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Explained: Impact of H-1B crackdown, role of other visa categories

Indian IT companies, heavy users of H-1B and L-1 visas, face fresh scrutiny as US policy tightens, raising questions on talent mobility and onsite project costs

Private companies must invest in India's growth journey, says EAC-PM

A recent article by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) noted that private sector capital investment is expected to grow by 21.5 per cent to ₹2.67 trillion in 2025-26

Tamil Nadu inks ₹30,000 cr shipyard projects to create 55,000 jobs

Tamil Nadu signs MoUs with Cochin Shipyard and Mazagon Dock for Rs 30,000 crore projects in Thoothukudi, boosting shipbuilding, job creation and industrial revival in the south

Govt maps 12,167 HSN codes to ministries to boost ease of doing business

In trade parlance, every product is categorised under an HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) Code. It helps in systematic classification of goods across the globe

Human oversight still crucial in AI-driven recruitment, says report

The Genius HRTech report is based on inputs from 1,887 professionals across industries during August this year

Indian mining firms eye opportunities as South Africa eases regulations

Recent privatisation programme by the South African government has boosted confidence in the mining sector

Healthcare set to be more affordable as new GST rate kicks in from Sept 22

The GST Council has rationalised tax slabs on health and life insurance premiums, glucometers, and corrective spectacles

Top 9 Indian cities see 4% dip in housing sales in Q3 2025: Report

Housing sales in India's top nine cities fell 4% Y-o-Y in Q3 2025 to 1,00,370 units, while new launches stayed flat at 92,229 units, says PropEquity report

India's online home services market to grow 22% to ₹88 bn by FY30: Report

Following the widespread adoption of quick commerce, 'Instant Home Services' is emerging as the next frontier in India's digital economy

Industry body UCCIL warns against export duty on low-grade iron ore

The government is planning to impose a 30 per cent export duty on low-grade iron ore from October this year

TV prices drop ₹2,500-85,000 on lower GST, makers eye robust festive sales

The TV industry, which has had almost flat sales in the first half of this fiscal (April to September) so far, expects a spike in sales during festivals

H-1B visa fee hike disruptive but may boost local hiring: Ex-Nasscom chief

The move is a protectionist measure by the US government and it would also affect American companies as it would be difficult to get talented manpower into the US, he said

Major American tech companies to bear the brunt of H-1B visa fee hike

Data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reveals that out of the top 10 beneficiaries of the H-1B programme in 2025, only two are Indian IT services firms and the rest are global

Nasscom says US' new H-1B visa policy to impact Indian engineers, IT cos

It said that a one-day deadline to implement the order was concerning as it creates considerable uncertainty for businesses, professionals, and students across the world

Diwali lineup: Fewer superstars, more sequels and big franchises

Diwali releases reflect the the new face of the movie business - fewer stars and more sequels and franchises

ITC to continue Nepal investment plans in FMCG and hotels: Sanjiv Puri

ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri said recent turmoil in Nepal will not affect the company's plans in FMCG and hospitality, with Surya Nepal and new hotels continuing expansion

India to play key role in EY's push for proprietary AI language models

EY will leverage its global delivery unit in India, home to most of its tech staff, to lead development of proprietary language models for tax, audit and accounting services

India's AI will look quite interesting, says BharatGen executives

For us, accessibility is key, says BharatGen execs

40% GST slab: Cess backlog hits cigarette, aerated drink distributors

Federation writes to FinMin, says 40% GST move straining liquidity

Flipkart Minutes to deliver Big Billion Days 2025 deals in just 10 minutes

Flipkart Minutes expands to 19 cities for TBBD 2025 with 10-minute deliveries while Tata-backed Bigbasket marks iPhone 17 launch with record-breaking instant delivery