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More dialogue with youth needed amid AI-driven job fears: Former NITI VC

Former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said that India's youth is very uncertain and very unclear about the future because of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Petrol, diesel sales soar on weak monsoon, LPG demand shifts to piped gas

Petrol sales by Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) climbed 9.7 per cent to 3.45 million tonnes during July

Global FMCG majors to boost investments in India, widen retail presence

Global consumer goods majors such as Mondelez International, L'Oreal, Reckitt, Unilever, Nestle and The Coca-Cola Company see India as a key growth market and a major driver of future growth

IndiGo marks 20 years of ops with bigger global push, fleet expansion plans

The country's largest airline, which has a domestic market share of more than 66 per cent, is set to induct Airbus A321 XLR aircraft before taking delivery of wide-body A350s from 2028

RBI likely to keep rates unchanged in August as inflation risks persist

Economists said the central bank will remain in a "wait-and-watch" mode as it assesses the evolving inflation outlook

India's power consumption rises nearly 11% to 170.7 billion units in July

The higher feel-like temperature than actual, caused by humid conditions across the country, increased use of cooling appliances like air conditioners, thereby increasing power demand and consumption

Assetz files confidential IPO papers with Sebi to raise ₹1,200 crore

The proposed listing would mark the public-market debut of one of Bengaluru's fastest-growing residential developers, which counts Singapore-based investment fund AGP Partners as a key shareholder

RBI rate decision, West Asia developments likely to steer markets this week

Besides, quarterly earnings and trading activity of foreign investors would also be tracked by investors to determine further movement

PM Modi launches nationwide campaign urging youth to shun substance abuse

Launching the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', PM Modi said the campaign is not just for the youth, but also for their families, society and the entire country

Higher tobacco taxes hit cigarette makers' net revenue, profit in Q1FY27

Though reported revenues (from operations) of cigarette companies surged as the higher duty component was reflected in sales, their underlying revenues (net revenue) and profits came under pressure

WSHA to train 2,000 disadvantaged youth in India for hospitality jobs: CEO

The initiative aims to improve youth employment and promote inclusivity by providing young people with the skills and experience needed to embark on their careers in the hospitality industry

Case Group expects 2-fold jump in turnover to ₹200 cr on strong order book

The company, which manufactures coal gasifiers and other industrial equipment, asserted that order execution is not a challenge, even if the pipeline reaches ₹500 crore

Maruti Suzuki clocks record monthly production in July at 248,845 units

The auto major had produced 187,073 units in July 2025, as per a regulatory filing by the company

Assam flood situation improves, CM Himanta to visit worst-hit districts

The toll remained unchanged at 82 as no fresh fatalities were reported in the state in the last 24 hours, said officials

No plan to monetise subsidiaries, focus on enhancing their value: PNB MD

As the bank is well capitalised, the bank will not be raising any fund from the market to drive growth, Punjab National Bank's Managing Director and CEO Ashok Chandra said

Mcap of 9 most valued firms jumps ₹2.51 trn, Bajaj Finance biggest winner

Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, TCS, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the top-10 pack

NCLAT rejects DoT plea against Rolta resolution plan over ₹469 crore dues

The DoT had challenged the resolution plan approved by NCLT while claiming statutory dues of ₹469.09 crore towards unpaid licence fees

GST rationalisation for hotels, restaurants can boost tourism: SOTC CEO

The GST Council had last year reduced GST on hotel rooms with tariffs of up to ₹7,500 per night to 5% from 12%, without input tax credit, to make accommodation more affordable and support tourism

Indian diaspora in China flags anti-India posts, visa curbs at embassy meet

Indian envoy Vikram Doraiswami, accompanied by Counsellor Nitinjeet Singh and Counsellor Ramesh Singh, interacted with members of the diaspora on a range of issues

FPIs reverse 4-month selling trend with ₹20,200 crore inflow in July

The latest inflow marks reversal from the preceding months, when FPIs withdrew ₹49,340 crore in June, ₹32,963 crore in May, ₹60,847 crore in April and a massive ₹1.17 trillion in March