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Indian refiners to issue second tender to secure four more US LPG cargoes

Indian refiners will also issue some spot tenders for purchase of US LPG for deliveries early next year, the sources said. Details are not yet available

Telcos push OTT platforms to self-verify users, not rely on SIM checks

CAF is a critical regulatory document for compliance, and telecom service providers are audited to ensure its accuracy and integrity. Failure to do so can lead to penalties

Infosys seeing surge in traction among clients for India-based GCCs

Infosys, India's second largest IT services provider, launched its AI-first GCC model last month which accelerates the set up and transformation of GCCs into AI-powered hubs for innovation and growth

No near-term triggers for building materials as Q2 growth stays muted

Building materials companies logged mid single-digit Q2FY26 growth amid monsoon disruption, weak retail demand. Brokerages remain split on an H2 rebound as pricing, PVC and competition stay in focus

India must build safer roads, enforce laws with tech, reform licensing

We needs to build safer road networks. Stricter enforcement of road laws is essential, supported by technology such as automated surveillance, e-challaning, speed-detection cameras & AI-based tracking

Weaker rupee to help exporters, low inflation means it doesn't pose a risk

In a situation where the balance of payments has turned negative, the currency would be expected to depreciate and act as a stabiliser

Between being and nothingness: Yiyun Li picks acceptance as a way of living

Yiyun Li is an award-winning Chinese-American author with multiple novels and short story collections to her name

Sanchar Saathi mandate gone, focus must shift to solutions to fight spam

Facing political heat and tech giant resistance, DoT reverses app mandate; cybersecurity solution needs broader stakeholder consultation

Stop blaming Nehru: Real question is why India didn't change course after him

While his policies were flawed, successors deepened socialist model and failed to reform; India's delayed catch-up a collective failure

Govt proposes board approval, CCO nod for opening coal mines in draft rules

Under the proposed framework, companies engaged in coal mining must obtain prior approval from their Board of Directors before opening any mine, seam or section of a seam

Won't require more tech-related headcount: Pine Labs' B Amrish Rau

Fintech firm posts second consecutive PAT-positive quarter, plans to maintain tech headcount at 1,000 while boosting software revenues

Ducati brings its watch collection to India with Titan, prices from ₹16K

Ducati Watches have launched in India with Titan, priced at Rs 16,000-25,000 across 43 SKUs. Titan aims to scale distribution from 250-300 outlets in four months to 1,000 outlets in 18 months

DRL semaglutide ruling may set precedent for generic makers: Experts

Ruling enables production for non-patented markets but bars India sales till 2026; experts say it may shape future drug access cases

TP Link India plant to initially focus on catering to domestic demand: COO

The company also aims to transition from a consumer-electronics company to one that offers complete end-to-end solutions, Alaylo said

Quality-adjusted HDI shows gaps in human development across states: CSEP

States like Kerala and Himachal Pradesh, which have high scores in traditional HDI and are praised for their success, show some of the largest gaps once quality factors are taken into consideration

Corona Remedies bets on female hormone complex generics ahead of IPO

Corona Remedies is pushing into female hormone complex generics to expand beyond India, as its Rs 655.3-crore OFS IPO opens December 8, with a new hormone plant and a stake in La Chandra Pharma Labs

Digital NBFCs record nearly half of all outstanding personal loans

Digital non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) account for 49 per cent of outstanding personal loan volumes, but only 8 per cent of the value as of September

India students get free AI: Is it data, lock-in, or adoption strategy?

From ChatGPT and Gemini to Copilot, Big Tech is handing students free premium AI in India. Firms call it adoption and feedback; critics warn of data capture and lock-in

JM Financial Home Loans targets 30% annual AUM growth to FY27

JM Financial Home Loans aims to scale AUM to Rs 5,000 crore by FY27, driven by branch expansion, higher ticket sizes and tighter early-stage delinquency controls, MD & CEO Manish Sheth said

India should target chips, visual AI, not classic LLMs: Soumitra Dutta

Portulans Institute founder Soumitra Dutta says Big Tech data centres can help, but India's AI push needs chips, data, energy, and higher R&D spend