Page 15 - Industry News

AI is shopping for you now. What does that mean for ecommerce in India?

AI agents could soon handle shopping decisions and transactions for consumers, forcing ecommerce, travel, and insurance platforms to rethink pricing, customer engagement, and security

DGFT delists 15 scrap-inspection firms over lapses in issuing certificates

DGFT withdrew recognition of 15 inspection agencies over certification lapses, while metal scrap importers flagged penalties, added costs and shipment disruptions

Govt orders crackdown on nicotine pouches citing health concerns

India has directed states to crack down on the illegal sale of nicotine pouches, citing health risks and increased availability through online and offline channels.

Medtech firms, hospitals back TMR amid medical device mark-up debate

Medtech manufacturers and private hospitals back trade margin rationalisation but seek a fact-based approach that accounts for category-specific costs and procurement structures

Adani firm gets approval for ₹1.04 trillion Odisha data centre park

The Adani Group is set to deepen its presence in India's rapidly expanding data-centre industry as the proposal by one of its subsidiaries to develop a Rs 1.04 trillion integrated data-centre park has

MSMEs must prepare for EU non-tariff rules to gain from FTA: Govt

Officials and trade experts said lower tariffs alone would not lift exports unless Indian MSMEs can meet EU requirements on ESG, CBAM, certification and supply-chain standards

Rising competition, premium valuations likely to cap gains in Meesho

Meesho's asset-light value-commerce model, Valmo logistics network and growth potential are strengths, but rising competition and premium valuations pose risks

Tata Steel, Dutch govt extend joint letter of intent for decarbonisation

The five-month extension gives Tata Steel and Dutch authorities more time to address outstanding issues and work towards an integrated health and decarbonisation project

Creche course: Training gaps, low wages pose hurdles for childcare industry

Industry experts say India suffers from a shortage of workers as well as a dearth of skilled professionals

Infra projects see cost overrun of ₹2.88 trillion in August: Mospi

Infrastructure projects across 17 central ministries/departments were monitored, and it was found that the total revised cost was Rs 33,60,069 cr compared to their original cost of Rs 30,71,947 cr

Ather to restart dealership expansion in Nov-Dec, has 100 LOIs: CBO

Ather plans to resume dealership expansion as its new Maharashtra plant starts production, with total monthly capacity set to rise to about 77,000 scooters

EDF discusses EPR nuclear reactor deployment in India with power ministry

French energy major EDF discussed EPR reactor deployment and building a local supply chain as India moves ahead with regulatory reforms in the nuclear power sector

Trai launches platform to rate properties on digital connectivity

Digital rating of buildings is crucial as 70-80 per cent of mobile data consumption takes place indoors; platform will help consumers make buying and leasing decisions

Freight costs, shipment delays weigh on consumer durable manufacturers

Prices could rise after Diwali as freight costs more than double and shipment delays stretch beyond 15 days, though manufacturers have enough stock for the festive season

NCLT clears Sesa Care-Dabur India merger, paving way for integration

The tribunal's approval clears a key step in the transaction announced in October 2024, with Dabur looking to expand Sesa Care using its distribution network

Power ministry weighs mandatory imported coal blending as stocks dwindle

Coal stocks at thermal power stations fell to 22.9 million tonnes on September 19, providing seven days of fuel cover, while 74 plants had critically low inventories

Indian GCCs turn to AI upskilling, reskilling in bid to be 'future-proof'

As the AI wave builds up, GCCs would need to mould their workforce, with many bottom-level jobs being automated

Vodafone Idea launches free international roaming for up to 3 trips a year

The benefit is available on select prepaid, postpaid and enterprise plans, with varying international data quotas and outgoing minutes, the company said

Govt approves voluntary retirement of LIC Managing Director Dinesh Pant

Pant, who was appointed Whole-time Member (Actuary) of Irdai in June 2026, ceased to be LIC's managing director and key managerial personnel from September 24

Mumbai ranks 8th globally as prime home prices up 6.2% in Q2: Knight Frank

Mumbai ranked eighth in Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index in Q2 2026, with prime residential prices rising 6.2 per cent year-on-year.