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NCLAT declines to delete NCLT remarks on Gensol insolvency professional

The appellate tribunal upheld Gensol's insolvency admission but said remarks against insolvency professional Pulkit Gupta should not be treated as adverse findings on his conduct or integrity

Adani's Kutch Copper inks MoU with Caravel Minerals for Australia project

The partnership gives Kutch Copper access to up to 100% of output from Caravel's Western Australia project, strengthening India-Australia supply chains in critical minerals

NPPA fixes retail price of 28 drugs, ceiling price of six formulations

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has revised retail prices of 28 formulations and capped ceiling prices for six drugs under the National List of Essential Medicines

Housing prices to rise 5-10% annually over next few years on strong demand

Industry body CII and property consultant Colliers India released a report on Thursday titled 'Real Estate @2047

IFAT urges govt to implement social security framework for gig workers

IFAT also demanded a Gig & Platform Workers Act to be introduced in the Parliament that specifically addresses unique nature of work, challenges and social security requirements of app-based workers

From Tata Motors to Raymond: Why top Indian firms are taking demerger route

A wave of demergers is reshaping India Inc, with firms such as Tata Motors, Raymond, ITC and Aditya Birla splitting key units to unlock value and simplify structure

Overcapacity in solar manufacturing to impact firms' profitability: ICRA

India's solar module capacity is set to reach 165 GW by March 2027, creating overcapacity that could pressure smaller players' margins, ICRA said in a new report

AI overtakes salary and burnout as top influence on India's workforce

AI has overtaken pay and burnout as India's biggest workplace priority, with 71 per cent of workers using it to solve problems or plan careers, according to a new workplace trends report

FMCG cuts hit TV ads: India's broadcast advertising falls 10% in 2025

India's TV ad market saw a 10 per cent drop in 2025 as FMCG firms cut spending amid weak demand; broadcasters like Zee and Sony reported lower ad revenue but expect recovery ahead

PNGRB urges GAIL to phase out gas turbines, adopt electric motors

The gas regulator suggests India's top distributor switch to electric compressor motors to cut costs as GAIL seeks a tariff hike amid higher gas prices

Zepto, Blinkit, Instamart club orders to cut costs, boost efficiency

The move extends delivery times and lowers per-order payouts for delivery partners

Govt to prioritise AI innovation, regulate only when needed: IT secy

IT Secretary S. Krishnan says government's priority is to enable AI innovation, with regulation or legislation to follow only when clearly required

Seafood sector eyes value addition, new markets amid rising US tariffs

Industry leaders and policymakers called for urgent market diversification, enhanced value addition, and technology-driven innovation to sustain the country's seafood trade

Property prices in top 8 mkts rise 7-19% in Q3 on housing premiumisation

Delhi-NCR recorded the sharpest 19% jump in Q3 2025 housing prices, followed by Bengaluru and Hyderabad, as premium demand and limited supply continue to drive India's real estate boom

A91 Partners backs Spacewood with Rs 300-crore investment from third fund

The investment from A91 Partners' $665-million third AIF gives the PE firm a significant minority stake in Spacewood, which plans to expand its retail network and strengthen its brand presence

Singapore businesses keen to tap India's green energy, other sectors

India and Singapore have initiated talks on sharing of green energy and the two nations are collaborating in a wide range of hydrogen energy, solar, and Battery Energy Saving Systems (BEES)

India's solar capacity to exceed 125 GW, raising oversupply concerns

The surge has been fueled by the government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which has spurred rapid factory expansion

Govt to focus on innovation in AI space, regulate when required: IT Secy

IT Secretary S Krishnan said the government wants to leverage AI to make sure that it delivers the maximum benefit for the people of the country

Structural issues hit MSME productivity, digital readiness strong: Report

MSMEs in India contribute nearly 30 per cent to GDP, and account for 45 per cent of exports and provide livelihoods to over 240 million people

ED, IBBI set new rules to ensure cheated homebuyers, banks get assets back

Currently, in several insolvency cases, the assets of the corporate debtor were under PMLA attachment, which "restricted" their use in the resolution process