How Greaves aims to capture a bigger share of the electric two-wheeler market
Greaves plans to launch affordable two-wheelers with advanced features and connected technology to address range anxiety. Predictive maintenance and alerts for aggressive driving patterns ensure reliability and inform user decisions. Key Points
Economic TimesFrom brick and mortar to click and connect: Leveraging connected intelligence for a future-fit retail landscape
Data and digital solutions will jointly drive the future of the retail industry. With rapidly shifting customer expectations and preferences, retailers need to ramp up their game by embracing and implementing technological innovations to be best positioned to succeed in an agile digital ecosystem. Key Points
FinancialexpressGoafest 2023: The future of connected devices and cross-channel measurement
In India, there are 223 million browsers, 619 million mobile devices and 22.1 million connected televisions. Key Points
FinancialexpressStreaming sets eyes on connected television in festive times
Experts predict that the demand for family entertainment on streaming platforms will increase during the festive season, as more users choose to stay home. connected TVs are expected to exceed 40 million daily active users by 2025. Key Points
mint'Connected': Will the docu-series return for Season 2? Read here
Netflix's 'Connected' docu-series, hosted by Latif Nasser, will not see a second season. Despite initial success and positive reviews, the show's cancellation was confirmed by Nasser after fans' inquiries. Key Points
Economic TimesGovt panel wants car ratings tied to improved connectivity
An Indian government panel has recommended that automakers who enhance connectivity features in cars should receive better crash test ratings, in order to improve road safety. The panel suggests equipping connected cars with technology that allows them to communicate with other vehicles and road systems. The report proposes including V2X technology in India's car safety ratings program, following similar developments in Europe, China, and the US. Key Points
Economic TimesReserve Bank of India tightens connected lending norms
India's central bank today said it has decided to tighten connected lending regulations to avoid cases influential or persons in power can sway decisions on lending in favour of borrowers with close connections. Shaktikanta Das said the RBI will come out with a unified regulatory framework on connected lending. Key Points
Economic TimesIT hiring muted; keep upskilling, networking & keeping abreast of AI: Quess CEO
While the IT services segment is going through a muted hiring phase, there is a huge amount of captives that are expanding in India which are your GCC frameworks which continue to hire. They have not stopped. They are going maybe a little slow on the basis of budgets but they are still growing and they are expanding with newer captives coming in. Third, Indian enterprises are also joining the bandwagon and ramping up their digital capacity. The fourth segment is startups which again are a little muted. Key Points
Economic Times6.4 lakh villages to get broadband connectivity
The Union Cabinet has approved a last-mile broadband connectivity plan for 6.4 lakh villages across the country under the BharatNet project with an outlay of Rs 1.39 lakh crore. Key Points
The Tribune Indiaconnected lending: Das & Co gets serious about a bank system that Raghuram Rajan had warned
Reserve Bank of India MPC meet Updates: India restricts corporate houses from owning banks, raising questions about their absence despite financial capabilities. Allowing them could foster 'connected lending,' granting preferential loans to connected parties. While a 2020 RBI proposal advocated their entry, criticism centered on consolidating economic and political power. Key Points
Economic Times‘First mobile tower installed in Siachen’, Anand Mahindra lauds ‘BIG news’ of world's highest battlefield | See pics
First-ever mobile tower installed in Siachen at world's highest battlefield. Jawans now strongly connected to families with new mobile tower in Siachen. Key Points
mintThis is the dawn of new India: PM Modi on Chandrayaan-3's historic Moon landing
Every Indian is celebrating today. Every home is celebrating. I am also connected to the people of my country at this proud moment. It is the dawn of a new era, PM Modi said. He also congratulated the team of scientists in Isro who made the mission a success. Key Points
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