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Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: E. Lakshmi Narayanan The researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune (IITM Pune) have developed a Smart Irrigation Plan to save 10-30% of irrigation water in drought-prone regions, combining weather forecasts, satellite soil moisture data,…
‘Conducting experiments on laboratory-grown anatomical parts would also help the development of the nascent field of tissue-engineering or regenerative medicine’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto As human beings are superior to animals, and as animals instinctively rely on the benevolence, goodwill, and protective nature of man, we must fulfil our obligation to treat our fellow…
Natco Pharma has made an offer to acquire nearly 36% stake in South African pharmaceutical company Adcock Ingram Holdings (AIHL) for $226 million (around ₹2,000 crore). The proposal to acquire the stake from minority shareholders in an all cash deal is a strategic investment aimed at to expanding geographic footprint in South Africa, Natco said…
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Kotak Mahindra Bank introduces exclusive banking products for India’s growing affluent segment, offering personalised services and benefits. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Kotak Mahindra Bank introduced an invitation-only array of products for affluent customers at an event in Mumbai on Wednesday (July 23, 2025). “India’s affluent segment is growing rapidly, but their banking experience…
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The net profit of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories’ came on a more than 11% increase in total revenue from operations to ₹.8,572.1 crore from ₹.7,696.1 crore. Photo: Special Arrangement Generic drugmaker Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories’ consolidated net profit for the June quarter increased marginally to ₹1,409.9 crore from Rs.1,392.4 crore year earlier as revenue from the all…
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At the interbank foreign exchange, the Indian currency opened weak at 86.46 and touched the intra-day peak of 86.34 against the greenback on July 23, 2025. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The rupee stayed weak for the sixth consecutive session and settled with a loss of 3 paise at 86.41 (provisional) against the dollar on Wednesday…
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Buoyed by a strong deal pipeline, positive customer sentiments from key markets, and significant traction for AI and consolidation deals in the BFSI and other sectors, Infosys, India’s second-largest tech firm, on Wednesday revised its FY26 revenue guidance upwards. Infosys posted a net profit of ₹6,921 crore in the first quarter of FY26, a 8.7%…
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Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows stood at $35 million in May 2025, 98% lower than the $2.2 billion seen in May 2024 and 99% lower than the $3.9 billion in April 2025, according to new data released by the Reserve Bank of India on…
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Benchmark Sensex jumped nearly 540 points while Nifty closed above the 25,200 level on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) on heavy buying in banking giants and oil shares and a positive trend in Asian markets after Japan secured a trade deal with the U.S. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 539.83 points or 0.66% to settle…
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HOPS-315, a baby star where astronomers have observed evidence for the earliest stages of planet formation, as imaged by ALMA. | Photo Credit: ALMA(ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/M. McClure et al. When rocky worlds like the earth began to form, dust in the young Solar System was first heated until it vaporised and then cooled so that the very…
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