Industry News

Labour drift: South India industry feels absence of Bengal, Assam workers

Companies in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are offering incentives to migrant workers amid concerns over jobs, fuel costs and the impact of the West Asia crisis

Cabinet clears ₹37,500 crore coal gasification push amid supply concerns

Incentive scheme aims to reduce import dependence on fuels and industrial feedstock while boosting domestic coal-to-chemicals capacity amid West Asia tensions

Delhi High Court directs Google, Apple to act against pornographic apps

Court says intermediaries must exercise due diligence while allowing apps on their platforms and ensure compliance with IT Rules, 2021

NDMC allows one-third of Group B and C employees to work from home

The order, issued by the Office of Director (Personnel), said the arrangement would be applicable in departments where it is administratively feasible

BGMI paying users climb 17% amid rise in India's in-game spending trends

This is the first time a gaming company has publicly shared India-specific paying user growth numbers

Gold loses its sheen on import duty hike, jewellery stores feel the pinch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to Indians to reduce their gold purchases for a year in a move to encourage foreign exchange savings amid the crisis in West Asia

Central govt employees body seeks 'work from home', online meetings

The move came following a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on cutting down avoidable expenditure due to the West Asia crisis

Tamil Nadu, UP, Delhi among top states in logistics performance index

The report was released by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in the national capital

GCMMF, Mother Dairy to increase milk and milk product prices by ₹2

This revision is only a partial pass through of increased costs and is aimed at maintaining a fair balance between farmer welfare and consumer interests, Mother Dairy's spokesperson said.

India targets $1 trillion goods and services exports this year: Goyal

Services shipments too surged to an all-time high of $421.32 billion in 2025-26, compared to $387.55 billion in 2024-25, recording a growth of 8.71 per cent

Crude tanker detained off Odisha coast over unpaid bunker fuel dues

Orissa High Court ordered arrest of MT Unity after a UAE-based fuel supplier alleged non-payment of bunker fuel dues exceeding ₹4 crore

CERC floats idea of capacity market for electricity, calls for comments

Suggested reforms aim to ensure power availability during system stress

SpiceJet moves Supreme Court against Delhi HC order in Maran dispute

Airline challenges Delhi High Court direction to deposit Rs 144.5 crore in long-running arbitration dispute linked to share transfer with Kalanithi Maran

Govt discusses faster BESS rollout, transmission push for RE integration

Ministries review energy storage deployment, transmission projects and time-of-day tariffs to strengthen renewable energy integration and grid stability

NEET to recruitment tests: Why India's competitive exams keep failing

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following alleged paper leaks has reignited concerns over the integrity of India's competitive examination system

IT firms paid record ₹1.3 trn to shareholders in FY26 despite AI headwinds

India's top IT firms returned a record ₹1.3 trillion to shareholders in FY26 even as AI disruption slowed profit growth and pressured valuations

CJI forms advisory panel in ₹50,000 crore push for court infrastructure

Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee to prepare roadmap on court facilities, digital systems and tribunal infrastructure amid mounting pendency and staffing gaps

Hospitality chains upbeat about PM Modi's call for domestic travel

Hotel chains and industry bodies expect stronger domestic tourism demand after PM Modi urged citizens to avoid non-essential foreign travel

Industry must rethink talent pitch if it can't attract youth: MCA Secy

MCA Secretary Deepti Gaur Mukerjee said companies must reflect on the quality of internships and workplace appeal under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme

Govt links state fiscal incentives with RE adoption to address PPA issue

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said renewable energy adoption criteria will be linked to fiscal incentives and interest-free loans for states