Mahindra plans ‘engineering actions’ to tackle magnet woes

New Delhi: Mahindra & Mahindra plans to manage rare earth magnet supplies through alternative sourcing channels for the next nine months and will pursue ‘engineering efforts’ to address the raw material shortage situation, according to a senior company executive. The imposition of export restrictions by China on key rare earth magnets has resulted in supply […]

KnowBe4 Collaborates With Microsoft To Tackle Risky Online Behaviors

Business Wire India KnowBe4, a cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced a new collaboration with Microsoft to integrate KnowBe4 SecurityCoach with the Microsoft Edge for Business browser.   Browser security threats are increasing and global cybersecurity professionals should consider taking measures to reduce risk. A report by Menlo Security revealed a […]

Crompton Launches RapidJet TDS 2000 as a Breakthrough in Water Heater Technology to Tackle Hard Water Concerns This Monsoon

Tired of dealing with the frustrating effects of hard water on your water heater—especially during the monsoon when water quality often deteriorates? Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, India’s trusted name in consumer electricals, has launched the RapidJet TDS 2000, a revolutionary instant water heater designed specifically for hard water conditions. This technology-forward product introduces […]

KnowBe4 Delivers AI-Driven Email Security to Small and Medium Businesses to Tackle Outbound Email Risk

Business Wire India   KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced the release of KnowBe4 Prevent across all market segments – an AI-driven email security product designed to enable organizations to manage the problem of outbound email risk. Following the release of Prevent Enterprise, Prevent is now available to […]

FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls for Global South unity to tackle uncertainties

Nirmala Sitharaman (File photo) NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday stressed the need for decisive collective action by the Global South to deal with multiple uncertainties arising out of fiscal constraints in several economies and evolving geopolitical dynamics.She was speaking at the annual meeting of Board Governors of the New Development Bank (NDB) […]

Indonesia e-commerce tax: Jakarta’s bid to tackle shadow economy; new regulation for online shopping platforms

Indonesia is drafting a new regulation to tackle its “shadow economy,” making changes to how sellers and platforms operate across the booming online shopping sector.The rule would require e-commerce platforms to collect and remit part of sellers’ sales income to the government, the country’s tax office said.Reuters had earlier reported that the plan involved a […]

Economy

India, China tackle rare earth curbs in meeting of top officials

Indian officials discuss China’s rare earth restrictions, potential resolution in sight, as automakers fear production disruptions. | Photo Credit: cueapi Indian officials discussed China’s rare earth restrictions during talks with that country’s vice foreign minister this week, people familiar with the matter said, as automakers continue to warn of a looming shortage that may disrupt […]

Economy

Bayers launches BICOTA to help Indian paddy farmers tackle stem borers

Bayer has announced the launch of BICOTA, a new product designed to help rice farmers manage stem borer pests effectively. BICOTA, which combines Bayer’s exclusive innovation to provide strong protection against these damaging pests, will be available across key rice-growing states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Western UP, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra […]

Summer rain: Good for rural sales, hurts urban market; ‘early’ monsoon hits ice cream, soft drink demand in cities where FMCG companies tackle slowdown

MUMBAI: A contrasting tale may be playing out in the FMCG space. While the arrival of early monsoons is expected to boost consumption of soaps, shampoos, packaged food, and other household staples in rural areas, which have already been growing faster than urban areas for the past five quarters, summer sales of companies are likely […]