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Davos 2025: JSW Group to invest $50 billion in next 5 years to fuel expansion plans

BUSINESS

Davos 2025: JSW Group to invest $50 billion in next 5 years to fuel expansion plans

Speaking to Moneycontrol in Davos, Parth Jindal confirmed that JSW Cement is poised to become the group’s fourth listed entity.

Davos 2025: Simplifying taxes in Union Budget could boost consumption and investment, says RPG's Anant Goenka

BUSINESS

Davos 2025: Simplifying taxes in Union Budget could boost consumption and investment, says RPG's Anant Goenka

Goenka also shared the group’s strategy to leverage key economic trends, including the 'China + 1' shift towards India

Ati Motors raises $20 million led by Walden Catalyst Ventures and NGP Capital

BUSINESS

Ati Motors raises $20 million led by Walden Catalyst Ventures and NGP Capital

The firm specializes in developing autonomous robots designed to enhance productivity in complex industrial environments.

Davos 2025: ReNew to expand renewable energy capacity to 25GW by 2027, says CEO Sumant Sinha

BUSINESS

Davos 2025: ReNew to expand renewable energy capacity to 25GW by 2027, says CEO Sumant Sinha

In April 2024, ReNew said that the renewable energy assets of the firm crossed 10GW.

MC Explainer: Why Razorpay, PhonePe & Cashfree Payments are cutting ties with third-party orchestration platforms

BUSINESS

MC Explainer: Why Razorpay, PhonePe & Cashfree Payments are cutting ties with third-party orchestration platforms

Take a closer look on whether this decision will reshape the dynamics of merchant payment integrations, affecting the ease of operations or if it will impact payment orchestrators in India.

Davos 2025: Budget must spur growth in 3-6 months, not 10 years, says Bharat Forge's Amit Kalyani

BUSINESS

Davos 2025: Budget must spur growth in 3-6 months, not 10 years, says Bharat Forge's Amit Kalyani

Kalyani also said capital formation in the country is insufficient to meet the ambitious target of 7-8% growth

ONDC, Ola, Magicpin to meet NRAI as row over Swiggy, Zomato's private-label practices escalates

BUSINESS

ONDC, Ola, Magicpin to meet NRAI as row over Swiggy, Zomato's private-label practices escalates

The meeting comes on the heels of NRAI’s opposition to Zomato, Swiggy and others venturing into quick commerce food delivery through private-label brands

Budget 2025: EV 2-wheeler makers call for boost in charging infra, expanded PLI, tax sops

BUSINESS

Budget 2025: EV 2-wheeler makers call for boost in charging infra, expanded PLI, tax sops

Industry representatives emphasise that the availability of charging stations remains a major roadblock to EV adoption, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

Davos 2025: Bharat Forge to enter 'niche' semiconductor component business

BUSINESS

Davos 2025: Bharat Forge to enter 'niche' semiconductor component business

Bharat Forge has been working on a strategy for the past year to enter specialised semiconductor businesses, joint MD Amit Kalyani has said

Davos 2025: 'We aim to bring Indian culture and movies to London through the iconic Riverside Studios,' says Vedanta’s Priya Agarwal Hebbar

BUSINESS

Davos 2025: 'We aim to bring Indian culture and movies to London through the iconic Riverside Studios,' says Vedanta’s Priya Agarwal Hebbar

Anil Agarwal, founder and chairman of Vedanta Group, acquired the historic Riverside Studio in London in January 2025. Post the acquisition, Riverside Studios has been named Anil Agarwal Riverside Studios Trust.

Davos 2025: Vedanta 2.0 is all about transformation… we're looking at doubling our production of zinc and aluminium, says HZL chairperson

BUSINESS

Davos 2025: Vedanta 2.0 is all about transformation… we're looking at doubling our production of zinc and aluminium, says HZL chairperson

Zinc production will rise to 2 million tonnes, while aluminum output is set to reach 4 million tonnes. Additionally, Vedanta plans to expand its oil and gas production, said Priya Agarwal Hebbar,

Pune-based Zerocircle secures Rs 20-crore funding, led by Nithin Kamath's Rainmatter

BUSINESS

Pune-based Zerocircle secures Rs 20-crore funding, led by Nithin Kamath's Rainmatter

Over the past year, Zerocircle has developed a commercial-grade seaweed coating for food packaging, already securing orders from key players in the takeaway industry.

US AI export curbs spark concerns in India, experts flag long-term challenges

TECHNOLOGY

US AI export curbs spark concerns in India, experts flag long-term challenges

The US AI Diffusion Policy and Export Controls lays out the framework to govern the export of AI technologies — from chips to artificial intelligence models — to the world. The controls take effect in 120 days

MC Explainer: Why outcome-based pricing model is the new SaaS flavour

BUSINESS

MC Explainer: Why outcome-based pricing model is the new SaaS flavour

This emerging model aligns payments with the measurable value that software delivers to customers. For example, a customer relationship management tool might charge a fee on the basis of the rise in sales revenue. While the model is promising, it is not without its hurdles.

From AI agents to pricing models: What’s coming for the SaaS industry in 2025

BUSINESS

From AI agents to pricing models: What’s coming for the SaaS industry in 2025

As generative AI reshapes software and customers demand flexible value, the SaaS industry in 2025 stands at the crossroads of innovation, specialization, and profitability. Here are some key trends to watch out for,

Rapido’s Ride Through 2024: Turning a unicorn, expanding aggressively and facing new competition

BUSINESS

Rapido’s Ride Through 2024: Turning a unicorn, expanding aggressively and facing new competition

From shifting focus beyond bike-taxi services, achieving unicorn status, to overcoming opposition, Swiggy-backed Rapido had an eventful 2024.

Ola Electric sees two top-level exits as CMO and CTO resign

BUSINESS

Ola Electric sees two top-level exits as CMO and CTO resign

In November of 2024, Ola Electric announced a major restructuring execerisse that affected at least 500 employees

From buzzing IPOs to fight for leadership: Key trends that shaped India’s EV 2W market in 2024 and what lies ahead

BUSINESS

From buzzing IPOs to fight for leadership: Key trends that shaped India’s EV 2W market in 2024 and what lies ahead

Industry experts predict that 2025 will witness EV penetration across public transport, B2B fleets, and more.

Razorpay turns 10: From Koramangala flat to fintech unicorn to an India IPO soon

BUSINESS

Razorpay turns 10: From Koramangala flat to fintech unicorn to an India IPO soon

Razorpay is now investing heavily in offline payments, with over half a million POS terminals deployed

Identity verification startup Bureau raises $30 million in Series B round led by Sorenson Capital

BUSINESS

Identity verification startup Bureau raises $30 million in Series B round led by Sorenson Capital

Bureau will use the funds to add to its product offerings, recruit talent, expand go-to-market team and broaden its global footprint, the Bengaluru-based risk intelligence platform has said

Exotel's operating revenue up 6% year-on-year to Rs 444 crores, loss at Rs 39 crores in FY24

BUSINESS

Exotel's operating revenue up 6% year-on-year to Rs 444 crores, loss at Rs 39 crores in FY24

Exotel also announced turning EBITDA positive in Q3 and Q4 FY24

Uber launches women-only bike taxi service 'Moto Women' in Bengaluru

TECHNOLOGY

Uber launches women-only bike taxi service 'Moto Women' in Bengaluru

New feature aims to address women’s safety concerns and will be open for women riders from 7.30 am to 8.30 pm

Snapmint secures $18 mn in a mix of debt and equity to expand its no-cost EMI platform

BUSINESS

Snapmint secures $18 mn in a mix of debt and equity to expand its no-cost EMI platform

Snapmint’s Funding round led by Prashasta Seth, Perpetuity Ventures, and Pegasus Fininvest

ONDC cuts Dec incentive payout by 33% to Rs 40 lakh, records 14.4 mn transactions in Nov

BUSINESS

ONDC cuts Dec incentive payout by 33% to Rs 40 lakh, records 14.4 mn transactions in Nov

ONDC recorded a transaction volume of 14.4 million in November as against 14 million orders in October.

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