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India-EU trade deal to back innovation hubs, startups and emerging tech

India and the EU adopt a Joint Strategic Agenda to deepen cooperation on technology, innovation and startups, spanning AI, semiconductors and clean tech

Budget 2026-27: Here are key challenges in the health care sector

As digital health gains pace, Budget expectations centre on higher spending, insurance expansion and a preventive-care shift to fix India's healthcare gaps

PropEquity parent firm ties up with Cambridge for real estate school

PropEquity parent PE Analytics will partner with the University of Cambridge to set up India's first real estate school in Gurugram, with academic operations planned for 2027

Adani kicks off next growth phase of Vizhinjam Port with ₹16,000-cr plans

The port has rapidly emerged as a critical transshipment gateway on India's southern coast, benefiting from its natural depth and proximity to major east-west shipping lanes

States' gross fiscal deficit topped 3% in FY25 after 3 years: RBI report

States' fiscal deficit crosses 3% of GDP in FY24 after 3 years; capital spending rises as liabilities remain manageable, says RBI report

HCLTech acquires Singapore-based Finergic Solutions for $14.7 million

The acquisition aligns with HCLTech's strategic focus on strengthening its financial services expertise, particularly in core banking and wealth management, the company said

Tamil Nadu amends wind power policy to extend life of old projects

Tamil Nadu amends its wind repowering policy, easing rules on life extension, banking and charges to revive ageing wind projects and boost renewable capacity

Milky Mist Dairy Food to invest ₹1,130 crore in Maharashtra dairy unit

Milky Mist Dairy Food has signed an MoU with the Maharashtra government to set up a large milk processing and dairy products manufacturing unit, creating about 800 direct jobs

Budget 2026-27: Here are the key challenges for India's green push

Renewable energy developers flag transmission bottlenecks, weak DISCOM finances and high borrowing costs, seeking Budget support for grids, storage and cheaper green finance

Census of India 2027: Phase 1 houselisting questionnaire notified

The questionnaire will form the basis for data collection during the houselisting phase, to be carried out between April 1 and September 30, 2026, across all states and Union Territories

Bandhan Bank's Q3FY26 results: Net profit declines 52% to ₹210 crore

Bandhan Bank's Q3FY26 net profit fell 52% to ₹210 crore as NII and non-interest income declined, even as asset quality showed improvement

Check out the best home loan rates from public and private lenders

With home loan interest rates likely to remain stable in the near future, here are the various options available from banks and HFCs

High spectrum costs and rural gaps weigh on India's telecom growth

High spectrum costs and legacy liabilities are squeezing telecom cash flows, prompting the industry to seek policy stability and recognition as critical national infrastructure

Two-thirds of domestic households aware of securities products: Sebi survey

Urban households reported 74 per cent awareness, compared with 56 per cent in rural areas

DoT de-licenses lower 6 GHz band to boost next-generation Wi-Fi services

The de-licensing of the lower 6 GHz band will enable Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 services, supporting faster connectivity, next-generation devices, and data-intensive applications such as gaming, AR and VR

FICCI reappoints GSK Velu as Tamil Nadu State Council chairman for FY26

Industry body FICCI has re-appointed healthcare entrepreneur GSK Velu as Chairman of its Tamil Nadu State Council for 2025-26, marking his fifth straight term at the helm of the council

India, Spain push for early India-EU trade deal, eye strategic association

Spain has supported the early conclusion of India-EU trade negotiations, as New Delhi and Madrid discussed defence manufacturing, trade expansion, mobility and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

Shadowfax IPO sees nearly 60% subscription on second day

The ₹1,907 crore IPO of logistics provider Shadowfax Technologies was subscribed nearly 60 per cent on day two, as the company looks to raise fresh capital and seeks a valuation of over ₹7,100 crore

L'Oreal to invest ₹3,500 cr in BeautyTech GCC in Hyderabad through 2030

To initially invest ₹3,500cr by 2030; to create 2,000 specialised beauty tech roles

Budget 2026-27: Key challenges for retailers and consumer packaged goods

Retailers and CPG firms face weak consumption, rising compliance and real estate costs, GST working capital issues, and low innovation, seek FTAs, labour reforms, tourism push, Census, ONDC revival