Page 15 - Industry News

Indian biogas turns price-competitive with LNG for the first time

Improved competitiveness of biogas--a cleaner-burning fuel derived by processing organic municipal waste, parali or press mud from sugarcane factories among others-relieves pressure on the government

Biopharma entering innovation power decade, says Bernstein report

Brokerage says India should focus on specialty medicines and incremental innovation rather than copying Big Pharma's new-drug discovery model

Global talent shift dips as India emerges top AI hub: BCG report

Cross-border relocations of highly skilled professionals fell 11.6 per cent in 2025, although competition for AI talent intensified and India strengthened its position across key talent categories

Tablets get screen time in India as sales and exports demand expand

India's tablet market is expanding rapidly, with larger screens, rising exports and growing local assembly reshaping the category

Can E85 fuel become the breakthrough for India's ethanol blending goals?

The launch of E85 fuel and flex-fuel vehicles has revived debate on the future of ethanol blending in India, but questions remain over incentives, infrastructure and consumer acceptance

NIT Rourkela develops low-cost tech to deal with toxic industrial waste

The technology uses industrial by-products such as fly ash and blast-furnace slag to remove toxic dye pollutants from wastewater at a significantly lower cost

Centre eases compliance burden for pre-installed rooftop solar modules

Case-to-case basis exemption allowed under the new ALMM-II framework

Govt extends QCO deadline for non-leather footwear MSMEs to July 2027

The move would give smaller footwear manufacturers more time to obtain BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification

India's 5G subscriptions to reach 1.1 billion by 2031: Ericsson report

At the end of 2025, 5G subscriptions reached 430 million and accounted for 35 per cent of total mobile subscriptions, the Ericsson Mobility report said

India in talks for rare earth samples from Rosneft-owned Siberian deposit

State-backed IREL is at the forefront of India's global outreach to secure rare earth supplies to meet rising domestic demand and wean itself off dependence on China

India's export surge reflects integration into global value chains: Experts

The increase in the outbound shipments is a reflection of the growing competitiveness of Indian industry and the confidence that global markets continue to place in Indian products

Irdai proposes changes in investment rules for insurance companies

Insurance regulator proposes amendments covering mergers, promoter definitions and shareholding norms while reducing transaction fees to improve ease of doing business

No sale of syrups without doctor's prescription; here's what govt did

The Centre has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 and removed 'syrups' from a category under Schedule K, amid tighter oversight of cough syrups and drug safety

Profits are rising across corporate India. Why isn't investment taking off?

Listed companies' net income is nearing 6 per cent of GDP, but a lack of corresponding investment in factories and other productive assets is limiting job creation and widening inequality

Govt seeks assessment of old wind turbines: Renewable energy minister

India has set a target of achieving 100 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036

Mumbai-based investor buys apartment in The Dahlias for ₹120 crore

The acquisition adds to a series of high-value transactions at DLF's super-luxury Gurugram project, where prices have risen sharply since launch

Mumbai's redevelopment pipeline could unlock homes worth ₹1.5 trn by 2031

Knight Frank India estimates Mumbai's redevelopment pipeline could generate nearly 59,000 new homes worth around ₹1.5 trillion by 2031, with suburban markets leading activity

Dubai property market lures bargain hunters despite West Asia situation

Dubai's residential property market continues to attract buyers despite the West Asia conflict, with some investors viewing price corrections as an entry opportunity

FSSAI rules: What food companies can and cannot put on labels, packaging

The FSSAI on Sunday issued notices to several brands, including Plan B Plant Based Vegan, The Health Factory, and Neuherbs True Vitamin, among others, in violation of the Food Safety and Standards Act

US cybersecurity firm N-able opens GCC in Bengaluru, eyes major hiring push

N-able, which provides IT management, ‌cybersecurity, and data protection software to more than 500,000 organizations globally, opened a Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bengaluru on Monday