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Over-reliance on imports hampers India's edible oil self-sufficiency plan

Dependence on import for meeting the domestic requirements of this mass-consumed kitchen staple has continued to remain untenably high

The India story: 25 years of transformation in Indian tech landscape

This series looks at India's progress over the past 25 years and future directions. The first part highlights the country's IT expertise, which became a talking point globally as the millennium began

Indo-US FTA: A strategic opportunity amid global trade challenges

The people in the US who are imbued with free trade as a philosophy are concerned about the growing impediments to global trade

GST Council paves way for CGST Act amendments during Budget session

FinMin says some changes may take effect from April

With new launches, expansions, every fifth scooter may be electric in FY26

E-scooters are projected to end FY25 with a penetration rate of 13-15 per cent

Cloud, AI will become synonymous in 2025: Wipro FullStride Cloud's Debecker

Debecker spoke about Cloud services and artificial intelligence and how Wipro is preparing to be an AI-powered firm

Agentic AI: Technology that will work for the world on its own agency

Agentic AI can process a payment claim on its own or generate images for a social media post without human prompt. It has the agency to learn from its environment

How Indian startups are charting new course in downstream space sector

Downstream sector uses space data for practical applications; is projected to be worth $610 bn by 2031

Out of sync: Persistent mismatch between MGNREGA wage growth and inflation

Over the past few years, wage growth has consistently trailed both general and food inflation rates, with the exceptions of FY21 and FY24

2024 financial wrap: Inflation, GDP, and RBI's regulatory vigilance

The overarching theme of this year has been the RBI's new approach to vigilance

Govt exploring the possibility of setting up dedicated space parks

Move may be key to achieving Centre's goal of $11 billion space-related export by 2033

Need to guard against risks of currency appreciation: RBI MPC member Kumar

Says expanding the manufacturing sector could also help in containing inflationary pressures by enhancing the supply capacity

Productivity of IT employees on rise even as firms apply brakes on hiring

The country's ten biggest listed IT companies that are part of the Nifty IT Index earned net sales of Rs 42.3 lakh per employee on average in FY24

Productivity of IT employees on rise even as firms apply brakes on hiring

The country's ten biggest listed IT companies that are part of the Nifty IT Index earned net sales of Rs 42.3 lakh per employee on average in FY24

Despite short-term blip, Sun Pharma remains favourite among investors

According to Bloomberg, 30 of 41 analysts are bullish on Sun Pharma, while the remaining seven have a neutral rating and only 4 are bearish

After a stellar 2024, debt MFs set for best annual performance in 4 years

Most gilt funds and dynamic bond funds are also up more than 9 per cent, shows data from Value Research

Hameed's memoir calls for reclaiming India's spirit of communal harmony

The book reveals the India that once was, a plural state for which the liberal elite waxes nostalgic, and the India that could be by defeating rising Islamophobia

Silver lining: FMCG firms roll out tailored offerings for golden years

Affluent and health conscious, mature consumers are becoming selective about what they buy. Businesses are stepping up to meet their needs

Bald eagle: Icon of freedom, now officially America's national bird

For nearly 250 years, the bald eagle has represented self-reliance and virtue for Americans-and it is now finally getting its due

Partition to Kandahar: India's history comes alive on OTT platforms

There is an abundance of historical shows on OTT platforms, and it is a joy to watch past and contemporary history come alive