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Industry upbeat as space policy to raise private sector play, funding

More than 1,500 micro small and medium enterprises, over 140 startups and rising investor interest, the Indian Space Policy 2023 is set to be a fillip for the space sector

To woo foreign investors, Tamil Nadu too clears bill allowing 12-hour work

Second state after Karnataka to take the decision; provision for 4-day work weeks

Tamil Nadu says won't transfer land ownership to AAI for Coimbatore airport

Finance Minister says lease payments to Tamil Nadu should be on market rate if centre transfers land to private firms

Sky is the limit for private space sector in Isro's new policy

The policy sets a road map for Isro to transition from manufacturing operational space systems to focus energies on R&D in advanced technologies

BIS non-clearance halt import of viscose, polyester staple fibre

According to industry sources, even after around 20 days since its implementation, applications for BIS certification by foreign companies are still pending, causing a halt on imports of both VSF, PSF

South Indian films outshine others in 2022, may maintain trend in 2023: CII

Movies in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam accounted for 54% of all releases and Rs 7,800 cr, or 52%, of the national film revenue of Rs 15,000 cr

In a first, Kerala adopts water budget to tackle summer water shortage

The Public Water Budget was released by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday, along with the launch of the third phase of 'Ini Njan Ozhukatte' (Let me flow now) project

Global non-leather footwear makers put best foot forward in Tamil Nadu

In 2021-22, India's non-leather footwear export was to the tune of $214 million

Origins by Mahindra signs Mitsubishi Electric for $222 mn Chennai project

The new unit will be Mitsubishi Electric's first air-conditioner and compressor manufacturing plant in India; is expected to begin operations by October 2025

Non-leather footwear maker Pou Chen to invest Rs 2,302 cr in Tamil Nadu

The MoU is expected to generate jobs for over 20,000 people in the non-leather footwear sector in the state over a span of 12 years, especially for youth and women, in and around Kallakurichi District

Awareness drive to immunity booster: India Inc gears up to meet Covid spike

While some firms have even suggested alternative therapies, many others are bringing back the mask mandate and calling for Covid-appropriate behaviour

Online used to be 99% of revenues, share is coming down: FreshToHome CEO

'If you look at it, the size of the industry is around Rs 3 trillion, which is roughly around $50 billion'

MRF second strongest tyre brand in the world: Brand Finance report

MRF scored well in almost all parameters and has also been named the world's second fastest-growing tyre brand. It has scored 83.2 out of 100 in brand strength and was awarded a AAA- brand rating

Tamil Nadu governor clears online gambling Bill, industry to fight ban

While the gaming industry has welcomed the Centre's rules, some concerns remain

Hospitals conduct Covid mock drills as positivity rate nears 7%

As of Sunday, Kerala topped the list of Covid cases with the number crossing more than 12,000. Other states with high case counts include Maharashtra and Delhi

MG Motor ties up with gamer to design Comet EV for tech-savvy GenZ group

The EV is set to be unveiled in India on April 19; likely priceL Rs 10-15 lakh, ex-showroom

Food for better education: TN govt spending Rs 12.75 a day on every child

Govt plans to expand the scheme to 30,122 more government primary schools from the next academic year

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin sets sight on India's space tourism potential

Industry sources say reusable launch vehicles are key to India's space tourism plan as they will make the entire business economical

We need to create opportunities in rural areas: Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu

With his move from Bay Area to a faraway farm, Vembu is living his 'locally rooted, globally connected' philosophy, writes Shine Jacob

Apollo focusing on prevention to tackle the NCD crisis: Preetha Reddy

The variation in regional diet preferences also a leading factor in trends of non-communicable diseases