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Strides Pharma Science fell over 3% to Rs 518 in Tuesday's trade on BSE after the company announced plans to spin off its CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation) and soft gelatin businesses into a new entity, OneSource. The company intends to «build a one-of-a-kind specialty pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing powerhouse with capabilities in biologics, oral soft gels, complex injectables, sterile injectables, and other complex drug delivery systems», according to an exchange filing. Strides Pharma shareholders will get one share of OneSource with a face value of Re 1 apiece for every two shares of face value Rs 10 each held in Strides Pharma. There is no cash consideration involved.

Beijing on Monday that tough security laws and a more «politicised» business environment have left European companies struggling to understand their obligations and questioning their future in China. China's refusal to condemn ally Russia for its war in Ukraine also poses a «reputational risk» for the world's second-largest economy, Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said in a speech at Beijing's Tsinghua University. He said transparency and openness were «a winning strategy in the long run», at a time when trade tensions between the European bloc and China are mounting. «China is navigating a challenging transition from an investment-led economy to a broad-based economy,» he said. «For this it needs to remain open.» Dombrovskis's four-day trip, which kicked off Saturday, follows a report by the EU Chamber of Commerce that showed business confidence was at one of its lowest levels in years. It also follows Brussels' decision to launch a probe into Beijing's electric car subsidies. The investigation could see the EU try to protect European carmakers by imposing punitive tariffs on vehicles it believes are unfairly sold at a lower price. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Monday reiterated Beijing's «strong dissatisfaction» over the probe. «China once again expresses its high concern and strong dissatisfaction with the EU's plan to launch an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles,» He told a joint press conference with Dombrovskis following their talks. «We hope that the EU side will deal with that issue with caution and continue to maintain a free and open market,» he added. But Dombrovskis painted a more positive picture of Monday's conversations, saying the two sides had agreed to «resume regular

The Shift Towards Skill-Tech: India's education sector is undergoing a transformative shift towards skill-tech solutions. However, what sets Expertrons apart is its unwavering commitment to personalized career guidance and skill development programs backed by India's prestigious institutes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), including generative AI, and machine learning will be the most important technologies for businesses to fulfill their short-term ambitions, according to a report by KPMG. More than half (57%) of the 2,100 technology executives surveyed for the Global Tech Report 2023 said these emerging technologies would help achieve their business objectives over the next three years.

Football is back, and it's the first season in decades without star NFL quarterback Tom Brady, who retired earlier this year after 23 years on the field. While there was speculation that Brady might fill in for Aaron Rodgers after he tore his Achilles tendon during his first game with the New York Jets, Brady quickly put those rumors to rest.

The Quebec government is looking at new French proficiency rules for temporary workers, but business leaders say the program should be left alone since they are already struggling to cope with a severe labour shortage.

California is once again taking steps to tighten crypto regulation with a new bill, AB 39, introduced on Tuesday.

The Quebec government is looking at new French proficiency rules for temporary workers, but business leaders say the program should be left alone since businesses are already struggling to cope with a severe labour shortage.

WhatsApp Flows empower businesses to create tailored and seamless interactions within chat conversations. For instance, banks can now enable customers to schedule appointments for opening new accounts, food delivery services can facilitate orders from partner restaurants, and airlines can streamline flight check-ins and seat selection – all without requiring users to leave the chat thread. Moreover, to further simplify in-chat transactions, Meta is expanding its payment capabilities.

Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said India is leading the world on how people and businesses have embraced messaging as a better way to get things done, as the social media giant unveiled a slew of new tools aimed at supercharging businesses using WhatsApp. Announcing the line-up of key offerings for WhatsApp, Zuckerberg said the company has continued to innovate with its messaging formats, group chats and broadcast channels. «India, (is) a country that's at the forefront of a lot of what we're going to talk about today. You're (India is) leading the world in terms of how people and businesses have embraced messaging as the better way to get things done.» Zuckerberg said during a virtual address at Conversations event in Mumbai.

'Just like we've shifted from carbon credit to green credit, can we also change this pattern… instead of celebrating the consumer rights day worldwide out of compulsion, can we take the leadership in talking about consumer care day,' he said. 'Once we start celebrating consumer care day, you will see the change in the environment with big positive signals.' Modi's speech is timely, given the growing concerns about the impact of businesses on consumers and the environment.

Across the country, more indoor farms are launching or expanding even as others founder

Nykaa’s gross merchandise value (GMV) in the year ended March 2023 came from its newer businesses, its chairperson, managing director and CEO Falguni Nayar said on Monday at the annual general meeting of parent company FSN E-commerce Ventures. “Almost one-third of our GMV contribution in FY23 has come from our newer businesses, with all of them being built from scratch over the last four to five years. Our success here comes from diligently finding product-market fit, executing well with speed, and driving only sustainable growth,” Nayar said.

Tina Hamlin, who runs a home decor company in Vancouver, was initially elated when she heard the federal government will allow small businesses an extra year to repay a loan given to them during the pandemic.

Food regulator FSSAI on Thursday said 1,411 prosecution cases have been filed since April against food business operators (FBOs) found to be violating food safety laws. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said in a statement that it has taken stern action against FBOs found to be violating food safety laws. «According to the records, 1,411 prosecution cases have been initiated against FBOs found violating the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006, since April 1, 2023,» it said. The prosecution initiated against the FBOs covers different violations committed, including carrying out a food business without a valid license and manufacturing or selling unsafe food. Since the beginning of this financial year, a number of food products across various categories like milk and milk products, spices, packaged drinking water, nutraceuticals, sauces, pickles, chips, jaggery, etc.

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