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Gulshan group ties up with IHCL for Taj residences project in Noida

Realty firm to invest ₹1,000 crore in project, with construction expected to be completed by 2031 and strong demand from high net-worth buyers

Gulshan group ties up with IHCL for Taj residences project in Noida
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:58 PM IST

IMMT Bhubaneswar develops tech to make refractory bricks from bauxite waste

CSIR institute develops process to convert mining waste into high-performance bricks, offering cost benefits and industrial applications across key sectors

IMMT Bhubaneswar develops tech to make refractory bricks from bauxite waste
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:30 PM IST

Supreme Court to examine 1978 'industry' ruling on merits, rejects plea

Top court to assess correctness of landmark Bangalore Water Supply ruling, holding that the reference must be decided despite changes in the statutory framework

Supreme Court to examine 1978 'industry' ruling on merits, rejects plea
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:24 PM IST

Nearly one in three job postings signal urgency in hiring: Report

Demand for immediate joiners has risen 58 per cent since 2022, far outpacing candidate availability, as employers seek professionals who can contribute from day one

Nearly one in three job postings signal urgency in hiring: Report
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:24 PM IST

Union Cabinet approves ₹6,969 crore Barabanki-Bahraich highway project

Four-lane NH-927 project to be built under hybrid annuity mode will ease congestion, cut travel time and improve connectivity, including links to Nepal border

Union Cabinet approves ₹6,969 crore Barabanki-Bahraich highway project
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

Gulf war jitters disrupt art routes, but India market remains resilient

Galleries rethink Art Dubai participation amid uncertainty, while strong domestic demand cushions impact

Gulf war jitters disrupt art routes, but India market remains resilient
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:14 PM IST

Delhi HC denies Peru sole rights over 'PISCO', backs dual GI tag with Chile

Court rules both Peru and Chile can use 'PISCO' with clear geographical qualifiers, ensuring consumers are not misled about the origin of the grape-based spirit

Delhi HC denies Peru sole rights over 'PISCO', backs dual GI tag with Chile
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 6:57 PM IST

Govt mandates domestic sourcing of solar wafers for manufacturers

Expansion of ALMM scheme to ingots and wafers will require projects to use domestic components from 2028, strengthening local manufacturing and reducing import dependence

Govt mandates domestic sourcing of solar wafers for manufacturers
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 6:17 PM IST

Odisha to take authentic Odia cuisine nationwide via restaurant chain plan

Odisha plans to promote its culinary heritage nationwide through dedicated restaurant chains across metros and tourist hubs, aiming to boost gastronomy tourism and cultural branding

Odisha to take authentic Odia cuisine nationwide via restaurant chain plan
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 6:13 PM IST

Why India built crude reserves but not LPG buffers despite demand surge

India built crude reserves for energy security but LPG was never treated the same way even as demand surged. Experts explain what held back storage planning

Why India built crude reserves but not LPG buffers despite demand surge
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 5:30 PM IST

No funds disbursed under ₹24K cr solar PLI scheme till Feb: Govt tells LS

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, is implementing the PLI Scheme for High Efficiency solar PV modules with an outlay of Rs 24,000 crore

No funds disbursed under ₹24K cr solar PLI scheme till Feb: Govt tells LS
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 5:18 PM IST

Alternative West Asia shipping routes provide relief for aluminium prices

Aluminium prices ease as Emirates Global Aluminium secures alternative export routes, easing supply fears linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz

Alternative West Asia shipping routes provide relief for aluminium prices
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 5:18 PM IST

Cabinet clears ₹33,660 cr BHAVYA scheme to set up 100 industrial parks

The Cabinet approved the ₹33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to develop 100 industrial parks with Centre-state and private participation, aiming to boost manufacturing, investment and jobs

Cabinet clears ₹33,660 cr BHAVYA scheme to set up 100 industrial parks
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 4:58 PM IST

Bank job aspirants must have good credit score for final selection: Govt

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is a test-conducting agency engaged by member banks for conducting recruitment examinations, as per their mandate and requirements

Bank job aspirants must have good credit score for final selection: Govt
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

India to mandate local solar ingots, wafers for energy projects from 2028

India currently relies entirely on China for its imports of cells, ingots, wafers ‌and ​poly silicon for ​solar panels

India to mandate local solar ingots, wafers for energy projects from 2028
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

CCI probes Givaudan, Firmenich, IFF over deals not to poach workers

The fragrance case is India's first touching on labour practices, lawyers say, though authorities have often investigated price-fixing

CCI probes Givaudan, Firmenich, IFF over deals not to poach workers
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 9:10 AM IST

Gas shortage halts over 400 ceramic units in Gujarat's Morbi for 3 weeks

The ceramic industry relies heavily on propane or natural gas for its operations, particularly for firing kilns and drying processes

Gas shortage halts over 400 ceramic units in Gujarat's Morbi for 3 weeks
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:58 AM IST

India's semicon market to reach $300 billion by 2035: Deloitte report

According to report, India is poised for a structural shift as local production is expected to meet more than 60% of domestic demand of its semiconductor needs by the end of 2035

India's semicon market to reach $300 billion by 2035: Deloitte report
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

Parl panel seeks 'golden share' safeguard for PSU stake dilution below 51%

Finance panel asks Centre to outline legal safeguards, including golden share, to retain strategic control in PSUs if government stake falls below 51 per cent

Parl panel seeks 'golden share' safeguard for PSU stake dilution below 51%
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

Concerns grow over Darjeeling first flush amid shortage of commercial LPG

Industry bodies warn fuel curbs may disrupt processing of premium first flush tea, which drives a large share of Darjeeling's annual revenue

Concerns grow over Darjeeling first flush amid shortage of commercial LPG
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 11:31 PM IST