Page 692 - BS Premium

New Sebi norms: SIFs to target wealthy investors with high-risk appetite

The regulator has laid down a few investing rules and regulations for this strategy. The new product line may have offers across open-ended, close-ended, and interval investment strategies

Corporate governance improves, but India Inc must go beyond compliance

The survey showed 44 per cent of the Nifty 100 companies had between 50 and 74 per cent of NEDs, up from 35 per cent in FY21

Municipal fiscal reforms crucial for addressing urban governance challenges

Decentralising local governance is crucial to empowering municipal bodies with greater administrative autonomy and financial independence

The influencer economy: Macro, micro, and nano world of influencers

The concluding part of the two-part influencer economy series delves into How marketers can use influencers for a brand and what the challenges are

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

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

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

Mechanical completion of the project remains at 82%, commissioning to begin in March

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

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

Best of BS Opinion: A tale of elections, trade wars, and survival

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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