Ms Aditi Balbir, Co-founder, EcoRatings. “The 2024 budget should prioritize sustainability in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Emphasizing sustainable agriculture and striving for net zero targets are also key focal points. We also expect measures including incentivizing sustainability in the retail sector, extending industry status recognition, and encouraging the adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings across various sectors beyond securities and banks. To reinforce the link between sustainability and financial benefits, the budget should introduce substantial incentives, such as lower interest rates for ESG loans and grants for companies compliant with ESG standards. This approach will establish a…
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Ansh Singh
Ansh Singh is a journalist and writer who covers Entrepreneurship, Business, Startups, and Fintech. When not working, you will find him reading insightful case studies, exploring ideas online, and journaling by the beach.
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Key Expectations from the Real Estate Sector for the 2024-25 Budget: Aneesh Jain, CEO & Founder, Gram Unnati “Most schemes to enhance productivity, improve price realization and ensure sustainability are already there in place. However, each of these schemes alone will not be able to move the needle. What is required now is for the states, districts, and blocks to develop production clusters where all of these schemes converge. This will help farmers to experience the grand impact of the vision under which these schemes were envisaged. The upcoming budget should focus on setting up these integrated pilots.” Mr. Samyak…
Bangalore: LG Electronics, India’s leading Consumer Durable brand today announced the launch of its LG QNED (Quantum NanoCell Display) 83 series, the next generation evolution of LED in Bangalore. Setting a new standard for visual excellence and immersive entertainment, LG Electronics is committed to providing a holistic viewing experience through the LG QNED 83 series. The launch took place at Croma Store, JP Nagar, Bangalore, and featured the unveiling of the QNED model, specifically the 55 QNED 83. The main attendees include Mr Manoj Mohandas (Regional Business Head, Karnataka, LG Electronics), Mr. Anand S (Store Manager, Croma, JP Nagar), Mr.…
New Delhi: In its recent earnings report, Tesla highlighted challenges to its profitability in the fourth quarter of 2023. Despite achieving a record delivery of 1.8 million electric vehicles (EVs) in 2023, the company faced pressure on profits due to a strategy of price cuts aimed at boosting sales, coupled with expenses related to the production of the Cybertruck and ongoing research and development efforts. While Tesla continues to expand its sales, the growth in profits and revenue hasn’t mirrored the increase in deliveries. The company acknowledged being “between two major growth waves” and cautioned that the growth of vehicle…
New Delhi: S. N. Subrahmanyan, the Chairman and Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro Group, expressed his belief in India’s potential to become a technological superpower within the next two decades. A rapid-fire session conducted by L&T Technology Services, Subrahmanyan, also known as SNS, emphasized India’s favorable economic and situational conditions. Coming from an engineering background, SNS displayed optimism about the current state of the engineering sector in the country. Known for favoring ‘intuition’ over ‘logic’ in decision-making, he shared insights into his hiring strategy. According to the L&T top executive, qualities such as ‘time commitment,’ ‘being true to oneself,’ and ‘deep involvement’ are…
New Delhi: Stan, a gaming startup based in Bengaluru, has successfully secured $2.7 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, with contributions from investors such as Aptos Labs, Pix Capital, Maelstrom Fund, GFR Fund, and returning investors including General Catalyst. This funding comes on the heels of their earlier $2.5 million seed funding in May 2022, which was led by General Catalyst and featured participation from Better Capital and Eximius Ventures. Founded by Parth Chadha, Stan is dedicated to providing the essential infrastructure for creators to foster gaming communities. The newly acquired capital will be utilized to enhance this infrastructure,…
New Delhi: Tummoc, in a collaborative effort with the Delhi Transport Department (DTD), Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), and WRI India, launched a transformative mobility solution this month – the All-in-One Ticket. STAMP is an initiative led by Toyota Mobility Foundation and WRI India to promote better multimodal integration of metro rail with other modes of transportation in Indian cities through a partnership model with the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem. In the STAMP Challenge for Delhi in 2022, Tummoc was a winning team out of 70 teams, allowing them to…
New Delhi: Telegram is unveiling several enhancements as part of its January feature update, including the introduction of “view-once” functionality for both video and audio messages. This builds on the previous implementation of “view-once” for photos and videos in one-on-one chats introduced in September 2023. Users can now initiate recording by tapping the microphone icon and then utilizing the “view-once” icon, allowing recipients to experience the message just once. Furthermore, Telegram is introducing the ability to pause and resume recording for both voice and video messages via the same menu. Another addition is the inclusion of read-time controls for one-on-one…
Gurgaon: The Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts (APCA) proudly organized a two-day workshop featuring acclaimed Chef Anahita Dhondhy. The event, held at the academy, showcased a dynamic program of demo classes, expert talks, and an insightful journey-sharing session with the students. Chef Anahita Dhondhy, a trailblazer in the culinary world, captivated the audience with her expertise and knowledge. The workshop offered a unique opportunity for students to gain insights into the culinary arts and learn from one of the industry’s leading professionals. The highlight of the event was Chef Anahita’s engaging talk, where she shared her inspiring journey, providing a…
New Delhi: Today is an auspicious day marking the arrival of Bhagwan Sri Ram in Ayodhya, the economic landscape in Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a significant transformation. Projections indicate that Uttar Pradesh is poised to hold the second-highest weightage in India’s GDP by FY28, surpassing even Norway. This historic moment waited for 500 years and is expected to bring blessings, happiness, and prosperity, particularly to the people of Ayodhya. The construction of the Ram Mandir has sparked a newfound interest from businesses, turning Ayodhya into an attractive destination for investments. Private enterprises and government entities alike are converging in the town…
