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60% women in energy sector seek gender-based policies: IESA report

The report revealed that 60 per cent of women in energy sector sought gender-responsive policies to boost India's 500 GW clean energy target by 2030

Explainer | E5, E10, E20: What do these ethanol labels actually mean?

India achieved the 20 per cent ethanol blending target (E20) around five years ahead of schedule, initially set for 2030

How Brazil, US, and EU tackled ethanol blends before India's E20 push

India's move to widespread E20 ethanol-blended petrol follows the footsteps of Brazil, the US, and Europe - offering key lessons in consumer acceptance, industry policy, and vehicle readiness

Gautam Adani redesignated as non-executive chairman of APSEZ from August 5

APSEZ is part of the globally diversified Adani Group, with a national footprint of 15 ports and a presence in four ports outside India

Over 84,000 Indian gaming accounts leaked in 2024, says Kaspersky

Over 84,000 online gaming account user details were leaked in India in 2024, the global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky on Tuesday said.

Nearly 4 million SIMs deactivated as govt cracks down on digital fraud

DoT uses AI-based system to detect scam-linked numbers; thousands flagged for verification, hundreds of agents blacklisted

Direct-to-OTT film releases lose sheen post-Covid; platforms shift strategy

Streaming giants curb direct-to-OTT films amid cost cuts; producers return to theatres for broader reach and better monetisation

Running on clean hopes, dirty fuel: India's renewable plans face key risks

India's renewable plans read bold, but shortfalls in generation, grid gaps, and sluggish execution risk dimming the big switch

25% Donald Trump tariff likely to weigh on pharma margins: Analysts

The impact on innovator contract research, development and manufacturing organisations (CRDMOs) would be relatively lower

Flipkart executives meet ministers to discuss MSME push, India listing

CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy and Rajneesh Kumar, chief corporate affairs officer, shared updates on digital commerce expansion, financial inclusion, and plans to redomicile ahead of a potential IPO

Non-information technology sectors stole the show in July hiring trend

July was also when TCS shook the IT industry job market by announcing layoffs of over 12,000 employees, raising concerns that hiring in this sector could be under severe stress

India to become fourth-largest office-space market globally: Knight Frank

This area is set to double to 2 billion sq ft during 2036-2041. The market offers a unique cost advantage, with average rents declining to $0.96/sq ft a month in 2025

Paytm block deal: Chinese investor Ant group may sell remaining 5.84% stake

Ant Group is expected to offload its remaining 5.84% stake in Paytm worth $434 million, marking a potential exit from the fintech firm. The deal comes amid growing regulatory concerns

LTIMindtree gets ₹792 cr contract from IT dept to overhaul PAN services

"We have been awarded this prestigious PAN2.0 project which looks to enhance the PAN issuance process and security through technology-driven innovation," LTIMindtree said in a statement

Delhi NCR-based Nimbus Group to invest ₹1,100 cr in stalled luxury project

Nimbus Group will invest Rs 1,100 crore to revive the stalled Arista Luxe Phase II project in Noida, aiming for completion by 2029 and offering luxury apartments priced between Rs 4-6 crore

Industrial electronics vital to India's $500 bn manufacturing goal: ICEA

Accordingly, ICEA said industrial electronics must be front and centre of India's electronics growth strategy

Green-certified office spaces surge 65% in top 7 cities since 2019: Report

Green-certified office spaces have surged 65% across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and other top cities. Bengaluru leads with 73% of its office space now certified for sustainability

PhonePe's Indus Appstore strikes pact with Alcatel after Lava, Xiaomi

Indus Appstore will now be pre-installed on Alcatel smartphones in India, marking its third OEM partnership after Lava and Xiaomi, expanding its reach and app discovery features

Retail real estate sees higher leasing in H1 2025, driven by stable demand

Retail leasing in India rose 21% in H1 2025 compared to the previous year. Experts predict significant new supplies in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Hyderabad in H2 2025.

Why Big Tech is turning to nuclear energy to power the AI revolution

Technology giants are exploring nuclear energy as a sustainable solution to fuel the rapidly growing energy needs of AI-driven data centres