Industry News

Datanomics: India's natural gas squeeze amid rising West Asia conflict

India's LNG imports have more than doubled in the last decade from $6 billion in FY17 to nearly $15 billion in FY25

West Asia conflict: India's medical tourism catches a fresh fever

Indian hospital chains report up to 30% drop in overseas patient inflow and revenue hit as the West Asia conflict disrupts medical travel and slows arrivals from key markets

Edible oil rates rose by ₹1-4 per kg in the last week amid West Asia crisis

Retail edible oil prices begin to rise as global palm and soybean oil rates climb alongside crude oil amid the West Asia crisis

AC makers flag production risks as LPG shortage worsens amid West Asia war

Air-conditioner makers warn of production risks as LPG shortages linked to the West Asia conflict disrupt supply of fuel used in brazing and coating processes

Gig workers report drop in orders on Zomato, Swiggy amid LPG shortage

West Asia crisis: Cooking gas crunch puts food delivery orders on slow boil

Fixed tenures may be next for upper-layer NBFC chiefs under new norms

Proposal could mirror RBI's 15-year limit for private bank leaders

West Asia war forces course correction for Indian students as fears rise

Region known for affordability and simpler visa processes now in turmoil, leaving students to rethink overseas education

Homegrown brands sneak in larger share amid rising craze and demand

Sneaker culture paving way for 'India-first' designs in market

No revenue loss in BSNL-Jio deal, CAG misinterpreted clause: Govt

The minister, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, said BSNL has an MSA with RJIL for leasing of BSNL's tower infrastructure to install their equipment

Standing Committee flags MDR gap in UPI ecosystem, calls for revenue model

Parliamentary panel urges government to create a sustainable revenue model for the UPI ecosystem, warning that current incentives cover only a fraction of industry costs

Aurum PropTech sells Navi Mumbai commercial assets to fund AI push

Company plans to use proceeds from the Navi Mumbai asset sale to prepay debt and strengthen investments in artificial intelligence-led proptech platforms

IAMAI raises concerns over double welfare contributions for gig workers

Industry body says overlap between Karnataka's gig worker law and the Code on Social Security could lead to duplicative welfare contributions by platform companies

Delhi peak power demand may cross 9K MW this summer amid heatwave fears

Power demand in Delhi may cross 9,000 MW this summer as above-normal temperatures and more heatwave days are forecast, with discom BSES preparing to meet higher electricity load

Delhi's peak power demand expected to cross 9,000 MW this summer

According to the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) figures, last year, Delhi's peak power demand was 8,442 MW

VOC Port sets aside 90,000 sq m space for containers amid West Asia crisis

The move will help save resources and increase availability of raw materials for ship building

Exporters' body urges govt to ensure LPG, gas supply for manufacturers

Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President S C Ralhan said that he has written a letter in this regard to the commerce and industry ministry

Indian Railways approves regularisation of two special trains from Odisha

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has informed Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi about the development

Netflix launches Eyeline Studios in Hyderabad, its fifth global VFX hub

Eyeline Studios is Netflix's premier innovation hub for visual effects and virtual production, where practical filmmaking and next-generation technology converge

India plans to launch $11 billion fund to support domestic chipmaking

India is hoping to woo major chipmakers to the world's most populous country with its engineering, design talent as well as subsidies in much the same way it's helped Apple Inc. expand in the region

LPG supply shortage hits businesses; eateries switch to wood stoves

LPG supplies are tightening across cities, with long delivery delays and limited stock; restaurants and households in several cities are facing shortages