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Telecom subscriber base rises to 1.3 bn in June, Airtel leads growth: Trai

India added 6.2 million telecom subscribers in June, taking the total base to 1.348 billion, with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio contributing nearly 87% of the net additions, according to Trai

Oyo-parent Prism announces expansion, adds 40 premium hotels in UK

The UK expansion aims to strengthen Prism's global premium footprint across the West Asia, Europe, and the United States

Lloyds Realty secures ₹600 crore rental revenue from Smartworks deal

The developer has leased the entire 182,300 sq ft of its Andheri East commercial tower, The Square, to Smartworks for 15 years

Fermenta Biotech expands plant-based Vitamin D3 capacity at Dahej plant

Dahej facility to begin commercial production in FY28; company targets nutraceuticals, functional foods and import substitution

From Google to Zomato: What the Digital Competition Bill means for firms

The Union government may raise thresholds under the proposed Digital Competition Bill. Here's what the law seeks to do, who may fall within its scope and why the changes matter

Qualcomm to raise chip prices, adding pressure on smartphone costs

Qualcomm has informed customers that it will raise chip prices by a double-digit percentage from September 1, citing higher supplier costs, a move that could make smartphones and other devices more ex

Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up with Claude Partner Network expansion

IT services firm deepens collaboration with Anthropic to help enterprises deploy Claude-powered AI solutions across regulated industries and business operations

India's languishing oil reserves: A decade of missed opportunities

There has been little meaningful activity in India's strategic petroleum reserve programme over the past decade

SC refuses to stay Delhi HC order in Sun Pharma-Intas trademark dispute

The Supreme Court allowed Intas Pharmaceuticals to market its cancer drug as Bevatas, rejecting Sun Pharma's plea while removing adverse observations against the company

Alternate fuel penetration in Indian CVs to touch 40-45% by FY30: Icra

Penetration of alternate fuels, including CNG/LNG and electric vehicles, in the Indian commercial vehicle industry is expected to touch 40-45 per cent by FY2030, rating agency ICRA said on Monday.

Mega infra projects worth ₹47,600 crore to take wings in Uttar Pradesh

UP Cabinet clears four expressway projects worth over ₹47,600 crore to strengthen connectivity, create an expressway grid, and support the state's $1 trillion economy goal

Rajasthan scaling new heights in industrial development: Chief secretary

Rajasthan is emerging as a preferred investment destination, backed by sector-specific policies, rapid industrial park development and infrastructure-led growth, says Chief Secretary V Srinivas

FSSAI firm on energy drink crackdown despite Pepsi, Red Bull protest

The move has triggered a standoff with companies, who fear removing the category label could damage brands built around instant-energy claims and disrupt sales

PFC Consulting incorporates SPV to develop Kushtagi Transmission project

State-owned Power Finance Corporation on Monday said its arm PFC Consulting has incorporated a special purpose vehicle (SPV) company, Kushtagi Transmission Ltd.

Retail leasing continues to outpace Grade A mall supply in H1 2026: Report

Retailers leased 4.1 million sq ft of Grade A mall space across India's top seven cities in H1 2026, nearly 4.5 times the new supply delivered during the period, Anarock said

Radisson Hotel Group signs 10 new hotels to expand footprint in India

The 10 hotel signings span six brands, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Park Inn by Radisson, Radisson Individuals Premier, Park Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Radisson Individuals Retreats

From scarcity to scale: How the 1991 reforms transformed India's economy

Thirty-five years after the landmark reforms of 1991, the numbers show how India's economy, businesses and households have changed - and why the next phase of reforms will matter just as much

Paradip project: Odisha begins land acquisition for IOC's ₹61,077 cr plant

The state has initiated the Social Impact Assessment for land acquisition, marking a key step towards developing IndianOil's largest single-location petrochemical investment

ONGC starts India's first deepwater exploration well off Odisha coast

The state-owned explorer has launched its first deepwater exploratory well under a broader push to unlock offshore hydrocarbon reserves and strengthen India's energy security

FSSAI suspends licence of Westend Agro over food labelling violations

The regulator received a complaint regarding the alteration of manufacturing dates, packing dates, fraudulent re-labelling and sale of misbranded food products at the premises