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I-Day sales rush: Retailers expect strong growth as deal seekers turn up

Retailers expect strong footfalls and sales growth over the Independence Day weekend, backed by buoyant consumer sentiment, higher discounted inventory and offers

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 7:44 PM IST

Independence Day weekend lifts hotel bookings, travel demand across India

Hotel and travel platforms report higher bookings, with younger travellers driving last-minute trips and demand spilling over into the first half of the coming week

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 7:37 PM IST

CCI faces quorum crunch as MCA moves to fill two member vacancies

The competition watchdog could be left with only two members, potentially affecting antitrust proceedings even as merger clearances may continue under the doctrine of necessity

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

MMDR amendment puts state taxing powers back in constitutional crosshairs

The Bill's restrictions on taxing mineral rights and mineral-bearing land have revived questions over Parliament's powers and could open the door to legal challenges by states

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 7:25 PM IST

NCR developers seek project timeline relief from UP, Delhi, Haryana Reras

Credai NCR has urged regulators to implement the Centre's advisory granting a four-month extension to eligible projects amid West Asia-linked supply chain disruptions

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

7 states plan 1,380 new GCCs, to help create 1.2 mn jobs by 2031: CBRE

As per the report, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh are targeting setting up of around 1,380 GCCs in their states

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

India less exposed to AI job risks than others, says Goldman Sachs

The impact will be limited compared to many other countries, said Goldman Sachs Group's Chief India economist Santanu Sengupta

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

H-1B costs soar, prompting Indian IT companies to rethink US hiring

Indian firms cut fresh visa registrations as extensions, transfers, and local hiring gain ground

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 12:08 PM IST

India's natural diamond exports decline amid rise of lab-grown gems

From January to May, the volume of lab-grown diamond exports exceeded natural diamond shipments

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 12:07 PM IST

Bengaluru startup bets on cancer-sniffing dogs and AI for early detection

Dognosis is repurposing the canine sense of smell, traditionally used to detect drugs or explosives, for low-cost health screening and aiming to make early detection accessible to far more people

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 8:40 AM IST

NITI Aayog's remedy for manufacturing: Clusters and lower costs

The think tank has identified 12 sectors in which India can aspire to global leadership by 2047, with the first volume focusing on chemicals, textiles, telecom and solar PV

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 12:14 AM IST

Bharti Airtel's tariff plan changes may benefit Vodafone Idea more

Airtel's withdrawal of select prepaid plans could lift its ARPU, but analysts say Vodafone Idea may gain more if it follows with a similar tariff rejig

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

Japanese aircraft maker SkyDrive aims to start India ops in 2029: CEO

SkyDrive plans to spend the next two years securing type certification in the US and Japan before pursuing approvals in India and other markets, its CEO said

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

States protest Centre's mining 'turf grab'; Reddy defends MMDR Bill

Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy said the MMDR Bill applies only to major minerals and does not affect states' powers over minor minerals, as Kerala warned of legal action.

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

Odisha offers 25% additional capex support for ISM-backed chip projects

The amended policy extends incentives to semiconductor equipment, chemicals, specialised gases, advanced materials and other critical supply-chain components

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Microplastics warning row intensifies ahead of key Madras HC hearing Friday

Industry players question the evidence of harm from PET packaging, while environmentalists seek wider regulation of microplastic sources ahead of the Madras HC hearing

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

Supreme Court pulls up FSSAI over delay in front-of-pack warning labels

The Supreme Court gave the Centre two weeks to place its final decision on front-of-pack warning labels on record, warning that it would otherwise issue further directions

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Payments firms mop up $5.8 billion via equity fundraise since 2021

Cred and PhonePe raised $1 billion each during the five-year period, while Pine Labs, Razorpay and BharatPe were among the other major recipients of equity funding

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

India's solar additions rise 38% ahead of ALMM-II deadline: Report

Developers rushed to commission projects before ALMM-II took effect, while Wood Mackenzie expects India's solar capacity additions to exceed 50 GW in 2026

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

Tablespace leases 500,000 sq ft Hyderabad office space for ₹163 crore

The coworking space provider will pay Rs 163 crore in rent over five years for 506,251 sq ft in Hyderabad's Laxmi Infobahn Software Park, documents show

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 9:49 PM IST