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Private capex outlook is rising, but what is driving project distress now?

India's private capex outlook is strengthening, but the reasons projects run into distress are changing, with market conditions and promoter interests now accounting for most distressed projects

Ramoji Film City eyes global filmmakers with first formal pitch at TIFF

Hyderabad-based Ramoji Film City made its first formal global pitch at TIFF: The Market, seeking foreign productions with integrated facilities and lower costs

India may get multiple TV ratings agencies: But which TRP will count?

Multiple TV ratings agencies could soon operate in India. But if each produces a different number for the same programme, which TRP will become the industry's currency? Experts explain

Haier, Godrej, Blue Star failed to detect fake e-waste recycling claims

The third-biggest generator of e-waste ​after China and the United States, India has been concerned that 78% of the waste from discarded ​electronic goods is processed by informal scrap dealers

India Inc credit quality remains strong despite H2 FY27 headwinds: Icra

India Inc's credit ratio rose to 3.2 times in H1 FY27, while strong balance sheets and liquidity buffers are expected to cushion companies from crude, inflation and tariff risks

Centre launches livestock insurance portal to address gaps: What changes

The Centre has launched a new portal for livestock insurance to streamline enrolment, claims and monitoring. Here's what changes

Drug patents in India: How they work and when govt can override them

From 20-year patent protection to government use and compulsory licensing, here's how India regulates drug patents and what the law allows when access to medicines becomes a public concern

Corporate credit profile remains strong in H1 despite West Asia war: Ind Ra

Financing conditions remained conducive, with a well-capitalised banking system, and ample liquidity ensured funding was not a constraint

Mumbai sees strongest September property registrations in over 14 years

Registrations rose 5 per cent year-on-year, while stamp duty collections fell 5 per cent to ₹1,227 crore as the transaction mix shifted during the month

DoorDash opens first India office in Hyderabad, plans 3,000-plus jobs

The Hitec City hub starts with 500 professionals and will support customer experience, integrity and corporate functions for DoorDash's global operations

Centre proposes changes to Petroleum Act, seeks stakeholders' feedback

In the draft Bill, the government proposes to decriminalise licenses breaches, while introducing specific criminal offences and higher penalties for unauthorised activities

ASCI issues guidelines for labelling synthetically generated content in ads

The new ASCI guidelines specify when advertisers must disclose synthetically generated content, which uses are prohibited and when labels are not required for AI-generated materials

New steel policy eyes 600 MT capacity, 500 MT consumption: Steel secretary

The government also plans a ₹5,000 crore Viksit Bharat Ispat scheme for small producers, with incentives linked to output and lower carbon emissions

DGFT urges industry to turn FTAs, export schemes into actual exports

Lav Agarwal urged industry associations to mentor exporters, use district export plans and work with government to convert market access into shipments

Odisha clears 19 projects worth ₹3,280 cr as emerging sectors gain ground

The 19 projects spanning GCCs, compressed biogas, technical textiles, tourism and manufacturing are expected to generate 10,661 jobs across 10 districts

Mobile phone prices up by 16% in 2026 H1, supplies to dip in double digits

The overall smartphone market is expected to decline in double digits except that of Chinese mobile phone brand OnePlus because of limited increase in price.

Coming up independently, nano GCCs make their mark in global industry

The number of nano global capability centres (GCCs) setting up operations in India independently, without assistance from service providers, has gone up consistently over the last few years

Rail freight growth gathers pace as DFCs, tariff reforms widen cargo base

With the 2,843-km dedicated freight corridor network now fully operational, Indian Railways is seeing stronger loading growth across coal, iron ore and other commodities as policy changes seek to shif

Maharashtra FDA orders tighter regulation of infant foods across the state

Order mandates FSSAI licences and BIS marks, tightens labelling and promotion rules, and bars advertising, discounts and benefits to health workers across Maharashtra.

SaaS poster boy Mathrubootham turns producer with Sarpatta Parambarai 2

Freshworks founder Girish Mathrubootham is set to produce Pa. Ranjith's Sarpatta Parambarai 2, marking his entry into Tamil film production after stepping down as chairman