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PM Modi meets Qualcomm CEO, discusses India's growth in AI and innovation

"Great to see Qualcomm's commitment towards India's semiconductor and AI missions. India offers unmatched talent and scale to build technologies that will shape our collective future," PM Modi said

Sachin Tendulkar launches sportswear and athleisure brand TEN x YOU

The Bengaluru-based brand offers cricket-specific footwear and lifestyle apparel, marking the cricket legend's foray into India's booming athleisure market

AI impact may affect 2 million jobs in India's tech sector: NITI Aayog

To turn disruption into opportunity, the NITI Aayog has recommended the launch of a National AI Talent Mission as a nationally coordinated effort to make India the AI workforce capital of the world

Asian Paints moves Supreme Court against CCI probe into Grasim case

The company challenges the CCI's probe order after the Bombay High Court dismissed its plea on alleged abuse of dominance in the decorative paints segment

Govt proposes Electricity Bill 2025 for cost-reflective power pricing

The draft law seeks mandatory cost-reflective tariffs, lower industrial power rates, and relief from cross-subsidies while boosting clean energy investment

India to power global fixed wireless growth: Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden

Telecom gearmaker's CTO says 6G to unlock smart glasses revolution

SC dismisses PIL seeking probe into Viceroy's claims against Vedanta Group

The apex court declines to entertain a plea based on Viceroy Research's report, questioning why foreign short-sellers should influence Indian market sentiment

Govt mandates import registration for key renewable energy components

The import policy conditions of these items will come into effect from November 1, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in a notification

MSMEs contribute 40% to India's production, exports: Shobha Karandlaje

Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje emphasised that the government's resolve to build a Viksit Bharat by 2047, and highlighted the immense contribution of the MSME sector

Mahindra Lifespaces to redevelop four Malad societies, eyes ₹800 crore

The project spans 1.65 acres in Malad (West) and marks Mahindra Lifespaces' deeper push into Mumbai's booming redevelopment market

SBI processes SME digital business loans worth ₹74,434 crore since launch

Launched in FY24, the SME Digital Business Loans platform enables MSME entrepreneurs to apply online for credit requirements of up to ₹5 crore

Tea sector grappling with acute financial stress: ITA Chairman Bangur

With prices down and costs up, ITA's Hemant Bangur warns of viability risks for tea estates and urges a minimum sustainable price to stabilise the sector

Equity investments in Indian real estate rise 48% to $3.8 bn in Q3FY26

During the full 2024 calendar year, the equity investments in Indian real estate stood at $ 11.4 billion

Securitisation volumes rise to ₹73,000 crore in Q2 FY26: ICRA report

NBFCs led issuances while bank-originated deals slowed; ICRA and Crisil see steady demand from microfinance and corporate transactions in Q2 FY26

Dual structure in tea industry has to be viable: Assam chief secretary

He said the large organised sector has to fulfil certain welfare obligations under the Plantation Act, which the STGs do not have to follow suit

MG Cyberster drives JSW MG Motor India to second spot in luxury EV segment

Strong sales of the MG Cyberster and M9 Presidential Limousine push JSW MG Motor to the No.2 position in India's luxury EV space, with demand soaring across cities

One in three Indians duped by festive scams as AI, deepfake frauds surge

Nearly one in three Indians has faced festive season fraud as AI-powered scams, deepfake celebrity endorsements, and phishing cons target Diwali shoppers

Draft bill floated to open up retail power sector nationwide to pvt firms

The move will allow private companies such as Adani Enterprises, Tata Power, Torrent Power and CESC to strengthen their presence across the country

Papa John's targets India with majority-vegetarian menu, plans 650 stores

Papa John's return coincides with expected recovery in India's discretionary spending after recent tax cuts, following several quarters of weak fast-food demand

Cracks on the screen: Can TV fix its slide with ads and smarter metrics?

A growing ad market, an evolved advertiser, and a metric that works are what TV needs to pull itself out of its downward slide. That appears to be a tall order