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Housing demand stays strong, prices to rise above inflation: Credai chief

In an interview with PTI, Irani asserted that there are no signs of demand slowdown in the Indian housing market, rather it will continue to rise in the long-term horizon

AI may enable collusion, need to adopt forward-looking approach: CCI chief

AI shapes pricing strategies, decision-making, and operational efficiencies across industries but also presents risks, she noted

BIS cracks down on e-commerce giants over non-certified products

During a raid on March 7 at an Amazon warehouse in Lucknow, BIS officials seized 215 toys and 24 hand blenders that lacked the mandatory BIS certification

Electronics poised to become world's largest manufacturing sector: Centre

The senior official observed that Tamil Nadu's 'electronics manufacturing cluster' is emerging as the country's frontrunner in global electronics manufacturing

Realty firms buy 6,000 acres for Rs 90,000 cr in 2 yrs on strong demand

Real estate consultant JLL India data showed that real estate developers bought 1,603 acres of land in 2022 for Rs 18,112 crore, 1,947 acres in 2023 for Rs 32,203 crore

NCLAT directs investigation against order passed by Chennai bench of NCLT

The facts and submissions in the matter 'raise questions over the functioning of NCLT', the appellate tribunal observed while passing the order

Two electronics clusters worth Rs 1,112 cr to be set up in TN: Vaishnaw

The new facility will produce electronic components for various sectors, including consumer durables and IT hardware, and will serve both domestic, international markets

Govt building ecosystem to resolve consumer complaints pre-litigation: Secy

Khare said a hassle-free, speedy, and cost-effective platform through the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) system has been created to resolve consumer grievances

Now, tussle starts between Herbalife and Modiway in weight-loss market

The weight-loss market hit $25 billion in 2024 and is expected to expand to $55 billion by 2033, according to industry estimates

Foxconn chief-Rajaa drive, which went viral, may bring 'good news' to TN

Young Liu discussed critical minerals, storage plans, and improving the component ecosystem during the 45-minute drive with the minister

Caught in the geo-politics storm, Indian metal makers to see choppy prices

Base metals such as copper and aluminium are expected to see global deficits

Connected TV drives streaming growth thanks to IPL's huge numbers

Password sharing for Netflix is still active for premium subscriptions with multiple devices

Firms pull back on investor meets amid weaker earnings, bearish sentiment

While sectors like services and telecommunications have continued to increase engagement, the overall number of meetings across companies has fallen by over 7.4 per cent from its peak

Rooftop solar power scheme has a mountain to climb despite funding

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is to supply solar power to 10 mn households by Jan 2027

Starlink to set up control center in India? Centre cites security concerns

According to a news report, the Starlink control center will help in maintaining law and order by enabling the suspension or shutdown of communication services when necessary

Decoded: What does the Oilfields Bill 2024 mean for India's energy sector?

The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill broadens the scope of mineral oils to include hydrocarbons such as crude oil, natural gas, petroleum, shale gas, oil etc

US reciprocal tariff: Time to abandon protectionist mindset, says Goyal

Reflecting on the changing global scenario, the minister has assured all export promotion councils that the government is working on an overtime basis

Direct-to-cell satcom tech unlikely to disrupt terrestrial telco business

T-Mobile, Starlink to launch satellite-based connectivity, initially in the US, by mid-2025

Starlink's tie-ups with Jio, Airtel to reshape India's satellite broadband

In a surprise move earlier this week, Sunil Bharti Mittal-led Airtel announced a partnership Musk-led SpaceX to offer the Starlink service in India

JioHotstar streaming: Champions Trophy final clocked 1.2 billion views

The tournament saw a total of over 5,400 million views, with a cumulative watch time of close to 110 billion minutes, as per its release