Chip relief: China allows exports of Nexperia chips for civilian use; move to ease global auto supply strain

China has granted exemptions to export controls on Nexperia chips for civilian applications, its commerce ministry said on Sunday, signalling a potential easing of pressure on the global auto industry hit by supply shortages following earlier curbs, Reuters reported.The announcement marks Beijing’s strongest indication yet that it will relax restrictions imposed after the Dutch government…

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Shutdown chaos: US air travel could ‘slow to a trickle’, says transport secretary; warns of massive holiday disruption

Air travel across the United States could soon “slow to a trickle”, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Sunday, as the prolonged government shutdown continues to paralyse operations and disrupt flight schedules nationwide, AFP reported.Thousands of flights were cancelled or delayed through the weekend as the Trump administration ordered capacity cuts at 40 airports to…

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Tech frontier: India’s deeptech market set to touch $30 bn by 2030; defence innovation, robotics to drive growth

India’s deeptech sector is on course to become a $30 billion market by 2030, powered by growing defence innovation and a surge in global robotics adoption, according to a report by Redseer Strategy Consultants.The report said India’s deeptech opportunity has expanded 2.5 times over the past five years, with its market base currently estimated at…

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Startup push: DPIIT signs MoUs with 50+ firms to boost manufacturing innovation; aims to scale startup ecosystem through industry tie-ups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed over 50 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with leading companies–including ITC, Flipkart, Mercedes-Benz, boAt, and Hero MotoCorp –to strengthen the manufacturing and innovation ecosystem for startups, an official said.As part of the initiative, the department has been engaging with corporates, industry associations, veterans, and…

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Homecooked food gets cheaper! Per-plate thali price levels drop as inflation cools: Report

The prices of home-cooked thalis in India eased significantly in October, with vegetarian thalis falling 17% and non-vegetarian thalis dropping 12% year-on-year, according to Crisil Intelligence’s latest Roti Rice Rate (RRR) report. The main drivers behind the decline were sharply lower prices for vegetables and pulses.Among vegetables, potatoes, tomatoes, and onions saw the steepest declines….

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Aviation upgrade: IndiGo to roll out evidence-based pilot training; aims to boost skills, safety and decision-making

IndiGo, the country’s largest airline by market share, plans to introduce evidence-based training (EBT) programmes for its pilots as part of its efforts to enhance their skills, situational awareness, and decision-making capabilities, a senior company official said.The airline, which currently operates over 2,300 daily flights and has a fleet of more than 400 aircraft, is…

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Market recap: Mcap of 7 of top-10 most valued firms erodes over Rs 88,600 cr; Airtel, TCS hit hardest

Seven of India’s ten most valued companies collectively lost Rs 88,635.28 crore in a holiday-shortened session, with Bharti Airtel and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) among the biggest losers. The decline mirrored a weak trend across broader equity markets. The BSE benchmark fell 722.43 points, or 0.86%, while the Nifty dropped 229.8 points, a fall of…

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