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Tariff turbulence: When Tamil Nadu's Dollar Town hangs by a thread

The knitwear hub battles shrinking US demand, steep discounts, job cuts, and rising competition from global rivals

More speed, accuracy: AI a booster shot for hospitals, diagnostic companies

Hospital chains like Apollo and Aster lead the way as AI boosts accuracy, cuts costs, and transforms patient outcomes

80% automakers face launch delay due to late-stage engineering changes

Changes should drop To fewer than 15% in pre-production, 8 % or less in production post-launch

Auto industry bodies meet CBIC chief over compensation cess concerns

At present, dealers have an inventory of around 600,000 vehicles, which were loaded up in anticipation of the festival rush

Tamil Nadu govt seals deals worth ₹24,307 cr at Hosur investor meet

Tamil Nadu signed Rs 24,307 crore investment deals at Hosur, generating over 49,000 jobs, with major projects in solar, defence, aerospace, footwear and electronics manufacturing

Chennai Petroleum targeting ₹1 trn revenue in next few years: MD Shankar

H Shankar elevation comes amid the Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) arm's plan to foray into the fuel retail business and line up expansion plans

Hindustan Aeronautics signs SSLV technology transfer deal with Isro, others

The SSLV Technology Transfer Agreement highlights the collective resolve of India's space ecosystem to strive towards a self-reliant India in space, and put India's space-faring capabilities globally

Andhra picks company to build 'India's largest' PCB manufacturing factory

SSEPL commits to invest Rs 1,076 cr in facility; gets state government's approval for two other projects

GST reforms: Fada urges PM Modi to resolve compensation cess issue

Fada has urged PM Modi to address compensation cess rollover ahead of GST 2.0 rollout, warning that auto dealers face a Rs 2,500 crore hit and liquidity stress this festive season

M&M cushions dealers from cess blow; others likely to follow suit

M&M has offered relief to dealers against cess losses while GST 2.0 led buyers to defer purchases, with overall August auto retail sales up 2.84% year-on-year, FADA said

India's textile exports to US jumped 9% in July on pre-tariff rush

India's textile exports to the US rose 9.1% in July as suppliers rushed shipments ahead of new tariffs though growth lagged Vietnam and Bangladesh, according to CITI

Hinduja Group to invest ₹7,500 cr in TN, AstraZeneca to expand GITC

Group companies, including Ashok Leyland, will target cell and battery manufacturing for the EV ecosystem, while AstraZeneca will invest RS 716 crore to expand its existing innovation and tech centre

How Matrimony founder Murugavel Janakiraman has become 'man of the match'

Lunch with BS: Janakiraman, who is in the business of helping people find their other half, tells Shine Jacob how his venture has been a deeply personal journey

Girish Mathrubootham retires from Freshworks to focus on Together Fund

Mathrubootham has led the company since its inception in 2010 and spearheaded its initial public offering in 2021

New GST rates: Bikes over 350 cc may see sales rush till September 22

The GST rate hike on motorcycles above 350 cc to 40% may lead to a sales spike before September 22 but could affect long-term plans of premium manufacturers like Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor

TVS Motor launches Ntorq 150, India's first 'hyper sport scooter'

TVS Motor launches the Ntorq 150, India's first 'hyper sport scooter', marking its entry into the high-capacity scooter market with advanced features, performance enhancements, and a 149.7cc engine

GST cut brings hope to textile MSMEs; expensive garments to see price hikes

The new GST changes provide relief to textile MSMEs and consumers but could lead to higher prices for garments above Rs 2,500. Industry experts call for a relook at the pricing thresholds

Stalin's UK visit: TN bags investments in defence, renewable, textile

Tamil Nadu inks UK MoUs across aerospace, maritime, renewable energy, textiles, and education, boosting global investment and job creation

Tamil Nadu signs investment deals worth Rs 3,819 cr at German conclave

Chief Minister Stalin gets commitments worth Rs 7,020 cr during his visit to the European country

Ashok Leyland inks ₹5,000 cr pact with China's CALB for next-gen batteries

Ashok Leyland's partnership with China's CALB will drive next-gen battery manufacturing for EVs and energy storage, with ₹5,000 cr investment