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Omron Healthcare, the world's largest maker of home blood pressure monitoring (BPM) devices, is betting big on India where the number of people suffering from hypertension is on rise as the population ages and lifestyles change. In an interview to ET, Tetsuya Yamada, managing director of Omron Healthcare India, said the device maker plans to expand its footprint in India and go beyond metro cities, roll out new products, strengthen online distribution, and partner local pharmaceutical companies and startups to raise awareness. «India has just 2% penetration of home BPM; when compared to BRICS it is very low.

The numbers represent both an opportunity and a challenge: India has 63 million micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), contributing almost a third of the country’s GDP and half of its exports, with an equal spread between rural and urban areas, that are mostly short of credit. Given the tailwinds behind India’s economy, the MSME sector will keep growing in size, especially as it is formalized. However, for the sector to reach its true potential, qualitative growth is important.

As if there wasn’t a more convenient time in the year to do this, the New York Times chose the last week of 2023 to sue OpenAI for copyright infringement. Which is why instead of putting my feet up and relaxing, I had to fire up my computer to figure out whether this was the end of generative AI that so many were saying it was going to be.

extended beyond December 31, 2014, and the persecuted minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan will be able to apply for citizenship online through a dedicated portal, once the rules for Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, are notified, said a top official. They said that the long-pending rules may be notified soon.

Coinbase, the United States' largest cryptocurrency exchange, has escalated its legal confrontation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This significant legal battle, unfolding in the Third Circuit court, is not just a corporate skirmish but a defining moment in the broader dialogue about cryptocurrency regulation in America.

It also offers instant and seamless account linking for over 350M+ Paytm registered bank accounts and is the lightest SDK in the industry as it is half the size of other plugin SDKs available in the market. It provides real-time bank server health check and account balance check with a variety of new payment options such as UPI on Rupay credit cards, UPI Lite, set/rest UPI PIN.

In 2023, the real estate sector witnessed dynamic shifts with distinct performances in the residential and commercial segments. Residential markets across cities experienced robust growth, driven by the increased demand and new supply additions.

housing demand in India. The affordable housing segment, by virtue of being in the smaller ticket segment, is relatively less rate-sensitive than the mid and luxury segments. Rate hikes of 250 bps in a short period of less than a year have had some impact on the consumer's psyche and we did see some degree of postponement in purchase when the cycle was underway.

Star Sports’ broadcast of IPL Auction 2024 which was held on December 19, has equalled the highest viewership for any ‘mini’ auction in BARC history. The live auction was watched by 22.8 million viewers, which is 29 per cent higher than last year.

Anand Ramanathan, Partner, Consumer Industry Leader, Consulting, Deloitte India, says “we are seeing green shoots in rural India and retail today in India is still about two-thirds of it is food and groceries. So, food will be one of those big categories. But beyond that, while the overall retail market is expected to double by 2030, we have some categories like luxury, for example, which will grow at about 5x. We will have e-commerce grow at about 4x compared to the overall market at about 2x and hence these will be categories or segments that will grow faster than the rest of the market.” One of the key points which caught my attention from your latest write-up is that upcoming elections could actually inject a lot more liquidity in the hands of people, especially in tier II, tier III and the rural side and that could boost sales of consumer items. What category of consumption are we talking about here and what is your hypothesis? Anand Ramanathan: Yes, indeed, we will see high retail growth in 2024. We expect it to be about 10% to 13% and this is largely driven by an uptick in rural demand too. Urban demand had picked up, but we are seeing green shoots in rural India and retail today in India is still about two-thirds of it is food and groceries. So, food will be one of those big categories.

financial planning journey. Budgeting helps you allocate your income towards expenses, savings and investments. You can begin with 50/30/20 budgeting that allocates income as follows: a) 50% towards needs or non-negotiable expenses such as food, clothing, rent, EMIs, medicines, kid’s fees, utility bill payments, etc.

mutual funds, equities and insurance play a vital role in financial planning. When it comes to health insurance, youngsters generally have a misconception that it is only for older people. This misconception is nothing new, it has been passed on to people for ages.

This series, the Class of 2024, aims to simplify the way to navigate the world beyond the campus by talking about the sectors with opportunities, ways to use online platforms and preparing resumes, among other things.

₹7 lakh. Earlier, the punishment in such cases was two years in the IPC. In the Winter Session of Parliament, the Union Government passed the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023.

wealth, we shed light on five small yet powerful lifestyle changes that can significantly positively impact our physical well-being and financial stature. The saying "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise" holds more truth than we might realise. Waking up early gives us the gift of time, a precious commodity that, if managed wisely, can set the stage for a successful day.

Also Read- Top 7 investment trends to look out for 2024 Another reason for Jefferies expecting on market scaling new highs is that they expect improvement in foreign inflows during 2024. Key triggers for Foreign Portfolio Investor flow as per Jefferies will be peaking Dollar, May'2024 general elections and rising significance of India in global markets.

SoftBank, which of late has not been signing new startup funding deals in India and is preparing to offload stakes in IPO-bound Ola Electric and FirstCry, still holds $1.1-1.2 billion worth of shares in its listed portfolio companies here. The Japanese investor has sold stakes worth $1.8-1.9 billion during the public offerings and through post-listing sales in four Indian startups — Paytm, Zomato, PB Fintech and Delhivery — that went public in 2021 and 2022. It had invested a total of $2.3-2.4 billion in these four new-age companies.

Meta Quest 3 and 2, providing a virtual escape to Netflix, Prime Video, and beyond. This guide unveils the steps to install these streaming apps, transforming your VR headset into a private cinema. Meta Quest 2 and 3 not only deliver captivating VR gaming experiences but also serve as an alternative space for enjoying movies and shows on a grand scale. Embrace cable-free standalone VR, liberating you from the need for a PC or mobile device.

public sector and have been rewarded handsomely for their efforts. Public sector enterprises are leading the market capitalisation sweepstakes on specific government policies, and the expectation of policy continuity is fanning the exuberance. NTPC and Coal India have benefited from India's stand at climate talks that coal should not be singled out among fossil fuels for cutback commitments.

John Lennon's 'Imagine' (rb.gy/m8ha3k) melts away much canker and cynicism, even if for the duration of this timeless song. The pleasure of listening to 'Imagine' is that of tasting Utopia — you know it is impossible, unreal, even foolish, and yet.... The song's simplicity creates a strange stitch that resonates with the human spirit even as one realises how ungraspable it is.

Growth and potential: India’s economic growth story is compelling. Its GDP has grown at a steady more than 7% in US dollar terms, outpacing most countries. This growth translates to strong corporate earnings, with Nifty 50 firms posting 22% profit growth over the past 3 years in compound annual growth rate terms.