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businesses, payments and API banking company Cashfree Payments has launched a self-hosted payments orchestration platform, FlowWise. The platform’s self-hosting feature claims to eliminate safety concerns, making it a secure solution for merchants. Akash Sinha, Co-founder & CEO, Cashfree Payments, says FlowWise is a single-point payments management solution for India’s digital-first businesses.

electric vehicle (EV) sector is an area many individuals are betting on for a successful career. However, it’s important to learn the in-demand roles and skills, the courses to pursue and other such details to future-proof careers in the EV sector. Nimish Trivedi, CEO and Co-founder, Evera, an all-electric cab service company, says the rapid growth in EVs has resulted in diverse employment opportunities, in various segments. Positions requiring expertise in computer science, software development, data science, and engineering are pivotal in designing, manufacturing and implementing safety systems in electric vehicles; so these skills are in high demand.

killed over 19,000 people and left tens of thousands injured in Turkey and Syria. An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 centered in the Pazarcik district jolted Kahramanmaras and hit several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later in the day, an earthquake of 7.6 magnitude centred in Kahramanmaras's Elbistan district jolted the region.

National Pension Scheme (NPS) is pouring funds into government securities, with the pace of bond investments being driven not only by state employees' default retirement plans but also a potential reduction in risk appetite for equities amidst steep valuations and higher interest rates. Latest data published by the Reserve Bank of India showed that the ownership of government bonds by pension funds was at a high of 4.32% of the outstanding stock of ₹103 lakh crore, or ₹4.48 lakh crore, in the quarter ended September. In the quarter ended March 2023, the ownership of government bonds by pension funds was at 3.50% of outstanding stock or ₹2.98 lakh crore. According to pension fund managers, the ownership of government bonds by pension funds can be broadly taken as a proxy for NPS investments in debt.

There are some savers who just keep their money in the bank, along with savings in the EPS, NPS, or EPF, in various permutations. Throw in some fixed deposits and insurance products, generally ill-chosen, to this product mix, and their savings menu is complete. The drawback of this mode of saving is that the returns are poor, and a great deal of money is left to idle.

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Walt Disney Co. have signed a non-binding term sheet in London last week to move ahead with plans to create country’s largest media and entertainment business if the deal goes through. The 51:49 stock and cash merger in favour Mukesh Ambani-led group is expected to get finalised to complete all commercial ratifications and regulatory approvals by February even though Reliance is keen to wrap it up even earier by January end, said people in the know.

Renting costs in prime residential micro-markets in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Noida, and Gurugram have surged by up to 35% in 2023, driven by the resumption of normal office routines by corporate employees who had chosen to work from non-metro locations through the Covid years. Central Delhi, Golf Course Road, and Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram have witnessed the highest appreciation of 35% while in Mumbai, rentals have increased by 19%. As per Savills India, cities are observing a rise in average rental values due to the increasing demand for leasing larger homes, with improved amenities gaining momentum.

CEO and founder of the Meta Force Metaverse Lado Okhotnikov talks about the current situation of Forcecoin during the multi-mining period and forecasts how a fair price will affect the value of the token after entering the open market.

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NEW DELHI : Vivo India’s interim chief executive officer (CEO) Hong Xuquan, chief financial officer Harinder Dahiya and consultant Hemant Munjal were arrested by Enforcement Directorate (ED) on charges of money laundering and remanded to custody by a sessions judge in Patiala House Court for three days. The order was issued on the grounds that the executives held critical positions, played a crucial role in acquiring ₹20,241 crore as proceeds of crime, and that the executives were not cooperating with the authorities. Interim CEO Hong Xuquan was cited as a witness in the previous complaint filed by the enforcement body earlier this month.

₹19,744 crore National Green Hydrogen Mission with an aim to produce 5 million tonnes green hydrogen annually by 2030. Apart from encouraging projects for the usage of green hydrogen in sectors such as railways and shipping and supporting research and development, the mission has also allocated ₹17,490 crore for incentives under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programmes to boost production of green hydrogen and electrolyzers.

American electric automaker Tesla’s plans to produce energy-storage batteries in China are moving forward with a signing ceremony for the land acquisition for a new factory in Shanghai

The federal government on Friday reopened railroad crossings in two Texas border towns, five days after the shuttering of rail operations there disrupted trade and caused outrage

Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb is acquiring Karuna Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company that has developed a new antipsychotic, in a $14 billion deal

Unfounded claims about offshore wind threatening whales have surfaced as a flashpoint in the fight over the future of renewable energy

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Paytm, while sharing his to-do list ahead of the New Year, called out for suggestions from users for the fintech app. The Paytm app will have increased AI-based customer support. The CEO shared that they have changed the Paytm app’s Home Screen.

₹57 crore to its alma mater as part of the silver jubilee reunion celebration. The donation is the highest by a single class.

Mastodon blog pointed out that the intention of Threads to become a part of the decentralized social web by using the same standard protocol as Mastodon, ActivityPub, was “noteworthy". A Meta blog confirmed the same, highlighting that “... we are working toward making Threads compatible with the open, interoperable social networks that we believe can shape the future of the internet".

Investors who adhere to the contrarian investment philosophy can find resonance in the experiences of Bruce Flatt, CEO, Brookfield Asset Management. In contrast to many of his counterparts, Flatt refrains from hastily investing in the latest trendy stocks or assets. His approach involves going against the prevailing market sentiment and making bets that diverge from the crowd. This strategy demands more effort than simply buying when others are selling. At its core, this seemingly straightforward approach entails a significant investment of time, rigorous research, and a considerable amount of patience.

Studying abroad is a dream for many Indian students and it is undoubtedly an endeavour that requires competent financial planning. Education loans are a great instrument when it comes to giving meritorious students access to finance that will help them achieve their dreams. The education loan landscape is diverse, with a plethora of banks and NBFCs (non-banking financial companies) offering competitive rates and terms.