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The travel bug is mutating: Event-driven gig journeys are the new thing
Indian travellers are increasingly choosing customised travel destinations centred around music concerts and sports events
 "The travel bug is mutating: Event-driven gig journeys are the new thing")
BCFI to push for SRO status; explores solo, strategic partnership options
BCs have of late been sounding off to the Ministry of Finance, warning that the channel is becoming increasingly unviable
 "BCFI to push for SRO status; explores solo, strategic partnership options")
PSBs get green flag to raise Rs 25,200 cr through equity dilution in FY25
So far, the PSBs have raised Rs 8,500 crore through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) in FY25, according to data from Prime Database
 "PSBs get green flag to raise Rs 25,200 cr through equity dilution in FY25")
Slower corporate wage growth impacts consumer demand in India
Effects of single-digit salary growth for 3 qtrs on consumer spending are now palpable
 "Slower corporate wage growth impacts consumer demand in India")
Order book, margin gain expectations to drive gains in Siemens
Large order inflow is likely over next 12-24 months such as 4-5 high voltage direct current (HVDC) electric transmission, locos or train sets among others
 "Order book, margin gain expectations to drive gains in Siemens")
Order book, margin gain expectations to drive gains in Siemens
Large order inflow is likely over next 12-24 months such as 4-5 high voltage direct current (HVDC) electric transmission, locos or train sets among others
 "Order book, margin gain expectations to drive gains in Siemens")
Time correction likely ahead, expect low-to-flat returns in near-term
The pharma and healthcare sectors have consistently delivered strong earnings, outperforming expectations
 "Time correction likely ahead, expect low-to-flat returns in near-term")
Sharp decline in Adani group mcap, valuation in the last two years
The decline started months before Hindenburg report in Jan 2023
 "Sharp decline in Adani group mcap, valuation in the last two years")
Urban freight reforms key to cut emissions, boost logistics efficiency
Estimates by the National Council of Applied Economic Research show that India's logistics costs ranged from 7.8 to 8.9 per cent of gross domestic product in 2021-22
 "Urban freight reforms key to cut emissions, boost logistics efficiency")
The Earnicorns highlights profitable startups in a unicorn-dominated world
Startups, unicorns included, have been about adventure (misadventure too), independence (at least from the outside), pitches (and rounds of fund-raising in dollars
 "The Earnicorns highlights profitable startups in a unicorn-dominated world")
Viksit Bharat focuses on potential of all Indians, not just global ranks
Our world rankings are, without question, a stunning achievement that calls for monumental pride
 "Viksit Bharat focuses on potential of all Indians, not just global ranks")
Trump's return could increase tariffs, impacting China and Asean alike
A steep and selective increase in protective tariffs and an inherent disdain for institutions under Trump 2.0 is likely to create particularly difficult circumstances for Asean economies
 "Trump's return could increase tariffs, impacting China and Asean alike")
India must adapt to evolving global trade norms for meaningful FTAs
Both countries have been negotiating to arrive at a mutually beneficial agreement since 2022
 "India must adapt to evolving global trade norms for meaningful FTAs")
e-Shram database now a 'One Stop Solution' for unorganised workforce
According to various estimates, there are roughly 500 million unorganised workers in the country
 "e-Shram database now a 'One Stop Solution' for unorganised workforce")
Welfare politics in Indian states: Too much, too soon, with too little?
Are welfare state and its agents, the political parties, making such excessive promises, particularly in pre-election years, with undesirable consequences?
 "Welfare politics in Indian states: Too much, too soon, with too little?")
UK-based luxury towel brand Christy to hit Indian markets after 175 years
One of the world's oldest towel brands, famed for its royal heritage, is set to enter the Indian market in 2025
 "UK-based luxury towel brand Christy to hit Indian markets after 175 years")
Killer application for 5G is not single use cases but use places: Ericsson
Tracking global trends for over two decades, ConsumerLab sees GenAI driving the next wave of 5G adoption in India
 "Killer application for 5G is not single use cases but use places: Ericsson")
Q-com enablement firms pick up speed as D2C brands eye faster deliveries
As D2C brands embrace quick commerce for faster deliveries, logistics firms are scaling up operations and securing funding to meet rising demand in a rapidly growing market
 "Q-com enablement firms pick up speed as D2C brands eye faster deliveries")
ePlane to trial drone surveillance with Railways, flying taxis by 2026
The ePlane Company is targeting commercial cargo operations in 2025 and passenger flying taxis by 2026
 "ePlane to trial drone surveillance with Railways, flying taxis by 2026")
US president-elect Trump's initial volley of tariffs may fly by India
He pledges higher levy on goods from Canada, Mexico, China
 "US president-elect Trump's initial volley of tariffs may fly by India")