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Cabinet clears ₹33.7K crore BHAVYA scheme for 100 industrial parks

The new Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna or BHAVYA scheme, to develop industrial parks over an estimated 33,600 acres of land, will be implemented with States through a challenge mode

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Petrol dealers may face cash crunch as OMCs seek advance payments

Dealers warn of reduced fuel orders as refiners end credit supply amid losses on petrol and diesel sales with retail prices unchanged

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

West Asia war-triggered LPG shortage and a case of reverse migration

From gig and contractual workers to street vendors and students, struggle is now part of everyday life

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Green transition will require shakeup of fiscal architecture: Suman Bery

India's green transition needs fiscal reform, says NITI Aayog's Suman Bery, as global energy shifts and supply risks reshape opportunities for the Global South

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Gulshan group ties up with IHCL for Taj-branded residences in Noida

Realty company to invest ₹1,000 crore in project featuring 57 floors; construction to be completed by 2031

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Govt clears ₹1,718 crore MSP support to CCI for cotton procurement

The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

Nearly one in three job postings signal urgency in hiring: Report

Demand for immediate joiners has risen 58 per cent since 2022, far outpacing candidate availability, as employers seek professionals who can contribute from day one

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

PLI scheme shines for electronics, but questions linger over its future

The production-linked incentive scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing, due to end on March 31, has propelled India as the second-largest smartphone maker in the world. What's its future?

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Delhi High Court pours fairness into Pisco dispute, upholds dual GI tag

Court rules both Peru and Chile can use 'Pisco' with clear geographical qualifiers, ensuring consumers are not misled about the origin of the grape-based spirit

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

No plan to privatise BSNL, says Jyotiraditya Scindia in Lok Sabha

Communications minister says BSNL will remain a public enterprise, highlights subscriber growth and progress in 4G rollout

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 9:24 PM IST

IMMT Bhubaneswar develops tech to make refractory bricks from bauxite waste

CSIR institute develops process to convert mining waste into high-performance bricks, offering cost benefits and industrial applications across key sectors

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 7:30 PM IST

Supreme Court to examine 1978 'industry' ruling on merits, rejects plea

Top court to assess correctness of landmark Bangalore Water Supply ruling, holding that the reference must be decided despite changes in the statutory framework

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 7:24 PM IST

Union Cabinet approves ₹6,969 crore Barabanki-Bahraich highway project

Four-lane NH-927 project to be built under hybrid annuity mode will ease congestion, cut travel time and improve connectivity, including links to Nepal border

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

Gulf war jitters disrupt art routes, but India market remains resilient

Galleries rethink Art Dubai participation amid uncertainty, while strong domestic demand cushions impact

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 7:14 PM IST

Govt mandates domestic sourcing of solar wafers for manufacturers

Expansion of ALMM scheme to ingots and wafers will require projects to use domestic components from 2028, strengthening local manufacturing and reducing import dependence

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 6:17 PM IST

Odisha to take authentic Odia cuisine nationwide via restaurant chain plan

Odisha plans to promote its culinary heritage nationwide through dedicated restaurant chains across metros and tourist hubs, aiming to boost gastronomy tourism and cultural branding

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 6:13 PM IST

Why India built crude reserves but not LPG buffers despite demand surge

India built crude reserves for energy security but LPG was never treated the same way even as demand surged. Experts explain what held back storage planning

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 5:30 PM IST

No funds disbursed under ₹24K cr solar PLI scheme till Feb: Govt tells LS

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, is implementing the PLI Scheme for High Efficiency solar PV modules with an outlay of Rs 24,000 crore

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 5:18 PM IST

Alternative West Asia shipping routes provide relief for aluminium prices

Aluminium prices ease as Emirates Global Aluminium secures alternative export routes, easing supply fears linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 5:18 PM IST

Cabinet clears ₹33,660 cr BHAVYA scheme to set up 100 industrial parks

The Cabinet approved the ₹33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to develop 100 industrial parks with Centre-state and private participation, aiming to boost manufacturing, investment and jobs

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 4:58 PM IST