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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")
In two minds on China: Policymakers split over attracting Chinese FDI
Following the Galwan clash between the two countries' forces in 2020, India imposed restrictions on investments from countries it shares a land border with to curb opportunistic takeovers
 "In two minds on China: Policymakers split over attracting Chinese FDI")
Milk industry sounds the alarm as India's production growth sees steep fall
The growth rate in milk production was 6.62 per cent in 2017-18; 6.47 per cent in FY19; 5.69 per cent in FY20; 5.81 per cent in FY21; and 5.77 per cent in FY22
 "Milk industry sounds the alarm as India's production growth sees steep fall")
Swiss MFN suspension may raise tax on India Inc dividend
Tax liability doubles following rollback of beneficial tax rate on income from India
 "Swiss MFN suspension may raise tax on India Inc dividend")
Swiss MFN suspension may raise tax on India Inc dividend
Tax liability doubles following rollback of beneficial tax rate on income from India
 "Swiss MFN suspension may raise tax on India Inc dividend")
'Tis the season: How to get luxuriously creative with your Christmas decor
The essence of Christmas decor lies in creating a warm, joyful, and inviting atmosphere that reflects the spirit of the season. Know how to deck up your home and hearth this festive season
 "'Tis the season: How to get luxuriously creative with your Christmas decor")
Energy symbiosis, not transition: A revealing take on climate challenges
Jean Baptiste-Fressoz's book exposes how governments and corporations embrace green rhetoric while reinforcing the carbon economy
 "Energy symbiosis, not transition: A revealing take on climate challenges")
Nuclear Power Corp raises Rs 4,600 cr at 7.14% through 15 year bonds
IIFCL is planning to mop up Rs 3,000 crore in two tranches with varying maturities
 "Nuclear Power Corp raises Rs 4,600 cr at 7.14% through 15 year bonds")
Life insurance firms adjust term premiums by 5-10% ahead of FY25 end
HDFC Life Insurance - the second largest life insurer in the country - has increased their term life insurance premiums by about 5 per cent for Rs 50 lakhs and above, as per distributors
 "Life insurance firms adjust term premiums by 5-10% ahead of FY25 end")
The new RBI should revert to old rupee policy to address challenges
In our earlier piece in these pages, we highlighted the unwelcome consequences of the exchange rate policy adopted under the outgoing Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regime
 "The new RBI should revert to old rupee policy to address challenges")
JV with Vivo may help Dixon grab 1/5th of India's mobile phone assembly mkt
According to sources privy to the deal, Dixon has a capacity to make 40 million smart phones per annum and it is assembling around 30 million phones this year
 "JV with Vivo may help Dixon grab 1/5th of India's mobile phone assembly mkt")
JV with Vivo may help Dixon grab 1/5th of India's mobile phone assembly mkt
According to sources privy to the deal, Dixon has a capacity to make 40 million smart phones per annum and it is assembling around 30 million phones this year
 "JV with Vivo may help Dixon grab 1/5th of India's mobile phone assembly mkt")
FMCG major Dabur India's stock seems reasonably valued post correction
Dabur is expanding its premium portfolio and Total Addressable Market (TAM). The company estimates its existing portfolio, contributes less than 5 per cent of TAM
 "FMCG major Dabur India's stock seems reasonably valued post correction")
After 4 years, Di-Ammonia Phosphate prices likely to rise by 12-15%
Sources said that the unofficial cap on prices has been lifted and companies have been permitted to raise DAP and other complex rates by a specified amount
 "After 4 years, Di-Ammonia Phosphate prices likely to rise by 12-15%")
Now, institutions dwarf retail investors in SME IPOs, reveals data
Handful of domestic, foreign institutions show large activity in SME segment: Report
 "Now, institutions dwarf retail investors in SME IPOs, reveals data")
Lack of regulatory clarity could drive away private ESG finance for India
Political shift is affecting ESG investing
 "Lack of regulatory clarity could drive away private ESG finance for India")
Bureaucratic interventions in the form of QCOs hurt Indian manufacturing
Steel is a case in point. The industry is naturally concerned about the impact of overcapacity in China, which might render Indian-made steel uncompetitive
 "Bureaucratic interventions in the form of QCOs hurt Indian manufacturing")