Mercedes-Benz USA reached a nearly $149.6 million settlement with US states to settle allegations that the automaker equipped diesel vehicles with undisclosed software designed to cheat emissions tests. A multistate probe found Mercedes misled consumers and illegally polluted communities nationwide. Under the settlement, Mercedes will pay more than $13.5 million to New York to fight air pollution.

Gold futures jumped 1.12% to trade at ₹1,38,280 per 10 gram on Tuesday morning on MCX. As per News18, in Mumbai, price of 24-carat gold at spot stood at ₹1,36,310 per 10 gram, while 22-carat gold was available at ₹1,24,960 per 10 gram. In Delhi, 22-carat gold stood at ₹1,25,110 and 24-carat gold was available at ₹1,36,460 per 10 gram.

India's retail leasing is expected to touch a post-pandemic high of nearly 9 million sq ft in 2025, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Driven by new Grade A mall supply and strong demand from fashion, food and entertainment brands, leasing has risen from 7.8 MSF in 2024 and is projected to strengthen further in 2026.

Banking and finance institutions face pressure from digital-native competitors and rising customer expectations. Traditional operating models limit agility and speed. Modern banking models focus on digital workflows, data-driven decisions, and automation, enabling faster service delivery, lower costs, and scalable compliance in an increasingly competitive financial ecosystem.

EdTech platforms often struggle with low engagement and course completion. Missing features like adaptive learning, progress tracking, and intuitive UX reduce learner outcomes. Well-designed websites and apps prioritise usability, personalisation, and performance, enabling EdTech companies to improve retention, learner satisfaction, and monetisation at scale.

Many organisations optimise channels in isolation without understanding the full customer journey. This leads to friction, drop-offs, and inconsistent experiences. Customer journey mapping visualises touchpoints, emotions, and decision paths, helping teams identify gaps, prioritise improvements, and design experiences that increase conversion, retention, and long-term customer value.

Utility boards depend on IT systems to manage billing, outages, and service delivery. Legacy architectures limit scalability, data visibility, and response speed. Modern IT architecture enables real-time insights, operational efficiency, and system resilience, helping utility organisations improve service quality, reduce downtime, and meet rising demand with predictable performance.

Organic reach on Facebook has declined due to algorithm changes, pushing brands toward paid advertising. However, relying solely on ads increases CAC and volatility. A balanced strategy combines targeted Facebook ads with high-intent organic content, enabling sustainable visibility, controlled spend, and consistent audience engagement across growth stages.

Food-tech platforms handle high transaction volumes, real-time orders, and sensitive customer data. Performance bottlenecks and security gaps often emerge from poor infrastructure design and monitoring. Regular performance and security analysis helps identify vulnerabilities, optimise system reliability, and ensure uninterrupted service, protecting both revenue and customer trust.

Cybersecurity risks have increased as businesses digitise operations and data flows. Reactive security models fail to detect evolving threats and vulnerabilities in time. A proactive cybersecurity approach focuses on continuous monitoring, risk assessment, and system hardening, helping organisations reduce breach exposure, protect sensitive data.