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AHPI warns Star Health it may halt cashless service over 'unfair practices'

In a strongly worded communication sent to the insurer, AHPI flagged long-standing grievances, including the refusal to revise hospital tariffs in line with rising healthcare costs

Major ecommerce firms complete tax-system overhaul ahead of festival season

Companies update platforms, train sellers on new tax codes

Obituary: Jagdeep Chhokar led fight against flaws in India's poll system

Over the course of the next twenty years, Chhokar brought his brilliance, scholarship and diligence to the legal and advocacy work that the ADR pursued

HC ruling on JDAs to ease costs, boost project viability, say developers

Legal experts caution of challenge in SC, also clarity would be needed for settling ITC

Meta tells NCLAT WhatsApp user data is its private property in CCI case

Meta argued before NCLAT that WhatsApp user data is its private property, challenging a CCI order that imposed a Rs 213.14 crore fine over WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy

Indian Reits deliver 6-7% yields, surpassing global benchmarks: Report

Indian Reits yield 6-7 per cent, outpacing US, Singapore and Japan, says Anarock-Credai report, as sector eyes $25 billion market cap and diversification into new asset classes

Low-income groups to drive branded sugar demand growth by 2030: Isma

Low-income households will lead growth in branded sugar demand by 2030, while institutional buyers continue to dominate India's sugar consumption trends

India sees no major disruption at Foxconn despite Chinese staff pullback

Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, asked hundreds of its engineers and technicians from mainland China to return home from its operations in India

India's tech workforce becomes more discerning; prioritises well-being

As India's tech workforce becomes more discerning, the report said, employers must go beyond competitive pay to offer flexibility, purpose, and growth opportunities

Centre to incentivise domestic production of rare earths: Kumaraswamy

The minister for Heavy Industries and Steel also said a scheme is in the works to provide targeted support to the industry for its capital as well as operational expenditure

GST cut to lift housing demand, boost festive season sales: Credai

The association, which has a 13,000 members from across India, said the construction cost is expected to come down because of reduction in GST rates on cement and few other building materials

Television budgets fade, streaming holds firm, films steal spotlight

Asia's content spend to drop 2% to $15.8 billion in 2025 as streaming overtakes pay-TV: Media Partners Asia report

Why India should prioritise mature chips over costly cutting-edge dreams

As the government pulls together more money for the next stage of its semiconductor mission, it should be cautious

Pharma, medtech bodies seek transition time and simpler refunds

Industry bodies asked the govt for a three-month transition period, use of old packaging, and a simpler GST refund mechanism to avoid supply chain disruptions in healthcare

Dream11, Gameskraft, MPL among RMG firms losing unicorn status after ban

At least four RMG firms including Dream11, Games24x7, Gameskraft and MPL lost unicorn status after the gaming ban, while fintech players led the 11 new unicorns added in 2025

Exporters, industry bodies knock on RBI's door for US tariff buffer

Exporters and industry bodies sought RBI relief including moratoriums, relaxed NPA norms, and REER settlements to counter the impact of 50 per cent tariffs by the US

Factories flip the switch on power bills: Cheapest energy in 20 years

Renewables and captive plants cut costs below 2% of sales

Contractors, hoteliers push for GST fixes, clarity on input tax credit

Urge CBIC to implement a special GST payment mechanism

Biocon expands US footprint with new Cranbury manufacturing facility

Biocon inaugurated its first US manufacturing facility in Cranbury through Biocon Generics, expanding its global footprint and strengthening supply chains for essential therapies

'Advertisers can now target urban, rural audiences separately on YouTube'

Google will allow advertisers on YouTube in India to target rural and urban audiences separately for the first time, as Shorts viewership and creator ads drive ROI