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India slashes telecom certification fees by 95% to boost local production

India slashes security certification fee for over 50 telecom and tech product categories; move to benefit firms like Nokia, Cisco, HFCL, Dixon as part of ease-of-doing-business push

'Dadagiri' biggest hurdle in Pune's industrial development: CM Fadnavis

If this mentality is not eradicated, Pune, the state's second largest city and one of the country's premier economic hubs, will not be able to achieve its true development potential, the CM warned

India launches formal rules to fix, streamline drug and device clearances

India has issued first official guidelines for expert panels to bring consistency, speed, and transparency to drug and device approvals amid a broader regulatory overhaul

Stakeholders must unite to plan emission control in power sector: SC

The Supreme Court has directed the Power Ministry to hold a joint meeting with CEA and CERC to discuss a plan to cut carbon emissions in the power generation sector

Industry optimistic about low, if not zero, tariff on electronics exports

The sobering news is that Cupertino-based Apple Inc, which assembles the iPhone in India, has already ensured that bulk of its semiconductor requirement came from non-Chinese sources

Leather, textile, shrimp exports to be hit hard by 25% US tariff: Experts

"Quick estimates suggest that India's goods exports in FY 2026 may come down by 30 per cent from $ 86.5 billion in FY 2025 to $60.6 billion in FY 2026," GTRI Founder Ajay Srivastava said

Brands may push festival ad spends by up to 20%, but with an eye on RoI

Overall festival advertising expenditure could reach between ₹48,000 crore and ₹51,000 crore in 2025

PM's Internship Scheme: What's working, what's not, what it teaches youth

A look at the varied experiences of Prime Minister's Internship Scheme - what's working, what's not, and what it's teaching India's youth

Pharma firms get one-month extension to submit declarations under UCPMP

The Department of Pharmaceuticals extends the deadline for pharma companies to file self-declarations, ensuring compliance with the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP)

Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking to ban illegal betting apps

The Supreme Court agrees to hear a PIL seeking a ban on illegal betting and online real-money gaming apps, with a focus on protecting Indian youth and enforcing regulatory measures

US tariffs to hurt textile exports; govt must act fast: Industry body chief

US President Donald Trump has announced imposition of 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports which will come into effect from August 7

TN leads semiconductor workforce readiness with new IIT Madras centre

In line with its Semiconductor Mission 2030, Tamil Nadu collaborates with IIT Madras to establish a Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies, with an initial Rs 100 cr investment

Steel quality control order duplicative and hurts MSMEs, says GTRI

The report also flagged potential market distortion, citing exemptions for finished products like welded pipes, which appear to favour value-added imports over domestic manufacturing

Lucknow property prices surge up to 25% as revised circle rates kick in

Under the latest rate revision that has come after 10 years, circle rates have been increased in the range of 15-25 per cent, depending on the area and the type of the property

Indian fuel exports to US escape Trump's tariff net, no Russian penalty yet

On Wednesday, Donald Trump had announced plans to impose a 25 per cent tariff on India, along with an additional penalty

India's stranded renewable projects surge past 50 GW amid delays: Report

That compared with stranded projects of over 20 GW, another letter sent by the SPDA on October 4 showed. Both letters were reviewed by Reuters

For India's IT cos, growth in Europe may only be a temporary relief

Infosys, TCS, and others ride strong European demand, yet analysts say real recovery needs a US rebound in BFSI, retail, and manufacturing sectors

SC withdraws Bhushan Power liquidation order, review hearing on Aug 7

Supreme Court agrees to review its earlier verdict declaring JSW's ₹19,700 crore resolution plan for BPSL illegal, citing investment, worker impact and legal inconsistencies

Cabinet clears ₹11,169 crore for railway multitracking across six states

The four projects span 574 km across 13 districts, enhancing freight movement, easing congestion, and benefiting over 4.4 million people in 2,309 villages

Upskill or risk losing job: IT firms warn employees as AI takes hold

The $282 billion sector, employing around six million people, has long been one of the country's largest organised job creators