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HFCL, ITI roll out India-made network routers for BharatNet project

India's network router market is currently dominated by US companies after Chinese gears were restricted by the government under telecom security rules

APTRANSCO to complete 55 transmission projects worth over ₹9,000 crore

According to the joint managing director, new 400/220/132 kv substations are being developed at strategic locations in Kakinada SEZ, Achutapuram, Gudivada and Ainavalli for supplying reliable power

PropEquity teams up with Cambridge to set up real estate school in India

In a statement on Monday, P E Analytics said the partnership with the Department of Land Economy at University of Cambridge would facilitate establishment of a real estate school in India

India needs culturally rooted AI to counter Western bias: EY India

As India accelerates its quest for sovereign AI, the nation must prioritise the release of government-held data to counter the western standpoint of current global models, EY's Rajnish Gupta said.

Sun Pharma, Cipla recall products in US over manufacturing issues: USFDA

The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) noted that the company is also recalling certain batches of a medication to treat acne vulgaris

From Petrotech to IEW, India reshapes its global energy engagement

The fourth edition of India Energy Week from January 27-30 brings together global policymakers and industry as India pivots from oil-centric dialogue to an all-energy platform

South Korean gaming major Krafton to launch 3 to 5 new titles in 2026

BGMI-maker Krafton plans to launch 3-5 new games in 2026 as it diversifies beyond battle royale and scales Indian IPs like Real Cricket globally

Two reforms that rewired the India's electricity distribution sector

Fuel passthrough and RDSS upgrades drive efficiency, collections, and profitability

Shedding China baggage, India's luggage brands unpack manufacturing at home

A quiet supply-chain reset is underway as travel habits change and indigenous brands gain support

India's smartphone exports to US zoomed 200% in April-November FY26

3-fold jump led by Apple boom offsets slump in other sectors

At No. 4, VinFast racing towards podium finish in India EV market

Tesla, which also made its India debut in July 2025, is making inroads cautiously

With EU FTA, textile firms hope to surpass Bangladesh in European exports

India's textile and apparel industry expects the India-EU trade deal to boost exports, help Tiruppur overtake Bangladesh in Europe and revive growth after tariff-led losses

StatsGuru: Race against time - the quick-commerce economy never sleeps

As quick-commerce drops the 10-minute promise, India still leads the world in q-commerce firms, even as funding cycles and productivity trends shift

Learnability as a skill more critical than ever: Mphasis CEO Nitin Rakesh

As AI reshapes IT hiring, Mphasis has dropped campus recruitment, betting on internships, hackathons and learnability over credentials in the age of GenAI

PM Modi urges industry, start-ups to prioritise quality in Indian products

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio address, Modi said Indian products should be synonymous with top quality and urged the industry to manufacture zero-defect products

Govt extends aluminium can certification timeline, industry welcomes move

The DPIIT has deferred mandatory BIS certification timelines for aluminium food and beverage cans, giving relief to soft drink and beer companies facing supply constraints

Policy continuity, EV push key for auto sector in Budget: Skoda India CEO

MD and CEO Piyush Arora said reforms in duties, customs and continued policy support in the Union Budget would help strengthen India's automotive growth

Adani kicks off next growth phase of Vizhinjam Port with ₹16,000-cr plans

The port has rapidly emerged as a critical transshipment gateway on India's southern coast, benefiting from its natural depth and proximity to major east-west shipping lanes

Indian crew world's most abandoned seafarers in 2025, figures show

The ITF welcomed the Indian government's "blacklisting" measures to protect its seafarers from ships as a result of repeat abandonments and other bad practices

Gig union representatives meet Delhi CM, propose bill for workers

The demands include the formation of a dedicated Gig Workers Board to ensure improved working conditions and social security