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JSW MG Motor tops Fada mass market dealer study third year in a row

Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Kia recorded the strongest year-on-year gains in satisfaction scores among ranked OEMs

OncoStem eyes wider access to breast cancer risk test with hospital-use kit

Bengaluru company expects annual volumes to double as decentralised test lowers logistical barriers to personalised treatment

Expand footprint in developed markets: Goyal to auto component cos

Commerce minister asks industry to leverage trade agreements, build overseas manufacturing presence, move up the value chain and strengthen supply-chain resilience

India's EV charging stations cross 29,000, rise nearly six-fold since 2022

India had about 29,151 public EV charging stations as of December 2025 and 67,657 chargers as of early August 2026, with over 200 CPOs operating nationwide

Rural commercial vehicle retail sales growth outpaces urban: Fada data

The April-July trend points to a broadening of goods-movement demand beyond metros, as experts cite diversification of the rural economy and GST-led consumption as supporting factors

Indian tyre exports rise 16% to ₹7,700 cr in Q1FY27 despite headwinds

The performance builds on the industry's record export value of ₹27,312 crore in FY26 despite geopolitical uncertainty, supply-chain disruptions and elevated costs

Influenza cases push up sales of anti-infectives, painkillers across India

Doctors call the pickup largely seasonal and say most H3N2 and H1N1 cases are being treated at home, with hospitalisations remaining limited so far

Brics face constraints in mobilising private capital at scale: Sitharaman

The finance minister said public funds should catalyse private investment, while stable policy frameworks and multilateral institutions must help reduce investment risks

Exim Bank projects India's merchandise exports to grow 17.6% in Q2FY27

Non-oil exports are projected to rise 20.3 per cent to $113.8 billion, supported by geographical diversification, trade agreements and buoyant demand in partner countries

NITI Aayog spent only 25% of FY26 Budget allocation for Atal Mission

The Ministry cited the need for "fresh due diligence" of beneficiaries as the reason for the under-utilisation - an explanation the Committee was unconvinced by

India's Q1 FY27 GDP growth projected at 8%, says SBI Research report

SBI's nowcasting model showed 86 per cent of 54 high-frequency indicators accelerating in Q1FY27, while government capital expenditure remained supportive in the quarter

Data centres, nuclear power drive ₹26.75 trillion investment plans: Report

India recorded investment announcements worth Rs 26.75 trillion between April 1 and August 5, led overwhelmingly by data centres, AI and proposed nuclear power projects

Despite liquor ban, crimes against women rising in Bihar: NCAER study

Paper cites loss of state's excise revenue, expansion of illicit liquor trade

BRICS ministers support WTO reform and new MSME trade-finance mechanism

The Jaipur outcomes include a proposed BRICS invoice-discounting mechanism, cash flow-based credit assessment for exporters and an action plan for resilient value chains

West Asia demand to soften, India to make up for dip: Thomas Cook CEO

West Asia demand may remain at 60-65 per cent of FY26 levels, while domestic and short-haul travel are expected to help Thomas Cook offset the decline in FY27

IMD forecasts below-normal rain in August, second half of monsoon

The IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall in August and September, raising concerns over crop prospects if rainfall remains uneven despite a positive IOD outlook

Ashok Lahiri, S Mahendra Dev call for a shift in farming approach

NITI Aayog's Ashok Lahiri and EAC-PM Chairman S Mahendra Dev call for shifting agriculture towards value addition, rural non-farm jobs and higher farmer incomes

Govt aims to double food processing to 25% over 5 years, says Chirag Paswan

High-powered Central panel wants all mango-based beverages to contain genuine pulp

Sterling Holiday Resorts plans 20 openings over next year: MD& CEO

Thomas Cook (India)'s hospitality arm aims to expand to 95 resorts and 4,500 rooms by 2027, banking on demand for experiential travel despite industry headwinds

Tourism must be measured by value, not merely footfall: Shekhawat

The Union tourism minister said India must focus on visitor experience, employment, infrastructure and lasting economic impact while expanding the sector