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Pharma major Cipla not in the pink of health; growth challenges galore

Brokerages slash target price after subdued Q2 show

We want to be a co-pilot in India's AI journey: Microsoft's Irina Ghose

She talks about how AI is getting infused in security and Microsoft's focus in the new year

Targeting winter pollution: Looking for silver bullets is impractical

There is no escaping the fact that the solution to pollution lies in myriad hard decisions and sensible legislation on terra firma rather than up in the clouds

Rural safety net: Dependence on MGNREGS needs to be permanently reduced

The scheme undoubtedly remains a robust welfare tool to support incomes and livelihood in rural areas. However, it should be the last option for people seeking employment

The Siege: Ben Macintyre's book recalls a forgotten Iranian hostage crisis

Mr Macintyre's original aim in writing this book was to showcase the brilliance of the SAS in post-war action

Clash of titans: Samsung in Vietnam and Apple in India race for market lead

Apple Inc exported iPhones worth $10 bn from India in FY24, a fifth of what Samsung achieved last year in Vietnam

India's gaming industry steps up profile with homemade 'AAA' products

Two such games launched in October alone as the industry tackles 28 per cent GST

Pillar Two tax regime unlikely soon as India proceeds with caution

It is proceeding cautiously and is unlikely to implement the rules anytime soon

Framework on sustainability for textile industry on cards amid global focus

The ministry of textiles is preparing the framework and has been in consultations with the industry to take into consideration its views

Privatising banks is essential: Arizona State University Economist Mehra

Mehra said that the bureaucracy is not going to voluntarily do anything that diminishes its influence

Nearly 50% of construction workers' welfare cess funds unutilised

As on March 31, only Rs 64,193 crore was spent on workers' welfare, while Rs 47,800 crore remained unutilised

Brokerages snip Nifty EPS growth estimates after disappointing Q2

Further revisions for FY25, FY26 likely if Q2 show continues to disappoint

AMC rally likely to gain further steam after robust Q2 performance

Brokerages up targets as AMCs deliver earnings surprise

Record-breaking real estate IPOs in India raise Rs 13,500 cr in 2024 so far

123 IPOs listed till October 20 this year

NTPC Green Energy's Rs 10,000 crore IPO likely to unlock value for parent

NTPC is targeting 60 Gw of renewable energy (RE) capacity by FY32 through NGEL

Delays in India's carbon trading scheme raise concerns amid UN warning

Delays in setting up a carbon market in India have become a pressing concern now, especially after a UN body warned this week of the perils of going slow on emission reductions

Tata-Airbus venture gives a big boost to indigenous defence production

Airbus invests more than $1 billion annually in a robust and comprehensive supply chain in India for components and services, generating more than 15,000 jobs

Digital epidemic: State can't abdicate its duty to deal with cybercrime

For many authorities - whether financial regulators or those in charge of civil aviation, and even in some cases the local police - digital crime is a new frontier

India's missed trade opportunities as others gain from US-China tensions

India has not been able to attract a notably greater share of global FDI. Some of this is due to political resistance to stronger ties with China, some of it is held back by structural barriers

Inflation debate: Current target holds merit, but 4% midpoint needs teeth

In inflation-averse Indian polity, people complain about high inflation and high prices all the time. Thus, there may also be handsome electoral dividends from low inflation