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Cert-In makes annual cybersecurity audit mandatory for companies
The guidelines by Cert-In allow sectoral regulators to mandate audits more frequently if needed, Cert-In said
 "Cert-In makes annual cybersecurity audit mandatory for companies")
India Inc faces a surge in family feuds amid succession planning vacuum
From the Ambanis to the Kapurs, unresolved succession plans and informal ownership structures are fuelling bitter family fights across India's corporate boardrooms
 "India Inc faces a surge in family feuds amid succession planning vacuum")
SCL fabricates 20 indigenous semiconductor chips designed by students
36 more chips designed by students in the pipeline
 "SCL fabricates 20 indigenous semiconductor chips designed by students")
Beverage makers' April-June quarter takes a hit due to unseasonal rain
This has not only impacted sales of the cola brands but also traditional milk-based beverage products, such as lassi, shakes, flavoured milks, and buttermilk
 "Beverage makers' April-June quarter takes a hit due to unseasonal rain")
Hotels target frequent air travellers to attract customers amid travel boom
Such initiatives highlight the rise in providing seamless travel experiences to travellers, as per hospitality industry executives
 "Hotels target frequent air travellers to attract customers amid travel boom")
India's top IT services firms wrap up Q1 with single-digit topline growth
Management commentary painted a mixed picture, caution prevailed, yet industry CEOs also emphasised cost optimisation, vendor consolidation, and opportunities in AI makeovers
 "India's top IT services firms wrap up Q1 with single-digit topline growth")
ED actions concluded at all locations, say Reliance Infra, Reliance Power
Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power clarify that Enforcement Directorate's actions have concluded at all locations, with no impact on business operations, financial performance, or stakeholders
 "ED actions concluded at all locations, say Reliance Infra, Reliance Power")
Enact legislation to ensure time-bound delivery of services: CII
This reform, it argued, is crucial for strengthening regulatory certainty, enhancing predictability and improving the overall ease of doing business in India
 "Enact legislation to ensure time-bound delivery of services: CII")
Sun Pharma, Lupin, Dr Reddy's recall products in US due to mfg issues
Domestic drug majors Sun Pharma, Lupin and Dr Reddy's Laboratories are recalling drugs in the US market due to manufacturing issues and product mix up, according to the US health regulator.
 "Sun Pharma, Lupin, Dr Reddy's recall products in US due to mfg issues")
India now supplies one-third of US smartphone imports, eroding China's lead
Apple-led shift in manufacturing boosts Indian exports; China's share halves amid trade tensions
 "India now supplies one-third of US smartphone imports, eroding China's lead")
Historic port to future hub: Thoothukudi's giant leap for global reach
Thoothukudi is witnessing a major economic revival with Rs 1 trillion in investments across sectors, including EV manufacturing, green hydrogen, and space, alongside upgraded infrastructure
 "Historic port to future hub: Thoothukudi's giant leap for global reach")
India-UK trade pact: Tariff cut may not impact Scotch whisky retail prices
The revised tariffs will apply to both bottled-in-origin (BIO) and bulk imports
 "India-UK trade pact: Tariff cut may not impact Scotch whisky retail prices")
Discounts, nudges, added fees: Qcom quietly making customers pay more
From steep discounts on pricier items to subtle nudges and layered fees, quick commerce firms are tactically steering users toward higher-value purchases to improve unit economics
 "Discounts, nudges, added fees: Qcom quietly making customers pay more")
Govt may mandate public procurement of 25% sustainable green steel
Ashwini Kumar, economic advisor to the Ministry of Steel, confirmed that public procurement would play a key role in creating a market for low-emission steel
 "Govt may mandate public procurement of 25% sustainable green steel")
Battle for ownership brews at Sona BLW after Sunjay Kapur's death
Firm proceeds with AGM despite objections from Kapur's mother
 "Battle for ownership brews at Sona BLW after Sunjay Kapur's death")
ALTT, Ullu among 25 OTT apps banned for obscene, vulgar content
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocks 25 OTT platforms, including Ullu and ALTT, for hosting inappropriate content despite prior warnings
 "ALTT, Ullu among 25 OTT apps banned for obscene, vulgar content")
Bean to boom: India's artisanal chocolate revolution is gaining ground
The beans, cultivated over 3,000 acres of cacao farms by over 150 farmers, are the ones used to craft Manam's 300-plus products across 50 categories - from rich chocolate beverages to savoury bites
 "Bean to boom: India's artisanal chocolate revolution is gaining ground")
Indian vegetable oil body demands review of Nepal imports, packaging rules
IVPA also urged the government to reintroduce standard packaging sizes for edible oils, saying the current variety of pack options creates consumer confusion over pricing
 "Indian vegetable oil body demands review of Nepal imports, packaging rules")
Rare earths not rare, their concentration is: GSI chief Asit Saha
At present, GSI has almost 240 projects on critical minerals, including around 100 related to rare earth
 "Rare earths not rare, their concentration is: GSI chief Asit Saha")
Govt to closely monitor price hikes of drugs outside essential list
The NPPA will ensure drug companies do not exceed the 10% annual price increase limit on non-essential medicines