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Flipkart-Netflix deal to earn buyers OTT plans, benefit launches on Aug 1

Flipkart Plus members can unlock a month of Netflix by completing four eligible monthly orders, marking Netflix's first e-commerce partnership in India

Odisha inks 13 MoUs for ₹913 crore women-led investment proposals

The investment proposals span hospitality, biotechnology, manufacturing, agribusiness and renewable energy, with the potential to create more than 4,300 jobs

Industrial credit growth triples to 19.2% in June on broad-based rise

Industrial lending gathered pace across micro, small, medium and large enterprises as non-food bank credit, services, agriculture and retail loans also recorded stronger growth

Cabinet approves ₹5,070 crore scheme for floating solar power projects

PM Surya Sarovar Yojana: Under the scheme, eligible projects will receive Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of ₹1 crore per MW after they are successfully commissioned

Flipkart's food delivery push reflects India's digital ecosystem ambitions

Flipkart's reported food delivery plans point to a shift in India's consumer internet sector, where companies are expanding beyond core businesses to up customer engagement, unlock new revenue streams

From Priya Nair to Sudha Murty, Hurun India spotlights women leaders

The 2026 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List features 117 women across 12 categories, recognising achievements in business, sports, literature and social impact

Jio Credit, others raise ₹2,520 crore via corporate bond issuances

Companies tap the debt market ahead of the RBI's monetary policy review, with market participants expecting stronger primary activity next month

Will clear JNPA container backlog by mid-August, says Concor CMD

State-owned logistics operator says container pendency at JNPA has fallen sharply and expects domestic container volumes to grow 25 per cent this financial year

Haryana MSME policy targets ₹55,000 crore investment, 500,000 jobs

The policy offers capital subsidies, export assistance and technology incentives as Haryana seeks to double exports over the next five years

India's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone to be set up in Gwalior

India signed an MoU with Madhya Pradesh to establish the country's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior with ₹493 crore central support

Green hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh offers mega opportunity: NGEL CEO

NTPC Green Energy chief says the Rs 1.85 lakh crore project will spur demand for electrical equipment, while CEA flags grid stability and equipment lead times

Indian steel exports may fall up to 30% in FY27 as EU tightens quotas

Crisil Intelligence says lower EU duty-free quotas and stiffer competition could reduce exports and put pressure on domestic steel prices this financial year

RPG Life Sciences carves out API arm; InvAscent to invest up to ₹243 crore

Company scouts for USFDA-approved assets; on track for ₹1,000 crore in revenue by FY28

UP lines up ₹6 trn investment projects, targets ₹8 trn for GBC 5.0

Uttar Pradesh has lined up projects worth ₹6 trillion for GBC 5.0 and aims to expand the pipeline to ₹8 trillion as it accelerates industrial investments

RIICO gets 449 applications for 240 industrial plots in Rajasthan

RIICO received 449 applications for 240 industrial plots under its Direct Allotment Scheme, reflecting strong investor interest in Rajasthan's manufacturing sector

M3M India to invest ₹600 crore to build commercial project in Gurugram

The realty firm launched the M3M Capital Financial Center at Dwarka Expressway, with the project expected to be completed by 2029

Kudankulam nuclear project costs jump 55% after delays due to Ukraine war

Construction delays linked to the Ukraine war have pushed the estimated cost of four new Russian-designed reactors at Kudankulam to ₹1.38 trillion

FSSAI suspends licence of Dior Pharmaceuticals for violations at factory

The food regulator cited serious lapses in manufacturing, hygiene and food safety practices at the company's nutraceutical unit in Punjab

India's critical minerals demand set to surge 10 times by 2047: Report

Grant Thornton Bharat has called for faster investment in recycling, refining, traceability, and overseas assets as clean energy and electric mobility drive mineral demand

IPL's business value rises to $20.6 billion in 2026 as tycoons flock

Houlihan Lokey's 2026 IPL Brand Valuation Study found that IPL's standalone brand value has risen to $4.3 billion, up 10.3% from the previous year