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FIP slams DGCA for 'light' penalty on IndiGo for mass flight disruptions

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) questioned the flight cancellation period considered in the probe by the regulator, and said the penalty amount is "very, very meagre"

Budget 2026-27: Key challenges and growth drivers in manufacturing sector

Rising costs, AI-led disruption and skill gaps challenge manufacturers, prompting industry calls for labour code rollout, digital skilling and stronger logistics support

Budget 2026: Startups, investors push regulatory changes to unlock capital

Venture investors seek policy changes to unlock capital for deep-tech firms, ease regulatory burdens

Next round of tariff hikes likely after Jio IPO; analysts expect 15% rise

Delay in hikes due to organic increase in market leader Jio's ARPU

Realty firms roll out integrated platforms to tap India's GCC boom

According to Shrinivas Rao, FRICS, chief executive officer (CEO), Vestian, more than 1,850 GCCs are currently operating in India

Centre announces India's first tailings policy for critical minerals

Tailings refer to the leftover waste material after valuable minerals are extracted from crushed ore, forming a slurry of rock particles, water and processing chemicals

High demand for luxury units drives housing segment premiumisation

Units priced ₹1 crore and above increase market share to 63% of total units sold in 2025

As vinyl makes a comeback, India's nightlife tunes into analogue bars

From Mumbai to Bengaluru, a niche set of vinyl-led bars and microbreweries is emerging as urban consumers seek slower, curated analogue music experiences over digital playlists

RDI funding for industry-backed projects to begin by Jan-end: Minister

BIRAC, TDB named second-level fund managers

Q3 earnings: Top IT firms take ₹5,400 cr hit from new labour codes

The new regulations, which consolidate 29 existing labour laws, have forced a structural shift in how companies calculate employee benefits

Mobile phone makers seek tax exemption on capital goods, display parts

The mobile phone makers' body has suggested that the government rationalise duty on capital goods, citing recent restrictions imposed by China that threatened local production of mobile phones

Budget should back R&D, create long-term funding institution: MPC member

He said Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) and Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) are important measures adopted in recent times

Wheat sowing hits record 33.41 mn hectares in 2025-26 rabi season

Sowing of wheat and other rabi or winter crops has been completed. The crop will be harvested from March onwards

Railway cooperative societies asked to align bye-laws with amended Act

CEA Chairperson Devendra Kumar Singh said the body has conducted 220 elections since its establishment, with 70 currently underway nationwide

Space industry seeks PLI, tax sops and procurement push in Budget

India's space industry has sought PLI incentives, tax holidays and a strong government procurement push in the Budget to spur private investment and global competitiveness

Shrimp farming can be an answer to growing soil salinity in North India

The reports said that in India, out of a total 6.74 million hectares of salinity-affected subsoils (SAS), 1.2 million hectares (around 18%) are in north-western India alone

Nagaraju highlights IFSCA role in making India a global reinsurance hub

India at cusp of transformative growth in reinsurance sector, says Nagaraju

Time to cut litigation, review excessive regulation in power sector: Secy

Power secretary calls for cutting litigation and reviewing excessive regulation as India pushes ahead with power sector reforms and regulated competition

Over ₹52,300 crore MSME loans sanctioned by PSBs under digital credit model

The Public Sector Banks (PSBs) had launched the Credit Assessment Model (CAM) based on digital footprints for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in 2025

Delhi govt plans to upskill 120K registered construction workers

The training partners will provide employment-relevant training aligned with recognised standards to equip the workers with practical skills for better job opportunities