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Knowledge most powerful tool for India to become $5 trn economy: Gadkari

Speaking at an event in the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, he said the future of any country is based on the type of futuristic technology it possesses

Coal, mining sector set for busy 2026 as reforms target energy security

As India races toward its ambitious Viksit Bharat goals, the Centre is rolling out sweeping reforms in the coal and mining sector to bolster national energy security

FMCG industry eyes high single-digit volume growth in 2026, better margins

The trend of premiumisation is expected to continue, but more selectively, with consumers continuing to prioritise quality, indulgence and wellness

'Eye on $500 bn by 2047, pharma steps into 2026 with focus on innovation'

'Today, Indian pharma stands at a defining moment and the next 25 years will be shaped by innovation, quality, and access,' Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance Secretary General Sudarshan Jain said

Weakening rupee makes long-haul travel costlier in 2025, data shows

Weak rupee and higher airfares are pushing up overseas travel costs for Indians, with long-haul destinations seeing package prices rise by up to 14% in 2025

DPDP Act to change India's privacy regime: DSCI CEO Vinayak Godse

India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act will fundamentally alter how companies handle user data, mirroring GDPR's impact in Europe, says DSCI CEO Vinayak Godse

Business that's hiring as AI race hots up: GCCs outpace IT giants

GCCs outpace traditional IT giants in taking in talent as they pivot from basic operations to strategic AI, marking a decisive shift from maintenance to modernisation

Floor price for API imports may boost local offtake of pharma inputs

DGFT's floor prices on select bulk drugs aim to curb Chinese dumping, support PLI-backed manufacturers and lift domestic offtake, though capped medicine prices may limit cost pass-through

AI may account for 20% of incremental power demand by 2030: Report

India's power demand surge to 2030 will be driven increasingly by AI and data centres, with tech majors fuelling a sharp rise in electricity consumption and capex

India's AI journey: From adoption to leadership, but impact still low

The report, titled 'India's Triple AI Imperative', estimates that AI adoption in India's 64 million MSMEs alone could unlock over $500 billion in economic value by 2030

Data centre surge strains resources: Can AI learn to consume with care?

Big Tech is pumping more than $60 billion into data centres in India to power a smart future. This will also put pressure on scarce power and water resources. Fortunately, there are solutions

GeM facilitates ₹2,200 cr asset disposal for govt entities in 4 years

Through GeM's secure digital interface, departments are able to set reserve prices, define participation conditions and monitor bidding in real time

India's exports rebound in Nov on supply-chain shifts, US restocking: GTRI

The US has imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on Indian goods entering American markets from August 27

Parliament panel urges labour ministry to set up women's creches with NGOs

It also recommended a mandate of a fixed percentage of CSR funds for childcare and maternity support in the informal sector

Agentic AI to drive autonomous enterprises by 2026, says Wipro CTO

A key aspect of this transition is the fundamental change in the human workforce's relationship with technology

Biogas sector expected to see ₹5,000 cr investment in 2026-27: IBA

As of date, more than 100 compressed biogas (CBG) plants have been commissioned, and the year 2025 witnessed strong interest from investors and stakeholders

'Share of coal in India's energy mix to shrink to 30-35% by 2047'

India achieved over one billion tonnes of coal production in FY25, with coal-based power contributing 72 per cent to total electricity generation

Parl panel suggests funding boost for IREL to prioritise rare earth mining

IREL (India), a central public sector enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is the only company in India that is engaged in the mining of rare earth ores

India adds 50 GW renewable energy capacity with ₹2 trn investment in 2025

The world's fastest-growing economy now has a total installed generation capacity of about 510 gigawatts, comprising 247 GW of fossil-fuel sources and 262 GW of non-fossil fuel sources

Human capital is the only appreciating asset in business: Arun Maira

Maira said that India's competitive advantage was its large number of employable human beings, many of whom were still not being decently engaged or employed