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WEF report highlights India being at forefront of tech-driven transformation

India's advocacy for and pursuit of developmental templates where technology serves as a bridge rather than a barrier are highly relevant and the Forum is proud to act as its partner in shaping a more human-centric, planet-friendly and resilient future, the foreword of the report said.

RBI

New RBI chief faces challenge to manage rupee's exchange rate as dollar surges

RBI's new Governor Sanjay Malhotra has not spelled out his policy stance on the rupee but there are signs he may allow the currency to fluctuate more naturally before taking a tough decision on managing its exchange rate, according to experts.

FM Budget

Raise income tax exempt limit to ₹ 10 lakh, RSS unions urge FM ahead of Union Budget 2025

Implementation of an agriculture-specific package, extending MGNREGA work days to 200, quickening GST refunds, and establishing a thorough manufacturing strategy to address Chinese imports were some other demands raised by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) affiliated organizations in their discussion with Nirmala Sitharaman.

Shutterstock and Getty Images merge to form $3.7 bn visual content giant

The companies said on Jan 7 that they have complementary portfolios, and the transaction creates a broader set of visual content products across still imagery, video, music, 3D, and other asset types.

Whopping wealth brings along loss of purpose: Loom co-founder Vinay Hiremath reflects after selling firm for $975 mn

In a blog, Indian-origin Hiremath, who sold his video communication software startup in 2023, expresses uncertainty and a lack of purpose, admitting to a loss of motivation and optimism despite the freedom his wealth has brought him.

Blinkit’s new 10-minute ambulance service now available for Gurgaon residents

The five ambulances, equipped with life-saving supplies and paramedic staff, are now operational in Gurugram and available via the Blinkit app. The service's pricing has not been disclosed yet.

Stock markets bounce back in first session of 2025 driven by blue-chip investments

Snapping its two-day falling streak, the 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 368.40 points or 0.47% to settle at 78,507.41 on the first trading session of 2025. During the day, it surged 617.48 points or 0.79% to 78,756.49.