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Berries, blooms: Manipur startups venture beyond caffeinated drinks

Sumac berries, gooseberries and banana peels are among the ingredients that go into the making of the unconventional beverages

Over 81K jobs created in Uttarakhand through ₹1 trillion investments: Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday addressed the 'Uttarakhand Investment Festival - 2025'

Around 76,000 Indian startups are women-led: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

The Minister said that India's path to becoming a developed nation by 2047 will be led by empowered women and youth

Kazipet rail coach factory to start production in 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Production at Telangana's Kazipet rail coach factory will begin next year, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, adding the ₹500-crore facility will manufacture export-grade coaches

Kashmir's handmade product exports cross ₹300 crore in April-June quarter

The department is targeting craft exports of over Rs 1,500 crore during the current financial year, provided global conflicts relent

NAPA seeks stricter checks on travel ads as Punjabis fall to trafficking

Satnam Singh Chahal of US-based NAPA said hundreds of young Punjabis are exploited each year by unregulated agents while chasing dreams of a better life abroad

India's electronics exports hit $40 bn, grow 8 times in 11 yrs: Vaishnaw

Addressing the 14th Convocation of IIT Hyderabad, Vaishnaw also emphasised the rapid progress of India's first bullet train project

India's tea exports rise 2.85% to 257.88 million kg in FY25: Tea Board

During the calendar year January to December 2024, the quantum of tea exports touched 256.17 million kilograms, an increase of 10.57 per cent from the preceding period of January to December 2023

CDSCO flags 4 drugs as spurious, 185 not of standard quality for June 2025

CDSCO has flagged four drugs as spurious and 185 others as not of standard quality for June 2025. The list includes antibiotics and heart disease medications. Investigations are underway

CDSCO revises export NOC guidance document for new drug formulations

The CDSCO has updated its guidelines for issuing export NOCs for new drug formulations, including relaxations for FDCs, research-oriented drug batches, and SRA approvals

Skill Ministry forms steering committee for ITI upgradation scheme

The committee will also issue (form) regulations for setting up of five national centres of excellence for skilling, which has special emphasis on creating a skilled workforce for manufacturing sector

NITI Aayog recommends easing investment rules for Chinese companies

Currently, all investment by Chinese entities in Indian companies need to gain a security clearance from both India's home and foreign ministries

Health drives snacking choices for 72% of Indians: Consumer insights study

Makhana emerges as superfood, making up 19% of health snack market

Indians opt for skill-based, learning-led holidays over leisure trips

According to Cox and Kings, this segment is expected to grow annually by 15-20 per cent over the next three to five years. These types of trips generally range from 10 to 12 days to over a month

Climate risks may impact biz segment consisting largely of MSMEs: DG Rao

RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao highlights that climate risks will impact MSMEs, unorganised sectors, and unlisted corporates, stressing the need for awareness and risk assessments

Udaan acquires retail technology startup ShopKirana ahead of IPO

Udaan has acquired ShopKirana in an all-stock deal, aiming to enhance its FMCG expertise, tech capabilities, and supply chain strengths as it prepares for an IPO in the coming years

Tyre industry to grow 7-8% in FY26, driven by replacement demand: Crisil

Crisil expects India's Rs 1 trillion tyre industry to grow 7-8% in FY26, mainly driven by replacement demand, while OEM volumes and global trade risks continue to pose challenges

Ashwin Sheth Group buys 4.05-acre Goregaon West land for Rs 255 crore

Developer acquires 4.05-acre plot in Goregaon West from Mhada for Rs 255 crore, to build five residential towers with 12 lakh sq ft Rera carpet area and retail

Tyre industry revenue to rise 7-8% in FY26 on replacement demand: Crisil

Operating profitability is likely to remain steady at 13-13.5 per cent, supported by stable input costs and healthy capacity utilisation

Domestic DAP makers take a lesser hit than importers amid price surge

Price of raw materials used by local players has not spiked