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As the world becomes more eco-conscious every day, sustainability is now integrated into almost every sector. In the Indian retail sector, sustainable practices are gaining momentum, fueled by rising customer awareness and their demand for eco-friendly initiatives. As the cities transform to cater to their inhabitants’ needs, the retail sector is witnessing an evolution driven by various factors like urbanization, digitalization, and sustainable development. Amidst these cities, Noida-Greater Noida epitomize this evolution through their strategic initiatives and sustainable construction practices, showing the power of consumer influence in shaping a sustainable future.

JetSynthesys announces the appointment of Raj Thadani as CEO of its joint venture (JV) with Digital Hearts Holdings (DHH), a Japanese holding company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In his capacity, Thadani will spearhead strategic initiatives, drawing on DHH’s expertise to bolster India’s gaming supply chain pipeline.

ring blower technology, also known as regenerative blowers. These innovative machines are transforming how industries manage airflow, offering unmatched efficiency and reliability across various applications. Yash Blowers, a pioneering name in industrial equipment manufacturing since 1998, stands at the forefront of this revolution.

Australian government announced on Tuesday the introduction of a new innovation visa to attract exceptionally talented workers, replacing a controversial investor migrant program deemed economically ineffective. The changes, revealed in the annual budget by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, form part of a comprehensive overhaul of Australia's migration system aimed at drawing skilled workers and top talent while curbing overall immigration. Think you check all the immigration boxes? Find out The new visa will replace the Global Talent visa program, which is set to end in late 2024. The government emphasized its goal «to target exceptionally talented migrants who will drive growth in sectors of national importance.»

Navrattan Group's Himansh Verma has announced the launch of a new OTT platform. «Our objective isn't merely to step into the OTT realm but to revolutionize it entirely.

Apple has made some of the world’s most iconic advertisements ever. When the brand’s Macintosh computer was launched about four decades ago with its 1984 commercial, whose protagonist was shown throwing a sledgehammer to smash a giant screen depicting ‘Big Brother,’ the world applauded. But when Apple Inc recently released its Crush! commercial for the iPad that showed several things integral to human lives being crushed by a huge industrial compressor, the world shuddered in fear.

SBI Mutual Fund has filed a draft document with Sebi for an innovative opportunities fund. SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund will be an open-ended equity scheme following the innovation theme. The investment objective of the scheme is to provide investors with opportunities for long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity-related instruments of companies that seek to benefit from the adoption of innovative strategies and themes. The scheme will be benchmarked against Nifty 500 TRI. It will be managed by Dinesh Balachandran and Pradeep Kesavan.

Google I/O, allows users to interact with video search by posing live questions verbally, a feature Sharma describes as the "killer next version of Google Search." Sharma expressed enthusiasm for the feature's potential, stating, "Multimodal Gemini Model’s power in video search where you ask a live question by talking, is killer next version of Google Search." He also remarked on the practical application of this technology saying, "Google has found [the] AI way of search in everyday life." Also Read | Google unveils ‘future of AI assistants' with Project Astra. Everything you need to know Despite his praise, Sharma noted, "This demo doesn’t do justice to the power of the new way to search!" He urged viewers to particularly note the segment where a user is shown directing a camera while asking a question, illustrating the interactive capabilities of the new search method.

Paxos, a leading regulated blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform, appointed Christopher Giancarlo, the former Chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to its board of directors on May 14.

Google I/O 2024, the spotlight shifted towards groundbreaking AI innovations, marking a departure from the usual emphasis on Android updates. Amidst these revelations, Google teased the upcoming Android 15 Beta 2 release, set to debut on Wednesday. During the keynote, Google unveiled advancements in Gemini AI, showcasing features like Google Search integration, Gemini 1.5 Pro, and the Gemini app. However, the spotlight remained on the forthcoming Android 15 update, scheduled for a later reveal. Traditionally, Google introduces its latest Android Beta shortly after the keynote, yet this year, AI integration took precedence. Despite this shift, Android enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the Beta 2 release. The Android 15 journey began with the Developer Preview program in February, followed by the first beta in March. While these previews offered glimpses into the OS's new features, the full extent of Android 15's capabilities will be unveiled with the official launch.

jury gathered to deliberate on the young business leaders vying for a highly coveted spot on The Economic Times 40 Under Forty scroll. Thirteen elite jurors — women and men who have weathered many economic cycles and built enduring businesses — gathered in the Jaipur Suite at The Oberoi in Mumbai last week, tasked with recognising the most brilliant young leaders of corporate India. The 10th edition of 40 Under Forty was adjudicated by a power-packed panel led by Reliance Foundation’s Nita Ambani.

TIVOLT Electric Vehicles, a joint venture between the diversified conglomerate the Murugappa Group and TI Clean Mobility, has drawn up plans to launch e-small commercial vehicles under the 'Montra Electric' brand, the company said. The launch of the e-SCV is expected to bring about a significant change in mid-mile and last-mile mobility sectors. The development of the e-SCV would be a culmination of extensive research and rigorous testing, a company statement said here on Tuesday. «Montra Electric represents our commitment to enhancing life through eco-friendly mobility solutions, ushering in a new era of growth and innovation for us. The electric vehicle industry is experiencing an exciting phase of development, not only in India but globally. We have dedicated our top resources and time to develop this product and are looking forward to the customer response upon its launch in coming months,» said Tube Investments of India (TII), Executive Vice-Chairman Vellayan Subbiah.

RX Propellant has secured the first ‘IFC-EDGE Advanced’ Certified Speculative Life Sciences Building globally for 3GV, one of the pharma and life sciences facilities located at Genome Valley, Hyderabad. Rx Propellant that specialises in life science real estate projects across India has portfolio in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. The company has taken the helm in developing 3GV as a flagship life sciences and pharma centre, with a total built-up area of 150,000 sq. ft.

₹1000 that maintains high-quality standards? For computer hardware, striking the right balance between cost-effectiveness and performance is crucial, particularly in the case of cabinets. Whether you are a casual user, a student, or a budget-conscious gamer, having a dependable cabinet for your PC setup is indispensable. There are numerous options available within the ₹1000 price range that provide good build quality, ample ventilation, and compatibility with standard motherboard sizes.

profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 379.8 crore in the March quarter. The company had posted a PAT of Rs 316.2 crore in the same quarter a year ago, Colgate-Palmolive (India) said in a regulatory filing. The company's net sales in the quarter under review increased to Rs 1,480.7 crore from Rs 1,341.7 crore in the same period a year ago, it added.

H.E. Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi

Cyber-Physical Systems (TIPS 4.0), a bi-annual event, was conducted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the aegis of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). The event, held on 13–14 May 2024, was hosted by the Technology Innovation Hub for IoT & IoE (TIH-IoT) at IIT Bombay. It witnessed the participation of 48 deeptech startups and a promising investment commitment towards 44 innovative startups. Shireesh Kedare, Director – IIT Bombay, addressed the gathering, followed by Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, DST. The inaugural session concluded with the remarks of Ekta Kapoor, Mission Director – NM-ICPS and Head of FFT Division, DST. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), said in a statement, “This is the first time that TIPS featured deeptech startups taking centre stage to present their work to potential investors, while their supporting Technology Innovation Hubs showcased their developments and progress in the workshops. This milestone demonstrates significant progress towards our mission, as we continue to foster lab-to-market opportunities to support deeptech innovators in our nation.”

Gaswizard, in collaboration with its native token GWIZ, is all set to transform the landscape of fueling experiences worldwide. Through innovative technology and a commitment to efficiency, Gaswizard aims to revolutionize how drivers approach refueling and, in turn, lead in a new era of convenience and savings.

In the wake of the lawful sentencing of FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried and Binance’s former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, in cases relating to fraud, the verdict of another crypto-related trial is on the horizon. This time, it involves Alexey Pertsev, the Tornado Cash dev who is charged with over $1.2 billion laundering cases.

Go Digit Insurance will open for subscription on May 15 and close on May 17. Through the public offer, the company plans to raise around Rs 2,615 crore. Here are 10 things to know about Go Digit IPO before subscribing to the issue.

Initial Public Offerings) this week, it seems like the IPO season is back. The last year displayed a distinct split in terms of the IPO market, with the first half characterised by a sluggish pace and limited new offerings, followed by a dramatic upswing in activity during the latter part of the year. There was a decline of 30% in 2023 (INR 41,095 crore raised through 46 IPOs) compared to 2022 (INR 59,302 crore raised through 40 IPOs) and of more than 50% compared to 2021 (INR 1,18,723 crore raised through 63 IPOs). Therefore, there is bullishness in the IPO market after a sluggish 18 months. The IPO market is usually cyclical. One of the reasons for the cyclicality is irrational price discovery at the time of issuance. In some situations, it is extremely liberal in anticipation of a big pop on listing and in some situations it is too tightly priced. There are several cases of more than 100-300% appreciation on the listing day and conversely there are many cases of negative return ranging -50 to -60%. This is due to a lack of scientific and rational price discovery in IPOs. This challenge is further aggravated for startups and very high growth companies. At times, there is a conflict between public and private market investors. Such a situation exists not just in India but across most capital markets.