Femtech funding dips, sector consolidates

[ad_1] BENGALURU: Once regarded as a niche segment within India’s broader healthtech landscape, femtech is now entering a phase of strategic consolidation. Although investor enthusiasm softened in recent quarters, acquisition activity indicates that major players aim to bridge clinical and digital capability gaps through focused buyouts. Femtech encompasses startups that focus on women’s health.Data from…

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Trump’s 50% steel, aluminium tariffs seen as ‘minor impact’ for India: Steel minister HD Kumaraswamy

[ad_1] India foresees a “minor impact” from the United States President Donald Trump’s proposed elevation of tariffs on steel and aluminium products, according to the federal steel minister’s statement on Monday, citing limited export volumes to Washington.Following Trump’s announcement last week regarding his intention to raise tariffs on imported steel and aluminium from 25% to…

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‘Strong GDP, weak pulse’: India’s growth masks deep economic faultlines, says report

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India’s GDP growth for the January-March quarter of FY25 may have surprised on the upside, but a new report warns that the robust headline figure masks an economy still struggling under the surface.Systematix Research, in a sharp critique, said the 4QFY25 growth “continues to be dependent on public spending-led construction,” while key…

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AI to hit entry-level white-collar roles hardest: Jefferies report

[ad_1] Entry-level white-collar positions are likely to be the most affected by Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation, according to a recent report by Jefferies. The findings highlight growing employment concerns for new workforce entrants in the United States, particularly recent university graduates.Currently, the unemployment rate for recent US university graduates stands at 5.8 per cent- well…

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Elon Musk-led Tesla is not interested in ‘Make in India’ for its electric cars; Heavy Industries Minister says only showrooms coming up

[ad_1] Trump has time and again said that it would be ‘very unfair’ if Tesla were to set up a manufacturing base in India. (AI image) Elon Musk-led Tesla is not interested in manufacturing electric cars in India, Heavy Industries Minister Kumara Swamy said on Monday. The minister added that Tesla is only keen to…

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Horrifying pictures! Fungal growth on food, expired products – why Zepto’s Mumbai warehouse license was suspended

[ad_1] The FDA inspection revealed concerning issues, including fungal growth on food items. Expired goods and fungus on food – that’s what has led to Zepto warehouse in Dharavi facing an operating license suspension. The Food & Drug Administration department has suspended the operating licence of a Zepto warehouse in Dharavi after discovering major food…

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Asia’s factory output declines in May amid weak demand from China, US tariffs

[ad_1] Asia’s factory activity declined in May, hit by weak demand from China and the ongoing impact of US tariffs, according to private surveys released Monday, signaling a slowdown in the region’s economy.Manufacturing operations in Japan and South Korea experienced ongoing decline during May, while concerns about US President Donald Trump‘s automobile tariffs cast uncertainty…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for June 2, 2025 week – should you buy or sell?

[ad_1] Geo-political tensions are once again on the rise and comments from Trump administration on EU and China are also keeping market participants on edge. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Investors face uncertainty regarding their gold investment decisions due to multiple factors affecting market sentiment. The ongoing geopolitical conflicts, coupled with evolving US-China trade…

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China ‘firmly rejects’ Donald Trump’s ‘unreasonable’ tariff violation claims, seeks common ground

[ad_1] Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump China “firmly rejected” the US’s “bogus charges and unreasonably” allegations of violating an agreement to reduce substantial trade tariffs between the two economic powerhouses.Following discussions between senior officials in Geneva last month, both nations had agreed to a 90-day temporary reduction in their significantly high tariffs.However, US commerce…

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