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US recalls 2.5 mn bottles of India-made eye drops after contamination scare

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall was started because of the potential presence of a foreign substance in the eye drops

FSSAI pulls up alcohol makers over flavour, age claims: What the rules say

FSSAI found some alcohol makers using prohibited flavours, making misleading age claims and incorrectly declaring the age of blended spirits

Explained: Why India is expanding its strategic oil reserves after Iran war

ONGC has approved a 1.75-million-tonne expansion of India's strategic oil reserves at Mangaluru, as the government moves to strengthen energy security after the Iran war exposed supply risks

From crops to consumers: How a weak monsoon affects India's economy

A poor monsoon can trigger a chain reaction across the economy, from lower farm output and higher food prices to weaker demand and changes in RBI policy

US revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver: What it means for global oil trade

The US cancelled a temporary waiver allowing Iranian oil sales after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over global oil supplies

Can urban mining reduce India's dependence on overseas critical minerals?

As India pushes to recover critical minerals from waste, experts say recycling can strengthen supply security. But can it cut reliance on imports and overseas mining?

India's clean energy shift is reaching homes: Are consumers keeping pace?

From E20 petrol and EVs to rooftop solar and rising electricity use, India's energy transition is reaching households. But are consumers ready for the costs and is government support enough?

India, Japan sign pacts on AI, economic security after Modi-Takaichi talks

India and Japan adopted key agreements on AI, economic security and energy resilience as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi held summit talks

Delhi airport to get access boost as Cabinet clears 6-lane tunnel: Details

The ₹6,969-crore project will link the Dwarka Expressway with Vasant Kunj, easing congestion on key airport corridors and improving connectivity to South Delhi

India's top companies are no longer driving the market: What comes next?

As the influence of India's biggest firms weakens, markets may depend more on manufacturing, financialisation and digital businesses to drive the next phase of returns

Delhi EV policy comes into effect: What it covers and what it does not

Delhi's new EV policy aims to attract ₹15,000 crore in investment over four years and accelerate the shift to cleaner transport, with the goal of reducing vehicle pollution by 2030

From VB-G RAM G to Delhi EV policy: Key changes taking effect from July 1

From higher rural wages and cheaper commercial LPG to new RBI rules, EV incentives, passport fees and tax deadlines, here are the key changes taking effect from July 1

GST's credit challenge: Why input tax credit remains the biggest challenge

As GST completes nine years, input tax credit remains a major challenge for businesses as supplier defaults, invoice mismatches and compliance rules delay credit and lock up working capital

66% of pre-2023 petrol vehicle owners report over 10% mileage drop: Survey

Compared with May 2026, the share of respondents reporting a mileage decline of more than 10 per cent increased by 21 percentage points within a month, representing a 47 per cent jump

Who is Puneet Sharma, the finance veteran joining HDFC Bank as CFO?

Puneet Sharma will join HDFC Bank as CFO-designate from September 1 before taking charge in December, succeeding retiring CFO Srinivasan Vaidyanathan after over six years at Axis Bank

Over 20 injured as fire erupts at Bengal refinery site, rail link disrupted

The fire broke out between 4 and 4.30 am and spread quickly to Chiranjibpur in Haldia Municipality's Ward 13, engulfing several houses in the area

Sovereign AI's next challenge: Can India balance innovation and trust?

As India pushes to build sovereign AI, governance may become its biggest challenge. With deepfakes, accountability and public-sector use rising, policymakers must balance innovation with trust

Indian banks may face an AI compliance bill: Who will bear the cost?

RBI's proposed AI risk framework could raise compliance costs across banks, NBFCs and fintechs, creating new demands for audits, oversight and governance

Govt rolls out improvement notice mechanism to boost ease of doing business

The government has introduced an improvement notice mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, allowing businesses to fix first-time procedural lapses before facing penal action

Weekly policy watch: PMI data, PM Modi's Seychelles visit in focus

India's policy focus this week will be on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Seychelles visit, industrial output, PMI data and forex reserves