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Oppo Find X8 yesterday, during an event in Bali. This device sports a range of flagship features, including a quad-camera setup powered by Hasselblad and a range of new AI features.

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Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a relatively low-profile yet pivotal miniratna PSU, has emerged as a key player in India’s renewable energy sector over the past decade. From its modest beginnings in 2014-15 with an awarded generation capacity of 0.75 gigawatts (750 MW), SECI now oversees a massive 65.3 GW of awarded capacity, according to its official data. Out of this, more than 60%—over 40 GW—is solar energy, a sector where India has seen significant growth. The remaining capacity includes 16.3 GW of wind energy and about 9 GW of hybrid energy projects. The organisation has not only facilitated renewable energy growth through competitive bidding and long-term power agreements but also developed its own projects and partnered with state utilities. Also Read:SECI link to Adani bribe, fraud probe: What put India's solar power nodal agency in the dock?

Uniqlo plans to expand production and sourcing in India to meet global demand. The company currently sources 15.5% of its products for Indian stores locally. «For our India stores, we are sourcing about 15.5% of our requirements locally but the share is higher for exports and the strategy is to keep sourcing more,» said Kenji Inoue, Uniqlo India's COO and CFO, in an interview to ToI. Items like T-shirts and heattech clothing are already being sourced from India for Uniqlo's global stores. Inoue believes India's growing middle class and their demand for quality products makes it a key market for the brand.

Air India is set to launch a new Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO) in Bengaluru. The new facility, which will offer a comprehensive 2+2-year Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program, is expected to be operational by mid-2026, the airline announced on Friday. The BMTO will be certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India's aviation regulator. Air India has partnered with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), to develop a purpose-built campus covering 86,000 square feet. This campus will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and qualified trainers.

Tube Investments of India Ltd. traded 0.71 per cent in Friday's session at 12:42PM (IST). The stock opened at Rs 3600.00 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 3600.00 and Rs 3498.15, respectively, during the session so far. The stock quoted a 52-week high of Rs 4807.05 and a 52-week low of 3177.55. About 1,513 shares changed hands on the counter so far.

The counter opened at Rs 792.70 and touched an intraday high and low of Rs 806.55 and Rs 790.90, respectively, in the session so far. The stock of Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd. quoted a 52-week high of Rs 1148.30 and a 52-week low of Rs 690.40.

Santosh Rao, Head of Research & Partner, Manhattan Venture Partners, says they are doing a barbell strategy in the US where there is technology on one hand because that continues to be a growth strategy and AI is the growth engine and on the other hand, in anticipation of a recovering economy and pro-growth strategies, they are going with cyclicals such as financials and industrials and materials. Rao says a similar strategy applies in India as well and one should stay with high-quality names. There is no room for speculation. Technology is not that big a factor, but pharmaceuticals and industrials are. The rupee has largely been range-bound in the past year and that hovered between Rs 83 and 84 to the dollar. In fact, many emerging markets' currencies were losing ground. There are several reasons behind the recent depreciation that we have seen in the rupee like FII outflows and stronger dollar on the back of Trump 2.0 trade deficit. What is the biggest reason that is driving the rupee down and how critical are these levels in the rupee trade? Santosh Rao: I agree with all the reasons you gave. So, the incremental news in the last few days is the new narrative building that the Fed may not cut rates as aggressively as thought, which is keeping the 10-year yield up and that is keeping the dollar strong and that is going to weigh on most of the emerging market currencies, and also India. That is a big part and an incremental development since the last few weeks.

Bank of America Corp. in India have left the company amid an internal investigation on allegations of wrongdoing involving stock offerings, according to people familiar with the matter. The bankers involved are Debasish Purohit, co-head of investment banking at BofA’s India operation; Subhrajit Roy, country head of global capital markets; and Vikram Khaitan, a director in investment banking in India, the people said, asking not to be named because they’re not authorized to speak with media. BofA is still reviewing possible replacements, the people added. The US lender did not respond to a request seeking comment.

«Because if you look at it smallcap or midcap have not corrected in India significantly mainly because they do not own it. So, the selling has been completely in largecaps, both in 2021-22 and now,» says S Naren, ED & CIO, ICICI Prudential AMC. What is happening in the market? Why there are so many moving parts? S Naren: Actually, on the eve of Diwali, we had to give an interview where we told people that equity is not bank FD because the problem is there was a period of time from 2020 to 24 where people have thought that equity market is bank FD, at least after this correction no longer do people think that equity risk is equal to bank FD risk.

maternity leave under Indian laws which is considered as a paid leave. However, not many women are aware about the amount of salary they will get, maximum number of leave allowed and for how many children the maternity benefit is allowed. The maternity leave is governed by The Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 and The Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Act, 2016. ET Wealth decodes the benefits the woman can get as per both the acts.

nasscom foundation, in partnership with LEAD at Krea University, has unveiled a comprehensive report titled “Digital Dividends: Understanding the Use of Social Commerce by Women Entrepreneurs in Rural India.” The study provides a detailed analysis of the challenges and opportunities faced by rural women entrepreneurs (RWEs) in adopting digital tools and leveraging social commerce to expand their enterprises. It also offers actionable recommendations to enable sustainable growth and scalability for these businesses. The report highlights the transformative role of technology in empowering rural women-led ventures, with a focus on key sectors such as agriculture and allied services, handlooms and handicrafts, and manufacturing, processing, and retail.Through a survey of 792 women entrepreneurs aged 15 to 60 years, spanning 24 districts—including 18 aspirational districts—the study examines contemporary factors influencing women entrepreneurs. It provides insights into their socioeconomic backgrounds, digital readiness, financial inclusion, and the extent of their engagement with social commerce platforms. The findings underscore how digital and social commerce technologies can unlock significant opportunities for rural enterprises, driving economic participation and innovation among women in underserved regions.

ET Make in India SME Regional Summit in Jaipur was successful in bringing together a range of industry representatives, SME associations and small businesses to brainstorm ideas and visions that can help industry and the country. The summits are a series of on-ground events held across India to bring together local MSMEs, policymakers, enablers and industry stakeholders. The ET Make in India SME Regional Summit series aims to unravel opportunities, tackle challenges and foster knowledge-sharing and networking to propel the next phase of growth for Indian MSMEs. In Jaipur, the summit began with an insightful keynote from Shilpi R Purohit, Joint Commissioner, Department of Industries & Commerce, Rajasthan. He talked in detail about the initiatives taken by the state government to boost MSMEs. “We are looking at how the government can work as a catalyst for the growth and development of MSMEs,” said Purohit.

ADF Foods Ltd.(up 3.03%), Sheetal Cool Products Ltd.(up 2.35%), Tata Consumer Products Ltd.(up 2.01%), JHS Svendgaard Laboratories Ltd.(up 1.50%), Parag Milk Foods Ltd.(up 1.38%), Heritage Foods Ltd.(up 1.34%), Prataap Snacks Ltd.(up 1.07%), Tasty Bite Eatables Ltd.(up 1.05%), Hatsun Agro Products Ltd.(up 0.99%) and Dangee Dums Ltd.(up 0.87%) were among the top gainers.

State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, and Punjab National Bank, as investors regained confidence following Thursday’s sell-off. The Nifty PSU Bank Index rose 2.0% to 6,444.60 in early morning trading, reversing the losses from the previous session. State Bank of India saw a jump of 2.2%, trading at Rs 797.50, while Bank of Baroda and Punjab National Bank were up 2.8%, reaching Rs 235.00 and Rs 99.04, respectively. Other PSU banks, including Canara Bank and Bank of Maharashtra, gained 2.5% and 2.7%, respectively.

foreign portfolio outflows. The US dollar strengthened in the overseas market and Brent oil continued to move up as fighting between Ukraine and Russia continued to gain investors' attention. Moreover, foreign institutional investors have continued their equities selling mode and kept the dollar well bid.

APAC) investors, with 68% expecting regional economic growth to positively impact real estate markets, mentioned Colliers’ Asia Pacific Report: 2025 Global Investor Outlook. As APAC investors prepare for a lower interest rate environment and narrowing pricing gaps, institutional investments in India’s real estate sector are expected to gain further momentum in 2025. The report highlights significant cross-border investment opportunities, particularly in the office and logistics sectors, with 67% of APAC investors planning to allocate capital to the region in 2025, it said. The report stated that the region is anticipated to commit over 30% of their total assets under management (AUM) to real estate over the forthcoming five years.In terms of sector focus for 2025, 61% of investors are directing their capital towards industrial and logistics, office, and multi-family/build-to-rent properties.Among those prioritizing office investments, 61% are specifically targeting core and core-plus assets within Central Business Districts (CBD). Furthermore, nearly 90% of respondents project that ESG-compliant office properties will achieve a valuation premium in the next three years.

IPL season, Indian bowlers are expected to be in great demand during the IPL Mega Auction 2025. Interestingly, teams this year seem more inclined towards retaining batters rather than bowlers, possibly aiming to secure the best bowlers in the auction to boost their chances of lifting the coveted trophy. Bowlers play a crucial role in the game's outcome, with someone like Jasprit Bumrah being the backbone of Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack, often delivering match-defining performances. In a fast-paced 20-over game, teams need bowlers who can rattle the opposition during the powerplay and death overs, where even a couple of extra runs can tilt the match's outcome. Let’s dive into the top five Indian bowlers likely to ignite bidding wars in the upcoming mega auction. Arshdeep Singh With his impressive skillset and remarkable consistency, Arshdeep Singh has solidified his position as a leader in India’s T20 combination. His T20I records are exceptional, with 95 wickets at an outstanding average of 18.47 in 59 matches. Earlier this year, Arshdeep played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup-winning campaign, claiming 17 wickets in just eight games at a stellar average of 12.47.

cybersecurity professionals. However, the talent pool doesn’t seem that diverse in this sector. It is important to understand what kind of roles are in demand for women, the skills they must acquire and the challenges they face when trying to build a career in cybersecurity. Women continue to be significantly underrepresented in the cybersecurity sector, holding only 20-25% of roles at present, says Bhavesh Goswami, Founder and CEO of CloudThat. While this number is projected to reach 30% by 2025, he says achieving true gender parity is still a distant goal; and it’s likely that we’ll reach a 50% representation only by 2030. Pankit Desai, CEO & Co-Founder at Sequretek, says the representation of women in cybersecurity has seen significant growth from the single digits seen a few years ago, reflecting the industry's gradual progress toward greater diversity. About 23-24% of Sequretek’s workforce is made up of women. However, he says the challenge is in leadership roles, where female representation continues to stay in the single digits, indicating the need to foster a truly inclusive environment in cybersecurity.

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