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MSME, gold will grow faster than any other segment: Shriram Finance CEO

"Multiple people have shown interest (in Shriram Housing Finance), including the who's who of the private equity world"

Piramal, TPG on verge exit from Shriram General Insurance Holdings

Likely to sell combined stake of 30% in the company at an enterprise valuation of $2 billion, say sources

Tamil Nadu's Hosur belt switches on as hub for EVs, ancillary units

Tamil Nadu is pulling out the stops to develop this north-western region of the state as a centre for the EV industry

IIT-M researchers develop device to detect milk adulteration in 30 seconds

Paper-based portable device can also used to test water, fresh juices, and milkshakes

Chennai's Renaatus gets $ 29 mn contract expand Maldives airport

Project funded by Exim Bank of India, involves constructing an air traffic control tower, fire station and upgrading terminal

Godrej Security sees Rs 1,200 cr revenue by 2025, bets on landmarks, BFSI

Company's systems used at Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar and by State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank

Cotton industry seeks govt-regulated process to end certification imbroglio

Move follows IOAS suspension of Control Union India from testing Indian organic textile products; entire value chain likely to be impacted as CU India handles 75% of certification of organic textiles

IIT Madras, IISER come up with new method to detect milk adulteration

This technique can be used to detect starch adulteration in milk up to 0.005% weight by volume of starch

Ahead of Karnataka polls, Bommai govt keen to score high on investments

Of proposals worth Rs 9.8 trillion in last year's investors' summit, 52 per cent have been realised, so far, claim state officials

Ranveer Singh, Kohli top in brand value; South India stars rise: Report

South Indian celebrities increasingly becoming the face of India's leading brands, it says

Rs 8,000-crore Foxconn project receives Karnataka govt's approval

A total of 18 projects worth Rs 75,394 cr sanctioned

Tamil Nadu revenue deficit down 52%, says budget hailing welfare measures

Financial Minister increases commitment to programmes for women, students and health insurance

India was world's No. 1 in handling Covid: Apollo Hospitals founder

In a Q&A, Prathap Chandra Reddy talks about the need to focus on medical tourism and medical education to meet the demand of 18 million professionals in the sector by 2030

Kerala is now BJP's next staging post to increase its vote share

BJP wants to replicate the Nagaland model, taking minorities with it. In the N-E, critics even dubbed it the 'Bharatiya Jesus Party'

PM Mitra parks to boost India's $100 bn textile export goal, says industry

The parks, which are coming up in seven states, are expected to fuel investment once the global slowdown is over

Rising infections: States on alert as Covid-19 cases hit 4-month high

Doctors say 100-150% increase in flu cases

Luxury carmakers lean on YOLO impact, gear up for big ride in small towns

Many of these companies are having a waiting period from 6-18 months now, indicating a rise in demand

As Covid cases spike, Centre asks six states to keep a strict vigil

Among the states, Maharashtra has reported a rise in weekly cases from 355 to 668

Bharti-backed OneWeb to launch 36 satellites with Isro by March end

Company's eighteenth launch will complete global constellation of satellites connecting connect enterprises and governments

From Uttar Pradesh to Madhya Pradesh, the 'greening' of investor summits

Renewable power project proposals are beginning to make their presence felt in state investment meets