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Kaapi Machines: Using digital tech to deliver a perfect cup of coffee
The firm's IoT-enabled machines are installed in offices and public places, including at Microsoft, Facebook, Rashtrapati Bhawan, and the iconic Deccan Queen train
 "Kaapi Machines: Using digital tech to deliver a perfect cup of coffee")
GenAI as a service generates $5-10 mn revenue per project globally: study
Indian technology services providers had even lower revenue generation from GenAI at $1.5-2.2 mn
 "GenAI as a service generates $5-10 mn revenue per project globally: study")
Barmer refinery & petrochem hub may begin processing crude next month
Mechanical completion of the project remains at 82%, commissioning to begin in March
 "Barmer refinery & petrochem hub may begin processing crude next month")
Barmer refinery & petrochem hub may begin processing crude next month
Mechanical completion of the project remains at 82%, commissioning to begin in March
 "Barmer refinery & petrochem hub may begin processing crude next month")
EV launches in India to double in 2025, SUVs dominate new lineups
Industry leaders such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai, and MG Motors are gearing up to introduce a range of EVs in India
 "EV launches in India to double in 2025, SUVs dominate new lineups")
Indian companies push marketing spend as sales hit slow lane, shows data
The surge comes amid a consumption slowdown that dragged economic growth to 5.4 per cent in the September quarter, the weakest in nearly two years
 "Indian companies push marketing spend as sales hit slow lane, shows data")
Best of BS Opinion: A tale of elections, trade wars, and survival
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: A tale of elections, trade wars, and survival")
Oberoi Realty: On strong growth foundation with domination in luxury market
The retail segment continues to perform well and the hospitality segment remains buoyant, with travel momentum being sustained
 "Oberoi Realty: On strong growth foundation with domination in luxury market")
US-indexed LNG catches the fancy of Indian firms on Trump's return
Indian consumers are seeking to diversify their sourcing contracts by balancing US Henry Hub linked LNG purchases with oil linked contracts
 "US-indexed LNG catches the fancy of Indian firms on Trump's return")
Banks mobilise Rs 8 trn via Certificates of Deposits issuance in '25 so far
In the first fortnight of December alone, issuances exceeded Rs 81,000 crore and are expected to surpass November's total of Rs 92,260 crore
 "Banks mobilise Rs 8 trn via Certificates of Deposits issuance in '25 so far")
TV channels pitching in-show influencers is the new crossover experiment
It comprises 3.5 to 5 million influencers, two large media-tech platforms (Google and Meta) and a bevy of digital agencies
 "TV channels pitching in-show influencers is the new crossover experiment")
High costs, boiloff issues challenge India's LNG trucking expansion
It has been 17 months since Indian Oil's Sriperumbudur outlet began operations but it receives no more than five to 20 trucks a day, for sales of around 80 tonnes of LNG a month
 "High costs, boiloff issues challenge India's LNG trucking expansion")
China turns to Global South ahead of Trump tariffs, India needs to be wary
China has been very conservative in its fiscal policy, and has strictly followed an informal limit of 3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) on fiscal deficits
 "China turns to Global South ahead of Trump tariffs, India needs to be wary")
Dissanayake's India visit marks positive shift in Sri Lanka's foreign ties
On Monday, statements from Mr Dissanayake assured India that he would not allow Sri Lankan territory to be used in a way that would be detrimental to India's interests
 "Dissanayake's India visit marks positive shift in Sri Lanka's foreign ties")
Simultaneous polls: Gains must be weighed against Constitutional concerns
The idea of holding simultaneous elections is not new for India. In fact, elections for many years after Independence were held simultaneously
 "Simultaneous polls: Gains must be weighed against Constitutional concerns")
Chitvan Gill's Dreaming a Paradise captures lives of Delhi's migrants
Chitvan Gill explores existential questions that concern and confront each one of us through the stories of residents in an unauthorised colony in Delhi
 "Chitvan Gill's Dreaming a Paradise captures lives of Delhi's migrants")
The influencer economy: Brands tap social media's vast reach for marketing
The first of a two-part series delves into the bigger picture of influencer economy
 "The influencer economy: Brands tap social media's vast reach for marketing")
Rupee woes fail to slow rise in India's billion-dollar unlisted firms
Ambani-owned firms, MNC subsidiaries claim top spots
 "Rupee woes fail to slow rise in India's billion-dollar unlisted firms")
India's semiconductor ambitions take wing but water, talent issues remain
Semiconductor manufacturing requires extremely large volumes of pure and cold water, which only some states have; attracting the right talent also a challenge
 "India's semiconductor ambitions take wing but water, talent issues remain")
Milk industry sounds the alarm as India's production growth sees steep fall
From 6.62 per cent in FY18, India's milk production growth rate has fallen sharply to 3.78 per cent in FY24. The country, however, still remains the world's largest producer of milk
 "Milk industry sounds the alarm as India's production growth sees steep fall")