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Suhora, Satellogic partner for exclusive Earth observation in India, Nepal

Suhora Technologies has secured exclusive rights to provide Satellogic's Earth observation data and services in India and Nepal under a multi-year, seven-figure deal

Ferro alloys demand likely to grow at 7-8% CAGR in India: Report

At present, the demand of ferro alloys -- used to add various properties to steel -- in India is over 4 million tonnes, BigMint CEO Dhruv Goel said on Wednesday

India's steel demand to triple by 2050 as China's share contracts: WoodMac

India's steel demand is forecast to grow strongly as China's share falls to 31% by 2050, with rising consumption in India and Southeast Asia reshaping global trade flows

Where does India's Vikram 32-bit microprocessor stand against global peers?

While India hails its first made-in-India space chip, global peers work on building 64-bit processors and even chips with built-in AI support

Caplin Point's unit gets USFDA nod for generic milrinone lactate injection

The approved injection is a generic therapeutic equivalent version of the reference listed drug PRIMACOR in dextrose 5 per cent, by Sanofi Aventis US LLC

Govt to test battery storage at coal plants as solar power surges

The concept addresses a critical challenge facing India's power grid, where thermal plants must ramp down during peak solar hours but maintain capacity for evening demand when solar generation drops

India's top cities hold 106 mn sq ft TOD real estate potential: CBRE

CBRE estimates 106 million sq ft TOD-linked real estate potential in India's top cities, with Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Chennai leading growth around major transit hubs

Surat diamond traders express concern as 50% US tariffs hit exports

The industry, which employs over 800,000 skilled artisans, is heavily reliant on the US market, accounting for approximately 32 per cent of India's diamond exports

Tariffs, costs, and shifting strategies: Indian pharma's new playbook

Analysts say Indian pharma firms will increase focus on non-US exports and the domestic market as US tariff threats persist, with firms exploring offshore manufacturing options

Deeptech terrain is one of big promises, small cheques: Tracxn data

PE/VC funds pledge $1 billion, but average deal sizes remain below industry needs

Semicon India 2025: Industry flags infra, talent as key challenges

Industry leaders at Semicon India 2025 said India's semiconductor sector faces hurdles including infra gaps, shortage of fab-specific talent and supply chain vulnerabilities

BCCI seeks new lead sponsor for Team India, bids open till Sept 16

BCCI has invited bids for Team India's lead sponsor rights after Dream11's exit, with bids open till September 16 and restrictions on certain business categories

Govt tightens tunnel project planning to minimise cost, green impact

The Centre has issued new SOPs for tunnel projects, requiring at least three alternative alignments to minimise environmental and social impact and reduce cost overruns

TV leads ad spends in 2025 as print bounces back, digital shrinks

Television remained the biggest gainer in the first half of 2025, with per-channel ad spends climbing 27 per cent compared to the same period in 2024

IBA asks finance ministry to reduce GST on aerated beverages to 18%

The Indian Beverage Association has written to the Finance Ministry seeking a GST cut on aerated drinks to 18%, citing Rs 85,000 crore investment, job creation and rural demand

Semicon India 2025: AI can transform semiconductor ops, says industry

At Semicon India 2025, industry leaders said AI is reshaping semiconductors by enabling predictive maintenance, boosting efficiency and driving innovation in smart devices

ISM 2.0 to cover semiconductor ecosystem partners as well: Vaishnaw

While speaking to the media at Semicon India 2025, Vaishnaw said that a significant portion of the incentives will be earmarked for product development

Govt to notify rules, authority under Online Gaming Act soon: Delhi HC

The Centre told the Delhi High Court it will soon notify rules and create an authority under the Online Gaming Act, 2025, which bans real-money games, amid a constitutional challenge

India set for record cotton buying as imports, US tariffs hit prices

India has raised the price at which it will buy new-season cotton from domestic farmers by 7.8% to 8,110 rupees per 100 kg, but local market prices are hovering around 7,000 rupees

Delhi's manufacturing growth 3 times higher than national rate: Report

The annual report (2024-25) on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in the national capital was released recently by the Delhi government's Directorate of Economics and Statistics