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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

UPI transactions up 3% in August to 20 bn as festive demand lifts usage

Festive season demand lifted UPI volumes in August, while IMPS declined; FASTag and AePS posted strong gains, reflecting India's deepening digital payments adoption

Tamil Nadu bags investments worth ₹3,201 crore from German majors

Tamil Nadu has attracted Rs 3,201 crore in German investments during CM Stalin's Europe tour, creating over 6,250 jobs, with BMW discussing EV expansion in Chennai

Dealerships face inventory glut in August as car buyers await GST cuts

VAHAN data shows 3% m-o-m drop in retail auto sales; EV market hopes hold up

India needs to think about its leapfrog moment in AI research: B Ravindran

IIT Madras' B Ravindran says India must focus on AI penetration, data, and infrastructure - not just chasing ChatGPT - as BharatGPT, Sarvam and India AI mission chart the nation's path forward

India's space startups team up to share skills and expertise, minimise risk

What stood out was the group's zero-cost bid. Though the government is offering up to ₹350 crore in financial support, these companies have opted to bear the entire investment themselves

Textiles seek more incentives as govt extends duty-free cotton imports

Tamil Nadu urges higher export incentives and faster EU trade deal as duty-free cotton imports extended till Dec 31, while farmers complain of falling domestic cotton prices due to cheap US supplies

Front seat view: Luxury cars and bikes rev up for the festival season

Luxury carmakers are shifting into high gear with a mix of product launches, personalised experiences & lifestyle-led engagement