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India must prioritise thorium as uranium supply tightens: Anil Kakodkar

Former Atomic Energy Commission chairman says India should use thorium in PHWRs and develop recycling technologies as pressure on global uranium supplies increases

Sugar mills question high retail prices as ex-mill rates fall sharply

Sugar mills say retail prices should have fallen faster as ex-mill rates dropped nearly 30 per cent from their August peak, with no shortage reported in the market

Subhash Chandra tells NCLAT insolvency proceedings led to 'media trial'

Zee Group founder tells appellate tribunal he was 'vilified' over reports on repayment proposal; lenders object to statements intended for media publication

CBRE to set up global Agentic AI CoE in Hyderabad, eyes frontend work

India will anchor the core of the CoE alongside a Dallas team as CBRE targets automation of 30 critical enterprise workflows over the next nine to 12 months

NMDC's August iron ore production rises 21% to 4.07 million tonnes

Cumulative production rises 26 per cent to 23.23 MT in April-August; state-run miner says it is on track to produce more than 60 MT of iron ore in FY27

India's small-scale fishers face unpredictable climate risks: Report

The report recorded the experiences of fishing communities and identified climate vulnerability as an issue that must be addressed proactively in the country's future small-scale fisheries policy.

Yotta Data Services likely to file draft IPO papers as early as October

Hiranandani Group-backed data centre operator is also looking to raise capital from private equity firms through a pre-IPO funding round

Novonesis plans ₹6,660 cr investment in Maharashtra biosolutions facility

The facility, expected to be fully operational in 2030, will produce enzymes for industries including biofuels, household care, and food and beverages

India ecommerce market to nearly triple to $345 billion by 2030: Infisum

Quick commerce is projected to drive as much as half of incremental e-retail growth, while AI and smaller-city shoppers reshape digital retail, according to a report by research consultancy Infisum

Nalco faces ₹28.6 lakh fine from NSE, BSE over Sebi non-compliance

The two exchanges imposed a penalty of Rs 14.31 lakh each for violations related to the composition and functioning of the company's board and committees

AI leads salary growth in India as employers pay more for scarce skills

AI leads salary growth in India as employers pay more for scarce skills

Agentic AI could improve corporate cash forecast accuracy to 90%: EY

EY India says treasury teams spend up to 70% of their time on manual work, while agentic AI could improve cash forecast accuracy to as much as 90%

India's ecommerce market to hit $345 bn by 2030, dark stores to triple

The report highlights that the country's dark store network is set to nearly triple from 2,525 in 2025 to approximately 7,500 by 2030 to meet the surging demand for rapid deliveries

Gen Z missing career opportunities due to fear of being judged: Report

India's Gen Z professionals have grown up constantly connected online, but 83 per cent hesitate to interact or network with the people who could help them in their careers=

Food safety crackdown on dirty kitchens rides wave of online anger in India

Violations discovered during recent raids include infestations of flies, rats and cockroaches, expired or adulterated raw ingredients and improper storage

JioHotstar enters UK, Canada and Singapore as it expands global footprint

Streaming platform offers over 160,000 hours of content in more than 12 languages as it targets the South Asian diaspora and broader audiences in three markets

NHAI receives 17 bids for Odisha coastal highway corridor

The 160-km access-controlled Rameshwar-Paradeep corridor will be built in two packages under HAM and is expected to cut travel time by two-and-a-half hours

'Maharashtra power utility financially comfortable post demerger'

Maharashtra has a substantial agricultural load from around 48 lakh agriculture consumers, accounting for almost 30 percent of the total electricity consumption

Ujjivan SFB CEO Sanjeev Nautiyal seeks early retirement on health grounds

Cites health issues; Executive Director Carol Furtado to take interim charge

InsuranceDekho, RenewBuy merge to form largest AI-led insurance platform

Combined entity has a premium book exceeding Rs 6,600 crore, over 6 lakh digital partners and a presence across 98.57 per cent of India's pin codes