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Google's billing policy dispute: Startups want apps restored on Play Store

App developers said Google was using its dominant position to charge exorbitant commissions of 15-30% for its services

Average daily domestic traffic jumps by 3.78% in February, shows data

As the demand remains high, four of out six major carriers recorded load factors at above 90 per cent in February

Disclosure in US court counters narrative by four investors, says Byju's

Byju's said this counters the fake narrative by four investors at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that the amount was siphoned off

Demand threads a delicate weave for most apparel retail companies

Sean Stress: Retail majors stitch through low single-digit growth or same-store sales decline

We expect price moderation if geopolitical tensions ease: Arun Alagappan

As we enter the rabi season, a good monsoon is expected, leading to robust sowing and increased fertiliser use. Overall, the year should be positive, with early June rains forecasted

Google takes down Indian apps from Play store over service fee row

Digital startups say firm imposing exploitative policies on developers

Electrolyser manufacturing: RIL, Adani, L&T win incentives in maiden tender

The tender was floated under Centre's Green Hydrogen Mission

Naukri to 99acres: Google starts removing Indian apps as fees row escalates

Indian startups have for years been protesting against many of the US giant's practices, including its in-app fee charges

IPO-bound Ola Electric clocks highest registration of 35,000 units in Feb

In December last year, the company became the first EV 2W manufacturer to record 30,000 registrations in a month

Burger Singh says website defaced by Pakistani hackers; restored now

Home-grown quick service restaurant chain Burger Singh on Thursday said Pakistani hackers defaced the company's website, which has now been restored. The company took to social media with a tinge of humour to inform its customers about the cyberattack that took place on Tuesday. While asking customers to "keep calm and carry on", the fast food chain said its "digital hiccup is just that a hiccup". "It seems our digital doorstep got a surprise makeover on the 27th of February, 2024, thanks to a special visit from our not-so-friendly neighborhood web wizards, Team Insane PK, straight out of Pakistan," Burger Singh said in its message to customers. The Pakistani hackers breached the burger franchise's security systems and also redesigned its website on February 27, creating a digital graffiti wall displaying the group's actions on the website. "Our website didn't just get a new look; it got a whole new attitude, albeit one we didn't sign up for," the company said. Instead of taking

Sitharaman asks India Inc to align with 'Viksit Bharat' @ 2047 vision

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday exhorted Indian Inc to align itself with the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, when India will complete 100 years of independence. Addressing a session on 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Viksit Bharat & industry', organised by Ficci, the minister also assured the industry that reforms will continue in the third term of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. The new government will be formed after the general elections due in April-May and the BJP is confident that Prime Minister Modi will return to power with a greater majority. Sitharaman said that India has moved up to become the fifth largest economy and is on the way to become the third largest global economy. The minister said that several reforms were undertaken by the government during the last 10 years and the trend will continue. She said that the reforms to be undertaken by the next Modi government will touch on factors of production.

94% of Indian companies to reskill employees due to impact of AI: LinkedIn

The LinkedIn report also highlights that 48 per cent of India's hiring managers are providing career progression opportunities to their existing employees

Digital divide may affect possibility of improvements for Indian companies

Smaller businesses in India are least likely to have a key marker of digitisation, such as a website, according to the recent "State of India's Digital Economy 2024" report from ICRIER

Indian consumers look for AI services but fear unethical use of data: Adobe

Although currently lagging, 76 percent of Indian brands already have or will adopt generative AI solutions within the next 12 months, Adobe noted in its report

Unleashing govt's procurement power

As a consumer, the government can play a crucial role in unlocking the potential for innovation in Indian companies

PFRDA eases business processes with simplified trustee appointments

NPS Trust has been established by the PFRDA for taking care of the assets and funds under the NPS

ATR sees India as its biggest market in 10 years as air travel demand soars

ATR, a joint venture between Airbus and Leonardo, currently has around 1,400 aircraft operating globally

Tailwinds may support momentum in residential space: Brigade Enterprises MD

Shankar talks about the company's strategic business initiatives, meticulous product development, and expansion plans

Whirlpool promoter likely to sell 24% equity stake through block deals

Total deal size may range between Rs 2,337 crore and Rs 3,739 crore

Strong Q3 performance stokes more upgrades than downgrades, shows data

Analysts raised 2023-24 (FY24) earnings estimates for 49 per cent of 162 companies