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India now supplies one-third of US smartphone imports, eroding China's lead

Apple-led shift in manufacturing boosts Indian exports; China's share halves amid trade tensions

Historic port to future hub: Thoothukudi's giant leap for global reach

Thoothukudi is witnessing a major economic revival with Rs 1 trillion in investments across sectors, including EV manufacturing, green hydrogen, and space, alongside upgraded infrastructure

India-UK trade pact: Tariff cut may not impact Scotch whisky retail prices

The revised tariffs will apply to both bottled-in-origin (BIO) and bulk imports

Discounts, nudges, added fees: Qcom quietly making customers pay more

From steep discounts on pricier items to subtle nudges and layered fees, quick commerce firms are tactically steering users toward higher-value purchases to improve unit economics

Govt may mandate public procurement of 25% sustainable green steel

Ashwini Kumar, economic advisor to the Ministry of Steel, confirmed that public procurement would play a key role in creating a market for low-emission steel

Battle for ownership brews at Sona BLW after Sunjay Kapur's death

Firm proceeds with AGM despite objections from Kapur's mother

ALTT, Ullu among 25 OTT apps banned for obscene, vulgar content

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocks 25 OTT platforms, including Ullu and ALTT, for hosting inappropriate content despite prior warnings

Bean to boom: India's artisanal chocolate revolution is gaining ground

The beans, cultivated over 3,000 acres of cacao farms by over 150 farmers, are the ones used to craft Manam's 300-plus products across 50 categories - from rich chocolate beverages to savoury bites

Indian vegetable oil body demands review of Nepal imports, packaging rules

IVPA also urged the government to reintroduce standard packaging sizes for edible oils, saying the current variety of pack options creates consumer confusion over pricing

Rare earths not rare, their concentration is: GSI chief Asit Saha

At present, GSI has almost 240 projects on critical minerals, including around 100 related to rare earth

Govt to closely monitor price hikes of drugs outside essential list

The NPPA will ensure drug companies do not exceed the 10% annual price increase limit on non-essential medicines

The world has too much steel, but no one wants to stop manufacturing it

Excess steel production is estimated to reach 721 million tons by 2027, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

Mobile PLI created 130,000 direct jobs till Jun 2025: MoS IT Prasada

Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha that the scheme has attracted cumulative investment of Minister of State for Electronics ₹12,390 crore

IMAX format attracts cinema goers as demand for premium experiences rises

PVR INOX and Cinepolis India report an increase in IMAX releases, driven by growing audience interest in high-quality cinema experiences

Potato price crash threatens ₹10,000 cr sector: Bengal cold storage body

WBCSA president Sunil Kumar Rana said the widening gap between wholesale and retail prices is putting immense pressure on farmers, who hold nearly 80 per cent of the potato stock stored this year

Strong reforms to boost infra development in Maharashtra: Morgan Stanley

The state government is aiming to develop state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities in an environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable manner

MoEFCC utilises 13% of ₹621 crore in environmental protection fund

Rs 138.38 crore has been committed to 24 projects, with Rs 117.2 crore still available for use

Delhi-NCR office leasing more than doubles in Q1 to 2.62 mn sq ft: Vestian

The consultant attributed the rise in demand to increased activities in three southern cities (Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai), whose share rose to 59 per cent from 46 per cent in Jan-March quarter

India open to domestic firms collaborating with Chinese electronics makers

This came as Dixon Technologies has received approval from the Indian government to form a joint venture (JV) with Chinese peer Longcheer

FY26 likely to be another slow year for IT companies, say analysts

Analysts say possibility of hitting high single-digit revenue growth looks unlikely