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Jan Aushadhi retailers ask govt to review minimum distance policy

Retailers say proximity of new outlets is hurting sales and seek higher trade margins along with GST loss compensation under the Jan Aushadhi scheme

Commercial real estate resilient in 2025 as housing sales slow down

Office and industrial leasing hit record highs in 9M 2025, led by GCCs and logistics demand, even as housing sales fall 20 per cent across top Indian cities

Uttar Pradesh govt shifts focus to smaller towns in industrial push

To bridge this gap, the UP State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has taken up the task for promoting an equitable industrial growth across the state

Bank of India's domestic advances rise nearly 15% to ₹5.96 trillion

Bank of India reports 11.8% growth in global business and strong gains in domestic lending, with retail term deposits up 14% year-on-year in September

CERC admits solar firms' plea over losses from transmission delays

The outcome could set a precedent for renewable energy developers facing transmission bottlenecks, as India accelerates its clean energy rollout

Rajasthan govt gets ₹23 cr financial approval to boost religious tourism

As per the plan, the funds approved by the finance department would be used on renovation and beautification work at various religious sites

Festival frenzy: Housing market sees room for growth after 3-quarter lull

Developers roll out slew of freebies, incentives to potential buyers

Eli Lilly to invest over $1 billion in India to boost manufacturing

Eli Lilly, which launched its obesity drug Mounjaro in India earlier this year, plans to invest $1 billion to strengthen manufacturing partnerships and set up a new Hyderabad facility

Exotic bags to sparkling shoes: Diwali turns into runway for luxury brands

From Jimmy Choo to Cartier, global luxury houses roll out glittering Diwali capsule collections and curated gift hampers across Delhi

Festival cheer: Gifting platforms unwrap 50% growth on quick commerce

From cakes and curated hampers to flowers and chocolates, qcom is rewriting the rules of festival gifting

Clash of the titans: Legal disputes among IT services firms on the rise

Platform-based, intellectual property-driven models trigger cases

Draft policy paves way for eSports' pan-Indian play, gaming reforms

It will, however, take a lot more than formal recognition from the government or sponsors to bring e-sports to the grassroots, according to experts and industry players

Road contracts need quality-first revamp, says Suraksha Group's Valia

Suraksha Group's Sudhir Valia says India's road contracts should move away from the lowest-bid model that fuels poor quality and repeated monsoon damage

Genomic testing gets affordable, drives expansion beyond metro cities

Once niche and costly, genomic testing is becoming affordable across India as prices fall 30-40 per cent, with hospitals and diagnostic chains expanding into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities

Ethanol blending transforms sugar cooperatives' balance sheets: Amit Shah

Amit Shah also said that the Centre, under PM Modi's leadership, will extend all possible assistance to farmers in Maharashtra who have suffered losses due to heavy rains in the state recently

Delhi-NCR sees highest rise in housing prices among top 7 cities: Anarock

Among seven cities, Delhi-NCR saw the maximum rise of 24 per cent

'Diwali travel surges as Indians mix celebrations with faith, getaways'

Visiting friends and relatives (VFR) remains the biggest driver of festive season travel, as many Indians head back to their hometowns to celebrate Diwali

International travel, tourism to support 90 million new jobs by 2035: WTTC

The Middle East remains one of the fastest-growing regions in the sector, with Saudi Arabia continuing to stand out

Exports making Indian factories up to 25% more eco-friendly: IIM study

The findings of this study challenge the general perception that globalisation harms the environment in developing countries

Coworking firms bet big on GCC demand with specialised, premium centres

Segment becoming super lucrative with rentals looking up by 40-45% vs flagship spaces