Bhashini bridging digital divide with multilingual support, says CEO

India’s language database platform, Bhashini is working on collecting datasets in regional languages, which is essential to bridge digital divide and gaps in terms of technology, Amitabh Nag, chief executive officer of Bhashini, told FE. This assumes significance as currently large-language models (LLMs) are mostly restricted to the English language, to train generative AI models. […]

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Exponent Energy gets Rs 220 crore investment, expansion to 5 cities and e-bus partnership on cards in 2024

Bengaluru-based deep tech start-up Exponent Energy can play a key role in disrupting electric vehicle space with its 15-minute charging technology. It has raised Rs $26.4 million (Rs 220 crore) in series B round led by Eight Roads Ventures, including a strategic investment from TDK Ventures – marking their first investment in India’s EV sector. […]

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FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi unveils the tapestry of Indian fashion: A journey of legacy, trends, and resilience

Interviewing Sunil Sethi, the visionary Chairperson of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), reveals a narrative that transcends the mere threads of fashion. From the inception of FDCI to the recently concluded LFW x FDCI in October 2023, Sethi reflects on the legacy he envisioned and the industry trends that continue to captivate. In […]

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Indian Railways achieves a milestone! Completes construction of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor – Know its details, benefits

The Ministry of Railways has fully completed the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC). The DFCs are high-speed and high-capacity railway corridors that are exclusively meant for the transportation of freight or goods and commodities. They will reduce the logistic cost, increase the speed, and enhance the safety of freight movement. The Ministry has taken a […]

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Netflix India collaborates with Kommune for ‘Voices of Tomorrow’ initiative

Kommune, a cultural storytelling hub, announces the launch of the second edition of ‘Voices of Tomorrow,’ an initiative aimed at discovering, cultivating, and nurturing voice talent within the LGBTQIA+ community and senior adults. In collaboration with Netflix India, this project seeks to enhance the diversity and authenticity of voices in the dubbing industry, providing a […]

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Jaguar Land Rover partners Tata Communications for connectivity solutions

Tata Motors-owned British luxury car brand Jaguar Land Rover has partnered Tata Communications, a leading commtech (communications technology) player, to future-proof its digital transformation and pave the way for new standards such as Industry 4.0 and advanced analytics. The partnership will power the production of JLR’s next-generationvehicles, a key part of itsReimaginestrategy, and provide the […]

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NCAER estimates India’s logistics costs at 7.8-8.9%, lower than assumed so far

The government on Thursday released the first official estimates of logistics costs in the country, stating that this ranges between 7.8% to 8.9% of the total economic output. The much-awaited estimates were released as part of the report “Logistics Costs in India: Assessment and Long-term Framework” which has been prepared by National Council of Applied […]

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Towards ease of trading: Adoption of trading plans faced significant challenges as current framework imposed stringent restrictions

Sandeep Parekh Ever since the inception of financial markets, insider trading has been subject to stringent regulatory oversight. Within this framework of regulation, trading plans emerged as a mechanism designed to facilitate trading by certain classes of insiders like senior management or key managerial personnel of a company who are consistently privy to Unpublished Price […]

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Ind-Ra affirms IDFC First Bank’s debt instruments ratings with stable outlook

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has affirmed IDFC First Bank’s debt instruments ratings at ‘IND AA+’ with stable outlook, the private sector lender said on Tuesday. India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra) has re-affirmed the rating/outlook of bank’s debt instruments (Basel-III Tier-2 Bonds, Infrastructure Bonds and Non-Convertible Debt Instruments) amounting to Rs 29,148 crore at ‘IND […]

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