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No option for states to reject bike taxi norms: Rapido cofounder Guntupalli

Says Pavan Guntupalli, co-founder of Rapido: "The guidelines permit states to have an additive policy but not the option to accept or reject the guidelines."

RCB dethrones CSK to become IPL's most valuable franchise at $269 million

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians moved up to the second spot ($242 million) from the fourth position they earlier occupied

Tech hegemony: Now, China's rare-earth experts face travel restrictions

This move by China means Indian auto companies will be left with only one option - to import the full motors powered by the magnets - which will only increase the cost of the vehicle

Zetwerk rides China+1 wave, eyes 80% revenue from global companies

Startup plans IPO in 12-18 months as global order book swells

Startup valuations back at 2020-21 levels, says Sanjeev Bikhchandani

In 2022, the average cheque size offered in our second fund was roughly 20 per cent lower than that in 2019-21 but with a 20% higher shareholding in companies, said Info Edge founder Bikhchandani

CAFE norms weighted in favour of bigger cars: Maruti Chairman R C Bhargava

Bhargava hits out at rivals for adopting a self-serving approach

Foxconn recalls staff from India, iPhone 17 production may be hit

Apple's plan to scale iPhone production in India may be disrupted as Foxconn recalls Chinese staff, delaying training and tech transfer for iPhone 17 manufacturing

Runs to returns: How Virat Kohli is building a robust portfolio

With over 13 startups in his portfolio, the cricketer's off-field innings is as strategic as his on-field game

Kaynes Semicon to fire off India's first paid chip prototype next month

Deal with US-based AOS secures over 60% of Phase-I output

NxtQuantum AI-powered 5G smartphones to be next market giant-killer

Currently, the cheapest 5G smartphones in India are priced above ₹8,000. Sheth's latest offering promises not just affordability, but also compatibility with standalone and non-standalone 5G networks

A $738 bn potential: 9 sectors set to redraw India's global growth map

Semiconductor revenues - especially with many Indian projects now getting off the ground - are expected to treble from $40-45 billion in 2023 to $100-120 billion by 2030

Cosmic connection: D2D technology may redefine telecom rules in India

Direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity would allow users to access satellite connectivity on existing 4G or 5G smartphones - no special satellite phone would be needed

Five minute dash: Quick commerce cos tap spatial tech to cut delivery times

It has now caught the fancy of burgeoning quick commerce (qcom) firms - firms that compete to deliver goods ordered online within minutes across cities and towns

Epsilon to challenge China's dominance in EV battery cell materials

May set up ₹9K cr plant for making 100K tonnes of graphite anode

Mobile exports grow 74% in May to record second-highest figures ever

The peak was $3.1 billion in March, when Apple exported more phones to the United States

Climate technology startups stumble in a cold investment climate in India

PE/VC firms scale back as long-term needs clash with bankable returns

Apple in talks with home-grown companies to produce iPhone gears

The move is significant, as the import of critical capital equipment and machines - mostly made in China and essential for assembling the latest phones

PM Modi's 'make in India' strikes emotional chord with the consumers

The survey shows that 58 per cent of the respondents in China want to buy local products in Q2 of 2025. This has gone up sharply by 7 per cent over the previous quarter

Maruti has magnet stock till July, looking for alternatives: Chairman

R C Bhargava says commercial battle helps neither Indian nor Chinese companies

Lenovo will double output of Make-in-India devices in 2 years: Katyal

We assembled 6.4 million Made-in-India devices across segments in 2023-24. We doubled it in FY25, Shailendra Katyal, Lenovo India vice-president and managing director said