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29.01 / 01:37

Target Aware Mobile Research country reports travelers Niti Aayog plans to advocate 90% EV share in private vehicles by 2047

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI: The federal policy think tank Niti Aayog may advocate raising the share of electric vehicles in India’s privately owned cars and two-wheelers to 90% by 2047 from nearly 6% now as part of the nation’s energy transition, according to three people aware of the development.

29.01 / 01:37

Target Digital Align Food Research Healthcare trends Budget: Time to put primary healthcare at the heart of India’s health system

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s healthcare sector stands at a critical juncture. While our aspirations for a healthier nation are bold, fiscal commitments often fall short of aligning with these goals.

28.01 / 10:35

markets Platform Food Research wellness reports rights 4700BC popcorn adds a dash of indulgence to Marico’s food portfolio

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : India’s snacking habits are moving from cinema halls to living rooms, and Marico wants a front-row seat. As the FMCG major eyes a 25% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in its foods portfolio, its acquisition of premium popcorn brand 4700BC is designed to capture at-home indulgence without abandoning its health-led roots.

28.01 / 10:35

UPS Research Universities show track beautiful American consumers are miserable. But they keep spending

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. This weekend America will once again be plunged into a frenzy of consumerism as retailers bombard shoppers with “Black Friday" and “Cyber Monday" sales. Even more than usual, bosses will be nervously watching the extent to which Americans are willing to empty their wallets.

28.01 / 06:45

markets UPS FIVE BLOCK Gap economy Research Devina Mehra: India’s growth looks strong—but does the budget have space for tax cuts and higher spending both?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On the surface, India appears to have the ultimate Goldilocks economy: one of the highest GDP growth rates in the world with historically low inflation—exactly what any government would want. In theory, this should give the government tremendous flexibility and room in the upcoming budget.

28.01 / 01:07

markets Digital Research wellness Bill Harmonic reports Budget session to witness key reform Bills

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As the Parliament's budget session kicks off today, all eyes will be on the Finance Bill 2026 that will outline tax rates for the coming financial year. However, the government has also lined up for passage a series of reform bills spanning education, bankruptcy regime, motor vehicles and agriculture for passage during the session, three people aware of the matter said.

27.01 / 17:35

markets FIVE Food Research Trade cover India–EU FTA to boost agri and processed food exports while protecting key domestic sectors

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: India’s agricultural and processed food producers will benefit from the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which aims to level the playing field for Indian farmers and agri-based businesses in Europe, while protecting key domestic sectors like dairy, cereals, poultry, soymeal, and certain fruits and vegetables.

27.01 / 13:47

markets Research Trade Experts band reports International Indian winemakers will remain largely unaffected by India–EU free trade deal

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian winemakers are likely to remain unaffected by lower tariffs on premium European wines under the India–EU free trade agreement, as the duty cuts will largely bypass the price segment in which domestic producers operate, experts said. At present, imported wines are subject to a steep 150% import duty in India.

27.01 / 11:11

Provident Research information reports Investigations Scandals Rapid buildup of Chinese military fuels corruption scandals

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. HONG KONG—Decades of spending increases have helped China build one of the world’s most substantial militaries, stirring fears that it could seize Taiwan or provoke a clash over territorial disputes with neighbors such as Japan or the Philippines. But the chief victim of the buildup of China’s military so far has been its own elite, as Chinese leader Xi Jinping has purged a swath of top generals accused of corruption and disloyalty.

26.01 / 11:33

UPS Provident Platform Strategy Research social International Why Amazon wants its sellers to create their own websites for free

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Amazon is inviting its Indian sellers to set up independent online storefronts, a move that appears to undermine its dominant marketplace in favour of becoming the backbone of the country's growing direct-to-consumer economy. The plan, called SmartBiz, allows sellers to create websites without coding for free while using Amazon’s logistics and payment systems for their sales.

26.01 / 01:35

COST Provident Platform Software Enterprise Research reports Indian IT’s mega deals spike on AI push, but there’s not much to celebrate yet

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s top offshoring firms just reported a prolific quarter of billion-dollar contracts, but that also signalled a stark new reality for the $283-billion sector: an intensifying race among the country's largest software services providers to grab each other's share. In October-December, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd and Infosys reported three mega deals combined, the most in nine quarters, according to their earnings filings.

25.01 / 10:27

markets UPS Booking economy Research pandemic Andy Mukherjee: India’s property development market faces hard times as sales peak and funds run thin

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. With markets from Tokyo to New York on edge this week, the warning sign flashing around a large Mumbai builder didn’t get much attention. But Indian investors were keeping a close eye.

25.01 / 08:29

Provident Platform Research Healthcare students innovations patient Mint Explainer | What India's push for AI in medical education means for healthcare

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) last week launched its artificial intelligence (AI) training program for postgraduate medical students and faculty across all government and private medical colleges. The program, which received an overwhelming response of more than 50,000 confirmed early registrations, connects clinical knowledge with data science, preparing future healthcare leaders to effectively manage AI solutions in real-world settings.

25.01 / 08:29

UPS Target Research Simulation Experts Universities Battlefield China trains AI-controlled weapons with learning from Hawks, Coyotes

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Engineers studying drone combat at one of China’s top military-linked universities needed a way to simulate clashes between drone swarms in real time. They turned to nature for inspiration.

25.01 / 06:07

UPS Manufacturing Research Stealth President country International Europe’s $1 trillion race to build back its defense industry

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President Trump’s overtures about acquiring Greenland are now reviving questions among the U.S.’s NATO allies over whether Europe can make enough of its own weapons to fight independently of America. Defense analysts and lawmakers mainly conclude yes, but not just yet.

25.01 / 05:19

Platform security economy Research show social reports Nitin Pai: Don’t overburden the gig economy—it offers millions of Indians their first job

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The public debate over the gig economy over the past week has centred around the tough working conditions and sharp management practices of the delivery-platform industry. Personal anecdotes and newspaper reports have highlighted how despite working hard and long to satisfy performance algorithms, gig workers earn just enough to eke out a living.

24.01 / 12:53

UPS Strategy Chevron Research ConocoPhillips President rights China built a vast oil stake in Venezuela. Now it risks getting muscled out.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When Venezuela booted out American oil companies in a nationalization campaign nearly two decades ago, China stepped in. Now, Beijing’s foothold there is in doubt as the U.S.

23.01 / 07:37

markets UPS Platform Food Research performer 10-minute delivery backlash forces a rethink: execution over speed

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. BENGALURU : Food-delivery companies' move to phase out the 10-minute delivery proposition to ease safety and regulatory pressures is likely to push up customer acquisition costs and slow new customer additions—key metrics for building scale—in the short term, according to experts.

23.01 / 03:45

UPS Provident Gap security Research reports A tale of two spirits: Radico on a high, United Spirits stays sober for now

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A clear divergence has emerged in India’s listed liquor space. While United Spirits has slipped about 8.2% over the past year, Radico Khaitan has surged 35%.

23.01 / 01:09

markets UPS Target Hyundai Highways Research Carmakers on edge over delays in notification of tougher emission norms

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : Carmakers are staring at a compliance window of less than 15 months to start getting close to stringent upcoming emission targets that are expected to come into effect from April 2027. With the Centre not yet notifying the third iteration of the corporate average fuel efficiency or CAFE-III norms—CAFE-I and CAFE-II were notified 24 months in advance—carmakers are feeling the pressure to prepare their fleet and powertrain plans to deliver the largest mandatory emissions cut over any five-year period.

22.01 / 08:45

COST UPS Booking Research reports Banks want to revive an old ally as margins shrink and asset quality holds

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI: India’s banks are cautiously reopening the tap on unsecured lending, driven by margin pressure from policy rate cuts and as risks look largely under control. The shift follows a period of restrained growth following a regulatory clampdown in November 2023, when tighter rules forced lenders to rein in fast-growing personal loans and credit cards.

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