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India exports 315k tonne sugar in Oct-Feb of 2025-26 marketing year: AISTA

Sugar exports remain under government control through quotas distributed proportionally among mills

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

CCI must balance innovation and prevent digital dominance: Rajiv Gauba

NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba said CCI must balance innovation and fair competition in digital markets, while chairperson Ravneet Kaur flagged potential anti competitive conduct

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

Iran war: SECL ready to meet India's coal demand amid energy disruptions

During FY26, the company has achieved around 165 million tonnes of coal production and over 169 million tonnes of coal dispatch up to mid-March, ensuring steady supply to power plants, other consumers

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

West Asia conflict: Ports face congestion after container buildup

Container congestion is rising at west coast ports such as JNPA and Kandla as the West Asia crisis disrupts shipping routes, leaving over 30,000 containers stuck across supply chains

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 10:56 AM IST

Ozempic patent expiry set to trigger weight-loss drug boom in India

India is the first major country after Canada where Novo is losing patent on semaglutide and will see an onslaught of generic versions

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:25 AM IST

Aluminium nears $3,500 a tonne as major smelter slashes output in West Asia

The West Asia accounts for some 9 per cent of the world's aluminum output, and Alba's cuts add to other reductions that have stoked supply fears

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:06 AM IST

West Asia crisis: LPG crunch hitting auto factory canteens in India

Auto industry body SIAM seeks priority LPG supply for factory canteens, warning shortages could disrupt shift operations and manufacturing

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

Odisha to utilise 3,047 acres UMPP land for Adani coal-to-chemicals complex

Odisha will utilise 3,047 acres acquired for a scrapped ultra mega power project in Sundargarh for Adani Enterprises' proposed Rs 84,000-crore coal-to-chemicals complex

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 11:49 PM IST

Ring-fencing the next gen, Indian business families rethink trusts

Succession remains one of the most emotionally and operationally complex areas for Indian family businesses

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

Wood, coal prices soar as Delhi-NCR caterers turn to alternative fuels

Commercial LPG cylinders are selling at up to three times the usual price, while wood and coal costs have jumped 50-100%, forcing Delhi-NCR caterers to cancel orders or absorb losses

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

Govt amends captive power plant rules to clarify ownership provisions

The government has amended electricity rules governing captive power plants, clarifying ownership provisions and verification norms to reduce disputes and improve ease of doing business

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

House panel on subordinate legislation examining CCI commitment regulations

Rajya Sabha panel on subordinate legislation has begun examining the Competition Commission of India's commitment regulations that allow firms to avoid abuse of dominance investigations

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Reality check gets India on investors' realty list

UAE citizens, NRIs, family offices, regional investment groups evaluating India to broaden their allocation strategies

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

India's challenge to evergreening: 2026 may test drug patent regime

Experts say 2026 could be a crucial year for drug patents, with the likely emergence of fresh disputes over follow-on patents

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

Govt moves NCLAT against NCLT nod to Ashdan's ₹900 crore Rolta plan

Centre moves NCLAT challenging the NCLT-approved ₹900 crore resolution plan for Rolta India, citing negligible recovery on statutory dues owed to the government

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 6:11 PM IST

Gen Z to command $1.3 trillion consumption in India by 2030: Report

Gen Z's emphasis on aesthetics is evident in their engagement with the BPC sector. By 2030, this group is projected to account for nearly $19 billion share of India's BPC market

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 5:36 PM IST

New labour codes likely to drive wider adoption of fixed-term employment

Three-fourths of companies expect wider use of fixed-term contracts as new labour codes push firms toward greater workforce formalisation and compliance

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 5:24 PM IST

Aluminium Association of India seek RoDTEP relief to stay competitive

Aluminium industry seeks exemption from the recent RoDTEP rate cut, warning that reduced export incentives could hurt competitiveness amid rising global trade barriers

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 4:27 PM IST

Coal India aims to ensure power at fair price amid West Asia crisis

Coal India contributes to 80 per cent of total domestic coal production and 75 per cent of total coal-based generation

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 4:15 PM IST

ICAR to build national gender platform to boost women's role in farming

The declaration commits stakeholders to champion gender-responsive policies, ensure women's access to land, finance, technology and digital innovation

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 2:54 PM IST