India offers $15 billion opportunity for Taiwanese firms in high-tech manufacturing

IANS | October 9, 2024 9:53 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) As India doubles down on local manufacturing of end-to-end electronics products and more, there lies a massive $15 billion opportunity for Taiwanese companies across sectors like printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic components and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, according to a new report.

Record 12.3 pc increase in AUM of mutual funds industry in July-Sep

IANS | October 8, 2024 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Asset under management (AUM) of mutual funds surged by a record 12.3 per cent to Rs 66.2 lakh crore in the July-September period in the country. This is the largest quarterly increase in mutual fund assets in the last five years in India.

No digital labour platform perfect to ensure gig workers’ welfare in India: Report

IANS | October 8, 2024 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Digital labour platforms in India need to do more to improve the conditions of gig workers as from 11 such leading internet companies, no platform scored more than six out of the maximum of 10 points, and none scored all the first points across the five parameters, including Fair Pay, a report showed on Tuesday.

Here’s how silent stroke can dent your brain health

IANS | October 7, 2024 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) While silent strokes may not be fatal as a normal brain stroke, it can still affect brain health and lead to cognitive issues such as memory and attention problems, said experts on Monday.