Business

17 Jan

Kotak rings in 30 years on the National Stock Exchange marking India’s rise as a robust financial market.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank today marked 30 years of its listing on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) with a bell-ringing ceremony in Mumbai, highlighting the bank’s growth alongside India’s emergence as a strong and trusted financial market. The bank, which began as a small non-banking finance company in the 1980s, has since evolved into a diversified financial services group. Its journey mirrors India’s shift towards deeper capital markets, wider access to formal finance and greater use of digital public infrastructure. Over the past three decades, Kotak has focused on building customer trust while contributing to improved stability and transparency…

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17 Jan

Manipal Hospitals highlights advances in Gynaecologic Oncology, Neuro-Surgery at Asansol session

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Addressing the growing burden of women’s cancers and complex neurological disorders in Eastern India, Manipal Hospitals on Thursday organised an interactive medical awareness session in Asansol under its flagship programme Anveshana – Medical Education for Media. The session was led by Dr Arunava Roy, Head of Department and Senior Consultant in Gynaecologic Oncology, and Dr Sunandan Basu, Senior Consultant in Neuro-Surgery. The experts discussed emerging disease trends, the importance of early diagnosis and the role of advanced, technology-driven treatment in improving patient outcomes. Doctors pointed out that gynaecologic cancers and neurological conditions such as brain and spinal tumours, stroke-related complications…

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16 Jan

India’s trade deficit slightly widens to $25.04 billion in December 2025

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India’s trade deficit edged up slightly last month, even as exports to the US showed growth despite the imposition of steep tariffs. Merchandise exports increased to $38.51 billion in December from $38.13 billion in November, while imports rose to $63.55 billion from $62.66 billion. This resulted in a trade gap of $25.04 billion, compared with $24.53 billion in the previous month. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said US-bound exports have registered year-on-year growth during the first nine months of the current fiscal year. He added that India remains on course to achieve total exports exceeding $850 billion in the financial year…

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15 Jan

IHG bets big on India!

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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), which currently runs 50 hotels in India, is planning a major expansion in the country. The global hospitality major has outlined a medium-term goal of having 400 hotels either operational or under development within the next five years, while its long-term vision is to scale up to 1,000 properties nationwide. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, IHG CEO Elie Maalouf emphasised the vast untapped potential of India’s hotel market, noting that the country currently has fewer internationally branded hotel rooms than Manhattan alone. He said that although IHG has been present in India for five decades, the last ten…

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15 Jan

High Levies Cloud 5G Investments, Telecom Sector Seeks Budget Intervention

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The telecom industry is lobbying the finance ministry for significant reductions in licence fees and a temporary suspension of compulsory contributions to the Digital Bharat Nidhi in the forthcoming Union Budget. They assert that the existing regulatory fees are hindering their ability to invest in next-generation networks. According to industry recommendations submitted in advance of the Budget, there is a request to reduce the licence fee from the current rate of 3% of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) to a range between 0.5% and 1%. Additionally, it is proposed that the 5% AGR contribution to the Digital Bharat Nidhi be temporarily…

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15 Jan

Samsung announces the certification of 1,750 students in Uttar Pradesh under its flagship SIC programme

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Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, on the occasion of National Youth Day, has announced the certification of 1,750 students in Uttar Pradesh under its flagship Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme, marking a significant milestone in the company’s youth-skilling efforts in the state. The certification ceremony was held at the City Group of Institutions in Lucknow, in the presence of Smt. Rajni Tiwari, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, along with academic leaders and programme partners. With this cohort, the total number of students trained under Samsung Innovation Campus in Uttar Pradesh has reached 3,900, making it one…

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14 Jan

Dysbiosis to Relief: Gut Bacteria’s Role in Conquering Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Dr. Vijaykumar C Bada, Sr. Consultant Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB, Bariatric & Robotic Sciences. Clinical Director, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, shares insights on Millions of people worldwide suffer from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD causes chronic inflammation, tiredness, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Dysbiosis, a microbial imbalance in the gut microbiome where dangerous bacteria outnumber helpful ones, is the fundamental cause of immunological overreactions and damage to the gut barrier. The gut is home to trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that control immunity, preserve digestive health, and even affect mood through the gut-brain axis. Short-chain…

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14 Jan

ASCI Academy launches e-learning course on ethical UI/UX amid crackdown on dark patterns

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ASCI Academy, the training arm of the Advertising Standards Council of India, has launched a new e-learning course aimed at promoting ethical user interface and user experience (UI/UX) practices in the digital space. Titled Ethical UI/UX Designs: Building Consumer Trust, the course has been developed in collaboration with Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL). The course has been introduced at a time when regulatory scrutiny of so-called dark patterns ; deceptive digital design practices is increasing both in India and globally. These practices, which can include hidden charges, forced actions and misleading prompts, have drawn attention from authorities as well as consumer…

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14 Jan

India’s Delivery Reality Check Sends Swiggy, Eternal Shares Higher

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Shares of Swiggy Ltd. and Eternal Ltd., which manage Instamart and Zomato and Blinkit respectively, experienced a recovery from their lowest points of the day after government intervention encouraged them to suspend their 10-minute delivery service for the benefit of gig workers. On Tuesday, Swiggy's stock price initially dropped by 1.08% but ended the day with a slight gain of 0.43%. In contrast, Eternal's shares rose significantly by 3.24%. The broader market saw the S&P BSE Sensex decrease by 0.30% during the same period. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a meeting with representatives from quick-commerce firms to address concerns regarding…

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14 Jan

A landmark milestone: V-Guard’s in-house manufactured induction cooktop becomes India’s first to earn 5-Star BEE rating

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V-Guard Industries Limited has achieved a major milestone in the home appliances segment with its in-house manufactured induction cooktop model VIC06V1 becoming the first in India to receive a 5-star energy efficiency rating from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The recognition highlights V-Guard’s focus on indigenous design, energy-efficient innovation and manufacturing excellence. The VIC06V1 is designed and manufactured at the company’s Perundurai facility and has been engineered to deliver faster, cleaner and environment-friendly cooking while helping users reduce electricity consumption without compromising performance. The cooktop offers a maximum power output of 1600 W, eight power and temperature levels, and…

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