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Commercial vehicle sales up 2% in H1 as medium, light trucks drove growth

India's commercial vehicle market grew 2% in H1 FY26 as light and medium trucks saw gains, while heavy vehicle demand softened amid higher fleet productivity

Shalby Hospitals charts ambitious growth plan across key Indian cities

The Ahmedabad-based healthcare chain to open new multi-specialty hospitals in Lucknow, Kolkata, Nagpur, and Pune, with a greenfield project underway in Mumbai

Luxury carmakers rev up festive cheer with reduced prices, festival offers

Industry experts note that reduced GST rates and bundled festive discounts have made this an opportune time for buyers

Ceat Q2 results: Profit surges 52% on Camso integration, volume growth

RPG Group-owned Ceat reports strong double-digit growth in Q2FY26 as Camso integration, festive demand, and robust OEM volumes drive profits and revenue

Auto dealers move Supreme Court over ₹2,500 crore compensation cess

While the industry body has reiterated its support for the reform, it said the move was aimed at ensuring fairness for thousands of MSME auto dealers impacted by the transition

Biocon Biologics expands Civica tie-up to launch pvt-label insulin in US

The move aims to increase the availability of affordable insulin for the country's 38.4 million diabetes patient

Hybrids outpace petrol, EVs as preferred vehicle for buyers: Survey

A Grant Thornton Bharat survey shows 38% of car buyers prefer hybrids this festive season, signalling a shift in India's auto market towards efficiency, safety, and premiumisation

Blue Energy Motors launches battery-swap e-truck, plans ₹3,500 cr plant

Blue Energy Motors unveils India's first heavy-duty electric truck with two-minute battery-swapping tech and signs MoU for a Rs 3,500-cr EV plant in Maharashtra

Healthcare industry welcomes faster GST refunds, seeks broader reform

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) recently announced that 90 per cent of GST refunds will now be released upfront for low-risk taxpayers

HydraFacials to botox: How India's wedding rush is powering a beauty boom

As India's wedding season begins, demand for quick, non-surgical beauty treatments surges - from HydraFacials and Botox to Ultherapy and PRP - promising glow without downtime

MG Cyberster drives JSW MG Motor India to second spot in luxury EV segment

Strong sales of the MG Cyberster and M9 Presidential Limousine push JSW MG Motor to the No.2 position in India's luxury EV space, with demand soaring across cities

BITS Pilani develops flexible gold electrodes for cardiac detection

Researchers design thin, low-cost gold electrodes that detect cardiac troponin I and uric acid in saliva, paving the way for portable, point-of-care diagnostics

Pharma stocks rise as US considers exempting generics from tariffs

Among major gainers, Aurobindo Pharma led the rally, surging 4.49 per cent to Rs 1,118.9, followed by Lupin, which climbed 2.73 per cent to Rs 1,957.6

AHPI, insurers discuss common empanelment and faster claims for patients

The meeting between AHPI and insurers focused on a unified hospital empanelment system, quicker claim settlements, and improved patient experience nationwide

India could gain ₹3.6 trillion annually from better eye health: Report

A global study says basic eye care like screenings and glasses can yield ₹16 for every ₹1 spent, boosting India's productivity and education outcomes

Hospital fires expose deep safety lapses, weak enforcement across India

While such practices exist in leading private facilities, experts say public hospitals, often stretched and underfunded, struggle with outdated wiring, inadequate maintenance, and lax inspection

Maharashtra to become India's semiconductor capital by 2030: Dhavse

"The next decade will be defined by chips, and India will be at the centre of this transformation," Dhavse said

M&M cuts Bolero prices below ₹10 lakh, ramps up production capacity

The move comes as the entry-level SUV market grows increasingly competitive, with players aggressively vying for market share

Indian pharma market grows 7.3% in September, chronic drugs gain traction

India's pharmaceutical market rose 7.3% year-on-year in September to ₹20,886 crore, driven by robust growth in antidiabetic, cardiac, and respiratory therapies

Genomic testing gets affordable, drives expansion beyond metro cities

Once niche and costly, genomic testing is becoming affordable across India as prices fall 30-40 per cent, with hospitals and diagnostic chains expanding into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities