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Bengaluru hosts half of India's mid-market GCCs, says Zinnov-KDEM report

Such smaller GCCs now make up about 27% of the country's total GCC ecosystem

Govt plans support package for steel, aluminium sectors amid US tariffs

The government is preparing a support package to help steel and aluminium industries after the US hiked import tariffs to 50 per cent, raising concerns of dumping and demand slump

Obituary: Diwan Arun Nanda, the last of India's advertising greats

Remembering Diwan Arun Nanda - Rediffusion founder, ad legend, and pioneer of India's creative and political advertising legacy

Nepal internet curbs part of global trend to suppress online freedom

What's happening in Nepal mirrors this broader pattern of controlling the narrative and controlling of stories emerging from the ground

Corporate India's hiring outlook slows as workforce flexibility gains focus

Notwithstanding the slight slowdown in hiring intentions, Indian employers continue to report the second-highest outlook globally, 17 points above the global average

Global trade tensions a threat for domestic ferro alloys sector: IFAPA

India has almost doubled its ferro alloys manufacturing capacity in the last five years to 8 million tonnes as of March 31, 2025, from 4.3 million tonnes in FY20, as per BigMint data

Hilsa prices to pinch pockets this Puja despite Bangladesh exports: Traders

Bangladesh has approved the conditional export of 1,200 MT hilsa to India this year, continuing its traditional Durga Puja gift to Bengalis and easing fears of an export freeze

UPI-UPU integration launched in Dubai to speed up cross-border remittances

The project, by DoP, NIPL, and UPU, links India's UPI with the UPU platform, combining postal reach with UPI's speed and low-cost cross-border payments

Mospi to provide data on India's gig and platform economy in PLFS

Move seen significant as existing data fails to capture digital work's nature

Kolkata leather units hit by US tariffs, eye UK and EU markets for relief

With US tariffs on leather products doubled to 50%, exporters in Kolkata face shrinking orders and margin pressure, while betting on UK and EU deals for recovery

Cost of veg thali rises to 8-month high of ₹29.1 in August, says Crisil

Crisil said veg thali cost rose to an eight-month high of Rs 29.1 in August due to high tomato prices, while both veg and non-veg thali costs were lower year-on-year

UPI gaming spends fall 23% in August after ban on real money games

UPI gaming spends fell sharply in August with volumes down 23% and value down 26% after the Online Gaming Act banned real money games such as rummy, poker and fantasy sports

GST relief to act as sales multiplier: Amazon India exec Saurabh Srivastava

Amazon India expects GST revisions to drive stronger festive demand as its Great Indian Festival starts September 23 with expanded delivery reach and seller participation

ONGC plant fire: CNG availability may be impacted in Mumbai, says MGL

Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) is ensuring that the supply to its domestic PNG consumers is maintained as a priority without interruption

Delhi airport likely to reopen runway RW 10/28 from September 16

The upgradation works of the runway were postponed in May due to congestion issues. Later, the runway was shut from June 15 for three months

FMCG firms may be allowed to use stickers to offer lower GST rates

FMCG companies executives who spoke on the condition of anonymity said that they are waiting for the roadmap from the government on the transition

DoT releases draft rules for provision of services under new framework

The authorisation regime is voluntary for those telcos who wish to opt for it, a DoT official said, adding that companies have the option to continue under the current licensing regime

Oil prices likely to drop further as Opec+ boosts output from October

Beginning April this year, Opec+ had been increasing production every month. The latest September production increase fully reversed the 2.2 million bpd voluntary cut

MCA expands fast-track mergers to unlisted firms with loans under ₹200 cr

MCA has widened the scope of fast-track mergers to include certain holding-subsidiary companies and unlisted firms with loans under Rs 200 crore and no defaults

Dorm rooms to orbit: Can India's deeptech leap deliver on its promise?

Part-I explores why deeptech lagged in India, what's finally changing, and the hurdles ahead. Part-II profiles the builders - their ideas, technologies, and ambitions