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Budget 2026-27: Key challenges for retailers and consumer packaged goods

Retailers and CPG firms face weak consumption, rising compliance and real estate costs, GST working capital issues, and low innovation, seek FTAs, labour reforms, tourism push, Census, ONDC revival

Zomato leases 270,000 sq ft office in Gurugram's Intellion Park

Zomato has leased over 270,000 sq ft of office space at Tata Realty's Intellion Park in Gurugram at a monthly rent of Rs 2.33 crore, amid strong office demand across India's top cities

ITC Infotech CEO and MD Sudip Singh steps down after seven years

ITC Infotech CEO Sudip Singh has stepped down after seven years, with president and COO Manas Chakraborty set to take over the top role

Energy company AM Green to set up $25 billion AI hub in Greater Noida

AM Green signs pact with UP to invest $25 billion in a 1 GW AI hub in Greater Noida, powered by carbon-free energy, targeting hyperscalers and sovereign AI by 2030

Persistent Systems Q3 results: Net profit rises 17.8% to ₹439 crore

Persistent Systems reported a 17.8% year-on-year rise in Q3 FY26 net profit to Rs 439.4 crore, while revenue grew 23.4%, aided by steady demand and strong deal wins

Budget 2026-27: Key challenges and growth drivers in manufacturing sector

Rising costs, AI-led disruption and skill gaps challenge manufacturers, prompting industry calls for labour code rollout, digital skilling and stronger logistics support

ICICI Bank shares dip 2% after ₹1,283 crore agri loan provisioning

ICICI Bank shares fell over 2% after RBI flagged gaps in agri PSL classification, forcing higher provisions and a 4% drop in Q3 net profit

Nitin Nabin to be formally elected as BJP national president on Tuesday

Bihar minister Nitin Nabin will be elected unopposed as BJP national president on Tuesday, becoming the party's youngest chief and set to lead it into the 2029 Lok Sabha polls

LTIMindtree Q3FY26 results: Net profit slides 10.5% to ₹971 crore

LTIMindtree's Q3FY26 profit falls 10.5% to ₹971 crore due to labour code impact, even as revenue grows 11.6% on strong BFSI and manufacturing deals

Tata Capital's Q3 FY26 results: Profit rises 36% to ₹1,285 crore

Tata Capital's Q3FY26 profit jumps 36% to ₹1,285 crore on strong income and AUM growth; asset quality remains stable

Trump invites India to join proposed Gaza Board of Peace: Reports

The Gaza Board of Peace is Trump's plan to build on the fragile ceasefire in the region

Maharashtra civic polls: Mahayuti ends Thackerays' 30-year rule in Mumbai

The BJP-led alliance was set to bag around 125 of 227 seats in BMC, which is India's richest civic body, whose budget for 2025-26 is a whopping ₹74,427 crore

Union Budget 2026-27: Here're key challenges in financial services sector

Rising unsecured loans, fintech-led credit growth and UPI frauds are straining NIMs, pushing NBFCs to seek refinance support, tax relief and easier recovery norms

360 ONE Asset to invest nearly $70 million in Iscon Balaji Foods

With this investment, IBF plans to expand its network to over 25,000 farmers over the next three years

L&T Finance Q3 results: Net profit up 18% on improved interest margin, fees

The total book size of the retail financier expanded by 20 per cent YoY to Rs 1,14,285 crore at the end of December 2025 from Rs 95,120 crore in Q3FY25

Number of life insurance policies surge to 18.4 million in April-Dec FY26

Policies sold by public sector LIC slipped by 0.50 per cent YoY to 11.67 million, while policies sold by private life insurers grew 5.74 per cent annually to 6.82 mn

Budget 2026: Here are key challenges in electronics & semiconductor sector

Electronics & SemicIndia's electronics and semiconductor ambitions face hurdles such as high capital costs, talent gaps and weak value-chain presence

India readies plans to evacuate nationals from Iran amid rising tensions

With the situation in Iran evolving, India has begun preparations to facilitate the return of its nationals, following embassy advisories, coordination with states, and signs of limited resumption

Two more HUL manufacturing units receive WEF Lighthouse recognition

HUL's Gandhidham and Pondicherry plants have been recognised by the World Economic Forum as Advanced 4IR Lighthouses, taking the company's total Lighthouse sites to five

Coal ministry signs development agreements with DVC for three blocks

The three projects are expected to create around 66,248 direct and indirect employment opportunities, fostering livelihood generation and regional development in the coal-bearing areas