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India's top 100 brands valued at $252.8 billion in 2026: Brand Finance

India's top 100 brands posted a combined value of $252.8 billion in 2026, up 7 per cent year-on-year, with Tata Group retaining the top spot for the 10th straight year

Tracking every Indian seafarer, irrespective of vessel's flag: Sonowal

Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal ordered real-time monitoring of all Indian seafarers and tighter safety measures after attacks on two merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

Adani Properties biggest gainer in 2026 Grohe-Hurun India Real Estate 150

Adani Properties added Rs 38,000 crore in valuation to become India's fourth-most valuable real estate company, while DLF retained the top spot despite a decline

Energy diversification cushions India against Strait of Hormuz turmoil

Despite the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran on June 18 to end conflict, carriers have preferred to use land routes from ports east of the Strait of Hormuz: Experts

NCLT clears 78 resolution plans involving ₹5,518 cr in June quarter

NCLT approved a record 78 insolvency resolution plans in the June quarter, taking the total under the IBC to 1,628 plans worth over ₹4.78 lakh crore

Restaurant association urges CCI to stop Zomato from imposing price parity

NRAI says platform shouldn't revive exclusivity clauses

Online gaming firms seek Supreme Court review of 28% GST judgment

Gaming companies have moved the Supreme Court to review its ruling upholding the 28 per cent GST levy and retrospective tax demands of more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore

₹9-10 trillion capex to power mining equipment demand by 2030: Report

Annual capital expenditure across infrastructure, mining, manufacturing and energy is expected to nearly double by 2030, driving strong growth in mining and construction equipment

Rajasthan nuclear power project delays expose gaps in vendor ecosystem

RAPP-8's commissioning delay has highlighted bottlenecks in India's nuclear vendor base as the country seeks to rapidly expand capacity and deepen localisation under the SHANTI Act

EaseMyTrip signs MoU with Jharkhand to promote state's tourism offerings

EaseMyTrip has partnered with the Jharkhand government to promote the state's spiritual, cultural and eco-tourism destinations through targeted digital campaigns

Centre to launch eighth critical mineral auction, offering 20 blocks

The eighth tranche of critical mineral auctions will offer 20 blocks across nine states, including lithium, rare earth elements and graphite, to boost domestic mineral security

India's disability economy pegged at $150 bn, potential seen at $500 bn

A Deloitte South Asia-EnAble India report estimates India's disability economy at $150 billion and says it could reach $500 billion with greater inclusion and accessibility

Railways liberalises freight policies to boost movement of key commodities

Indian Railways has simplified freight policies for key commodities, introduced new wagon norms and tightened contractor eligibility to improve cargo movement and execution

India's ageing population fuels demand for organised elder care ecosystem

Growing life expectancy, changing family structures and rising incomes are driving demand for home care, assisted living and senior-focused health services

Renewables account for 31.7% of global power generation in 2024: IRENA

Renewable electricity generation rose 9.8 per cent globally in 2024, while India's renewable energy capacity increased 22.5 per cent in 2025, according to IRENA

IndianOil reassures customers on fuel quality after social media posts

IOC said it had also deployed hundreds of special inspection teams to independently verify compliance with quality standards at its retail outlets

Odisha secures ₹1 trillion Hudco term loans for urban transformation

Hudco will extend term loans of up to Rs 1 trillion over five years to support housing, urban infrastructure and sustainable development projects across Odisha

Naveen Jindal Group explores locations to set up 18 GW nuclear projects

The conglomerate is also in discussions with various players to explore possibilities of entering into partnerships for nuclear power technologies

Gensol Engineering says its loan accounts declared as fraud by Ireda

The company filed its clarification before stock exchanges following reports that IREDA has declared the loan accounts of Rs 673 crore of Gensol as 'fraud' and reported the matter to RBI

India office leasing falls 3.9% in H1 despite record net absorption: JLL

Office leasing fell 3.9 per cent in H1 2026 amid geopolitical uncertainty and AI-led business changes, while net absorption reached a record high, according to JLL