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PM Modi: Today, India is known for its tech talent and tech prowess

Days before world leaders arrive in New Delhi for the G20 Leaders' Summit, PM Modi spoke to Moneycontrol about his vision for India’s role in a world riven by geopolitical uncertainties, the need for credible global institutions and dangers from financially irresponsible policies. (Image from @narendramodi via Twitter)

In a Moneycontrol exclusive interview, PM Narendra Modi spoke about India’s digital revolution setting global benchmarks.

Consumer comfort with digital transactions grows in festive context: Paytm Ads

Bhartia and Khandelwal underscore the importance of risk mitigation for traders, urging them to explore alternative payment applications that are compliant with regulatory guidelines. (Image sourced from CNBC)

According to the report, there is an anticipated surge in spending across categories, with 50 percent of festive shoppers expecting increased expenditures during the season. UPI/wallet transactions, constituting 69 percent of offline payments, are positioned to be the primary payment mode across product categories.

India to be renamed Bharat? Here’s what it could mean for the country’s brand power

As per the consumer pulse survey, 67 percent Indian respondents stated that challenges in recent years have created opportunities for them. (Representative Image: Sikandar Ali via Unsplash)

According to brand experts, the reasons for changing the name of a country are multifold. Some believe that countries usually change their names for image makeover purposes, and others think it’s a pure political play.

Maruti Suzuki beats M&M to lead SUV league in August

Maruti Suzuki has been losing its market share in the small cars segment, which for decades it dominated. (Representative Image: Adrian Balasoiu via Unsplash)

Maruti Suzuki recorded 16.5% YoY growth in August, which is faster than the industry numbers, according to Srivastava.

Investors pounce on India’s pet care industry with $77 million in investments

L Catterton, a global player in pet food investments, has ventured into the Indian pet food market with a record-breaking $60 million investment in Drools. (Representative Image: Karlo Tottoc via Unsplash)

As people increasingly invest in pet care products and services, the appetite among investors for this burgeoning sector is also on the rise. Between 2021 and 2022, the industry attracted investments totaling $77 million, as reported by Venture Intelligence.

Global 5G subs close to 1.3 billion in Q2 2023: Ericsson Mobility report

Driving this growth is the surge in broadband Except Haryana, Kerala, J & K and Kolkata, all other service areas have showed growth in their wireless subscribers during the month of February-24. (Representative Image: David Arrowsmith via Unsplash)

As per the Ericcson Mobility report, India accounted for the most net addition of mobile subscriptions with seven million during Q2, followed by China (five million) and the US (three million).