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Delhi, Karnataka lead India's 85% surge in connected TV users in 2025

The report finds India's CTV audience at 129.2 million, with Delhi-NCR, Karnataka, and Maharashtra leading penetration as OTT content drives wider adoption

OTT platforms turn to daily TV-style shows to boost audience engagement

The move comes as the OTT platforms release all the episodes of their original series at once and the audience consumes it in a single sitting

Cooperative cab service 'Bharat Taxi' to pilot test in first week of Nov

A few months ago, the 'Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited' was formally registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, with an authorised share capital of Rs 300 crore

Leather exporters eye new markets, domestic demand to offset US tariffs

Exporters expect a 5-8% drop in shipments in FY26 due to higher US tariffs but say strong domestic demand and FTAs will help cushion the impact

Coal Ministry issues vesting orders for three new commercial mines

Total revenue from commercial coal mines projected at ₹37,700 crore annually as three new blocks are vested under the latest round of coal auctions

India's electricity demand likely to grow 4-4.5% in FY26, says ICRA

ICRA expects electricity demand to rebound in the second half of FY26, with renewables and stable economic activity driving growth despite early monsoon effects

Steel prices hit 5 yr low; weak trend may persist in near term: BigMint

India's steel exports have fallen sharply, pressured by aggressive export pushes from countries like China, while imports are still active, despite several measures introduced by the government

Rooftop solar scheme is still charging up almost 2 years after launch

Gujarat and Kerala shine bright but other states trail in PM Surya Ghar Yojana

Centre likely to ease advertising rules to help CAs, their firms to grow

The proposed amendment aims to enable the emergence of large domestic firms capable of competing with global players and capturing a share of the $240-bn international auditing and consultancy market

EU sanctions 45 entities, including 3 India-based firms, over Russia links

The EU slapped the punitive actions against the firms as part of its 19th package of sanctions which are part of efforts to put economic pressure on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine

Govt not asking creators to restrict AI content, but to label it: Meity

The proposed amendments to IT rules provide a clear legal basis for labelling, traceability, and accountability related to synthetically-generated information

US sanctions on Russian oil majors may hurt Reliance Industries, Nayara

Rosneft, Lukoil major suppliers to India; crude import bill may rise by over ₹23K cr

India's B2C ecom startups raise $1.3 bn in 2025 so far, Bengaluru leads

A new report shows rapid growth in India's B2C e-commerce space, though investment continues to cluster in urban hubs.

Luxe breathes easy: Clean air homes are in demand amid rising air pollution

Premiums rise as AQI-assured homes attract eco-conscious buyers

Ethanol makers slam OMCs' 2025-26 supply tender over allocation policy

While the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (Gema), in a statement issued on Thursday

Cough syrup deaths: CDSCO launches digital tracker for high-risk solvents

All the state and Union Territory drug controllers have been told to ensure that manufacturers of pharmaceutical-grade solvents

SOPA urges govt to block GM soybean meal imports to protect farmers

India has built a strong reputation as a supplier of high-quality non-GMO soybean products

Lilly and Cipla to market tirzepatide in India under new brand Yurpeak

The Lilly-Cipla collaboration brings a second brand of tirzepatide, Yurpeak, to India, aiming to widen patient access for diabetes and obesity care across urban and semi-urban markets

Rajasthan to make 8 mines operational this year, fast-tracks clearances

Rajasthan targets 8 new mines in 2025, aiming to boost revenue to ₹12,980 crore, create jobs, and attract investment with fast-track clearances.

Digital payments made up 99.7% of transaction volume in 2024: RBI report

The payments ecosystem in India has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, said the RBI's half-yearly Payment System Report, June 2025