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CCI widens antitrust probe against Google in online adtech segment

CCI orders a consolidated investigation into Google's online advertising practices, based on a 2024 complaint from ADIF and links it with existing antitrust cases

Indian semiconductor market may grow over two-fold to ₹9.6 trillion by 2030

The Indian semiconductor market was about $ 45-50 billion in 2024-2025 against $ 38 billion in 2023, the statement said, citing industry estimates

New mining policy to ensure ease of business, faster clearances: Gadkari

Gadkari said he suggested that the policy should allow the mining process to start as soon as possible. He said he suggested that the environmental clearance should be given in a maximum of one month

Tamil Nadu unveils TN Rising conclaves, first edition in Thoothukudi

Tamil Nadu launches TN Rising to promote regional industrial growth, starting in Thoothukudi, with a focus on green energy, EVs, MSMEs, and infrastructure-led development

Eight cooperatives to launch Bharat taxi service, onboard 200 drivers

Last month, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah had indicated that a cooperative taxi service will be launched by the end of 2025, while unveiling a comprehensive cooperative policy for the sector

IT hiring nearly flat for 6-7 quarters; no Q2 recovery seen: Quess Corp

Quess Corp ED and CEO Guruprasad Srinivasan told PTI that demand for technology talents is coming from global capability centres and non-IT companies

Samsung calls India key strategic market, upbeat on growth prospects

The comment comes against the backdrop of global trade and tariff turmoil, and the latest US salvo of 25 per cent tariff imposition on India

IBA urges govt to provide concessional electricity tariff for CBG plants

In a comprehensive submission to the ministry, IBA stressed that the cost of electricity is a significant operational expense

Textile ministry likely to meet industry players next week over US tariffs

Discussions in the meeting will also revolve around realising opportunities arising for India's textile sector from the UK-India FTA

CCI orders another investigation into Google over AdTech dominance charges

The order comes in response to a detailed complaint filed by ADIF alleging that Google has engaged in anti-competitive practices across various layers of its advertising technology stack

Registration of Mumbai properties up 4% at 88,639 units in Jan-Jul: Report

As many as 84,866 units were registered in Mumbai's municipal region during first seven months of last calendar year. The data relates to transactions in both primary and secondary property markets

India slashes telecom certification fees by 95% to boost local production

India slashes security certification fee for over 50 telecom and tech product categories; move to benefit firms like Nokia, Cisco, HFCL, Dixon as part of ease-of-doing-business push

'Dadagiri' biggest hurdle in Pune's industrial development: CM Fadnavis

If this mentality is not eradicated, Pune, the state's second largest city and one of the country's premier economic hubs, will not be able to achieve its true development potential, the CM warned

India launches formal rules to fix, streamline drug and device clearances

India has issued first official guidelines for expert panels to bring consistency, speed, and transparency to drug and device approvals amid a broader regulatory overhaul

Stakeholders must unite to plan emission control in power sector: SC

The Supreme Court has directed the Power Ministry to hold a joint meeting with CEA and CERC to discuss a plan to cut carbon emissions in the power generation sector

Industry optimistic about low, if not zero, tariff on electronics exports

The sobering news is that Cupertino-based Apple Inc, which assembles the iPhone in India, has already ensured that bulk of its semiconductor requirement came from non-Chinese sources

Leather, textile, shrimp exports to be hit hard by 25% US tariff: Experts

"Quick estimates suggest that India's goods exports in FY 2026 may come down by 30 per cent from $ 86.5 billion in FY 2025 to $60.6 billion in FY 2026," GTRI Founder Ajay Srivastava said

Brands may push festival ad spends by up to 20%, but with an eye on RoI

Overall festival advertising expenditure could reach between ₹48,000 crore and ₹51,000 crore in 2025

PM's Internship Scheme: What's working, what's not, what it teaches youth

A look at the varied experiences of Prime Minister's Internship Scheme - what's working, what's not, and what it's teaching India's youth

Pharma firms get one-month extension to submit declarations under UCPMP

The Department of Pharmaceuticals extends the deadline for pharma companies to file self-declarations, ensuring compliance with the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP)