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PE-VC investments in India's healthcare sector fall in 2024, shows data

Experts feel that the sector will continue to attract $5-6 bn private capital annually

Escape to Rajasthan: Tourists flock to desert state as Delhi chokes

Hoteliers said while some people are flocking to the state for brief stays of two to seven days, some are working remotely

Wedding season, rural traction drive car sales; PV wholesales up 4% in Nov

Toyota sees sharp jump of over 44%

Huge import opportunities for UK apparel companies in India: AEPC

Bharat Tex 2025 will be held here from February 14-17, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam and from February 12-15 next year at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida

Auditing of companies has improved in last 3-4 years: NFRA Chairperson

At the helm of the watchdog for more than two years, Pandey told PTI in an interview that many of the auditors were doing and are doing a good job

Govt scraps registration for some items under chip import monitoring system

Under the system, importers of these items would have to provide advance information in an online system for import and obtain a registration number by paying a specific amount of registration fee

Chennai to add 12-13 million sq ft of premium office space in 2025-26

Currently, the city is home to about 250 Global Capability Centres (GCC) that employ over 150,000 professionals, constituting about 11 per cent of the total GCC talent

Potato traders threaten strike if Bengal doesn't allow selling elsewhere

West Bengal recently re-imposed curbs on selling potatoes to neighbouring states in an effort to control the prices in the local markets

Registration of properties in Mumbai city rises 5% in Nov: Knight Frank

Knight Frank India said that Mumbai city, under the jurisdiction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), recorded 10,216 property registrations in November 2024

Sonowal issues 'HaritSagar' guidelines to reduce pollution at ports

The guidelines also stated that all truck operators who use green fuel i.e. CNG/LNG/Hydrogen and its derivative or electric fleet may be identified and incentivized

Demand for retail space in malls, high streets up 5% in Jan-Sept: C&W

Increasing discretionary spending and evolving consumer preferences are driving demand for premium retail spaces

Senior housing boom: South Indian cities drive 60% of market growth

South India is emerging as the hub for living projects for the older population, accounting for 60 per cent of total market share, north Indian cities comprise just 20 per cent, the west holds 16 per

Indian bowlers shine, but brands remain wary: Can Bumrah change that?

While the endorsement stars are aligning for Bumrah, other bowlers in the unit await their due

Retailers eye big gains from Black Friday sale as shoppers go all out

Apparel retailers are also optimistic. The winter chill, coupled with the bustling wedding season, has pushed up demand for thicker clothing and occasion wear

VC funding rises 44% to $9.2 billion in the first 10 months of 2024

Country continues to rank among top five markets globally for VC funding activity: Report

CII body calls for expansion of PLI for medical devices to more products

CII's medtech group to ask govt for strict policy on import of refurbished devices, incentives in R&D, and enhanced rebate on export duties

SC rejects appeal challenging Trai tariff orders, upholds HC decision

The high court had said that IBDF should have approached the TDSAT (Telecom Disputes Settlement Appellate Tribunal) to review the tariff orders

IICA partners with 6 exec search firms for independent director data access

Memoranda of Understanding were signed by the institute with six entities -- Korn Ferry, ABC Consultants, EMA Partners, DHR Global, Sheffield Hawroth and Vahura -- on Friday in national capital

Trilegal partners with AI platform Lucio to boost legal efficiency

Since May 2024, Lucio - developed by lawyers - has processed over 100,000 documents and 8 million pages of text

Bihar aims to become major player in textile sector through policy support

The state government is making efforts to position Bihar as a crucial player in India's textile and leather industries with the overall objective of generating large-scale employment opportunities