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NCDEX gets Sebi greenlight to launch MF platform; Corona Remedies up 34%

ICICI Prudential AMC's mega initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed around two times on second day of bidding

Buoyed by GST rejig, AC companies line up launches for summer sales

Old inventory in the channel is also moving fast, as consumers hope to lock in prices before the new BEE ratings set in

GST rate cuts likely to keep driving consumer demand for some quarters

Consumer companies say that demand has already started to see some positive impact

Datanomics: Right to Disconnect Bill fuels work-life balance debate

Since it is a private member Bill, there is a high probability of it not getting passed in the house

Chemical segment uptick to improve H2 growth for chemicals maker SRF

Based on global chemical firms' outlook, analysts expect SRF to continue to benefit from strong volume-led recovery in agrochem globally, resilient R32 demand & modest demand growth outlook

Sowing of rabi crops done in nearly 88% of normal area, shows data

Data showed that till December 12 oilseeds have been sown in around 8.97 million hectares, which is higher than the normal acreage of 8.67 million hectares

Edtech firm Aakash seeks RBI clarity on funding used in rights issue

Edtech firm Aakash had approached National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in the interest of all stakeholders, as it was unable to utilise the funds received from TLPL

Range worries keep EVs as second cars: Maruti Suzuki's Partho Banerjee

Banerjee identified driving range, inadequate public charging infrastructure, after-sales support and resale value as the biggest challenges to EV adoption in India

Govt finalises affidavit in Apple case, submission to Delhi High Court soon

The CCI guidelines said that it would calculate the penalty amount up to 30 per cent of the average relevant turnover based on the nature and gravity of the contravention

Moxie Beauty raises $15 mn in Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners

The fast-growing haircare brand plans to expand product development and distribution as demand rises for India-specific, salon-grade formulations

PSBs rework branch strategy to cut costs amid changing customer behaviour

PSU banks are reviewing low-traffic locations, shrinking branch sizes and using AI-driven site analytics as digital adoption rises, leading to more mergers and micro branches in rural areas

Uttar Pradesh govt logs ₹35,000 cr excise revenue, 55% of annual target

The annual target of the state excise department is ₹63,000 cr in revenue; in the first eight months, the state has logged nearly 55% of this target at ₹35,144 cr

Jaipur Discom action plan targets full recovery of dues in top defaulters

Engineers have been instructed to prioritise revenue collection through awareness campaigns and settlements by organising camps

Chhattisgarh marks milestone with first Ramsar site at Kopra Reservoir

The development places Kopra Reservoir on the global list of wetlands of international importance, underlining the state's growing role in biodiversity conservation and sustainable water management

IRFC scraps ₹5,000 cr 10-year zero-coupon bonds issue as cut-off rises

Sources said the state-owned institution was looking to raise funds at a similar level but investors wanted a higher cut-off. As a result, it decided to scrap the issuance

Year-end fund review: Is underperformance cyclical or fundamental?

Temporary underperformance could be due to the fund manager's investment style not being favoured by the market currently; wait out such phases

Fintechs hold steady in changing terrain as unsecured credit business grows

Growth fueled by digital infrastructure and co-lending, as fintechs shift to asset-light models amid tighter funding

Non-metro India now drives most crypto growth, says Ashish Singhal

CoinSwitch co-founder says tier-2 and tier-3 cities drive 76 per cent of activity as women investors reach 12 per cent of user base

Kavach expansion puts ₹50,000 crore train protection market in play

In addition, the companies are targeting export markets, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and West Asia, that may boost their business in the long run

AI influencing growth and cost, says Bharti Airtel CTO Randeep Sekhon

Bharti Airtel CTO Randeep Sekhon explains how AI is boosting network efficiency, cutting costs, improving customer experience and preventing real-time fraud across Airtel's operations