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Nuclear power capacity to reach 22 GW by FY32, says Jitendra Singh

The minister said India aims to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, with small modular reactors and private participation playing a key role

Delhi HC clears way for ONGC takeover of Vedanta-operated Gujarat block

The court upheld the Centre's refusal to extend Vedanta's production sharing contract, citing unilateral deductions from the government's share of profit petroleum

Meta to reverse copyright strikes on TV Today posts after HC hearing

The social media company also agreed to provide subscriber details and IP logs of anonymous accounts accused of issuing false copyright claims against the broadcaster

Trump's generic drug tariff clock starts ticking for Indian pharma cos

Donald Trump's proposal to impose tariffs of up to 200% on imported generic medicines gives Indian drugmakers 2 years to rethink manufacturing, exports and investments

India's renewable energy potential more than doubled in FY25: Mospi

The government says renewable energy potential rose to over 4.7 million MW in FY25, while total primary energy supply increased to 39,055 petajoules in 2024-25

Govt not considering fresh restructuring plan for MTNL, says Scindia

The Centre says earlier financial and administrative measures have helped MTNL remain Ebitda-positive since FY21, despite mounting liabilities and declining income

India's solar capacity to exceed coal by 200 GW by 2036: Pralhad Joshi

India is projected to have 786 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2035-36, accounting for nearly 70 per cent of its total installed power generation capacity

TV, radio licensees can opt for new Telecom Act regime: Draft rules

The Centre's draft Telecom Rules consolidate TV and radio guidelines and allow existing licensees to voluntarily migrate to the new authorisation framework

US proposal to impose tariffs on generic medicines could impact India: GTRI

The think tank says Indian generics may remain cost-competitive despite higher tariffs, but higher-value formulations and branded generics could face greater pressure

The business of education: Why PE is lining up for India's premium schools

Recent deals in India's K-12 sector signal a shift in investor focus from edtech to organised school chains, where recurring revenues and consolidation opportunities are driving interest

India's electronics boom: How much is really being made at home?

India's electronics boom is undeniable. The bigger question is whether it's building a deep manufacturing ecosystem, or simply assembling products designed and supplied elsewhere

Why gourmet groceries have become quick commerce's next growth engine

After competing on delivery speed, quick commerce companies are betting on gourmet foods, imported products and premium brands to increase average order values and improve profitability

Semicon India 1.0 vs 2.0: What's new in the govt's ₹1.27 trillion plan?

From chip design and fabs to talent development, here's how Semicon India 2.0 builds on the gains of the first phase

Design, packaging or fabs: Where can India compete in global chipmaking?

Semicon 2.0 marks a shift from announcing projects to building capabilities. Here's where experts believe India can create lasting value in the global semiconductor industry

India's FMCG sector faces margin squeeze as costs spike amid strong demand

Marico and Godrej Consumer Products are among the most frequently preferred stocks across brokerages ahead of the earnings season that Nestle India kicks off on July 22

Why China, other chip giants still spend billions on semiconductor imports

From China to South Korea and the US, leading semiconductor powers continue importing billions of dollars worth of chips, offering key lessons for India's self-reliance push

35 years on, SC quashes FERA case against Standard Chartered Bank

The apex court held that the Enforcement Directorate failed to comply with the mandatory requirement of issuing an opportunity notice before initiating prosecution under FERA

Rethink on safe harbour rules for AI models and tools on the cards

One major point of discussion, a source said, was the liability framework for companies developing frontier AI models and tools, and whether safe harbour protection should be extended to them

CCI rejects antitrust complaint against Jindal Stainless over supply deals

The Competition Commission of India found no evidence that Jindal Stainless abused its dominant position or entered into anti-competitive supply arrangements

India charts its own high-speed rail path beyond Japanese Shinkansen

India plans to deploy indigenous train sets and globally interoperable signalling systems as it recalibrates its high-speed rail strategy beyond the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor