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The Economic Times IT's all about the small deals for big gains

Large IT firms reported growth in the Dec quarter driven by small and mid-sized deals. Firms like HCLTech and TCS noted a shorter deal decision-making cycle. HCLTech saw a 9% quarter-on-quarter increase in annual contract value. TCS signed deals worth $10.2 billion, indicating significant growth in small deals compared to larger deals.

The Economic Times "IPO documents must provide enough information to assess pricing," says SEBI Chief Madhabi Buch

SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Buch has highlighted the importance of providing sufficient information in Initial Public Offering (IPO) documents, particularly regarding pricing, to enable investors to make informed decisions.

The Economic Times India should reciprocate if US imposes additional duties on domestic goods: Trade experts

Trade experts assert India should respond firmly with equal measures if the US under President Donald Trump imposes higher tariffs on Indian goods. India's past retaliatory duties on US products like apples demonstrate its capacity to protect trade interests while maintaining balanced responses.

The Economic Times Why stock market is falling today: Sensex crashes 1,300 pts; Nifty sinks below 23K; 5 factors behind today's crash

Stock market crash today: Sensex and Nifty experienced significant declines due to heavy selling in major stocks like Reliance and Zomato, coupled with investor uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies. Earnings slowdown and continued FII selling also contributed to market volatility and declining consumer durables and realty stocks.

The Economic Times Budget 2025: Change the game of trade as Trump returns to US throne

Union Budget 2025 presents a strategic opportunity for India to address foreign trade concerns amid potential threats from Donald Trump's policies. Experts suggest boosting domestic manufacturing, simplifying custom duties, and expanding Production-Linked Incentives (PLIs). Strengthening trade pacts and diversifying export destinations can position India as a viable alternative in global supply chains.

The Economic Times Companies need to move quickly on new tech to stay secure: Zscaler CEO

IT departments are often tied up with numerous projects, and inertia can be a powerful obstacle. One of the key messages I share with chief information officers and chief information security officers is to move quickly in adopting emerging technology services to keep themselves secure.

The Economic Times Walmart gets 'complaint letter' on Dunzo founder Kabeer Biswas' appointment as Flipkart Minutes head

Walmart is scrutinizing the appointment of Dunzo CEO Kabeer Biswas as head of Flipkart Minutes, following concerns raised by former Dunzo employees about his background. Despite significant investments, Dunzo has faced financial struggles, layoffs, and legal issues, with ex-employees filing complaints over unpaid dues and creditors taking legal action for unpaid debts.

The Economic Times UIDAI conducts stakeholders meet with BFSI, fintech, telcos to further enhance service delivery

The AI/ML based face authentication solution, developed in house by UIDAI, has been witnessing a massive growth in the past year. The cumulative face authentication transactions doubled from 50 crore to 100 crore in around 5 months.

The Economic Times 70% of women employees lose 1-5 productivity days monthly, 10% feel supported: Survey

A global survey by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association and FemTechnology highlights significant workplace productivity losses due to women's health issues. With 70% of respondents reporting losing 1 to 5 days of productivity monthly, only 10.14% felt adequately supported by their employers. The findings emphasise the urgent need for employers to address women's health to enhance productivity and engagement.

The Economic Times 'Trump factor' to shape eco, geopolitical dynamics: Birla

He emphasised the continued importance of the US, noting it as the conglomerate's largest overseas market outside of India. The textiles-to-telecom group has invested more than USD 15 billion in the US, with a USD 4-billion greenfield project underway. Citing Warren Buffett's words 'Never bet against America', Birla expressed confidence in the US economy.

The Economic Times Budget 2025: Key reforms expected in the indirect tax ecosystem

The budget aims to include key sectors under GST, streamline assessment processes, and provide clarity on plant and machinery credits.

The Economic Times Reserves adequate to absorb depreciation impact and RBI dollar sales

RBI's forex reserves adequacy ratio stands strong at 236 percent, ensuring a stable rupee despite global currency pressures. With current reserves significantly higher than during the 2013 taper tantrum, there is ample scope for managed rupee depreciation without major financial stress.

The Economic Times Quick-commerce to remain hot sector for VC investments in India this year

Global VC investment rose from $349.4 billion across 43,320 deals in 2023 to $368.3 billion across 35,684 deals in 2024, as quick-commerce remained a hot sector of investments in India in the fourth quarter last year and will continue in 2025, according to a report on Tuesday.

The Economic Times Budget 2025: Change the game for trade, need not get hassled about threats from Trump

Union Budget 2025 presents a strategic opportunity for India to address foreign trade concerns amid potential threats from Donald Trump's policies. Experts suggest boosting domestic manufacturing, simplifying custom duties, and expanding Production-Linked Incentives (PLIs). Strengthening trade pacts and diversifying export destinations can position India as a viable alternative in global supply chains.

The Economic Times Currency manipulation warning sparks debate on Trump’s plans

On Trump’s first day in office, global markets fluctuated as a US administration fact sheet called for federal agencies to tackle currency manipulation. Countries like Japan, China, and Germany may be affected, potentially leading to interventions to support their currencies.

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