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Friday, November 1, 2024
TopicIndian companies

Topic: Indian companies

India Inc far from meeting clean energy, decarbonisation goals, finds think tank

Over 35 Indian firms have committed to climate action since Paris Agreement but analysis by CRH finds 'massive gap between companies’ renewable energy commitments & actions'.

R&D intensity nearly 3 times more in global companies than Indian ones — analysis by non-profit

Research & development also primarily limited to tier-1 firms in India. However, R&D intensity has been growing 1.2 times faster in Indian firms compared to global ones.

Google cracks down on Indian apps over service fee dispute, matrimonial sites most affected

Matrimony.com dating apps Bharat Matrimony, Christian Matrimony, Muslim Matrimony and Jodii were deleted Friday. Founder Murugavel Janakiraman described it as a ‘dark day.’

Dust tea to turmeric latte — how 104-year-old tea giant Wagh Bakri is juggling growth with legacy

Wagh Bakri, founded by Narandas Desai, first rose to fame in the early 20th century among Gujarat mill workers. But its expansion beyond the state is fairly recent.

Competition watchdog creates incentives for whistleblower firms to give up information on cartels

New draft rules allow the Competition Commission of India to reduce the penalty it imposes on companies in cartels if they also come forward with information about others.

Indian companies want green-skilled professionals. But education system is yet to catch up

The global shift towards green economies means that companies are offering more ‘green jobs’. But academics say that India’s educational institutions aren’t meeting the demand. 

Indian businesses more advanced at using AI than those in US & UK, says report

The findings of the report by artificial intelligence company Peak are based on a survey of 3,000 ‘senior decision makers’ in firms across the US, the UK, and India.

Where’s the middle? India needs more midsize companies for economy to grow

A new generation of fast-growing startups and midsize firms will have to play a critical role in India’s quest to become a middle-income country.

Digi-Gyan —New age EduTech start-up that helps you pursue higher education abroad, at home

Digi-Gyan will provide certified degrees and course materials from top universities in the US, UK, Australia, Russia, Germany, and India at affordable prices.

SPACs are all the rage to list companies on stock exchange – India must not turn a blind eye

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, or SPACs, offer target companies a swift and hassle-free mechanism to list on stock exchanges.

On Camera

Iran’s real fantasy is to take over Muslim world. Palestine is just a façade

Since 1979, Iran has used the Palestinian issue as a façade for its regional agenda to oppose American diplomacy, the Western world, and the existence of Israel.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.