Page 10 - Industry News

10 Indian vessels have transited via Hormuz since conflict began: Govt

Government prioritises LPG tanker movement through Strait of Hormuz even as cooking gas shortage persists and regional tensions disrupt supply chains

Video game publishers face stricter norms to curb sensitive content

BIS move aims to protect young users from sensitive content

CSR spend by NSE-listed firms jumps 23% to ₹22,212 crore in FY25: Report

Higher corporate profits lifted CSR spending, with more firms meeting or exceeding mandated outlays even as some funds remained unspent and were moved to designated accounts

Stakeholders flag MRP distortions in healthcare, call for reforms

Industry experts and consumer groups highlight inflated pricing and lack of transparency in healthcare MRPs, urging regulatory intervention for fair pricing

Odisha pins hopes on JSW-POSCO steel plant amid stronger India-Korea ties

Proposed 6 mtpa steel plant in Odisha gains traction as JSW and POSCO partner, aligning with efforts by India and South Korea to deepen trade and industrial cooperation

3 in 4 global leaders to prioritise AI investment despite uncertainty

KPMG report highlights widening gap between AI leaders and laggards, with strong investment but limited realised returns across enterprises

India added record wind energy capacity of 6.3 GW in 2025, says GWEC

India adds record 6.3 GW wind capacity in 2025, becoming the third-largest market as renewable push accelerates

Postal Dept clocks 16% revenue growth in FY26; eyes ₹17,000 crore FY27

Strong growth in parcels, savings bank and citizen services drives postal revenues, while the department aims to narrow deficit and expand rural network

NITI flags need to reorient gems and jewellery sector for global growth

Report highlights need for higher value addition, diversification, and policy reforms to boost competitiveness of India's gems and jewellery sector globally

Uttar Pradesh attracts ₹7,200 crore investment in dairy, poultry sectors

Uttar Pradesh secures ₹7,200 crore in dairy and poultry investments, aiming to boost rural incomes, jobs and its $1 trillion economy target

Tier-II, Tier-III cities drove 66% of new D2C orders in FY26: Unicommerce

Tier-II and III cities fuel D2C growth, contributing 66% of new orders in FY26 as ecommerce demand spreads beyond metros

Rajasthan mining department targets ₹14,000 crore revenue in FY27

In the financial year 2025-26, the department achieved a record revenue collection of ₹10,394 crore, registering a 13 percent growth rate

Postal Department posts revenue of ₹15,296 crore for FY26: Scindia

Announcing the revenue scorecard after the Postal Department's annual business meet here, Scindia said the year has been "historic" for the department

CCI appoints its advisor Rakesh Bhanot as acting DG to helm investigations

CCI names advisor Rakesh Bhanot as acting DG, extends deadline to apply for the post till May 5 while key investigations remain underway

Establish 'GST-like' industrial land council for dispute resolution: CII

CII proposes a GST-like council and GIS land bank to streamline industrial land access, cut costs and boost investor confidence

Why India at work is disengaged and on edge amid rising distress

Gallup poll flags a steep fall in workplace engagement, rising emotional distress

Mixed-use development gains traction in the Indian real estate market

Diversified cash flows, institutional investor interest pushing developers toward mixed-use projects

Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail

Booming air travel and new airports turn terminals into retail hotspots, with brands betting big on premium, high-intent consumers in transit

Four-line rail corridor planned in Odisha to ease Howrah-Chennai congestion

Railways plans a four-line corridor along coastal Odisha to ease congestion on the Howrah-Chennai main line, while upgrading stations and boosting connectivity across the state

It's 'jobs first' in Panapakkam: Locals push for hiring, better facilities

Industrial projects lift Panapakkam's profile, but locals demand jobs, storage facilities and water security as key election issues