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India recalibrates FTA strategy amid past challenges and rising imports
Standard operating procedure will take into account strategy towards modern FTA issues such as environment, labour, and digital trade
 "India recalibrates FTA strategy amid past challenges and rising imports")
India's 5G speed drops amid soaring data consumption and need for spectrum
According to Ookla overall median download speeds in the country have fallen by 15 per cent from 107.03 mbps in April -June to 91.7 in July- September of CY 2024
 "India's 5G speed drops amid soaring data consumption and need for spectrum")
India's steel industry faces challenges as Chinese exports continue to rise
Reports indicate China is on track to export more than 100 mt in 2024 - the most since 2016
 "India's steel industry faces challenges as Chinese exports continue to rise")
How India has gradually lowered its reliance on Canada for pulses imports?
Canada's share in total Masur imports has dropped to almost 38 percent when it comes to matar while it has come down to just around 31 percent
 "How India has gradually lowered its reliance on Canada for pulses imports?")
India's hunger crisis deepens as GHI 2024 shows rising child malnutrition
Child undernutrition in India is closely linked to the poor health status of mothers as evidenced by the high prevalence of anaemia among women aged 15-49 years
 "India's hunger crisis deepens as GHI 2024 shows rising child malnutrition")
Why has RBI again cautioned NBFCs not to cross regulatory redlines
The focus is on unsecured retail lending by shadow banks, according to experts
 "Why has RBI again cautioned NBFCs not to cross regulatory redlines")
Cyber insurance is crucial for modern business but coverage has limits
It provides financial protection and access to critical resources, such as expert legal counsel and incident response teams
 "Cyber insurance is crucial for modern business but coverage has limits")
Naturals Salon eyes disruption in personal care space via refill model
New model will shave off packing and transportation charges, and allow consumers to pay 60% less than market price
 "Naturals Salon eyes disruption in personal care space via refill model")
Karur Vysya Bank will not exit corporate business, says B Ramesh Babu
"Our cost of deposits is one of the most reasonable in the industry, and our yield on advances is in the 10.08 percent range "
 "Karur Vysya Bank will not exit corporate business, says B Ramesh Babu")
RBI walks the talk: NBFCs should cut usurious interest rates, high fees now
The NBFCs, which have been punished or are likely to be punished, should bring down the usurious interest rates, high fees and penalties without losing time
 "RBI walks the talk: NBFCs should cut usurious interest rates, high fees now")
Sikh separatists' violence should concern host countries, not just India
If Sikh separatists are a nuisance, it should worry their host countries. Should it bother India if they keep killing their own in gang rivalries and making their neighbourhoods unsafe?
 "Sikh separatists' violence should concern host countries, not just India")
Is the capitalistic model broken? India needs many more leaders like Tata
Ratan was not the first group head to receive adulation. Archives show when Jamsetji died in 1904, the public was full of praise and love for him
 "Is the capitalistic model broken? India needs many more leaders like Tata")
Green isn't always recovery: Sometimes, it's a warning of danger ahead
So, what do we make of these green deserts and melting polar edges? These are not signs of nature healing but signals of a planet under pressure
 "Green isn't always recovery: Sometimes, it's a warning of danger ahead")
AI may have finally tipped the scales in favour of nuclear energy again
If fuel is reprocessed, it can be reused. But the reprocessing turns it into weapons-grade fuel, which means it can also be used to make big bangs
 "AI may have finally tipped the scales in favour of nuclear energy again")
There is real rise of India's ability to serve the world in goods: BCG
BCG discusses decarbonisation, impact from West Asia tensions and the geo-political concerns and preparedness of Indian and global corporates
 "There is real rise of India's ability to serve the world in goods: BCG")
Margin pressure ahead as city gas distribution majors continue to struggle
Given the weak demand, and lower price arbitrage versus petrol/ diesel, and upcoming Assembly elections, price increases will be gradual, hitting margins across H2FY25
 "Margin pressure ahead as city gas distribution majors continue to struggle")
Indian banks in Canada fear biz loss amid ongoing diplomatic tensions
According to government data, about 427,000 students are studying in Canada. Banks feel they could face potential impact if this key segment of their customer base shrinks
 "Indian banks in Canada fear biz loss amid ongoing diplomatic tensions")
India and China should join hands to grow together: Justin Yifu Lin
At this stage you have an abundant supply of young laborers. And competitively, the wage rate in India is less than high medium income countries
 "India and China should join hands to grow together: Justin Yifu Lin")
Employee grievances at India's top companies up 30% in FY24, shows data
BSE50 companies reported 8,468 complaints
 "Employee grievances at India's top companies up 30% in FY24, shows data")
Assure shareholders they will get their fair share, says Bina Modi
Bina Modi speaks to Business Standard about expansion plans of GPI, exit from the retail business, the inheritance battle with her son, and the legacy of KK Modi
 "Assure shareholders they will get their fair share, says Bina Modi")