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India's lab-grown diamond market shines brighter with investor backing
Rising funding, rapid store expansion and Titan's entry are pushing lab-grown diamonds from niche to mainstream, as Indian consumers embrace affordable, sustainable fine jewellery
 "India's lab-grown diamond market shines brighter with investor backing")
A silent attrition of women doctors ails India's healthcare system
A silent attrition is hollowing out India's healthcare workforce, with implications for patient care and equity
 "A silent attrition of women doctors ails India's healthcare system")
Gig workers aren't exploited: Deepinder Goyal as Zomato, Blinkit hit record
In a post on X, Goyal said concerns around quick deliveries often stem from a misunderstanding of how the system works
 "Gig workers aren't exploited: Deepinder Goyal as Zomato, Blinkit hit record")
RBI flags high-cost distribution pressures in insurance sector growth model
Total premium income grew to ₹11.9 lakh crore in 2024-25 from ₹8.3 lakh crore in 2020-21, reflecting consistent market expansion and stable financial intermediation capacity
 "RBI flags high-cost distribution pressures in insurance sector growth model")
Bharat Taxi to roll out by January-end after successful pilot in Delhi
The digital platform, operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd, was introduced in the capital on a pilot basis on December 2, 2024
 "Bharat Taxi to roll out by January-end after successful pilot in Delhi")
Explained: How tax regime on tobacco has changed in India since 2014
As the Centre scraps the GST compensation cess, here is how India's tobacco tax structure has evolved over the past decade
 "Explained: How tax regime on tobacco has changed in India since 2014")
Chhattisgarh Auto Expo from Jan 20 with 50% road tax rebate to boost sales
The concession will be applicable at the time of vehicle registration following purchase at the Expo, providing a one-time 50 per cent relief in motor vehicle tax
 "Chhattisgarh Auto Expo from Jan 20 with 50% road tax rebate to boost sales")
NMDC sees 15% growth in December iron ore output, sales grow 19%
The miner produced 5.40 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in December 2025, higher than 4.71 MT in the same month in 2024
 "NMDC sees 15% growth in December iron ore output, sales grow 19%")
Rajasthan grounds ₹8 trillion of Summit MoUs, signalling execution focus
The official said the state recorded a series of policy, investment and governance milestones in 2025 that are reshaping its economic landscape
 "Rajasthan grounds ₹8 trillion of Summit MoUs, signalling execution focus")
Renault India reports 33.4% jump in sales to 3,845 units in December
The company said it witnessed strong sales acceleration in the second half of CY2025, driven by consistent improvement in quarterly performance and a sharp surge in December
 "Renault India reports 33.4% jump in sales to 3,845 units in December")
UPI ends 2025 strong with record 21.63 bn transactions worth ₹27.97 trn
India's UPI processed a record 21.63 billion transactions worth ₹27.97 trillion in December, helping the platform close 2025 with its strongest-ever annual volumes and values
 "UPI ends 2025 strong with record 21.63 bn transactions worth ₹27.97 trn")
Why is Centre bringing back excise on tobacco after GST cess ends
The government said that tobacco products will continue to attract GST but will also be subject to additional excise duty on top of that tax from February 1
 "Why is Centre bringing back excise on tobacco after GST cess ends")
New tobacco excise duty rules: What changes, what stays, price impact
Before the latest notification, cigarettes and other tobacco products were taxed under a layered structure combining GST with multiple cesses, including a compensation levy
 "New tobacco excise duty rules: What changes, what stays, price impact")
Tobacco excise rules: Makers to install CCTV, store footage from Feb 1
Such manufacturers will also have to disclose to excise authorities the number of machines and their capacities, and can also claim abatement in excise duty
Safeguard duty on select steel items to cushion domestic producers: Experts
The government has extended safeguard duties on imports of certain steel products for three years
 "Safeguard duty on select steel items to cushion domestic producers: Experts")
M&M auto sales rise 25% in December, SUVs and LCVs hit record highs
Sales of commercial vehicles in the domestic market stood at 24,786, a growth of 34 per cent year-on-year
 "M&M auto sales rise 25% in December, SUVs and LCVs hit record highs")
CBAM may force steel, aluminium exporters to cut prices by 15-22%: GTRI
EU's carbon border levy enters its payment phase from January 1, 2026, with Indian steel and aluminium exporters facing price pressure and tougher emissions data compliance
 "CBAM may force steel, aluminium exporters to cut prices by 15-22%: GTRI")
Consumers drive quick commerce, food delivery sales on New Year's Eve
Quick commerce and food delivery platforms saw an uptick in New Year's Eve demand, with grapes searches surging on Instamart and purchases spiking on Zepto
 "Consumers drive quick commerce, food delivery sales on New Year's Eve")
Indian pharma companies see sharp drop in adverse USFDA findings in 2025
OAI cases nearly halve in 2025, overall inspection volumes also fell 25%
 "Indian pharma companies see sharp drop in adverse USFDA findings in 2025")
BS CEO poll: India Inc expects faster growth, stronger earnings in 2026
Plans to invest and hire more but is concerned about global uncertainty
 "BS CEO poll: India Inc expects faster growth, stronger earnings in 2026")