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Pvt players likely to have limited access to data from GatiShakti portal

Private players to get limited, non-downloadable access to national masterplan portal data

No option for global firms but to come to India: Brookfield's Alok Aggarwal

The need for companies to outsource is fundamental. There's no option for global firms but to come to India. India is a pool of talent. India's gross office absorption has been around 90 msf

IBC Amendment Bill: Govt proposes group, cross-border insolvency

Among significant clarifications made in the Bill, it states that claims by state or central authorities will only be treated as secured if there is a contractual agreement to that effect

Pixxel-led consortium set to build India's first commercial EO satellite

To launch a constellation of 12 such satellites with an investment of ₹1.2K cr

Net profitability is ultimate measure of turnaround for BSNL: Panel on PSUs

A parliamentary panel has asked BSNL to reach net profitability quickly, meet 4G-5G rollout targets, improve employee morale, and monetise assets more aggressively

Parliament panel calls for global promotion of Indian leather products

Parliamentary panel recommends promoting 'Make in India' for traditional leather products to safeguard artisans, citing the Kolhapuri chappals imitation case

Tourism can beat 'Trumpian' tariffs, says former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant

Former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant urges Rs 20,000 crore for global tourism promotion, saying the sector can offset US tariffs and boost India's growth and jobs

India investing billions of dollars in research ecosystem: PM Modi

Addressing the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in Mumbai via video link, Modi also said that in India, tradition meets innovation

Cabinet approves 4 new semiconductor projects with ₹4,600 crore investment

Four semiconductor units in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab, plus Lucknow Metro's Phase-1B, aim to create jobs, expand connectivity, and boost India's manufacturing base

US tariff hikes slash diamond jobs in Gujarat, hit Rajasthan gems trade

Nearly 100,000 workers in Saurashtra lose jobs; Rajasthan's gems and jewellery sector also braces for slowdown as Donald Trump's 50% tariffs hit Indian industries

Chemists urge crackdown on instant online delivery of high-risk medicines

Chemists' body urges action against e-pharmacies, quick commerce apps for delivering high-risk drugs without checks, warning of rising misuse and youth addiction

BIS exemption granted to 202 foreign manufacturers: Steel Ministry

The steel ministry said these exemptions are an ongoing process, and more licences may be exempted as requests are received

India's ethanol drive threatens its edible oil self-sufficiency goal

A DDGS glut is hurting oilmeal demand, lowering oilseed prices, and driving Indian farmers to grow more corn and rice instead of soybeans and groundnuts, despite New Delhi's push to boost output

IT companies' valuation hits 5-year low amid selloff by investors

The sector is trading at a discount to the BSE Sensex and trailing price/earning (P/E) multiple for the first time in the past four years

Govt wants telcos to ditch foreign gear for homegrown equipment: Here's why

The Centre is reportedly urging private telcos to use more homegrown equipment, a move that could hit foreign suppliers and benefit local firms, with a mandate likely if voluntary targets fall short

Trump tariff turbulence: Tiruppur knitwear lifeline stretched thin

The first in a series on the impact of 50% US tariff on Indian goods explores how the textile sector stands on edge, yet stitches prospects in the EU and UK

FMCG firms kept Q1 ad spends tight, plan to ramp up in coming quarters

Dabur, Britannia, and Marico cut or rationalised ad spends in Q1 to protect margins but plan higher investments ahead to boost brands, sales, and market presence

Indian telecom companies oppose DoT plan on direct network allocation

Say move would be detrimental to national security, hit revenues

Parliamentary panel backs ex-ante regulation for Digital Competition Bill

But parliamentary committee calls for nuanced approach

Hiring boom likely to bring early festival cheer for gig workers

The period could generate up to 200K jobs