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'Ram Mandir is now there forever and ever': Top 10 quotes from PM Modi's speech Further, PM Modi spoke on how India is becoming an 'Innovation hub' gradually. "In 2015, we were ranked 81st in the Global Innovation Index-today our rank is 40th.

There have been 46 IPOs in 2023, raising a cumulative Rs 41095.36 crore. This marks a 30% decline from Rs 59301.7 crore raised through 40 IPOs in 2022. The record-breaking blockbuster year of 2021, with 63 IPOs raising a whopping Rs 1,18,723.17 crore, set a high benchmark.

Apple's premium iPhone 15 smartphone was launched at the company's Wonderlust event in September this year at a price of ₹79,990. However, the smartphone is now available for less than ₹70,000 during the Apple Days on Vijay Sales. The iPhone 15 is priced at ₹70,990 on Vijay Sales and the company is also offering a flat discount of ₹3,000 on the smartphone, bringing the effective price down to ₹67,990.

India arm of British multinational group Compass Group PLC which manages large office complexes and food services for corporates, is looking to make India among the top five markets for the company, Vikas Chawla, MD of Compass Group India told ET. The company is looking to expand its facility management business from 2 million sq ft to 10 million sq ft as employees are returning back to offices and corporates continue to lease big space. “In India, the share of facility management business is much higher than globally and we will continue to expand both the verticals.

New York Times initiated legal proceedings against Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging copyright infringement by using millions of its articles without permission to develop AI models, including ChatGPT and Copilot. The lawsuit claims that these models generate content that mimics NYT's style, directly competing with the media outlet and undermining its relationship with readers.

India’s real estate sector has been an essential contributor to the country’s economic development, especially in a year marked by resilience and growth. The sector has demonstrated sustained growth and adaptability, highlighting its crucial role in steering India’s economic progress towards prosperity and innovation. The commercial realty market, which includes office spaces and retail developments, showed significant growth trends throughout the year. The commercial realty sector is expected to continue growing in office leasing, supported by India-facing businesses and Global Capability Centers (GCC).

Environmental issues and the need for resource conservation have made sustainable construction approaches increasingly important. Adopting green building methods is critical in India, where growing urbanization and population expansion bring particular problems. Plumbing, being an essential component of every building project, is critical to accomplishing sustainability goals. Green buildings in India focus on incorporating eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and innovative design strategies.

In 2024, the investment scene is transforming with India’s economic prospects shining brighter than the global average. Anticipated to grow at a rate of 6.5-7%, thanks to government policies aimed at transparency and stability, India is becoming an attractive investment hub.

China faces a problem familiar to dictatorships throughout history: how to strike a balance between growth-boosting innovation, which thrives in a free society, and the paranoia of an authoritarian state. Its leader, Xi Jinping, wants the country to become a hyper-advanced economy. His government is aggressively promoting the commercialisation of high technologies it likes, from electric vehicles to quantum computing.

Penny stocks are considered risky and speculative, but they also offer tremendous opportunities for investors. Some of the penny stocks are backed by exceptional promoters who are owners with high stakes and have unwavering confidence with a track record of success. The promoters of these companies signify not just financial muscle, but also quality management, a clear vision, and unwavering commitment to shareholder value.

Ram Lalla Temple. He is slated to inaugurate several projects with a total worth of ₹15,000 crore for Ayodhya. The projects to be inaugurated include developments such as the airport, railway station, highway, and the doubling of a railway line.

Japan-based Monex Group is set to acquire a majority stake in Canadian crypto asset manager 3iQ.

Indian film industry, in general and for Bollywood in particular, with four Hindi films crossing ₹500 crore each in box-office earnings and the gross box-office collections projected to touch a new high of ₹12,000 crore. Bollywood's resurgence has been driven by diverse content offerings, innovative marketing, and pent-up demand among audiences for experiencing movies on the big screen notwithstanding the rise of streaming platforms, industry executives and experts said. While star-studded films like Gadar 2, Pathaan and Animal did send the cash registers ringing, mid-budget films such as 12th Fail and Sam Bahadur have performed reasonably well. After a challenging 2022, Bollywood delivered four films — Gadar 2, Pathaan, Jawan, and Animal — with box-office earnings of over ₹500 crore. In 2022, the gross box-office collection of ₹10,637 crore was driven largely by South Indian films KGF: Chapter 2, RRR and Kantara, according to a report of consultancy firm GroupM-Ormax Media.

climate action echoes louder than ever, and it is crucial to recognise that governments alone cannot bring forth the change. Private financing underpins all aspects of climate action. Despite the COP28 deliberations, financing for climate adaptation remains insufficient. According to the latest estimates, the price tag for climate change hovers between $1.2-1.7 trillion per year by 2030.

Quiver Quantitative — The year 2023 emerged as a period of surprising market resilience, defying Wall Street's grim forecasts and manifesting a significant stock rally. Contrary to expectations, the S&P 500 (SPY) and Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) experienced significant gains, with the latter achieving its best performance since the dot-com era. This upsurge reflects the enduring impact of consumer demand that has been driving growth and inflation since the pandemic's onset.

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Chinedu Albert, a legal expert specializing in Nigerian tech and innovation, has attributed the challenges facing the adoption of the eNaira, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s digital currency (CBDC), to a previous crypto ban.

McKinsey report, supply chain impacts account for more than 80% of greenhouse gas emissions and more than 90% of the impact on air, land, water, biodiversity and geological resources. In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, companies are assuming heightened social responsibilities, often compelled by evolving regulations that advocate for sustainable transformations.

Wonder Cement Ltd. has marked another milestone with its announcement to establish a state-of-the-art cement manufacturing facility at Tulsigam, Gujarat. Tracing back to 2012, the foundation stone of Wonder Cement's journey was laid with the Nimbahera plant in Rajasthan, having a cement capacity of 3 MTPA.

The UK government has recently made a significant stride in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency. On December 18, 2023, they announced the introduction of the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) as part of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023. This groundbreaking initiative, set to become operational on January 8, 2024, is designed to foster innovation in the financial sector by allowing crypto firms to test their products and services within a controlled environment in the UK.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 29: In a remarkable achievement for the real estate titan, Romell Group has secured the prestigious 'People's Choice Real Estate Brand of the Year' award at the CREDAI-MCHI Golden Pillar Awards 2023. This recognition, earned for the second consecutive time (2018 & 2023), further solidifies Romell Group's standing as a revered and acclaimed brand in the industry. Boasting a legacy spanning over two decades, Romell Group has been a key player in shaping the iconic skyline of Mumbai.