Industry

The Supreme Court on Monday said that a nine-judge Constitution bench will commence hearing on the contentious issue pertaining to the definition of the word 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 from March 17. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi formulated questions for consideration. The top court asked parties to update their written submissions or submit additional fresh written submissions on or before February 28, 2026. It clarified that matter will be heard on March 17 and 18. "In our considered opinion, we have to adjudicate following issues: Whether test laid down in para 140 to 144 by Justice V Krishna Iyer in Bangalore water supply case on whether enterprise falls within definition of Industry lays down correct law? "Whether the Industrial disputes amendment act 1982 had not seemingly come into force and industry code had any legal impact on the expression 'industry'," the bench said. The top court said it

Simplified policies boost investor interest as RIICO allocates 1,790 plots worth ₹3,200 crore in six months and opens 20 new industrial areas in Rajasthan

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The IIP growth for September 2025 stood at 4 per cent, unchanged from August, supported by growth in the manufacturing sector

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At EEPC India's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the Commerce Minister said the next-gen GST reforms will strengthen industry, trade and drive engineering exports

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Govt may give consortium domestic exposure

Retail stores in India are integrating CRM tools, online ordering platforms, and inventory management software to counter onslaught of ecom and qcom, says a new PwC study

However, talent retention remains a major concern, as 42 per cent of companies foresee the highest attrition rates within IT roles

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Broadband connectivity to all government secondary schools and primary health centres

Firms may soon get formal letter of award for South India's only hydrogen hub at VOC Port; Pilot project to be operational by mid-February

This move comes in response to policies in diamond-producing countries like Botswana and Namibia, where manufacturers must process diamonds locally

Domestic composite materials industry is expected to grow at a 7.8 per cent annual growth rate to reach USD 2.8 billion by 2030, a report said. Composite materials or fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) help in the circular economy as these are manufactured by combining multiple materials with different properties. The Indian composite materials market is estimated at USD 1.8 billion in 2024, FRP Institute said in its report. "The Indian composite materials market is likely to grow at a healthy CAGR of 7.8 per cent over the next six years to reach USD 2.8 billion in 2030," the Chennai-based body said. The major growth drivers for the industry will be increasing demand from sectors like electrical vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, transportation and construction industries, consumer and white goods, construction and defence. Government projects like smart cities, hydrocarbon, freshwater transportation, sewage treatment system, and rehabilitation of water and sewage pipelines will also

Satellite TV rights for Hindi films have plummeted by over 50 per cent as streaming platforms surge, reshaping the market; producers face tougher competition, with TV's viewership also declining

Industry representatives stressed that, given the uncertainty caused by persisting global headwinds, government's focus on public capex in physical, social, and digital infrastructure will be crucial

Indian startups are set to ramp up hiring by 20-30 per cent in 2025 as funding improves, reversing a prolonged slowdown. Layoffs dropped 46 per cent YoY in 2024, signalling sector recovery

Streaming giants Netflix, Amazon, and other industry bodies oppose Trai's proposal to regulate content delivery networks, warning it could affect investments and harm India's digital economy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the industry will have to realign its policies keeping in mind political and strategic decisions of the country. Outlining the priorities of the economy for the next decade, Sitharaman also said attempts should be made to restore global calm and normalcy and noted that war or any form of disruption should be avoided. Sitharaman said the economy has to "clawback" more to regain its strength after the Covid pandemic and any skirmish or war will impact the supply chains and food value chains. "The world is facing challenges which are reflected in the economy," the Minister said at the CII Global Economic Policy Forum here. Talking about ways to tackle supply chain disruptions, Sitharaman said currently there is a need to blend economic priorities with politics and strategic needs. "When we talk about restoring supply chains to frictionless supply chains, let's not forget it's not just economics, it's more than that... We have to b