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India achieves 20% ethanol blending target 5 yrs ahead of schedule: Isma

Ethanol production surged from 380 million litres in 2014 to 6,610 million litres blended as of June 2025, while generating 69.8 million tonnes in carbon dioxide emission reductions

DLF-Trident Realty JV sells all 416 flats in Mumbai project for ₹2,300 cr

DLF arm DLF Home Developers Ltd is developing this project at Andheri West in partnership with Trident Realty

Govt plans to bring oil firms' private pipelines under PNGRB oversight

Oil ministry plans to amend the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act to bring oil firms' captive pipelines under regulatory oversight, enabling third-party access & uniform safety standards

Draft telecom policy targets 1 mn jobs, ₹1 trn investment a year by 2030

The draft National Telecom Policy 2025 outlines plans to double annual telecom sector investment, create 1 million new jobs, and expand 5G coverage to 90% of India's population by 2030

India-UK trade deal: Double contribution pact to smoothen ops for IT cos

So far, Indian professionals working for a limited period in UK contributed to the country's social security funds, but they would not get benefits as they would return once the project is completed

CDMOs gear up for peptide boom amid rising demand for weight-loss drugs

With global demand for GLP-1-based drugs rising, Indian CDMOs are ramping up peptide capabilities ahead of key patent expiries such as that of semaglutide in 2026

New national cooperative policy aims to cover 500 million people

The new National Cooperative Policy aims to increase membership to 500 mn, enhance sector contribution to India's GDP, and ensure democratic control of cooperatives

FM Sitharaman flays tax officials, says OGE issuance delays 'unpardonable'

On Income Tax Day, FM Nirmala Sitharaman urges decisive action on pending tax cases, refunds, and grievance redress, calling for accountability and timely implementation

Spiritual circuits to gain as India opens doors to Chinese tourists

With the resumption of tourist visas for Chinese citizens after five years, India's tourism sector, especially spiritual circuits, is set for a boost

Kelvinator's revival: Can nostalgia bring vintage brands back to life?

Experts says "Nostalgia can play a powerful role, but it's not a guarantee of success"

PlayStore billing policy: Google appeals NCLAT order in Supreme Court

Google approached the Supreme Court on July 21

Xflow secures in-principle nod for cross-border payment aggregator licence

Fintech Xflow gets RBI's in-principle approval to operate as a payment aggregator for cross-border transactions, aiming to simplify global payments

Saiyaara ignites box office, delivers high ROI with minimal hype

Industry estimates indicate the film is likely to deliver a staggering 6.6x return on investment

Govt gets ₹16,000 cr investment proposals under electronic component scheme

The government had opened applications for the ₹22,805-crore electronics component manufacturing scheme (ECMS) on May 1

SC dismisses Hyatt International Southwest Asia's appeal in tax case

The Supreme Court upholds the Delhi High Court's decision, ruling that Hyatt International Southwest Asia's operations in India will be treated as a Permanent Establishment for tax purposes

Indian Bank Q1FY26 results: Consolidated profit down 11.4% at ₹ 2,276.37 cr

Indian Bank's consolidated net profit dips 11.4% in Q1 FY26, while standalone net profit rises 24%, with improvements in asset quality and advances

Acquisitions by mature trusts to lift InvIT AUM to ₹8 trillion: Crisil

Crisil expects InvIT AUM to surpass Rs 8 trillion by FY27, driven primarily by acquisitions by mature trusts, with a stable credit outlook despite higher leverage levels

Uttar Pradesh govt seeks ₹10 trillion in investment to boost industry

Invest UP, the state's investment promotion agency, has already lined up projects worth ₹5 trillion for the proposed ground breaking ceremony

DGCA issues 4 show cause notices to Air India over safety, training lapses

The aviation regulator acted after Air India reported multiple safety violations, including breaches in cabin crew rest rules, flight duty hours, and training procedures

Leasing of retail spaces drops 6% in April-June across 8 cities: C&W

Leasing of retail spaces stood at 2.39 million square feet in the year-ago period