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Delhi High Court revives Crocs' clog design claims against Bata, Liberty

The Delhi High Court revives Crocs Inc's lawsuits against Indian firms for allegedly copying its foam clog design, overturning a 2019 ruling that had dismissed the passing off claims

SECI inks power sale pacts for 60 GW of renewable energy over 14 years

The Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) cover a diverse portfolio of solar, wind, and hybrid energy projects, collectively representing a significant share of India's rising RE capacity, SECI said

MSMEs show strong sustainability gains but lag in governance: SPeX

The SPeX rose by 14.7% quarter-on-quarter to reach 69 in Q1 2025, marking its highest level in the past 10 quarters

Chhattisgarh secures ₹1.25 trillion in investments at state industry event

These investment proposals for diverse sectors, including information technology, semiconductors, healthcare, green energy and logistics, reflect a strong and growing confidence among investors

Power consumption dips slightly by 1.5% to 150.04 bn units in June

Experts believe the early arrival of monsoon affected the power consumption as well as demand in June

Apr-May finished steel imports fall 27.6% as China, Japan shipments decline

India was a net importer of finished steel during the period, with exports falling 18.1 per cent year-on-year to 0.8 million metric tonnes

Rajasthan bets big on solar power to emerge as a renewable energy leader

Due to Rajasthan's rising electricity demand, which is increasing by an estimated 8-10 per cent annually, the government's focus is to obtain 43 per cent of power consumption from solar energy by 2030

Kaynes Semicon to fire off India's first paid chip prototype next month

Deal with US-based AOS secures over 60% of Phase-I output

Hotel sector grows on surging room rates, shows HVS Anarock data

In May 2025, the country's average rates showed resilience, holding firm despite the seasonal slowdown and the height­ened tensions with Pakistan

KKR's JB Chemicals exit cements its strong healthcare track record

The sale of its 46.39 per cent stake in JB Chemicals to Torrent Pharmaceuticals comes over four years after KKR acquired control of the company in 2020

Goyal discusses FTAs with industry, exporters ahead of key trade talks

Piyush Goyal meets export councils and industry groups to review trade pacts, gather views on new FTAs and SEZ reforms as India negotiates key global agreements

Oswal Group, Marriott to develop ₹260 crore Westin Hotel in Ludhiana

Marriott to operate a 200-key Westin Hotel in Ludhiana under partnership with Oswal Group's realty arm, part of a seven-acre mixed-use commercial project

Railways revises passenger train base fares effective July 1: Check here

Revised fares for passenger, express, and premium trains take effect from 1 July; suburban fares and other charges remain unchanged as Railways updates ticketing systems

Steady buyer sentiment drives Mumbai property registrations to H1 2025 high

Experts indicate buyers are moving towards high-ticket-size transactions, with the city recording its second-highest property registration figures in June 2025

Uttar Pradesh expects tourist inflow to double to 1.3 billion in 2025

To accommodate the growing number of backpackers, about 100,000 new hotel rooms have been added to the existing inventory across UP

Co-working operators' office leases up 48% in top 7 cities: Colliers

Co-working operators leased 65 lakh square feet in the January-June period across seven cities -- Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Bengaluru

Indian pharma eyes US gains as $63.7 bn patent cliff nears: Analysts

Shift is expected to drive a sharp increase in generic drug launches, positioning Indian drugmakers for strong growth

NxtQuantum AI-powered 5G smartphones to be next market giant-killer

Currently, the cheapest 5G smartphones in India are priced above ₹8,000. Sheth's latest offering promises not just affordability, but also compatibility with standalone and non-standalone 5G networks

80% domestic passengers expected to use Digi Yatra app by 2028: CEO

The app will support more Indian languages, enable driving licence onboarding, and run pilots for international and hotel check-ins over the next few months

SIAC rules for Amazon in Future case, awards ₹23.7 crore damages

Amazon wins arbitration against Future Group at SIAC, but tribunal awards a fraction of claimed damages citing FRL's declining value and Covid-related business loss