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Weaker rupee to help exporters, low inflation means it doesn't pose a risk
In a situation where the balance of payments has turned negative, the currency would be expected to depreciate and act as a stabiliser
 "Weaker rupee to help exporters, low inflation means it doesn't pose a risk")
Between being and nothingness: Yiyun Li picks acceptance as a way of living
Yiyun Li is an award-winning Chinese-American author with multiple novels and short story collections to her name
 "Between being and nothingness: Yiyun Li picks acceptance as a way of living")
Sanchar Saathi mandate gone, focus must shift to solutions to fight spam
Facing political heat and tech giant resistance, DoT reverses app mandate; cybersecurity solution needs broader stakeholder consultation
 "Sanchar Saathi mandate gone, focus must shift to solutions to fight spam")
Stop blaming Nehru: Real question is why India didn't change course after him
While his policies were flawed, successors deepened socialist model and failed to reform; India's delayed catch-up a collective failure
 "Stop blaming Nehru: Real question is why India didn't change course after him")
Govt proposes board approval, CCO nod for opening coal mines in draft rules
Under the proposed framework, companies engaged in coal mining must obtain prior approval from their Board of Directors before opening any mine, seam or section of a seam
 "Govt proposes board approval, CCO nod for opening coal mines in draft rules")
Won't require more tech-related headcount: Pine Labs' B Amrish Rau
Fintech firm posts second consecutive PAT-positive quarter, plans to maintain tech headcount at 1,000 while boosting software revenues
 "Won't require more tech-related headcount: Pine Labs' B Amrish Rau")
Ducati brings its watch collection to India with Titan, prices from ₹16K
Ducati Watches have launched in India with Titan, priced at Rs 16,000-25,000 across 43 SKUs. Titan aims to scale distribution from 250-300 outlets in four months to 1,000 outlets in 18 months
 "Ducati brings its watch collection to India with Titan, prices from ₹16K")
DRL semaglutide ruling may set precedent for generic makers: Experts
Ruling enables production for non-patented markets but bars India sales till 2026; experts say it may shape future drug access cases
 "DRL semaglutide ruling may set precedent for generic makers: Experts")
TP Link India plant to initially focus on catering to domestic demand: COO
The company also aims to transition from a consumer-electronics company to one that offers complete end-to-end solutions, Alaylo said
 "TP Link India plant to initially focus on catering to domestic demand: COO")
Quality-adjusted HDI shows gaps in human development across states: CSEP
States like Kerala and Himachal Pradesh, which have high scores in traditional HDI and are praised for their success, show some of the largest gaps once quality factors are taken into consideration
 "Quality-adjusted HDI shows gaps in human development across states: CSEP")
Corona Remedies bets on female hormone complex generics ahead of IPO
Corona Remedies is pushing into female hormone complex generics to expand beyond India, as its Rs 655.3-crore OFS IPO opens December 8, with a new hormone plant and a stake in La Chandra Pharma Labs
 "Corona Remedies bets on female hormone complex generics ahead of IPO")
Digital NBFCs record nearly half of all outstanding personal loans
Digital non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) account for 49 per cent of outstanding personal loan volumes, but only 8 per cent of the value as of September
 "Digital NBFCs record nearly half of all outstanding personal loans")
India students get free AI: Is it data, lock-in, or adoption strategy?
From ChatGPT and Gemini to Copilot, Big Tech is handing students free premium AI in India. Firms call it adoption and feedback; critics warn of data capture and lock-in
 "India students get free AI: Is it data, lock-in, or adoption strategy?")
JM Financial Home Loans targets 30% annual AUM growth to FY27
JM Financial Home Loans aims to scale AUM to Rs 5,000 crore by FY27, driven by branch expansion, higher ticket sizes and tighter early-stage delinquency controls, MD & CEO Manish Sheth said
 "JM Financial Home Loans targets 30% annual AUM growth to FY27")
India should target chips, visual AI, not classic LLMs: Soumitra Dutta
Portulans Institute founder Soumitra Dutta says Big Tech data centres can help, but India's AI push needs chips, data, energy, and higher R&D spend
 "India should target chips, visual AI, not classic LLMs: Soumitra Dutta")
Marvell has one-fourth of its workforce in India: Country head Bishnoi
Marvell's India country head on how India has become the company's second-largest R&D hub, contributing to 90% of product lines and driving custom silicon for AI infrastructure
 "Marvell has one-fourth of its workforce in India: Country head Bishnoi")
Smallcap funds: Normalised valuations make a case for long-term investors
Allocation should be commensurate with investor's risk appetite and horizon
 "Smallcap funds: Normalised valuations make a case for long-term investors")
Inconsistent solutions: Recent telecom directives must be reconsidered
This would in effect install in every smartphone a backdoor, which could be a threat to privacy and security
 "Inconsistent solutions: Recent telecom directives must be reconsidered")
Centre moves tobacco, pan masala levy Bills, seeks to retain mopup
New excise and cess proposals aim to boost central revenue as GST compensation period ends; states won't share proceeds
 "Centre moves tobacco, pan masala levy Bills, seeks to retain mopup")
Indian entrepreneurs need to think global to meet customer needs: Goenka
Anant Goenka optimistic on demand revival, outlines budget priorities including defense, electronics hubs, and export incentives
 "Indian entrepreneurs need to think global to meet customer needs: Goenka")
