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Control or be controlled: Why owning hospitals will be non-negotiable for India's healthtech startups
India's healthtech startups tried to disrupt healthcare with software alone. It didn't work. Now they're buying hospitals, building labs, and betting that vertical integration is the only path to profitability in a fragmented market
DeepSeek Touts New Training Method as China Pushes AI Efficiency
DeepSeek published a paper outlining a more efficient approach to developing AI, illustrating the Chinese artificial intelligence industry’s effort to compete with the likes of OpenAI despite a lack of free access to Nvidia Corp. chips.
2026 dawns brightly on buoyant sentiment as India’s economy hits high gear
India's economy is experiencing a strong start to 2026. December data reveals high consumer sentiment and robust economic activity. Car sales reached a record high, and Goods and Services Tax collections remained strong. Industrial output saw significant growth, and digital payment transactions scaled new peaks. Fuel sales also exceeded yearly averages, indicating a positive economic outlook.
Obesity drugs may spur licensing, distribution deals for Indian drugmakers after patent expires
The rising demand for obesity drugs is prompting Indian pharma firms to pursue licensing and distribution partnerships, particularly for GLP-1 drugs. Major deals have been signed, with analysts predicting continued growth in the market as patents expire and supply chain collaborations emerge.
LVMH’s Belmond Blames Carlyle Unit for Machu Picchu Train Crash
A luxury hospitality subsidiary of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is blaming a train company majority-owned by global private equity firm Carlyle Group Inc for a deadly crash along a railway that connects to Peru’s iconic Machu Picchu ruins.
Six AI Questions I Want Answered in 2026
The word of the year for 2025, according to Merriam-Webster, was “slop,” referring to the deluge of low-quality content churned out by artificial intelligence.
Oppose land distribution to workers, lose incentives: Assam CM to tea planters
The State government brought legislation to guarantee “land protection” for 3.33 lakh tea plantation worker families across 825 estates
Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality
Rising wealth inequality has also led to a weakening of democracy
MGNREGS work demand drops 28% in December after law change
About 18.44 million people sought the typically unskilled work under the MGNREGS in December, down 28.4% from 25.77 million a year earlier. In November, however, only 14.66 million people had demanded work.
Deepinder Goyal on 10-minute delivery promise amid gig workers' strike: ‘No system is perfect, and we are…’
Deepinder Goyal, on 1 January 2026, reacted to the 10-minute delivery promise amid the gig workers' strike on New Year's Eve, acknowledging that the system is not perfect, but it is different from what is being portrayed on social media. Here's what the executive said.
I used these five gadgets to boost my productivity last year: here’s why you should try them in 2026
I used these 5 gadgets to boost my productivity in 2025. From e-readers to smartwatches, check out the complete list of gadgets.
Deepinder Goyal on Jobs, Riders, and the Reality Behind 10-Minute Delivery
India’s quick-commerce model has once again found itself at the centre of a heated public debate. At the heart of the discussion is a simple
Britannia Industries gets GST order demanding ₹109 crore for FY19–FY24
According to the disclosure, the order covers six financial years from FY 2018–19 to FY 2023–24 and alleges incorrect availment of input tax credit. The tax demanded amounts to ₹108.50 crore, along with an equivalent penalty, in addition to applicable interest. Shares of Britannia Industries Ltd ended at ₹5,999.00, down by ₹32.00, or 0.53%, on the BSE.
Bharat Taxi received ‘very good’ response in soft launch, full launch by end of January: Govt
The government-backed Bharat Taxi app will launch by January's end in Delhi and other cities. It received positive feedback during its soft launch, with 5,500 daily rides and over 1.4 lakh registered drivers
‘No timer on delivery partner’: Deepinder Goyal defends 10-min delivery amid gig worker protests
Eternal says Zomato and Blinkit delivered a record 75 lakh orders on New Year’s Eve, despite a nationwide gig worker strike call, union protests ongoing.
MCA relaxes KYC norms for directors, replaces annual filing with 3-yr cycle
This amendment is aimed at providing significant ease of compliance to directors in all companies. All directors who have completed their KYC requirements to date are covered under the new provisions, and accordingly, their next KYC filing would be due by June 30, 2028
Top Stories | Nifty steady, Maruti hits record, sin-tax & GST updates, and more
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India allows banks to sponsor pension funds under NPS
Banks will have to meet eligibility criteria linked to networth, market capitalisation, and prudential soundness, PFRDA added
Auto sector outlook 2026: Demand seen sustaining, premiumisation key theme; GST cuts, pay commission to drive growth
After a slow start in 2025, policy support and tax rationalisation helped revive auto demand, particularly in entry-level and commercial vehicles. As the industry heads into 2026, premiumisation, budget-led capex spending and potential pay commission benefits are expected to shape growth, even as automakers grapple with currency depreciation and rising input costs.
‘If System Was Unfair…’: Deepinder Goyal Defends Gig Economy After Workers' Strike
Deepinder Goyal said the record deliveries were completed without any additional incentives for delivery partners
Punjab & Sind Bank Q3 Update: Total business up 12% to ₹2.49 lakh crore
Total deposits rose to ₹1,39,203 crore at the end of December 2025, up 2.58% from the previous quarter and 9.27% higher than a year earlier. CASA deposits increased to ₹43,182 crore, registering a 4.99% sequential growth and an 8.77% rise on a year-on-year basis.
India needs stronger infrastructure, lower logistics costs to sustain 8-9% growth: Baba Kalyani
Bharat Forge Chairman Baba Kalyani says India must now focus on improving urban infrastructure and cutting logistics costs to convert the current surge in private investment into long-term, high-quality economic growth.
Sridhar Vembu announces Arattai expansion to Android TV with New Year update: How to install, features and more
The Arattai messaging app has launched on Android TV, allowing users to join meetings and enjoy video calls on a larger screen. It necessitates Android 7 or later, with USB support for connecting to camera or microphone.