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Top Canadian pension funds invest $438 million in Indian highways trust

The investments come as India, where general elections commence next month, has been seeing continued momentum in pre-poll government spending

India's aviation boom could support more hubs, says Air India CEO Wilson

There aren't many other markets like India in the world. Northern India has a good east to west flow, while southern India can offer an Asia to Africa or Australia-Europe flow"

Housing prices up 83% along Dwarka Expressway; may rise further: Experts

According to data compiled by real estate consultant Anarock, around 53,000 housing units were launched between 2013 and 2023, and out of that over 80 per cent have already been sold

The other side of India's jobs story

The bigger problem is the nature of employment, rather than unemployment, and the realistic solution could be fostering farm-related enterprises

CAE signs deal with Akasa Air to train budget carrier's B737 Max pilots

Agreement gives Akasa Air 'access to world's best training facilities' for 15 years

Oil marketing companies to bear latest oil price cut, not govt grant

OMCs have raked in record Rs 69K cr net profit in first 9 months of FY24

Tapping into India's talent, global capability centres eye revenue goldmine

India is home to more than 1,580 GCCs, with a total market size of $46 billion

Content having profanities cannot be regulated by criminalising it: SC

The apex court noted that the high court had taken the meaning of the language in its literal sense, outside the context in which such expletives have been spoken

EV policy to encourage production of premium electric cars: Audi official

Audi AG Vice-President, Sales Overseas, Andre Konsbruck said the Indian government is taking the right steps to accelerate the adoption of EVs in the country

India AI Mission gets Rs 2,000 crore for startups: Meity Startup Hub CEO

The Cabinet approved the India AI Mission in the first week of March with an outlay of Rs 10,372 crore for five years to encourage AI development in the country

Ayodhya on track to become world's biggest spiritual destination: IHCL CEO

Indians travelling because of higher disposable income and priorities have changed: Puneet Chhatwal

Former bureaucrats urge govt to withdraw the Green Credits programme

In July 2023, the group, in a separate open letter, had criticised the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, which permits the diversion of forest lands for security purposes

Facebook co-founder's B Capital closes $750 mn fund for late-stage startups

It will make investments in companies specialising in technology, healthcare, climate technology

Vodafone Idea to meet institutional investors in Singapore, Mumbai

The telecom operator is looking to raise Rs 45,000 crore through both debt and equity

Steel majors to invest billions of capital to meet buoyant local demand

A spurt in economic activity and a revamp of broader infrastructure have drawn steel makers from around the world to India, where demand is rising. In Europe and the United States, it is falling

Coworking firm 315Work Avenue aiming to double India portfolio in 18 months

Amid growing demand for flexible office spaces, the company is in 'advanced discussions' to enter Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad markets

Corporate real estate sentiment highest since April-June 2022: Report

Number of corporate real estate deals likely to increase in quarters ahead, it indicates

As domestic LNG output rises, imports will decline to 45% by FY26

Following the pandemic and a sharp increase in imported LNG prices due to geopolitical situation, the demand for natural gas declined since fiscal FY21-23, Care Ratings said

India's annual per capita fish consumption jumps 81% during 2005-21

Among fish-eating populations, per capita annual fish consumption increased from 7.43 kg to 12.33 kg, an increase of 4.9 kg (66 per cent)

Significant ramp up in capacities to help achieve $40 bn exports target

Steps such as significant ramp up in production capacities, and skilling of workforce will help achieve $40 billion garment exports target by 2030