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Russia-Ukraine conflict: Cement prices expected to increase by 6-13%

According to industry sources, coal and petcoke prices have increased sharply by 30-50 per cent in the last 6 months due to the Ukraine crisis.

Battery explosion kills 1 in Telangana, PURE EV recalls 2,000 e-scooters

Scooters, batteries will undergo thorough 'health' check, says start-up

Switch Mobility plans £300 mn investment for EVs in UK and India

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson praises the company's investments in the UK and India

Tamil Nadu govt wants equity in privatised airports in return for land

State makes revenue sharing a must; move comes amid Centre's shortlisting of four key airports in TN for privatisation between 2022 and 2025

Vande Bharat gets back on track after myriad controversies, vigilance probe

It is this huge business that, the government is hoping, may change the future of the Indian Railways and put the country on a faster development track'

Mfg to see Rs 23 trn inflows in Tamil Nadu by 2030-31: Industries minister

Thangam Thennarasu foresees creation of 4.6 million jobs; sector set to grow from $48 bn in 2020-21 to $250 bn by 2030-31

Fire sparks trust deficit among e-scooter owners, potential buyers

While financiers are citing a massive dip in bookings and enquiries, dealers cite at least a 10% dip in customers

Ashok Leyland partners Mahindra First Choice for used commercial vehicles

Pre-owned or re-purposed vehicles sector is experiencing exponential and consistent growth since the beginning of the pandemic

Centre turns the heat on Kerala, asks state to update Covid numbers daily

State had stopped daily updates on infections; once numbers eventually became known, country reported 90% spike in fresh cases, 165% surge in positivity rate the past 24 hours

Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin bests critics after one year

The Tamil Nadu government saw an increase in foreign direct investment by 41.5 per cent during the April-December period.

Duty waiver will ease supplies, may not help cotton prices: Industry

Group representing farmers protests government dropping customs duty on imports, calls it disastrous

Govt okays 61 firms for textiles PLI scheme, aims Rs 19,077 cr investment

Seven foreign companies have committed total investment of Rs 3,559 crore for the plan

Shriram City eyes four-fold rise in gold loan portfolio in five years

Plans aggressive expansion in north India, where it has already launched its product in 70 branches

KKR signs deal to buy 10% stake in Shriram Gen Insurance for Rs 1,800 cr

KKR's investment builds on strong tailwinds in the Indian general insurance space and SGI's continued expansion into new segments and investment in its digital capabilities

Power crisis: Inter-ministerial coordination in spotlight again

Numbers indicate that the availability of rakes or freight wagons is a key issue that may lead to a possible power crisis by June

Boosters for all: Pvt hospitals in a bind over new pricing, old vax stocks

Some Kolkata hospitals have decided to go with the new pricing from Monday on the basis of discussions.

LNG price volatility a cause of concern for consumers: Nakul Raheja

We see a very bright future for gas in India, said Shell Energy India's Raheja, In terms of long term LNG prices, volatility has been a lot less

Media and entertainment industry in South sees 15% growth: CII report

The industry in South is currently valued at around Rs 74,900 crore

Puma, Nike footwear maker Hong Fu to invest Rs 1,000 cr in Tamil Nadu

20,000 jobs to be created, boost for footwear industry in state; Hong Fu has been manufacturing and selling sportswear since 2003

Chennai declared world's cheapest FDI location for electronics R&D

Chennai emerged as the cheapest location in top 100 electronics FDI destinations, with estimated annual operating costs of $1.24 mn for a 50-person R&D centre