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NITI Aayog proposes higher social discount rate for project appraisalNITI Aayog's working paper suggests increasing the social discount rate to 9.23% for project appraisal up to 30 years. This proposal aims t...
TCS, HCL Tech, Infosys shares surge up to 11% in 2 days; Nifty IT soars 2,000 points. More steam left for rally?Indian IT stocks rallied as concerns over AI-driven disruption eased, triggering an “anti-AI” trade. The Nifty IT index surged over 2,000 p...
AI services may account for almost half of Infosys' work in 2-3 years: CEO Salil ParekhParekh said the business, which includes building AI agents, coding work and modernising old technology for clients, is small relative to t...
Bayer’s DirectAcres crosses 2,00,000 acres in IndiaBayer brings together its capabilities in Seeds & Traits, Crop Protection, Digital Farming Solutions and agronomy with tailored mechanizati...
US AI data centre startups raise $33.5 billion in 2026 amid power constraints: ReportThe report said investors are increasingly backing technologies that combine energy supply with computing infrastructure as power availabil...
US AI data centre startups raise $33.5 billion in 2026 amid power constraints: Morgan StanleyUS startups have significantly increased their funding, raising $33.5 billion for technologies addressing AI data centre challenges. This f...
‘What ‘no palm oil’ labels tell consumers and what they don’tIndia cannot spend Rs 11,040 crore building a domestic oil palm economy while allowing brands to turn the same crop into a warning sign. Th...
GST 2.0: From stuck tax credit to fewer disputes, industry chambers list key reform demandsGST 2.0 reforms: Industry chambers are calling for reforms to GST 2.0 during the upcoming GST Council meeting. They seek improvements in in...
Nurturing a tiger economy, literallyThe reintroduction of a tigress in Buxa Tiger Reserve marks a significant step in conservation efforts. This initiative aims to create a su...
Federation of Indian Airlines seeks review of existing ATF pricing formulaThe Federation of Indian Airlines highlighted the significant impact of rising jet fuel costs on airline operations. They emphasized that c...
Federation of Indian Airlines seeks Centre's intervention for faster release of ECLGS 5.0 fundsIndian airlines have requested the Civil Aviation Ministry's assistance in securing timely credit disbursements under ECLGS 5.0. The Federa...
UN climate chief hails India's Green Energy Corridor-III, says grid strengthening will deliver "big dividends"India’s Rs 1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III has won backing from the UN’s top climate official, who said stronger grids and ...
The missing middle in Asia’s finance puzzle: AVPN CEO on MSMEs, capital and capabilityFrom MSME finance and AI skilling to blended capital and climate investment, AVPN CEO Naina Subberwal Batra explains why coordination is be...
Market veterans favour value plays over crowded, expensive themesMarket experts project cautious optimism for Indian equities as valuations become less demanding and earnings growth aligns. Large-cap stoc...
IRDAI proposes sweeping changes to insurance distribution: Commissions, costs, mis-selling rulesThe customer-centric proposals aim to increase transparency, cut distribution costs and reduce insurer expenses.
Tata Steel extends Dutch green steel pact by five months to March 2027Tata Steel has announced a five-month extension of its sustainable steel production agreement with the Province of North Holland. This exte...
IBC helps 1.4 lakh homebuyers move closer to possession as developers revive stalled projectsIndia's insolvency framework has helped more than 1.4 lakh homebuyers receive homes from stalled projects. Major developers, like Adani Rea...
India needs up to Rs 172 trillion infrastructure investment by FY31 to turn demand into financeable projects: NaBFID-BCG ReportIndia needs Rs 168-172 trillion in infrastructure investment through FY31, but Rs 78-80 trillion is yet to enter the announced project pipe...
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Tata Steel seeks fresh UK government funding as Port Talbot EAF project faces delays: ReportTata Steel has requested additional UK government funding for its Port Talbot plant. Delays in the plant's transformation are increasing pr...