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Electric 2W firms gear up to ride out China's rare earth magnet squeeze

Leading Indian two-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto, according to senior sources, has imported light rare earth magnets (also called heavy rare earth-free magnets) from China

Rain Dogs: Rohit Chawla's book reflects on stray dogs' fate and our bond

Photographer and art director Rohit Chawla's book Rain Dogs gets to the heart of why human beings care about stray dogs, and what makes their blood boil when they imagine their fate

Zostel charts global expansion, in talks to bring in strategic investors

Along with a rejig of segments it operates in, the firm is eyeing ₹1,500 crore gross revenue in FY26

Term insurance plans for NRIs: Ensure policy offers global coverage

Verify insurer's claim settlement ratio, review sum insured limits, and check if medical examination can be done over video

Anti-rabies vaccine, immunoglobulin sales pick up as dog bite cases jump

Drugmakers aim to step up production by 15-20% in the near term

Realty, hospitality firms upbeat on GST Diwali bonanza and tax relief

Real estate and hospitality companies hope that GST reforms, including lower taxes and simplified compliance, will boost demand, support tourism, and aid in the growth of the economy

Muthoot Finance to inject ₹200 crore into home loan arm for growth

Muthoot Finance plans to invest Rs 200 crore in its housing finance subsidiary, Muthoot Homefin, for growth, as the home loan arm's assets under management rise 41% in Q1 FY26

India Inc sees capex, demand surge after Modi's Next-Gen GST overhaul plan

PM Modi's promise of a sweeping GST overhaul aims to lower tax rates, simplify compliance, and modernise the system, spurring growth in sectors like manufacturing, housing, and consumer goods

Uttar Pradesh govt's ₹6,191 cr push to scale up industrial infrastructure

UPSIDA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mayur Maheshwari said, the budget will fund the development of sustainable industrial infra including roads, water, sewerage systems, uninterrupted sup

Unrecognised parties transparent, still behind national, regional parties

In FY18, merely 125 RUPPs (5.43 per cent) had their audited statements, and 82 RUPPs (3.56 per cent) had their contribution reports in public domain

Tariff turbulence: Surat's diamond industry faces third crisis in 17 years

The industry still says India will continue to be the preferred hub for diamond polishing because of its skill base and manpower

South India pulls clear in online FMCG adoption, says Nielsen report

Nielsen report states southern metros led with an 18.4% share

Passenger vehicle despatches in reverse gear for 3rd straight month in July

PV production in July was nearly unchanged at 398,071 units (up 0.1 per cent), indicating that original equipment manufacturer despatches are being calibrated to retail demand

Lower crude oil prices point to further downsides for ONGC stock

For ONGC Videsh or OVL, oil and gas production in the quarter stood at 1.75 mmt (down 2 per cent Q-o-Q) and 0.7 bcm (down 13 per cent Q-o-Q)

The killer bolt: Lightning strikes now India's deadliest weather hazard

Lightning, a sudden discharge of electricity during thunderstorms, requires four conditions: intense heating, high humidity, atmospheric instability, and a trigger such as low pressure

Rating upgrade shows reforms paying off, says S&P's Yee Farn Phua

S&P upgrades India's sovereign rating citing strong growth, fiscal discipline, and infrastructure push, while warning against policy reversals and subsidy-heavy spending

Pre-IPO deals moderate after peaking in 2023 amid buoyant primary markets

Narrowing valuation gap between pre-IPO and issue prices seen as key factor

Pre-IPO deals moderate after peaking in 2023 amid buoyant primary markets

Narrowing valuation gap between pre-IPO and issue prices seen as key factor

Turning insult into inspiration: A call for bold national reforms

If we want to turn insult into inspiration, we must rekindle the hunger for bold, meaningful reforms among our people

Datanomics: India's manufacturing sector yet to show its strength

While certain sectors such as smartphones have shown remarkable export growth, the broader manufacturing landscape does not tell an inspiring story