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Water treadmill to Hoverbike: Innovations get cool, smart, quirky in 2020

The following list focuses purely on unusual stuff that might tickle the fancy of the retail consumer.

Corporate reforms top govt's agenda for 2021 amid return to normalcy

Experts feel the government is likely to carry forward this theme in the corporate sector next year.

Reliance-BP invites bids for gas from KG-D6, priced against int'l benchmark

Reliance and its partner UK's BP invited companies to bid for incremental gas it plans to produce from the second-wave discoveries in the KG-D6 block

Despite Covid-19 pandemic, Tata Steel bullish on FY22 demand in India

Globally, steel prices are expected to stay firm, as China may not export large volumes owing to better balance in its domestic market

Vedanta says no pledge on shares; terms bar promoters from share sale

Vedanta Ltd's promoters cannot sell or create any security on shares they hold in the group as part of the terms attached to the recent $1.4 billion fund raising

CBI books IVRCL in Rs 4,837 cr-bank fraud after extensive searches

The Hyderabad-based firm is under liquidation following an NCLT order in 2019, brought on by mounting debts and defaults

Luxury hill resorts limit number of guests, turn up wellness amid Covid-19

A recent report by Deloitte showed 40 per cent guests wished to stay at a property offering pre-arrival communication on enhanced safety measures and personal preferences.

Small yet focused approach makes City Union Bank an interesting bet

High concentration in the south Indian market, particularly the SME belt is working to its advantage

Gland Pharma's growth trajectory to remain elevated in medium term

Margin expansion to support profits, clean regulatory track record to help sustain growth journey

Casual, fantasy, pro: 2020, a year when online gaming hit the jackpot

The numbers were driven by an increase in mobile phone usage as well as greater internet penetration

Unacademy buys test prep platform NeoStencil to expand small-town presence

Founded in 2014, NeoStencil has tie-ups with over 100 institutions, offers 500-plus courses to nearly 1,100,000 students

Indian Hotels' food delivery service Qmin looks to boost e-commerce plan

Qmin has served over 20,000 meals till date for weddings, board meets and summits, has expanded presence in 13 cities, delivering from across 27 hotels

Housing sales recover in Oct-Dec; industry expects momentum to continue

Bengaluru-based Shriram Properties CMD Murali Malayappan said the rising demand in the housing sector would only further emphasise that the year 2021 belongs to the real estate sector.

Covid-19 impact: Hybrid model to be the next chapter in edtech sector

2020 was in fact the most exciting year for edtech start-ups, which brought online education to the mainstream

Competition Commission gives nod to 8% acquisition of API Holdings by TPG

API Holdings is the parent entity of API Holdings Group and of Pharmeasy, a leading e-pharmacy player

Blackstone-backed IBS expects faster biz growth on rising digitalisation

The clients include Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Korean Air and British Airways

Indian-origin clothes manufacturer banned in UK for unpaid tax bill

An Indian-origin ladies clothing manufacturer has been banned from acting as a company director for 98,000 pound unpaid tax bill.

Colgate extends naturals portfolio, launches Vedshakti Oil pulling

Leading oral care products maker Colgate-Palmolive (India) on Wednesday announced the launch of ayurveda-based oil pulling, extending its portfolio in the naturals segment.

Adani Green commissions 100-Mw solar project ahead of schedule

The project has a power purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) at Rs 2.44/kWh (unit) for 25 years

RCom group owes about Rs 26,000 cr to Indian banks, financial institutions

Debt-ridden telecom firm Reliance Communications said the group owes around Rs 26,000 crore to Indian banks and financial institutions