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Anurag Sud, head of Apax India, and the India investment team, to provide mentorship, strategic advice on operational input, and in assessing new investment opportunities, the firm added. Sud will continue to lead and manage day-to-day operations in India, with support from London-based partner Rohan Haldea, it said.

Confirm the lender’s registration: Authentic lenders operating in India are required to be registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Validate the legitimacy of the lender by visiting the RBI website and checking the “All Licensed Banks" section. - Compare interest rates and fees: Avoid accepting the initial offer you come across.

Namo Bharat train crossing the Eastern Peripheral Expressway. He said the timeline gives a good perspective of the new India. “Great video…Your Timeline gives a good perspective of the new India we are building together," PM Modi wrote on the microblogging site.

Elon Musk says ‘AI will probably be smarter than any single human by next year’. How close are we to AGI? Announcing the update in a blog post, Google wrote: “Out of an abundance of caution on such an important topic, we have begun to roll out restrictions on the types of election-related queries for which Gemini will return responses.

For the new registration, you need to fill the Form 6 on the official website i.e. voters.eci.gov.in while for shifting of residence/correction of entries in the existing card, you need to fill out Form 8. -Visit the official website of voters.eci.gov.in -On ‘New Registrations for General Electors’, click on Fill Form 6.

Lithium-ion battery pack maker and recycling firm Lohum on Wednesday said it has secured USD 54 million (Rs 450 crore) in a funding round from a bunch of investors. The investors who participated in the series B funding round of capital infusion include Singularity Ventures, Baring Private Equity, Cactus Venture Partners & Venture East amongst other new and existing venture firms, Lohum said in a statement. The company will use these funds to fuel its market expansion, scaling up recycling operations across India, and also expanding to new energy transition materials markets in North America, the EU, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, it said. «The funds will expedite our international expansion, enable us to hire top professionals from talent pools in India, expand our strength, and provide fresh tailwinds to our industry-leading R&D innovation centre,» said Rajat Verma, Founder & CEO of Lohum.

Rijac — India, known for its significant role in the global leather export market, has some concerns linked to its leather production. The fashion industry relies on the leather sourced from over 220 crore animals annually,with approximately 80 crore animals being processed in India.

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX's Singapore subsidiary has received in-principle approval for a payments licence to operate in the city-state, the firm said on Wednesday. The approval, granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, will allow OKX to provide digital payment token and cross-border money transfer services in Singapore, which has emerged as a centre for crypto in Asia in recent years.

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks rose slightly on Wednesday as major technology shares tracked a rally in their Wall Street peers, although overall gains were limited as hot U.S. inflation factored into a higher-for-longer outlook for interest rates.

Cabinet approves 4% hike in Dearness Allowance for government employees "This change represents a significant financial commitment of Rs. 1792.71 crores every year, reaffirming our dedication to our employees," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on 'X'. Additionally, the Karnataka government has increased the DA to 50% from the existing 46% for staff under UGC, AICTE, ICAR, and JNPC pay scales.

final results will be declared tomorrow i.e. on 14 March. Candidates who appeared for the AP TET exams can check the official website i.e.

Eaglebrook, a crypto investment platform focused on RIAs, is giving more advisors an option to help clients get exposure to the digital currency world under a new partnership with with Geneos Wealth Management. Eaglebrook will be offering its crypto separately managed account capabilities through the Colorado-based independent wealth firm’s RIA platform, which currently oversees assets exceeding $10 billion.

ITC: British American Tobacco has initiated a block deal to offload a 3.5 percent equity stake in ITC to institutional investors, potentially raising as much as ₹16,775 crore. The India division of the British cigarette manufacturer intends to dispose of up to 43.69 crore ITC shares through accelerated book building at a price range of ₹384-400.25 per share, as reported by CNBC Awaaz, quoting sources. The share sale is priced at a 5 percent discount to Tuesday's closing price at the lower end of the price band.

By Brigid Riley

The concept of Web3 is gaining traction rapidly across various industries, claiming to be the next wave of innovation. However, there is some skepticism about its potential impact. Will it merely repackage existing offerings or truly revolutionize the future? Let’s delve into the subject and provide insights.

Charles Nader, CEO of Doc.com, knows how frustrating it can be to try and access healthcare, especially when high costs prevent people from going to the doctor or, in worst-case scenarios, avoiding going to the hospital. Telemedicine also has specific barriers to access, especially for those without insurance. But with Doc.com, Charles Nader aims to change how people seek medical care, all while utilizing technology that is aimed to be transparent, innovative, and accessible to those who use it.

Today, the spotlight remains firmly on Bitcoin, with investors keenly watching for the latest Bitcoin price prediction as it maintains a stronghold above the $71,000 mark.

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDFC First Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, and Yes Bank. Other banks and NBFCs that have been authorized to issue FASTags are Allahabad Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India, City Union Bank Ltd, Cosmos Bank, Dombivli Nagari Sahakari Bank, Equitas Small Finance Bank, Federal Bank, Fino Payment Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, J&K Bank, Karnataka Bank, Karur Vysya Bank, LivQuik Technology Pvt Ltd, Nagpur Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd, Punjab Maharashtra Bank, Saraswat Bank, South Indian Bank, Syndicate Bank, The Jalgaon People's Co-op Bank, Thrissur District Cooperative Bank, and UCO Bank.

NEW DELHI : A new league of celebrities or influencers is being spawned by the reach provided by social media platforms, beyond the conventional realms of movies and sports. From chefs like Ranveer Brar to startup founders like Aman Gupta, people with skill and panache are creating content on social media to cater to niche communities. They are even investing in building teams and production setups to create professional-looking content regularly.

semiconductor chip from the new plant being set up by the Tata Group and Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) in Gujarat’s Dholera, will be ready to roll out by the end of 2026, according to Frank Huang, chairman of PSMC. Speaking exclusively to ET ahead of the ground-breaking ceremony for the $11 billion project that is scheduled for Wednesday, Huang said the contours of the JV with the Tatas are yet to be finalised. “At the moment we have decided to work out the technology transfer. Later we can talk about investment,” the 74-year-old said. PSMC is a maker of memory chips that also provides foundry services to its customers.

«In dollar terms, as per our sample, India-based IT firms' revenue growth continued to slow down and grew by 0.8% y-y in the Dec-23 quarter,» brokerage firm BNP Paribas said in a report. It was however, ahead of global IT companies' revenue growth, indicating continued market-share gains, the report added. India-based companies added 36 basis points (bps) in revenue market share year-on-year basis though they lost 27 bps on a sequential basis, the report said.