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Pulses Cultivation Surges, Promises Food Price Stability

The Ministry of Agriculture reports a 14.1% increase in kharif crop sowing in 2024 due to favorable monsoon conditions. The area under pulses cultivation surged by 50%, which is expected to alleviate food inflation caused by a shortage of pulses. Jul 8, 2024
Sridhar Vembu | CEO, Zoho

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu Wins Spot in IBT's Top 20 CEOs List for 2024

Sridhar Vembu, the co-founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, stands as a beacon of innovation and leadership in the competitive realm of business software. His journey from a small town in India to steering one of the most influential software companies globally is a testament to entrepreneurial spirit and vision. Jul 7, 2024
Khadim Batti | CEO, Whatfix

Whatfix's Khadim Batti Recognized in IBT's Top 20 CEOs of 2024

Kadim Batti is a renowned entrepreneur and AI expert who co-founded Whatfix, a leading digital adoption platform. He has revolutionized user onboarding and training with interactive walkthroughs and AI-powered solutions. Under his leadership, Whatfix has achieved significant growth and global recognition. Batti's innovative approach, philanthropic efforts, and commitment to education and technology access have made him a respected figure in the tech industry, inspiring others with his vision and achievements. Jul 7, 2024
PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Oppn's 'selective politics' on women atrocities

Cross-border terrorism requires decisive response: PM Modi's strong message to SCO

Reminding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) of one of its "original goals", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that cross-border terrorism requires a "decisive response" from the grouping which must "naturally" give priority to combating terrorism and respecting territorial integrity in the region. Jul 4, 2024
Start-up

Mega boost to Indian startup ecosystem; $7bn in H1 2024, domestic funding, demand set to drive growth

Indian startups received nearly $7 billion in funding in the first half of 2024, indicating potential for growth. This growth is driven by domestic funding and demand, similar to the success seen in Silicon Valley and China. The Indian FMCG sector's growth, driven by rural demand and government initiatives, serves as an example of the potential for domestic demand to drive growth in the startup sector. Jul 4, 2024
Users will be able to make UPI payments to UAE merchants now

UPI Payments now available in UAE; Dubai-bound travelers to benefit

In a significant move towards globalizing digital payments, the Indian Government has announced that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will now be available in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This development comes as part of the government's ongoing efforts to promote UPI as a fast and efficient digital payment method worldwide. Jul 4, 2024