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India bets big on 12 new industrial smart cities: Will this bold move revive private sector capex by 2025?

The Indian government's recent approval of 12 industrial smart cities indicates that there is steady investor interest amid expectations of a revival in private sector capex by 2025. Will this latest effort tip the scales in India's favour?

India's circular economy dream: Modi govt is pushing the scrapping policy with sweeteners for automakers

The government is pushing automakers to offer discounts on new vehicles in exchange for scrapping old ones in line with its scrapping policy. Infrastructure will have to scale to make the dream of a circular economy a reality

Electric showdown: Who will dominate the thrilling battle of e-bikes from entry-level to premium?

From the entry-level to premium and the nascent electric bike segments, firms are engaged in a fierce battle, even as technology is opening up newer fronts. Who will emerge victorious?

Indian EV market heats up: M&M, Maruti, and Hyundai gear up to challenge Tata and MG in 2024 showdown

The growing Indian EV market is poised for fierce competition as M&M, Maruti Suzuki, and Hyundai prepare to launch a clutch of new EVs next year, challenging leaders Tata Motors and JSW MG Motor India. It's game on

How JSW Group is driving MG Motor India’s push for local manufacturing and ‘Indianisation’

With diversified conglomerate JSW Group coming on board, the JSW MG Motor India management is making a concerted push towards 'Indianising' the company and expanding local manufacturing. These initiatives, it feels, will help it stay ahead of the curve

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Industry-led urbanisation to drive growth, not just industrialisation: NICDC CEO Rajat Kumar Saini

NICDC CEO & MD Rajat Kumar Saini talks about the plan for the new industrial cities and their impact

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NPS Vatsalya: Here's how the scheme can lay the foundation for early retirement planning and financial discipline for your child

NPS Vatsalya serves as a foundation for initiating your child’s retirement planning early on, while instilling a sense of financial discipline

EV battery prices drop faster than expected, paving the way for more affordable packs

The prices of EV batteries are falling faster than what was anticipated earlier. This could result in more affordable battery packs

Editor's Note

The passing of a titan: It will be difficult to replicate the undying legacy of Ratan Tata

As the country mourns its Ratan, we bring you what the legacy of Ratan Tata is, and what his passing means for India Inc.