Page 19 - Industry News

Stamp of modernity: India Post aims to go from logistics to hangout hub

Several post offices situated inside major university campuses, called Gen Z post offices, have received a facelift, with cafe-like decors and wi-fi availability

Govt rebuts US claims of excess capacity in steel and textile sectors

Low domestic consumption levels belie overcapacity allegations, says commerce ministry

Datanomics: Not metros, homes in smaller cities saw higher price growth

RBI data shows housing prices in several smaller cities have outpaced metros, while Delhi and Hyderabad remain below their 2022-23 price levels

Gradual progress: India's women gain access, not assets, finds NFHS

NFHS data show sharp gains in financial inclusion, digital access and decision-making, but progress in paid work and property ownership remains comparatively slow

Central Electricity Authority plans infra to evacuate 60-70 Gw power

The authority is focusing on transmission connectivity for renewable projects while addressing grid stability concerns arising from the rapid integration of clean energy

India Inc hails PM Modi as he becomes the longest-serving elected PM

Prime Minister Modi achieved the milestone on Wednesday, surpassing the record of India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru

Pollution, traffic, floods make hiring harder for India Inc: Adecco survey

Air pollution, traffic congestion, flooding and public health events are increasingly affecting hiring, workforce resilience and business operations across sectors

Gig worker body flags delays in data sharing, seeks stricter enforcement

IFAT says non-compliance by aggregator firms is delaying welfare schemes and social security benefits for lakhs of gig and platform workers across the country

PM research scheme's success hinges on industry linkages: Experts

Experts say attracting global Indian-origin researchers is only part of the challenge; industry linkages, technology transfer and research commercialisation will determine impact

Govt identifies 102 GW floating solar potential; eyes new support measures

Centre to focus on floating solar and agri-photovoltaics, while preparing support schemes and expanding solar deployment beyond traditional renewable energy hubs

Graduates' AI concerns a wake-up call for tech sector: Microsoft's Smith

Microsoft Vice Chair Brad Smith says students embrace AI's benefits but want humans, not machines, to determine its role in society and the future of work

Green SM leases 16,000 sq ft office space in Gurugram from Urban Vault

Vietnamese mobility firm expands workspace footprint as it scales its all-electric taxi service, with plans to add more facilities across the Delhi-NCR region

Talks with India remain productive, awaiting final clearance, says Starlink

Starlink has already secured a licence to offer satellite broadband services in India and has established ground infrastructure to meet regulatory and enforcement requirements

Govt approves 96 companies in Round-III of PLI Scheme for textiles

Twenty-two firms join the textile PLI scheme's third round, taking total committed investments to ₹12,823 crore and projected turnover to over ₹58,000 crore

Godrej Properties sells homes worth over ₹2,000 cr at B'luru proj launch

Godrej Properties has sold more than 1,000 homes worth over ₹2,000 crore at its newly launched Godrej Vanantara project in Bengaluru's Bannerghatta Road area

AI adoption becomes key to capital access in real estate, says report

Institutional investors are increasingly favouring digitally equipped developers, making artificial intelligence adoption a critical factor in accessing capital and driving growth

India Inc's new supply chain strategy: Replacing efficiency with resilience

Repeated shocks from Covid to conflict in West Asia are pushing Indian companies to diversify suppliers, localise sourcing and strengthen risk monitoring, even at the cost of higher expenses

Cancer drug shortage: Drugmaker Naprod seeks one-time price hike

Says higher import duties, regulatory hurdles have made chemo drugs' production unviable

Salary hikes may moderate in FY27. These sectors will still pay more

While overall pay hikes are set to cool in FY27, demand for specialised skills is expected to keep salary growth strong in EVs, fintech and healthcare

Majority of Indian firms face persistent external disruptions: Report

Nearly 50 per cent reported that disruptions already affect their ability to attract and retain talent, signalling that what began as a productivity issue has become a labour market concern