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The Niche Code: Big power emerges when firms dominate niche spaces

In the race to build a big business, why companies must avoid doing everything moderately well

US exit from COP 30 puts onus on EU, China, India to drive climate action

India, being a distant third emitter, has been progressing well in meeting its climate commitments. It is ranked 10th in the Climate Change Performance Index in 2025 (against China's 55th rank)

A new phase of policymaking emerges with committee-led governance

The government has also succeeded in conveying a message that it is sharply focused on reforms that improve the ease of doing business

Chhattisgarh gets ₹6,826 cr investment proposals in industry, tourism

CM Vishnu Deo Sai meets investors, exchanges Letter of Intent

Apparel retailers set sights on double-digit growth as harsh winters set in

Value retailers, too, are hopeful of a strong winter season

India needs a national defence innovation authority: SIDM President

Navy chief says more than 150 new start-ups and MSMEs have entered the defence ecosystem

First-time, women fund managers outperform in FFS scheme: SIDBI CMD

First-time and women-led fund managers outperformed in SIDBI's Fund of Funds for Startups scheme, delivering strong returns and supporting 1,300 startups, says SIDBI CMD Manoj Mittal

States pause spending as they await 16th Finance Commission's payouts

Most states have reduced their market borrowings, and raised less-than-projected amounts via state government securities, pushing up yields for short-term papers that the Centre typically uses

Casagrand sponsors London trip for 1K employees under reward programme

Casagrand sends 1,000 employees on a fully sponsored week-long London trip under its Profit Share Bonanza, reinforcing its people-first and recognition-led culture

Charitable institution forms to be overhauled ahead of new I-T Act rollout

Das said he shared stakeholders' concerns regarding the complexity of the existing audit report forms filed by trusts

Data centre operator revenue to reach ₹20,000 cr by FY28: Crisil Rating

The report highlighted that to cater to buoyant demand, capacity in the industry is expected to double to 2.3-2.5 gigawatt (GW) by March 2028

Mahanagar Gas backs EV push, leads ₹120 crore funding round for 3ev

Investment marks the gas distributor's first major bet on electric mobility as 3ev expands manufacturing and charging services

Dream Sports' parent firm leases 169,000 sq ft office space in Worli

The transaction has a lock-in period of 36 months. The company has also paid a common area maintenance (CAM) deposit of Rs 1.26 crore

Losing buzz: Liquor firms in Telangana buckle under unpaid state bills

Alcohol manufacturers say payment delays are crippling operations, pushing working capital stress to dangerous levels and threatening supply stability

Why India should selectively reopen door to investment from China

cGiven modern financial engineering, this effort is not absolutely straightforward, but it is one that many major economies are undertaking in an age of increasing geoeconomic contestation

Exports and domestic demand to drive steady growth for pharma SMEs in FY26

Rising US and EU demand is set to drive SME-led growth, though tougher compliance rules may test smaller firms

Scamlands: From Cambodia to Jamtara, a deep dive into global fraud networks

A sharp, immersive look at phone fraud networks, their victims, and the hidden economies that keep them alive

Proposed new CAFE norms spark a big vs small car debate in India

Throw tax rates, complex regulations and shifting demand into the mix, and things start to get complicated for automakers

RBL Bank, Emirates NBD leaderships chart out post-investment road map

The transaction is to be executed through a primary infusion of roughly $3 billion, or ₹26,850 crore, and the proposed investment is to be made via a preferential issue of up to 60% in RBL Bank

Datanomics: India's nominal GDP growth rate likely to remain subdued

Lower deflators are expected to lift real growth again, offsetting weak corporate numbers and muted nominal expansion