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India Inc backs Trump's 6-monthly reporting plan; fund managers push back

India Inc leaders say six-month reporting puts less pressure on time, enabling a bigger focus on business strategy

Non-tech sector continues to hire more vs tech sector, says Xpheno

The non-tech sector collective continues to hold the majority contributor status (52 per cent), which it took over from the tech sector in October 2022

Gucci to Sabyasachi: Luxury's 2nd life becomes bargain hunters' first love

Ziniosa, Kuro, and ReTag are turning pre-owned luxury into big business

DTH firms pivot to content aggregation as subscriber count declines

With pay DTH subscribers down to 50 million in June, operators such as Dish TV and Tata Play are diversifying into OTT aggregation, broadband and devices to offset revenue decline

E-commerce giants pass on ₹300 crore tax cuts to festival shoppers

Amazon and Flipkart channelled over Rs 300 crore in GST savings to festive shoppers as sellers adopted new tax rates, boosting demand for appliances and electronics

PNGRB plans draft regulations for hydrogen transport and blending

The idea is to ensure the country's gas pipeline network is ready for Hydrogen integration, so as to send a clear signal to the industry that this future fuel can be transported to the market

India set to gain from US tariffs on timber, lumber, kitchen cabinets

Once implemented, the new tariffs, ranging from 10 per cent to 25 per cent, will replace the current 50 per cent duties that India is facing

GST cut drives ecom infra push in smaller cities amid quick delivery boom

Platforms expand infrastructure to smaller cities as GST reforms and instant delivery reshape retail landscape.

Low VC funding, regulatory hurdles challenges to biotech growth: BIRAC MD

India targets a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030, up from $165 billion in 2024.

Fintech firms eye investments in 'switching' as UPI's scale picks up

These investments in critical technology stacks enable fintechs to process transactions faster, with higher success rates, while handling large volumes with greater stability

Kerala draws road map for integrated AI township; eyes ₹25K cr investment

Kerala has launched plans for an Integrated AI Township at Infopark Phase 3 in Kochi, targeting Rs 25,000 crore investment and two lakh direct jobs under a land-pooling model

Mumbai property registrations rise 29% in September, hit 7-year high

Mumbai property registrations rose 29 per cent in September to 11,744 units, generating Rs 1,256 crore in revenues as festive demand, premium launches and buyer momentum drove growth

India's blue- and grey-collar salaries rise 23% over two years: Report

The overall salaries have grown by 23 per cent in just two years, reflecting the rising demand and opportunities for India's blue and grey-collar workforce, WorkIndia's Salary Report 2025 stated

Ecom platforms on government radar for compliance with GST rate cuts

Authorities are monitoring whether these platforms are complying with pricing norms and not withholding the intended consumer benefits from tax reductions

Private coal power producers urge easing curbs on Chinese equipment

In 2021, India's Ministry of Power mandated the use of homemade equipment under its "Make in India" initiative, which sought to bolster local manufacturing

40% of Indian clinicians use AI, adoption triples since last year: Report

The country's rate of AI adoption may, however, lags behind that of China (71 per cent) and the Asia Pacific region (56 per cent), according to the report

India adds record 20.1 GW renewable capacity in Apr-Aug, 123% jump YoY

India added 20.1 GW renewable capacity in April-August FY26, a 123 per cent rise from last year, with ICRA projecting over 35 GW additions this fiscal supported by strong demand

Dutch govt pledges €2 bn backing for Tata Steel's green transition plan

Tata Steel Nederland signs non-binding pact with Dutch govt for up to €2 bn to cut emissions at IJmuiden, with plans for direct reduction and electric arc furnace transition

NCLAT order on insolvency fraud may cloud IBC interpretation: Experts

Experts say NCLAT's order allowing recall of resolution plans if fraud is detected could weaken bidder confidence and blur clarity on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

British lender NatWest likely to hire in India for language model team

British bank to grow AI, biometrics, and financial crime research teams in India