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Policies and Partnerships for MSME Growth

To truly empower MSMEs, stakeholders must move beyond rhetoric to action. Policymakers should focus on crafting regulations that ensure fair competition and prevent monopolistic behaviors.

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Wrap-Up 2024: The Year Gaming Transformed India

By the end of 2028, the Indian online gaming market is estimated to touch INR 66,000 crore, growing at a CAGR of 14.5 per cent between 2023–2028, according to PwC.

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The Future Workforce: Gen Z and HR Professionals Differ on Importance of AI Skills

While 60% of Gen Z are taking charge of their futures through online courses, internships, and competitions as they believe outdated college curricula are the primary reason behind today's wide skill gap

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FedEx Unveils FedEx One Stop Shop to Revolutionize Global Shipping

The 'FedEx One Stop Shop' integrates order management, booking, and track-and-trace functionalities, eliminating the need for businesses to juggle multiple freight forwarders.

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Prime Securities Makes Strategic Move with 41.68% Stake Acquisition in DhanLAP

This acquisition is part of Prime Securities' broader strategy to diversify and strengthen its portfolio. Recently, the company expanded into the wealth management sector through its wholly owned subsidiary, Prime Trigen Wealth Ltd. (PTWL).

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Fibroheal Woundcare, VOICE, and Crown Vet Raise Early-Stage Funding

The startups listed below have disclosed investment rounds.

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Thrive Exits Food Delivery Market as Competition Heats Up

Thrive had attracted notable investors, including Jubilant Foodworks, which acquired a 35% stake in 2021, and Coca-Cola, which bought a 15% stake in 2023.

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UK Joins Major Trade Group, Unlocking £2 Billion Growth Potential

The UK has officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) as a full member, with the potential to add £2 billion annually to the economy in the long term.

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Prop-Tech Startup Inkers Technology Raises USD 3 Mn Series A Funding

With the fresh funds, the Bengaluru-based platform aims to expand its reach and enhance its AI-powered product offerings.

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Top 6 Startups Securing Big Investments This Week (Dec 7–Dec 13)

This week witnessed significant investments in innovative startups across diverse sectors, underscoring the resilience and growth potential of these ventures.

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Aadhaar-Driven Financial Inclusion: Catalyzing Regional Economic Growth in Rural India

The emergence of digital tools such as the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS), which uses the biometric-based Aadhaar identity system for cash transfers and regular banking tasks, has become a tool to bridge the gap and improve financial inclusion

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IIT Kanpur Launches Hackathon to Empower Startups in Cybersecurity

Startups will pitch their solutions to a panel of industry experts, with selected teams gaining access to incubation support at IIT Kanpur to help bring their ideas to market

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Meta Unveils Latest AI Research and Tools to Advance Machine Intelligence

Meta has made the research papers, code, and models available for public use, inviting the research community to build on these advancements

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BBC Files Complaint Against Apple Over Fake AI-Generated News Notifications

The controversy centers on Apple Intelligence, a newly launched feature in the UK that compiles AI-generated notifications from multiple news sources