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Entry-level 5G smartphone market hots up ahead of festival season

India's sub-Rs 10,000 5G smartphone market is heating up with festive offers and brand launches as affordable chipsets boost supply and demand ahead of the shopping season

India tightens grip on global smartphone market by value, shows data

Steady gains make country third-largest market; China and UK see declines

Exporters seek loan relief, favorable rupee rate in meeting with RBI

India is preparing measures to help exporters deal with the crisis, even as the U.S. and India look at resuming negotiations to address the trade barriers, Reuters reported earlier

India must develop rare earth magnet ecosystem urgently: SIAM president

The government is considering incentives for the production of rare earth minerals and magnets in response to China's restrictions on its global supply, which have disrupted the supply chain

Adani Group ports to bar vessels facing sanctions from the US, UK, and EU

The move to block sanctioned vessels comes amid heightened scrutiny of global shipping, driven by US tariffs on Russian crude and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war

Delhi restaurants gear up for packed houses for India-Pakistan clash

Restaurants in Delhi report strong buzz for the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, with special offers and screenings expected to drive turnout despite muted promotions

Govt notifies wider scope for fast track mergers under Companies Act

The changes flow from the Union Budget 2025-26, which promised measures to ease doing business and cut delays in approvals

Over 80% Indian consumers list food safety as top driver in choices

A PwC India survey found over 80% of Indian consumers prioritise food safety, demanding clean labels, certifications, and sustainable choices while balancing cost concerns

L&T, NHSRCL sign deal for Maharashtra bullet train track construction

L&T signed an agreement with NHSRCL for track works on the 157 km Maharashtra section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, including four stations and a depot at Thane

ISMA pegs India's sugar output at 34.9 million tonnes for 2025-26 season

Overall, improved cane quality in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu is supporting a marginal rise in sugar output, ISMA said in a release

Pralhad Joshi announces ₹100 cr support for green hydrogen start-ups

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced Rs 100 crore funding for green hydrogen R&D start-ups with up to Rs 5 crore per project, and launched a safety panel under NGHM

Weak IP regime clouds pharma growth despite GST cuts, says BMI report

BMI warned India's weak IP protections deter global drugmakers, limiting access to innovative therapies, even as GST cuts on 33 lifesaving drugs lower costs and boost affordability

India's real estate likely to touch ₹5-10 trillion by 2047: Report

India's real estate sector could reach USD 5-10 trillion by 2047, contributing up to one-fifth of GDP, driven by urbanisation, infra growth, sustainability mandates and investor interest

Over 100 global firms express interest to invest in Uttar Pradesh

The state has been trying to attract investments from Fortune 500 and Fortune India Next 500 companies across sectors such as telecom, energy, retail, insurance, banking and financial services

E20 petrol is safe but can lower mileage, acceleration: Mahindra Auto CEO

Transport minister Nitin Gadkari, however, on Wednesday said that concerns about E20 are being fuelled by the petroleum lobby

New drug offers hope for Indians with drug-resistant hypertension

Baxdrostat lowered systolic blood pressure in trials and could benefit Indian patients with resistant hypertension by reducing side effects of older drugs

India needs $10 trillion by 2070 to reach net zero: Bhupender Yadav

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India requires $10 trillion in investments by 2070 to achieve Net Zero and stressed the need for blended finance and global support

Rajasthan govt aims to boost investment in auto and defence sectors

The objective of the policy is to incentivise investment in various sectors, and it will offer standard, add-on, and customisable packages of financial, non-financial benefits to eligible enterprises

US tariffs to shear 5-10% off home textile industry revenue: Crisil Ratings

While US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have assured that trade negotiations are continuing, no deal has been reached so far

Real estate gets $80 bn institutional investments since 2010: Report

Realtors' apex body CREDAI and real estate consultant Colliers India on Thursday released a joint report 'Indian real estate: Fostering equity and fuelling economic growth'