Page 18 - Industry News

Loan sanctions likely to cross ₹1 trn milestone in FY27: IRFC CMD

To fund its business growth, the public sector undertaking (PSU) of the Ministry of Railways is looking to raise ₹70,000 crore, including from overseas in FY27

Could water-based fuel tech be answer to India's ₹1.7 trn energy crisis?

What makes the technology particularly attractive for India's energy-intensive sectors is that it does not require engine modification, hardware retrofit, or installation shutdown

PM Modi invites Dutch firms to design, innovate, manufacture in India

PM Modi said today's India is a symbol of scale and stability, and no country in the world can match its speed in infrastructure, clean energy, and connectivity

Tata Electronics, ASML tie up for semiconductor manufacturing in India

The collaboration will focus on deploying ASML's holistic suite of advanced lithography tools and solutions for the Dholera Fab

Himachal to offer up to ₹5 lakh funding for startups under HIMUDA policy

Stressing the importance of information technology, it was said that an integrated digital platform under HIMUDA's e-initiative model would be introduced

Tata Electronics, ASML join hands for semiconductor manufacturing in India

ASML is known for having monopoly in a category of lithography equipment which is critical for production of advance small size semiconductors

CCPA orders probe into unregistered herbicide sale on e-commerce sites

The CCPA, however, said the responses were only a first step and directed that the matter be taken up for comprehensive investigation

Fuel price hike: Gig workers' union calls 5-hour nationwide strike today

Drivers and delivery partners linked to ride-hailing, food delivery, and quick commerce platforms will suspend services from 12 pm to 5 pm over demands for higher payouts and fuel-linked compensation

TCS aims to become world's largest AI-led tech services company: CEO

Krithivasan noted that FY26 marked an 'inflection point' for enterprise AI, as customers decisively moved from experimental pilots to scaled deployments

Starbucks to open first corporate office in India for tech operations

Starbucks is looking to bring some roles that were being done by third-party contractors back in-house, according to the message from Chief Technology Officer Anand Varadarajan

Freight rates likely to rise 3-3.5% as truckers fear margin wipeout

Truck operators and logistics firms expect freight rates to rise after the latest diesel price hike, warning of mounting pressure on margins and operating costs

India, South Africa institutions partner for research in critical minerals

IIT (ISM)-backed TEXMiN Foundation joins hands with South Africa's University of Pretoria for critical minerals, REE processing and mining innovation research

India's ecommerce and ride-hailing firms brace for higher energy costs

Executives warn higher crude prices and West Asia tensions could push up delivery, transport and grocery costs

India's direct selling industry crosses ₹23K crore in FY25, says IDSA

India's direct selling industry grew 4 per cent in FY25, driven by wellness products and rising participation of women entrepreneurs

Reliance-Disney launch legal battle against Zee over Bollywood films

Zee "is a habitual infringer", JioStar said in its 120-page plea, accusing Zee of continuing to "engage in the unauthorised broadcast and exploitation of the films"

Magnet scheme tender deadline extended to June 29 to attract more bidders

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the bid submission deadline for the Rs 7,280-crore REPM manufacturing scheme to widen participation in the global tender process

Rajya Sabha panel to look into settlement regulations of Competition Act

The committee had already met MCA, CCI on commitment regulations on March 10

Odisha plans dedicated fuel outlets for trucks, buses amid diesel crunch

Odisha plans dedicated fuel outlets for buses and trucks after transport operators warned of disruptions amid diesel shortages and panic buying across the state

Chouhan finds functional gaps at ICAR's grape research institute in Pune

Calls for quick action in developing new varieties; highlights slow progress in clean plant programme

With $20 bn semiconductor push in the works, India may rival Asian peers

India plans to sharply raise semiconductor incentives as it seeks to strengthen chip manufacturing, supply chains and design capabilities