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Govt proposes mandatory 'country of origin' filters for ecom platforms
The amendment is designed to enable consumers to make informed purchasing decisions by allowing them to easily identify the origin of products while shopping online
 "Govt proposes mandatory 'country of origin' filters for ecom platforms")
India becomes net exporter of finished steel in October as shipments rise
India's crude steel production in October stood at 14.02 million metric tons, up 9.4 per cent from a year earlier, according to the data
 "India becomes net exporter of finished steel in October as shipments rise")
Housing sales value to rise 19% in FY26 even as volumes stagnate: Anarock
India's housing market could surpass Rs 6.65 trillion in sales value in FY26, led by strong demand for luxury and ultra-luxury homes, even as sales volumes see muted growth, according to Anarock
 "Housing sales value to rise 19% in FY26 even as volumes stagnate: Anarock")
Indian refiners HPCL, MRPL buy 5 million barrels of US, West Asia oil
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd has bought one million barrels of Basra Medium crude for January 1-7 delivery
 "Indian refiners HPCL, MRPL buy 5 million barrels of US, West Asia oil")
DPSUs plan to double R&D pace in 5 years with ₹32,766 crore plan
Move follows Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's call for greater investment and manpower in R&D to develop new technologies and boost indigenisation and exports
 "DPSUs plan to double R&D pace in 5 years with ₹32,766 crore plan")
Regulators' body told to create tariff plan for power transmission projects
This would apply to those under the govt's asset monetisation programme
 "Regulators' body told to create tariff plan for power transmission projects")
National highway toll framework faces first overhaul in 17 years
IIT Delhi study to guide NITI Aayog's framework revision
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Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea ask govt for entire 6GHz band
Say it will help fulfil vision of taking global lead in 6G
 "Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea ask govt for entire 6GHz band")
India's spirits industry braces up cautiously ahead of UK FTA ratification
With tariff cuts under the UK-India FTA, spirit producers expect faster growth, price access, and stiffer competition in premium whisky
 "India's spirits industry braces up cautiously ahead of UK FTA ratification")
Weddings, MICE make room for a record year-end hotel, travel bookings
India's 45 lakh weddings, festive travel, and corporate events are set to drive record hotel rates and occupancies, capping another strong year for the hospitality industry
 "Weddings, MICE make room for a record year-end hotel, travel bookings")
Steely resolve under pressure: Buoyant demand fails to lift steel prices
Buoyant demand has failed to push steel prices amid an increase in production and imports, threatening to slow expansion plans and limit companies' ability to reinvest in capacity addition
CII urges govt to establish India Development and Strategic Fund
The industry body has urged government to set up a professionally managed, sovereign-backed fund to mobilise domestic and global capital and strengthen India's economic and strategic interests by 2047
 "CII urges govt to establish India Development and Strategic Fund")
India's top six cities record 26% rise in new office supply; Pune leads
The fresh supply of office space in Chennai jumped 320% to 2.1 million sq ft, while the supply doubled in Mumbai to 1.80 million sq ft
 "India's top six cities record 26% rise in new office supply; Pune leads")
DPIIT signs pacts with over 50 firms to boost mfg, startup innovation
Firms, which have entered into these MoUs with the DPIIT, include boAT, HDFC Capital Advisors, Hero Moto, Zepto, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Yes Bank, Paytm, Walmart, and Ather Energy
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CII calls for India Development and Strategic Fund to finance growth
CII has suggested that India's existing National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) could be evolved into this developmental arm, leveraging its governance architecture and global investor base
India set to become largest global scotch whisky market, says SWA chief
India is already the biggest market for Scotch in terms of volume, out of 180 markets where it is exported, though in terms of value, it ranks among the top five, Mark Kent said
 "India set to become largest global scotch whisky market, says SWA chief")
India stands at intersection of clean energy and AI, says Gautam Adani
He said the goal is to make India the world's most sustainable intelligence hub
 "India stands at intersection of clean energy and AI, says Gautam Adani")
Centre announces new deep-sea fishing rules to empower small fishers
The revised norms seek to tap high-value tuna resources that remain largely underutilised, even as neighbouring countries harvest them extensively in the Indian Ocean region
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Telcos start trials for CNAP feature in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh
The feature is being introduced to help curb spam, fraud, and scam calls, as well as reduce incidents of impersonation where callers pretend to represent other people or organisations
 "Telcos start trials for CNAP feature in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh")
Indian cinema shines brighter at box office Down Under with record run
Indian films are set to cross A$39 million at the Australian box office in 2025, outperforming local cinema and becoming the third-largest after the US and UK
 "Indian cinema shines brighter at box office Down Under with record run")