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From construction sites to factory floor, Indian firms battle heat

For industries like steel manufacturing, where extreme temperatures are part of daily operations, structured heat management protocols are crucial

With eye on transformation, industry bets on 10-30% higher AI budget

Industry experts pointed out that there is a rising demand for professionals skilled in data science, machine learning, and AI systems development

India's tea exports touch highest levels, but rising imports a concern

In 2024, India took the third spot in tea exports, pipping Sri Lanka after exporting 254.67 million kg (mkg) of tea, up from 231.69 mkg in 2023

Family brew: Reticent Karan Paul offers rare glimpse into his private life

His marriage to Indrani Dasgupta in 2014 had caused quite a flutter in Kolkata circles, particularly because it took one of the city's most suitable boys off the market

AM/NS India commissions first scrap unit, plans three more by FY26

By processing scrap at its own facilities, AM/NS India hopes to enhance material quality and yield while reducing conversion and logistics costs, and formalising the scrap industry

JSW Steel becomes world's most valuable steelmaker with $30.3 bn mcap

A sharp focus on innovation, sustainability, and strategic investments has cemented JSW Steel's position at the forefront of the industry, say group officials

Will safeguard duty help expand capacity in India's steel industry?

With cheap imports flooding the market, India moves to shield its steel industry - again

In a short period, India could well be signing multiple FTAs: Sanjiv Puri

He said that with the developments in the world, it was more likely that in a very short period of time, India could sign multiple FTAs

Domestic steel prices rise but looming global trade war sparks concerns

It is widely anticipated that the 25 per cent tariff imposed by the US from March 12, 2025, will lead to trade diversion and increased imports into India

Banks transfer McLeod Russel loan accounts to NARCL for debt resolution

ICICI Bank and seven lenders assign McLeod Russel's Rs 1,104.69 crore debt to NARCL, raising hopes for restructuring. IndusInd Bank stays out, while JC Flowers ARC holds a 24.39% stake

Additional incentives lined up for underground coal mine auctions

Coal secretary Vikram Dev Dutt said an incentivisation framework was at an advanced stage of discussion

Tata Steel's electric arc furnace project in Port Talbot gets approval

"This £1.25 billion investment is the most significant made in the UK steel industry in decades"

Women, welfare, rural schemes: Budget sets tone for West Bengal polls

Political analysts believe things are just beginning to heat up ahead of the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026

Indian companies take a cautious stance on US reciprocal tariff moves

India exported about $6.79 bn worth of auto parts to US in 2023-24. Overall auto component exports stood at $21.2 bn, while imports from US were $1.63 bn of total $20.9 bn in auto component imports

BAT to divest stake in ITC Hotels at the 'right moment': Tadeu Marroco

Reiterating BAT's position on ITC Hotels, Marroco said at a post-results analyst meet, "BAT has no interest in becoming a long-term shareholder of a hotel chain in India

TMC's last Budget before polls lays focus on job creation, DA hiked by 4%

Given the focus on social sector schemes, the state is planning market borrowing of over Rs 81,972 crore in 2025-26, projecting the total outstanding debt to go up to Rs 7,71,670 crore

Waiting for legal opinion on Tajpur port: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

"Tendering will probably happen again as there is a dispute"

US President Donald Trump's 25% tariff sounds alarm for steelmakers

The direct impact of the move is restricted to the stainless steel industry, which exported about 9 per cent of its total exports in value terms to the US

Donald Trump's metal tariffs put India exports at risk, spark glut fears

Besides 25% duty on all steel, aluminium imports, US plans 'reciprocal tariffs'

Berger steers clear of Akzo bid for now, eyes Rs 20K cr revenue by 2030

Responding to questions from the media on Akzo Nobel, Abhijit Roy, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), Berger Paints India, said bids were invited