit.
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January 29, 2025
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Nearly $2 bn earmarked for critical minerals sector
The mines ministry has earmarked nearly $2 billion to develop its critical minerals sector as India aims to secure raw materials such as lithium, according to a person aware of the matter and documents from the ministry.
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January 29, 2025
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ANI vs OpenAI, starting 21 Feb
The Delhi High Court said on Tuesday that it will begin detailed hearings on 21 February to address the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by ANI Media, a New Delhi-based media company, against OpenAI, the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence research organization.
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January 29, 2025
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Rupee falls to 86.56 against the dollar
Rupee depreciated 25 paise to close at 86.56 (provisional) against the dollar on Tuesday, as global risk sentiments were dampened amid tariff threats by US President Donald Trump.
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January 29, 2025
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IGX gets nod for long-term contracts
The Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) announced the launch of long-duration gas supply contracts of 3-6 months, following approval from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).
1 min |
January 29, 2025
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Bankers bat for job creation, tax incentives in budget 2025
Experts advise PLI scheme for import substitution in pockets where a manufacturing facility could be set up
2 min |
January 29, 2025
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Infra status unlikely for EV charging despite demand
Charging infrastructure is critical in India, where EV adoption is growing rapidly.
2 min |
January 29, 2025
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Budgeting to achieve outcomes: Let 'Pay for results' lead the way
Linking expenditure with outcomes will effect the behavioural shifts India needs and enhance the efficacy of budget outlays
4 min |
January 29, 2025
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US tech curbs and China's AI success hold lessons for us
Technology denial regimes often spur self-reliance, as seen in AI, and India must indigenize advances too
3 min |
January 29, 2025
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JLR seeks $500 mn offshore loan
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, the British arm of Tata Motors Ltd, is planning to raise $500 million through an offshore loan, according to a company statement, joining a flurry of dollar debt deals from Indian conglomerates.
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January 29, 2025
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Trump Discusses 'Fair' Trade, Defence Purchases With Modi
Indian prime minister will visit US in February, says US president after phone call
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