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Over 350 distilleries face ethanol allocation uncertainty: Industry body

According to the tender document, zones where offers from local distilleries fall short of requirements are classified as deficit zones, with all local offers considered full for allocations

US tariffs may dent Indian leather industry revenue by up to 12%: Crisil

The 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US on India have led to order cancellations and factory shutdowns in the leather sector, particularly affecting small tanneries

Govt readying major MSME reforms: Why it matters for India's economy

The Centre is finalising a reform package to reduce costs, improve logistics efficiency, and strengthen innovation in the MSME sector, which contributes 30 per cent to India's GDP

A big reforms push for small biz: PMO, ministries readying major MSME plan

PMO, finance, and MSME ministries working on cluster-to-national reform roadmap with focus on jobs, cost control, legal ease, and innovation in small business sector

Indian hospitality chains eye global expansion, Leela is the latest

From Dubai to London, Indian hospitality majors like Leela, Taj, and Oberoi are stepping up their international presence to tap into high-spending global travellers

After turning Hyderabad into Cyberabad, Naidu eyes quantum hub in Amaravati

Way back in 1997, when Microsoft founder Bill Gates was on a visit to New Delhi, his team received an unusual request for a meeting - from the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu

A prayer, a click: India's faith-tech startups ride festival wave

Astroyogi, AstroSage AI, and AstroSure.AI see record traffic and sales as digital consultations, AI-based astrology, and pooja kit demand surge during festivals

Coworking firms scale up, tapping demand for bespoke office solutions

Customised, personalised solutions enable cos to command premium versus standard rentals/leases

Only joint secretaries, DIGs can now issue notices to social media firms

Meity amends IT Rules 2021; from November 1, only senior officers can flag unlawful content to intermediaries, with orders subject to monthly review at top level

Finding jewels, brazen thieves in Louvre heist now race against time

Each stolen piece an emerald necklace and earrings, two crowns, two brooches, a sapphire necklace and a single earring represents the pinnacle of 19th century haute joaillerie, or fine jewellery

CDSCO issues draft guidelines to regulate medical device software

Draft guidelines aim to align India's medtech software framework with global practices; industry seeks more clarity on AI/ML evaluation and algorithm change management

Freshers back in demand as IT companies revive campus hiring drive

Infosys, HCL, and Wipro ramp up fresher intake as AI reshapes skills demand and hiring shifts from 'hire to train' to 'train to hire'

Govt calls for 'open house' to discuss steel import issues with industry

Companies and associations may present their issues in the open house scheduled for October 27 in the national capital, the Ministry of Steel said in a statement

Govt expands definition of indigenous tech under gasification scheme

The Ministry of Coal allows foreign-collaborated technologies adapted in India to qualify as indigenous under the coal and lignite gasification incentive scheme

NHAI to deploy Network Survey Vehicles to analyse 21,000 km highways

Survey to collect data on road quality, defects, and upkeep using AI-based analysis; NHAI to identify deficiencies and plan proactive maintenance across 23 states

AI talent demand accelerates; job postings rise 11.7% in Sep: Report

In September, 11.7% of Indian job postings explicitly mentioned AI in their job descriptions, up from 10.6% three months earlier and 8.2% a year ago, global hiring platform Indeed said in a report

Over 40 GW of RE projects in process of signing power purchase pacts

As on September 30, India's non-fossil fuel based capacity stood at 256 GW including 50 GW of large hydro and 8.78 GW nuclear power

India's smartphone market rises 3% to 48.4 mn units in Jul-Sep quarter

The modest growth was driven by a wave of new launches in July and August, retail incentivisation and an earlier festive season that pulled forward inventory flows, Omdia research said

Bandra Bay to see launch of luxury housing projects worth ₹1 trn: Report

Lighthouse Luxury and data analytics firm CRE Matrix have released a joint report 'Why Bandra Bay is Mumbai's Most Iconic Waterfront Investment'

Govt says India's renewable energy sector has entered consolidation phase

Government says renewable sector is transitioning from rapid expansion to a consolidation phase, focusing on grid integration, dispatchable energy, and market reforms