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The Night Frogs of Kerala: Species Found Nowhere Else on Earth

A Family Older Than the HimalayasThe family Nyctibatrachidae, Kerala's night frogs, diverged from all other frog lineages somewhere between 70 and 86 million years ago, when the Indian subcontinent was still a drifting landmass moving north across the Tethys Sea. The Himalayas did not exist yet. The frogs were already…

Times Life · Oct 15

Non-lithium batteries set to cut India's 50% storage imports by 2035: Netra

Recent surveys suggest that India's battery energy storage sector is transforming towards non-lithium technologies. These include sodium-ion, vanadium redox flow, and zinc-based batteries which could reduce import dependence.

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Largecaps are shrinking, smallcaps are getting bigger: What is changing in India’s stock market?

The Indian stock market is witnessing a notable transformation as large-cap stocks are losing ground amidst changing capital flows and investor sentiment. Mid- and small-cap companies are surging ahead, capturing more market capitalization as domestic institutional investors pivot towards these segments. As large-caps endure foreign selling pressures, the contrast in…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

A $6 bn deal signals major appetite for the India prize as global giants look to deepen exposure

The sale of a controlling stake in IDBI Bank for around $6 billion is being viewed a pivotal moment in India's banking reform journey. The transaction received attention from a variety of global investors, highlighting their confidence in the nation's financial ecosystem. Experts predict this move may open doors to…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Paytm shares get new Buy rating after Nomura initiates coverage. 3 reasons behind bullish call

Nomura has initiated coverage on Paytm with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 2,250, implying an upside of 31%. The brokerage expects EBITDA to grow at a 96% CAGR over FY26-29F, driven by payments, merchant lending, AI-led cost efficiencies and potential UPI MDR revenue. International expansion and…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Reliance Industries shares rise 3% as Jio sets price band for possibly biggest-ever issue. What shareholders must know

Shares of Reliance Industries rose 3% after Jio Platforms announced its IPO, comprising 27 crore new shares anticipated to garner Rs 30,213 crore. With 35% of shares earmarked for retail investors and a cut-off date of October 14 for current shareholders, Jio Platforms is primed to enhance its foothold in…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Piyush Goyal pitches India as manufacturing, innovation base for Canadian businesses

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged Canadian businesses to utilize India's manufacturing capabilities. He highlighted the potential for production and exports to global markets beyond India's domestic market. Goyal emphasized India's preferential trade agreements that enhance market access to approximately USD 85 trillion of global GDP. He…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Scrub Typhus Showed Up as Muscle Spasms When a Patient's Kidneys Likely Leaked Calcium and Phosphate

Doctors in India report scrub typhus that caused tetany as blood calcium and phosphate fell, a problem they say was probably driven by the kidneys.

Medical Daily · Oct 15

Treasury rally could lift India bonds at open, but caution prevails

Indian government bonds are expected to draw investor interest early Thursday as US Treasury yields retreat. The Reserve Bank of India's recent hawkish outlook on interest rates continues to create a cautious market environment. The 6.94% 2036 bond yield is projected to stabilize after closing at 7.3999%. Furthermore, predictions suggest…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

IMF applauds India’s GDP data revamp, says currency pain is no sign of failure as country entered energy shock with strong fundamentals

The International Monetary Fund has raised India's growth forecast to 7% for this year and next. India is seen as having strong fundamentals which allow it to manage external pressures effectively. The exchange rate fluctuations are not indicative of economic failure according to IMF officials. Structural reforms and domestic demand…

The Economic Times · Oct 15