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India's goods exports may face pressure in fiscal 2026 amid tariffs: Crisil

With the tariff hikes expected to come into effect from August, India and the US are negotiating on a bilateral trade agreement and a key monitorable, the report said

Iron ore imports likely to rise on JSW steel demand, falling prices

JSW Steel meets its iron ore requirements through a combination of captive mines and external purchases. It plans to add 1.5 million to 2 million tons of annual capacity at its Vijayanagar plant

Irdai panel flags risks in merging insurers with non-insurance firms

Dinesh Khara-led panel warns that allowing mergers between insurers and non-insurance firms could endanger policyholders; report submitted amid broader review of Insurance Act reforms

India's daily thermal power output dips to record 62% low, RE's share rises

Share of core renewables touches a high of 17% for the first time, according to official data

Indian firms file ECB intent worth $2.73 bn in May under automatic route

Indian companies including NBFCs filed $2.73 billion in ECB proposals in May 2025, all under the automatic route, with no applications under the approval route

From educator to minister, FM Nirmala Sitharaman opens up on her journey

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a candid conversation in Shillong, reflects on her journey in education, personal values, North East development, and governance

Aerospace turf war: Andhra, Karnataka lock horns to attract investment

States clash after Karnataka scraps farmland plan; Andhra pitches 8,000 acres

Generic glut leads to numerous price actions on diabetes medications

While price revision lists by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) include several diabetes drugs, combinations of empagliflozin have been prominently mentioned in past three months

Cost overruns in infra projects may have hit ₹2.89 trillion in June 2025

The combined original cost across all sectors stood at ₹26.86 trillion while the anticipated costs now touch ₹29.75 trillion - an 11 per cent jump

After global misstep, Italian luxury brand Prada walks into Kolhapur

Prior to their visit, the team had an online meeting on July 11 with executives from the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA)

Air India finds 'no issues' with Boeing 787 fuel control switch locks

Following DGCA's inspection directive, Air India confirms no faults in fuel control switches on its Boeing 787s, with throttle modules replaced earlier as per schedule

60% users say e-commerce platforms block negative reviews: Survey

As India nears 900 million internet users, e-commerce platforms face scrutiny over fake or censored reviews, with calls for mandatory government enforcement of BIS standards

SC rules in favour of Himachal in power dispute with JSW Hydro Energy

Supreme Court upholds Himachal Pradesh's claim to 18% free power from JSW Hydro Energy, rejecting plea to align supply with CERC's 13% cap under 2019 regulations

SC agrees to hear Adani Krishnapatnam Port's appeal against NGT order

While refusing to stay the NGT's February order, the apex court issued notices and sought responses from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and other respondents in the case

42% of Indian travellers forget clothes during trips: Booking.com report

The report is based on 'Summer Travel Research 2025', commissioned by Booking.com and YouGov, carried out with over 1,000 consumers

Uber, Ola drivers strike in Mumbai, commuters face tough second day

Drivers demand fixed fares and lower commissions as strike affects bookings on Uber and Ola, while Rapido and kali-peeli cabs continue partial operations in the city

BIS seizes uncertified consumer goods in raid at Amazon hub in Vijayawada

BIS Vijayawada Director Prem Sajani Patnala said the raid was part of an ongoing effort to identify and stop the circulation of products that do not comply

Emcure enters distribution agreement with Sanofi for diabetes drugs

Emcure to distribute and promote Sanofi's oral anti-diabetic brands Amaryl and Cetapin in India, expanding access amid rising prevalence of uncontrolled diabetes

Thermal power segment to attract ₹2.3 trn investments over 3 yrs: Crisil

The capital expenditure in thermal power stood at ₹1.1 trillion over the three financial years through 2025, Crisil Ratings said

Bollywood actor Salman Khan sells Bandra West apartment for ₹5.35 crore

Flat in Shiv Asthan Heights sold on July 15, includes three car parks; average rate in Bandra West rose 2.41 per cent year-on-year to Rs 59,163 per sq ft in Q1 CY25