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Tata Electronics pips Foxconn by assembling $26.3 bn iPhones for exports

Tata Electronics overtook Foxconn in iPhone export value during the PLI period, underscoring its rapid rise as Apple's key manufacturing partner in India

Use slowdown in housing sales to negotiate a better property deal

Compare nearby projects, negotiate the overall deal and not just the base price, and choose developers with strong delivery records to secure better value

Indian Hotels well positioned to gain from demand recovery, expansion

Strong domestic travel, higher room rates and an expanding hotel portfolio are expected to drive IHCL's Q1FY27 performance and medium-term growth

The silver solvers: How Kerala is tackling the ageing population challenge

Kerala is attempting to tackle the fallout of a very southern trend: A growing elderly population. Others may want to take note

The Economic DNA of Bharat: Blurred vision document for 'Viksit Bharat'

For people who want to learn about different government schemes and programmes, this book serves as a handy primer

The great data game: Why data sovereignty matters more than ever before

The contest for data has only just begun. Those who govern it will shape the future

Improving incentives: Delhi's new EV policy needed more efficiency

Delhi's EV Policy 2.0 aims to accelerate electric mobility, but its success hinges on charging infrastructure, clean power and coordinated action across the NCR

Fallen on hard times: AI pressure is mounting on the Indian IT industry

AI-led disruption, weak client spending and the rise of GCCs are reshaping India's IT sector, weighing on earnings, hiring and stock valuations

Adani Group seeks Kerala govt approval for Vizhinjam port stake sale

Adani Group has approached the Kerala government for approval of its proposed $1.4 billion stake sale in Vizhinjam Port after the transaction triggered political objections

OIL targets early 2027 for commissioning of Numaligarh refinery expansion

State-owned Oil India expects its Rs 28,000 crore Numaligarh refinery expansion project to be operational by early 2027, tripling refining capacity to 9 million tonnes

Normal shipping in Strait of Hormuz still months away, say experts

Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remains subdued despite easing tensions, with experts expecting normal operations to resume only after de-mining and security measures are completed

RIICO moves to boost industrial growth and investor climate in Rajasthan

RIICO recovers over ₹100 crore in land allotment dues, with funds set to boost infrastructure and modern facilities across Rajasthan's industrial areas

Scuba diving gains depth as more Indians spend on underwater experiences

From beginners to certified divers, Indians are spending more on scuba diving and underwater adventures than ever before

Weather helps curb India's emissions growth to record low in 2025

India recorded the slowest growth in carbon dioxide emissions among the world's three largest polluters in 2025 as milder weather and higher renewable energy generation curbed electricity demand

Cash market turnover declines in June after touching 22-month high in May

Average daily cash market turnover across the NSE and BSE fell 7 per cent in June, while derivatives activity edged up on higher volumes during the month's final expiry sessions

AI, uncertain macros, volatile geopolitics may cloud IT earnings

Analysts expect another subdued quarter for IT services companies as macroeconomic uncertainty, delayed deal conversions and AI-led pricing pressures weigh on growth and margins

NBFC access to term money market likely to lift volumes by 40-60%

Treasury executives expect the RBI's proposal to allow NBFCs into the term money market to deepen liquidity, boost trading volumes and modestly reduce funding costs for top-rated borrowers

'Powered' up: Pvt projects pipeline expands 70% in Q1 to ₹13.1 trn

Private sector project announcements jumped over 70% in Q1FY27, led by power projects, even as government capex plans more than halved amid fiscal pressures

June revival helps corporate bond issuances hit third-highest Q1 since FY20

Corporate bond fundraising rebounded in June, helping India Inc raise ₹2.37 trillion in Q1FY27, the third-highest April-June total since FY20 despite a 34% YoY decline

Datanomics: India's protein intake still comes largely from cereals

The debate over eggs in PM Poshan meals highlights a deeper issue: cereals remain India's primary protein source, with states having diversified diets showing better child nutrition