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Indian tech sector saw deals worth $635 mn in Sep quarter: Grant Thorton

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity rebounded after a significant drop in Q1 2024, growing by 44 per cent sequentially to 26 deals in Q3 2024

PwC India collaborates with Meta to expand open-source AI solutions

It aims to create an ecosystem of GenAI solutions that will be built on Meta's technical expertise and powerful Llama open-source platform along with PwC India's domain expertise

India in focus for Booking.com global expansion plans, says country manager

He asserted that the contribution of the tourism industry to India's GDP is set to double in the next few years, creating millions of job opportunities

Gopal Rai approves 100 schemes worth Rs 93 cr for development of villages

During the meeting, the officials were instructed to complete the development projects within the stipulated time frame

Over 40% women-owned micro businesses lack emergency savings: MSC report

The report indicated that 45 per cent of women entrepreneurs lack savings for financial emergencies, making them highly susceptible to economic shocks

Mayawati opts to stay away from alliance with regional parties, NDA, INDIA

In the recently-concluded Haryana elections, BSP and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) fought in alliance. But the BSP drew a blank

Mahayuti poised for flight and fight: Shinde at Navi Mumbai airport launch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi threw a punch that floored the opposition in Haryana, he said, stressing that the same should be done in Maharashtra

Profitability of small finance banks likely to decline in FY25, says CRISIL

He also highlighted the importance of sustainable business models. He underscored the need to strengthen cyber security to safeguard against digital threats

Improve payment systems' accessibility for disabled persons: RBI to banks

While selecting potential solutions for the purpose, care should be taken to ensure that the modifications or enhancements do not compromise security aspects of the systems, the central bank said.

Sudarshan Chemical to buy global pigment biz of Heubach for Rs 1,180 cr

Heubach is a key player within the speciality chemicals industry which consists of organic pigments, inorganic pigments, dyes, dispersions and anti-corrosion pigments

We continue to monitor situation closely: MEA on West Asia conflict

MEA expresses concern over deteriorating situation along Blue Line in West Asia

IPO aimed at further localising India operations: Hyundai Motor India COO

Hyundai Motor India Ltd's initial public offering (IPO), the largest in the country's history, will open for public subscription on October 15 and conclude on October 17

Life insurers' new business premium rises 14% to Rs 35K cr in September

Meanwhile, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) collected new premium of Rs 20,369 crore as against Rs 18,126 crore in September 2023, recording a growth of 25 per cent

CDSCO meets WHO standards for functional vaccine regulatory system

A team of international experts from various countries led by the World Health Organisation (WHO) headquarters in Geneva reviewed India's vaccine regulatory system

Delhi air pollution: PM's principal secretary flags slow landfill progress

According to a statement, Mishra reviewed the preparedness of the Delhi government and other stakeholders to carry out both short and long-term measures to reduce air pollution in the city.

Four state information commissions defunct with no commissioners: Report

In Tripura, the SIC has been defunct for over three years, in Telangana for 19 months and in Goa for seven months, it said

Edible oils import falls 29% in Sep tonnes on lower palm oil shipments

According to the data, import of vegetable oils in September declined 30 per cent to 10,87,489 tonnes compared to 15,52,026 tonnes a year earlier

IREDA gets DIPAM nod to set up subsidiary for retail, B2B biz in RE segment

The subsidiary will also focus on emerging RE sectors, including EVs, energy storage, green technologies, sustainability, energy efficiency, etc

PM Modi emplanes for India after 'productive' two-day visit to Laos

He announced a 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN comprehensive partnership and asserted that ties with the regional grouping were critical to guiding Asia's future

Maharashtra launches advanced cyber centre to fight online offences

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday inaugurated an advanced cybercrime command centre in Navi Mumbai and said it would enhance online security in the state.