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A Ravindra's book delves into India's urbanisation challenges and future

With a few exceptions of large slums in megacities such as Mumbai, the poor continue to live on the city fringe-a colonial legacy that persists to this day

Coal, Power ministries plan winter coordination to prevent power shortages

While summer marks peak power demand across the country, with aggregate demand going beyond 250 GW on some days this year, winter highs also need to be watched

Trilochan Sastry's book explores faith, conflict, and search for harmony

How does one find harmony in the discordant notes of a practice that ignites wars and justifies genocide, all in the name of God? That is exactly what this book seeks to explore

IndiGo shares nosedive 8% after weak September quarter performance

Near-term outlook remains challenging as supply outpaces demand

Volume outlook, e-auction premiums remain positive for Coal India stock

Given a strong volume outlook, e-auction premiums and assuming lower operating costs, the long-term outlook remains positive

SBI Life least affected by new surrender norms: MD & CEO Amit Jhingran

Following the company's Q2 earnings, SBI Life Insurance managing director and chief executive officer (MD&CEO) Amit Jhingran spoke on the road ahead for the company

We may lend to a telco if it gets AAA rating: PNB MD & CEO Atul Kumar Goel

Goel discussed the public sector lender's latest quarterly results and its expansion plans

Explained: Has India's exchange rate regime changed for the worse?

Ever since the liberalisation in 1991, the RBI has pursued a flexible exchange rate policy

Global leader: India has capabilities to leverage artificial intelligence

While Nvidia's enthusiasm about India's AI-driven future may be well founded, India should be aware of the dangers of getting locked onto one platform

Consumption prospects of different classes likely to be diverging

Urban prosperity should hardly be dependent upon government support, which is after all unsustainable over a long period

Can China navigate the storm? New economic hurdles may test resilience

While it has successfully weathered economic challenges before, this time is different

Evaluating corporate results: Don't confuse sales data with consumer trends

Evaluating corporate results through the lens of factors affecting consumer demand makes more sense than the reverse

25 years since 1999 Super Cyclone: Odisha's journey from ruin to resilience

The Super Cyclone devastated Odisha, claiming 9,885 lives (with unofficial estimates even higher) and leaving millions without homes. A humanitarian crisis unfolded and public frustration grew

NMDC-KIOCL merger on cards, awaits clearances from ministries, regulators

NMDC continues to meet the country's iron ore demands, achieving a turnover of Rs 21,294 crore in financial year 2023-24

Not easy to make Brics draft on international payment systems work

Brics's demand to reform the present financial system and global institutions and attempts to develop different payment mechanisms will get suitable support

Govt working on revamped interest subvention scheme for exporters

IES is an interest subvention scheme, under which benefits in the interest rates charged by the banks are given to the exporters on their pre and post shipment rupee export credits

FinMin may complete privatisation process of IDBI Bank by March 2025

In the FY17 Union Budget, the government proposed reducing its stake in IDBI Bank to below 50 per cent

NTPC Green to SGEL: Govt puts listing of CPSEs' green units in fast lane

NTPC Green Energy, SGEL, NLC India Green Energy may see IPOs by FY25-end

Nabfid likely to raise nearly Rs 40,000 crore through bonds in H2FY25

The financial institution is also looking to raise funds from multilateral agencies and is preparing for ratings to facilitate international market fundraises

LIC eyes entry into bond forward rate agreement market by end of FY25

The move comes as the interest rate cycle is set to soften, with insurers offering more guaranteed-return products