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Andhra allots 21.16 acres to TCS in Vizag for 99 paise to boost IT hub

According to sources, the discussion between the state and the company started in October 2024, when IT minister Nara Lokesh visited Tata House and made a strong pitch

Industry bodies seek immediate safeguards against influx of Chinese goods

Want govt to enforce anti-dumping duties, warn of mill closures and job losses

Govt to set fresh target of 30% ethanol blending in petrol by 2030

Target of 20% blending already achieved in March this year

Andhra Pradesh's capital dreams rekindled: The making of Amaravati

Dubbed a 'ghost town' until recently, the 2,300-year-old city is all set for a revival, giving the locals and industry a reason to cheer

AIADMK, BJP stitch alliance in Tamil Nadu again for 2026 Assembly polls

Nagendran takes charge of state BJP

Coromandel Int'l signs deal with Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden to get fertilisers

Deal will secure DAP and complex fertilisers for Indian farmers, says Indian company

Dixon to set up ₹1,000 crore laptop manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu

On Wednesday, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Dixon Technologies and the government of Tamil Nadu for setting up a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Oragadam near Chennai

Auto retail sales grew 6.5% in FY25, may face headwinds, says Fada

Dealers concerned about ongoing tariff war and its potential impact on sales in India

Shrimp farming: Trump's tariffs shockwaves rock Andhra Pradesh shores

Trump's tariffs, falling shrimp prices, and fears of additional US levies, spark a crisis in the state's politically vital aquaculture sector. SHINE JACOB elaborates

US buyers rethink India orders as Trump's reciprocal tariff woes bite

Buyers are reassessing existing orders, with some seeking discounts. They are also exploring the best possible sources for imports, given the varied but steep reciprocal tariffs, exporters said

India's shrimp traders fear $1 bn loss as long-term US contracts face heat

The price drop is attributed to shrimp processors halting their purchase plans, which could severely impact growers

Fans, motors company ebm-papst to invest Rs 340 crore in Chennai factory

Fully operational plant will employ around 700 people and boost local production, says German firm

Speed bumps in exports: Auto part makers hope for 'balanced resolution'

Sona BLW Precision Forgings, Bharat Forge gets and Motherson Group among Indian companies that earn a major source of their revenue from the US

India threads trade advantage as US reciprocal tariffs fray textile majors

The advantage could grow if trade negotiations lead to zero-duty cotton imports. Under Trump's tariff plan, Vietnam's textile exports will face a 46% duty, Bangladesh's 37%, and China's 54%

US reciprocal tariffs: An opportunity for TN in jolt to US footwear majors

According to industry experts, the higher tariffs on China and Vietnam will turn out to be most beneficial for Tamil Nadu

MilkLane seal Rs 400 crore supply deal with dairy major Milky Mist

Partnership will help 10,000 farmers by ensuring fair pricing and access to high-nutrition cattle feed solutions, say companies

UPI clocks new record in value and volume in March after dip in Feb

Digital payments system tops Rs 24 trn in value and 19 billion in volume for first time

Visa blues hit Chinese automaker BYD's India EV manufacturing plans

Chinese auto major likely to review proposal once curbs are eased

Renault Group to take over Nissan Motor's 51% stake in Chennai plant

The transaction, pending regulatory approvals, is expected to close by the end of the first half of 2025. Nissan asserted that it has no plans to exit India

Tamil Nadu elections: AIADMK triggers talks of a reunion with BJP

A fresh twist came last week when AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, fuelling speculation of a renewed alliance