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ION Exchange wins ₹205-crore water treatment contracts from Rayzon Energy, INOX Solar
ION Exchange secured ₹205-crore contracts from Rayzon Energy and INOX Solar for ultra-pure water and wastewater systems in Gujarat and Odisha solar projects. Shares of ION Exchange (India) Ltd ended higher on Monday, December 15, by 8.79% at ₹382 on the NSE .
Newgen Software lands contracts worth ₹56 crore in India and abroad
The ₹38.64-crore Saudi contract involves a perpetual licence, implementation, and one year of support services. Shares of Newgen Software Technologies Ltd ended at ₹862.55, up by ₹5.45, or 0.64%, on the BSE today, December 15
Five Years In, Vivo and ZEISS Navigate the Fine Line Between Photography and Art
Here's a ZEISS perspective on why AI photography is both love and a challenge. ZEISS’s Oliver Schindelbeck talks to Gadgets 360 on Vivo and ZEISS collaboration. He explains why reliability trumps features in flagship optics. The Vivo X300 and X300 Pro were launched in India earlier this month, and both phones sport ZEISS-tuned cameras.
Best Earbuds Under Rs. 2,000 in India: OnePlus Nord Buds 3, Redmi Buds 5A, Noise Buds F1, More
Are you looking for budget earbuds priced under Rs. 2,000? Here we have curated the five best options currently available in India. If you're in the market for affordable TWS earphones on a budget, the list of options you can consider includes Realme Buds T200, OnePlus Nord Buds 3, Redmi Buds 5A, Noise Buds F1 and Honor Choice Earbuds X5.
India to launch Export Promotion Mission with ₹25,060 crore boost for MSMEs and labour-intensive sectors
Priority assistance will target sectors affected by global tariffs, including textiles, leather, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, and marine products, while leveraging a digital platform for seamless implementation.
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus Launched in India With 12.1-Inch Display, 10,200mAh Battery: Price, Specifications
Lenovo has launched the Idea Tab Plus in India as a more premium option alongside the Idea Tab. It comes in 8GB and 12GB RAM variants, both with 256GB storage and a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chip. The tablet features a 12.1-inch 2.5K display, a 10,200mAh battery with 45W charging and ships with the Tab Pen. Prices start at Rs. 27,999, with sales beginning on December 22.
India-U.S. ‘very close’ to finalising initial framework deal on reciprocal tariffs: Commerce Secretary
Rajesh Agrawal said both sides are at the final stage where all that is left are the topics where the two sides have differences, which are gradually being resolved
Thermal power requirement projected to grow to 307 GW by 2035, Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Mr. Goyal also stated that 13.3 GW worth contracts have been awarded in the ongoing fiscal so far
NCAER appoints Suresh Goyal as 11th director general
Goyal will succeed Poonam Gupta, who led the organisation from July 2021 to April 2025.
How to Delete Your Truecaller Account and Unlist Number Using Different Methods Online: A Step-By-Step Guide
Truecaller is a caller identification service that allows users to check the details of unknown callers before they pick up the call. While this helps people identify spam and scam calls, it also requires them to have their phone number registered with the platform so that others can view their details, too. Not everyone is comfortable with the idea of having their data publicly available. For this purpose, Truecaller allows users to deactivate their account and unlist their phone numbers from the company database.
Google’s Gemini closes in on ChatGPT as Alphabet’s AI scale strategy kicks in
Google’s Gemini is rapidly scaling its user base and enterprise adoption by leveraging Alphabet’s ecosystem and massive AI infrastructure spend, signalling a shift in the AI race from pure model performance to distribution, cost efficiency and long-term scale.
Solex Energy partners Malaysia’s TT Vision to boost solar automation, skills in India
Solex Energy Ltd signed an MoU with Malaysia’s TT Vision Holdings Berhad to boost solar manufacturing automation, engineer training, and talent development in India, valid for 36 months. Shares of Solex Energy Ltd ended lower on Monday, December 15, by 1.66% at ₹1,485.00 on the NSE.
Jury says Johnson & Johnson owes $40 million to 2 cancer patients who used talcum powders
The company plans to appeal the verdict, arguing that decades of scientific research confirm talc’s safety, while previous cases show J&J has largely prevailed in similar lawsuits.
BL Kashyap secures ₹616-crore Chennai project order from Sattva CKC
The scope of work involves structural and civil construction for the commercial project titled 'Sattva Chennai Knowledge City, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shares of BL Kashyap and Sons Ltd ended at ₹53, up by ₹2.34, or 4.62%, on the BSE today, December 15.
India, Mexico in talks for possible Preferential Trade Agreement to mitigate tariff hit
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the proposed 50% tariffs by Mexico would impact $2 billion worth of India’s exports
India’s EMS industry to sustain 34-35% growth over next 3-5 years: PL Capital
Praveen Sahay of PL Capital says India’s EMS sector is still largely driven by mobile phone manufacturing, with listed companies accounting for only 18-20% of the industry. This leaves ample room for growth as listed players expand into higher-value segments beyond mobiles and basic consumer electronics.
Rupee slumps 25 paise to close at all-time low of 90.74 against US dollar
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.53 against the US dollar, then lost ground and fell to a record intra-day low of 90.80, registering a 31-paise decline from its previous close.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Tipped to Launch Alongside Redmi Turbo 5 Series, New Wearables
Xiaomi 17 Ultra could launch on December 26, with a new leak suggesting it won’t be launching alone. A tipster has revealed that Xiaomi will unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite-powered flagship alongside two new mid-range Redmi smartphones, likely the Redmi Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Pro. The company could also announce a new smartwatch, two pairs of earphones and a tablet alongside the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
HCLTech expands digital transformation partnership with Aurobay Technologies
HCL Technologies expands its digital transformation partnership with Aurobay Technologies, enhancing SAP and Siemens Teamcenter PLM operations in Sweden and China to boost global growth. Shares of HCL Tech ended higher on Monday, December 15, by 0.79% at ₹1,686.40 on the NSE.
KNR Constructions receives ₹72 crore income tax demand for AY 2007-08
The tax demand relates to alleged short-term capital gains on the sale of agricultural land during the financial year 2006-07. Shares of KNR Constructions Ltd ended at ₹148.50, up by ₹2.80, or 1.92%, on the BSE.
The End of 16GB RAM Phones? AI Boom Forces Smartphone Makers to Bring Back 4GB Models
A global RAM shortage is beginning to reshape the smartphone market, with a tipster claiming that 16GB RAM variants could disappear in 2026. To manage rising memory costs, brands may cut specifications or revive 4GB RAM models beyond entry-level phones. Prices are also expected to rise, as manufacturers prioritise margins amid supply constraints driven largely by AI-related demand.
Vivo S50 Pro Mini Launched With Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, Vivo S50 Tags Along: Price, Specifications
Vivo S50 series, which comprises the vanilla Vivo S50 and Vivo S50 Pro Mini, has been launched in China by the smartphone maker. The handsets succeed the Vivo S30 and Vivo S30 Pro Mini. Both handsets ship with redesigned rear camera modules. While the Pro Mini model gets a horizontal pill-shaped deco, housing triple cameras, the standard model sports a square-shaped rear camera module. The Vivo S50 Pro Mini is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, which is built on a 3nm process.
Motorola Edge 70 First Impressions
The Motorola Edge 70 features a premium design. The handset features a 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED display with a 120Hz screen refresh rate. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor. You also get 50-megapixel cameras on both front and rear. The Motorola Edge 70 features a 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging support. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest Motorola smartphone.