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Telcos seek pricing cap on in-building network infra at public places

COAI has asked the regulator to examine NMIAL's conduct on RoW denial and seek a cost-based pricing framework, including ceilings, for in-building telecom infrastructure at airports and similar public

Amazon can't evade liability for defective TV, rules consumer commission

Amazon declined a refund and advised him to contact the manufacturer, following which he approached the consumer commission, seeking refund and compensation for mental agony

Govt nudging companies to step up engagement with startups, says DPIIT secy

The government is urging corporates to work more closely with startups to support entrepreneurship, cut manufacturing costs and strengthen domestic supply chains, DPIIT secretary said

Oil refiners to report strong Q3 performance aided by high refining margins

The state-run refiners are expected to report gross refining margins of $10-13 per barrel in the third quarter of FY26, aided by strong product cracks and benign crude prices

Centre recommends PPP model to boost healthcare services in Andhra

The Centre urged the Andhra Pradesh government to adopt a public-private partnership model to modernise its healthcare system.

Tier-2, Tier-3 cities drive 64% of home loan volumes in 2025: Report

As affordability pressures persist in core metros, a growing share of aspirational homebuyers is entering the market through smaller cities and peripheral urban corridors

Festivals, wedding sales, GST rate cuts may have fuelled Q3 retail growth

Analysts at Elara Capital, in a note last week, said they expect the retail companies to deliver a revenue growth of 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in the quarter

Integration between tracks, freight corridors speeds up: Railways ministry

Seamless integration between dedicated freight corridors and the Indian Railways network is improving, with a record 892 interchange trains handled in a single day, the railways ministry said

NHAI, Reliance Jio launch trials for real-time cattle alerts on highways

State-owned NHAI, in a statement, said the pilot project is being implemented on the Jaipur-Agra and Jaipur-Rewari NH corridors

Labour secretary urges states to expedite finalisation of labour code rules

Labour secretary Vandana Gurnani has urged states to fast-track labour code rules, avoid overlaps with Shops and Establishments Acts, and strengthen Centre-state coordination

Delhi HC restores ban on diabetes FDC drugs; proof of harm not needed

The Delhi High Court reinstated the Centre's 2018 ban on certain diabetes fixed-dose combination drugs, ruling that the law allows action based on potential health risks

Gems, jewellery sector seeks duty cuts, GST relief ahead of Budget FY27

A phased pilot may be launched initially at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru airports, where both jewellery sales and foreign tourist footfall are highest, GJC stated

Govt inaugurates second regional conference on labour codes in Jaipur

The Centre inaugurated the second of six regional conferences in Jaipur to discuss rules, IT readiness and coordination with states for smooth implementation of the four Labour Codes

74% of consumers back limit on 10-minute deliveries: LocalCircles

A LocalCircles survey shows strong consumer backing for curbing 10-minute delivery promises, amid safety concerns, even as medicines remain the top product for rapid delivery

CII demands mandatory green hydrogen blending across key industries

Industry body CII has urged the government to mandate green hydrogen blending across sectors such as refining and fertilisers, backed by incentives and cost-offset mechanisms to spur demand

74% consumers back govt's push to drop 10-minute delivery promise

The survey comes amid growing scrutiny of the quick commerce sector and follows discussions between the Union Labour Ministry and major platforms on worker safety

Equity inflow in real estate rises 25% to record $14.25 bn in 2025: CBRE

Real estate consultant CBRE on Wednesday released a report, highlighting that land/development sites dominated the investment landscape, attracting over 46 per cent of the total inflows in 2025

Blinkit drops 10-minute delivery promise after labour ministry nudge

While there is no law yet prohibiting these platforms from advertising 10-minute delivery, the message has been conveyed through government intervention, says sources

Work-life balance tops job wish list for India's Gen Z: What they want

The preference becomes even more pronounced among older Gen Z professionals

Cement makers likely to log better Q3 earnings as volume rebounds

India's top cement makers may post stronger Q3 FY26 earnings as volumes rebound and operating leverage improves, even as pricing remains under pressure amid intense competition