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India aspires to join world's top 5 semiconductor nations, faces long road
Four countries that are key players in the semiconductor ecosystem - Singapore, South Korea, Japan, and Malaysia - will be present in full force with their pavilions
 "India aspires to join world's top 5 semiconductor nations, faces long road")
India's tablet market dips 32.3% in first half of 2025, Samsung tops chart
The detachable tablet segment grew by 18.9% YoY, the slate tablet category declined sharply by 44.4% YoY, pulling down overall volumes
 "India's tablet market dips 32.3% in first half of 2025, Samsung tops chart")
Zupee joins Gameskraft, will not challenge India's ban on RMG games
Zupee suspends deposits and paid formats, urging users to withdraw balances as it opts not to challenge India's new law banning all real money games and related advertisements
 "Zupee joins Gameskraft, will not challenge India's ban on RMG games")
India's job postings down 15% in July, tech demand steady despite slowdown
India's job postings dropped in July 2025 with declines across several sectors, though tech hiring held firm as experts debated tariff-linked job loss risks
 "India's job postings down 15% in July, tech demand steady despite slowdown")
Trump tariff may hinder tyre makers' growth momentum in US: Industry body
Tyre exports from India to the US will now face a tariff of 50 per cent on most categories and 25 per cent on specific categories
 "Trump tariff may hinder tyre makers' growth momentum in US: Industry body")
US tariff may cut FY26 revenue of Indian diamond polishers by 30%: Crisil
During 2024-25, the revenue of the natural diamond polishing industry in India stood at around $16 billion, Crisil Ratings said in a report
 "US tariff may cut FY26 revenue of Indian diamond polishers by 30%: Crisil")
Labour Ministry, MoSPI to track impact of new job creation scheme
Labour Secretary Vandana Gurnani urges collaboration with MoSPI to assess the impact of PM VBRY on job creation, as officials highlight PLFS reforms, data granularity and real-time insights
 "Labour Ministry, MoSPI to track impact of new job creation scheme")
Solar park projects to drive Uttar Pradesh's green energy road map
The Yogi Adityanath government, under its Solar Energy 2022, is targeting 22,000 Mw of solar capacity
 "Solar park projects to drive Uttar Pradesh's green energy road map")
40% pollution cut under NCAP may extend life expectancy by 2 yrs: Study
The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago said in its 2025 report that residents in these 130 cities would gain two years in life expectancy as compared to 2017 if the target is met
 "40% pollution cut under NCAP may extend life expectancy by 2 yrs: Study")
FM pledges support, vows to safeguard traders' interests amid US tariffs
The assurance was given to a delegation of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) led by its President S C Ralhan
 "FM pledges support, vows to safeguard traders' interests amid US tariffs")
India's industrial output growth hits four-month high of 3.5% in July
July IIP: Manufacturing boosted industrial growth in July, even as mining contracted 7.2% and electricity rose 0.6%, govt data showed
 "India's industrial output growth hits four-month high of 3.5% in July")
Trump tariffs take the shine off Indian diamonds, expect 30% revenue cut
Crisil Ratings warns Indian diamond polishers face their worst year since 2007, with FY26 revenues projected to shrink to $12.5 billion after Trump's 50% tariff shock
 "Trump tariffs take the shine off Indian diamonds, expect 30% revenue cut")
Edible oil body SEA seeks lifting of ban on exports of de-oiled rice bran
Arguing its case to lift the ban, SEA said the export restriction has hurt rice bran extraction units and rice mills, besides affecting the income of farmers
 "Edible oil body SEA seeks lifting of ban on exports of de-oiled rice bran")
Audit committees need to ensure independence of auditors: NFRA chairperson
He also listed out various fundamental principles for sound financial reporting, including the key role of external auditors
 "Audit committees need to ensure independence of auditors: NFRA chairperson")
India's digital growth at risk amid skill gap in AI, cloud & cybersecurity
A report by TeamLease warns of a 25-60% talent deficit in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, with GenAI roles worst hit, risking India's $1.2 trillion digital economy ambitions
 "India's digital growth at risk amid skill gap in AI, cloud & cybersecurity")
Sweets and namkeen makers ask for GST reduction to 5% citing jobs, margins
In its note, the federation said that these changes would reduce litigation, stabilise margins, boost employment and align with India's ambition of becoming a global food hub
 "Sweets and namkeen makers ask for GST reduction to 5% citing jobs, margins")
Navi Mumbai to emerge as MMR's next prime office destination: Report
Cushman & Wakefield report highlights Navi Mumbai's cost advantage, 87 per cent office occupancy, and new infra projects including the upcoming international airport by 2025
 "Navi Mumbai to emerge as MMR's next prime office destination: Report")
Senior living market to reach $8 billion by 2030, ASLI-JLL report shows
Rising elderly population, policy push and investor interest to drive demand
 "Senior living market to reach $8 billion by 2030, ASLI-JLL report shows")
ICEA urges government to reduce GST on ACs and TVs from 28% to 18%
Indian Cellular and Electronics Association seeks GST cut on air conditioners and television sets to improve affordability, boost domestic sales and enhance India's competitiveness in global markets
 "ICEA urges government to reduce GST on ACs and TVs from 28% to 18%")
Telcos announce relief measures for customers in rain-hit and flood regions
Reliance Jio & Bharti Airtel extend prepaid validity, broadband benefits and postpaid bill grace for customers in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh while mobilising teams to restore network
 "Telcos announce relief measures for customers in rain-hit and flood regions")