Early results indicate significant improvements in collection rates and reductions in operational costs for participating lenders.

Businesses are importing more goods before potential tariff increases. They are also avoiding potential disruptions at other ports.

Wealthy nations are urging China to contribute more climate finance, arguing that its developing nation status is outdated.

There is an urgent need for the MSMEs to invest and train their employees in these areas to survive a major disruption.

Noida-based ProcMart is extending towards biofuels and sustainable packaging as global clients calls for a climate-friendly supply chain.

Despite the rise in automation, warehouses remain big employers of humans. Federal data show that nearly 1.8 million people work in this corner of the supply chain.

Delhi's air quality reached the 'severe plus' category on Sunday, leading to rigorous pollution control measures under GRAP Stage IV on Monday morning.

These structures, often featuring distinctive tilted roofs for solar energy capture, aim to offset the substantial carbon emissions associated with construction.

Founder of embedded B2B finance platform says they can help founders raise money easily without diluting equity or presenting collateral.

The app will help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses. It will connect them with a wider market. The app will also provide access to technology and support. Hesa is a platform that helps rural businesses grow.

Our vision is to build a sustainable, inclusive agricultural sector in Karnataka, and were establishing a digital agri centre of excellence to foster collaboration and innovation, says Madan Padaki, Chair of TGS24 and President of TiE Bangalore.

UNCCD is the global voice for land and one of the three major UN treaties known as the Rio Conventions, alongside climate and biodiversity.

Securing a new climate finance package to help developing countries reduce emissions and adapt to climate change is the top priority of this year's UN climate talks.

While COP28 acknowledged the role of food systems in climate change, COP29's focus seems less pronounced.

The relentless export of American cars and car culture put the world on the road in the 20th century. By the 1960s, Ford Motor Co. had plants in almost every major European country, as well as Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, India, Israel, Peru, Pakistan, South Africa, Turkey, and Zimbabwe.

Government purchase of paddy is going slow in Punjab due to shortage of warehouse space. Farmers, on their part, are delaying harvesting, leading to a narrowing on the window for wheat sowing.

While some companies focus on extracting protein for use as a binding agent, others are marketing the plant directly as a food ingredient.

Young entrepreneurs are discovering the benefits of mutual funds for long-term financial success. Starting early, diversifying investments, and using systematic investment plans (SIPs) are highlighted as key strategies.

The change in tariff rates on all US goods imports would be huge it would take us back to levels last seen in the 1940s.

The surge was driven in part by importers diverting cargo to Southern California to avoid risk of delays from a labor dispute that shut every major port on East and Gulf coast for three days in early October.

Eight years on from the first Trump shock, the global picture is quite different. Theres no longer envy of China, nor the belief in some secret sauce that made its performance superior. America is the contemporary star.

The growth in exports is attributed to factors like Indias continued strong economic activity due to sustained momentum in the manufacturing and services sectors.

Qualcomm, the worlds biggest seller of smartphone processors, last week gave a bullish sales forecast for the current quarter.

Developing nations, including China and India, clashed with developed countries at the UN climate summit over the inclusion of unilateral trade measures like the EU's carbon border tax in the meeting's agenda.

China, the world's largest carbon emitter, faces a crucial decision: follow Trump's lead or seize the opportunity to become a clean energy superpower.

This initiative was introduced in response to the various challenges faced by Indian MSMEs, including intense competition from other Asian nations.

Climate negotiators and observers preparing for the COP29 conference from Nov. 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan, said Trumps decisive win over Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesdays poll deals a blow to the ability of countries to agree a new global finance target, or increase the pool of countries that should contribute top goals for the summit.

While adaptation aid has increased, it falls short of the estimated needs, raising concerns about the ability of vulnerable countries to cope with climate disasters.

Global business leaders were concerned about rising protectionism and tariffs. Some praised Trump's pro-business stance and tax cuts. Others expressed concerns about the impact on electric vehicle tax credits and the Inflation Reduction Act.

COP29's agenda is expected to largely focus on what rich countries, whose carbon-intensive development has fueled climate change, owe poorer ones that are more vulnerable to climate change's effects.

The Network for Greening the Financial System stresses the urgency of immediate action, including a significant increase in carbon pricing, to mitigate these severe economic risks and achieve net-zero emissions targets.

China is stepping up competition with Asias bunkering hub of Singapore ahead of a decarbonisation plan thats expected from the International Maritime Organisation next year.

Electric vehicles have become a major flashpoint in a broader trade dispute over the influence of Chinese government subsidies on European markets and Beijing's burgeoning exports of green technology to the bloc.

Companies profiting from genetic information in digital databases will contribute 1% of their profits or 0.1% of revenue. Half of the funds are allocated to Indigenous communities.

AI has been adopted well in India, and is poised for an exponential growth in sectors such as education, healthcare, logistics, and more. There, however, are challenges that the country needs to overcome for AI to bear fruits and make a difference in all lives regardless of the social strata and geographical locations. An invigorating discussion, mapping the potential and the challenges in this domain, was held at a closed-door roundtable at the ET Soonicorns Summit 2024. Read on!

Indian manufacturers ask for balanced trade policies to combat cheap imports. Jindal Stainless Steel says imports are placing significant pressure on domestic producers and challenging the governments Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.

The implementation of biogas projects generates jobs in the installation and maintenance of biogas plants while allowing farmers to sell excess biofertiliser, diversifying their income streams, says Piyush Sohani, Country Director-India, Sistema.bio.

About 52% of top executives at leading manufacturing companies are allocating investments towards building a culture of lifelong learning, shows report.

The Indian Business Incubators Association (ISBA) has partnered with SanchiConnect to provide advanced digital tools for its 170+ incubator members.