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Contract drug makers urge govt to ease rules, reduce reliance on China

Contract drug manufacturers have gained from global companies' efforts to diversify their supply chain

Indian recruiters say finding mix of AI, human skills challenge: LinkedIn

They are looking for professions who are well versed in technology and soft skills, says professional networking platform's report

Piyush Goyal asks industry players to be bold, focus on turning competitive

Competitiveness will come from the industry's ability to innovate, upgrading manufacturing practices, skills and efficiencies, he made it clear

Indian pharma sector's regulatory violation instances fell 11% in '24

In 2014, the share of OAI status globally stood at 6 per cent which has now more than doubled standing at 14 per cent

UK secures 17 new export, investment deals during trade secy's India visit

The UK's Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Investment Minister Poppy Gustafsson have announced 17 new export and investment deals during visits to India this week

Online gaming companies move Madras HC against state's gaming regulations

They also sought a direction to the authorities, requiring them to clarify the Regulation (i), (v) and (vii) as the same do not provide complete clarity in terms of their implementation

Blue Star may see 35% growth in sales this fiscal, bets big of summer 2025

Despite having a higher base, the company is targeting 20-25 per cent growth in FY26 as well

Palm oil imports to hit 5-year low amid price shifts, rising output

Benchmark palm oil futures, which jumped 20 per cent in 2024 to a two-year high, have already lost market share as top importers like India shift to cheaper alternatives such as soybean

Critical minerals recovery from waste needs multipronged strategy: Report

Technological development, capacity building and supply chain integration are also needed for the recovery of these minerals from waste, according to a recent Ficci-Deloitte report

Uttar Pradesh eyes Rs 70K cr investment in electronics, data centres

The investments will catalyse the 'Make in UP' and 'Brand UP' vision, a senior state government official said

Will achieve 20% ethanol blending by April, aiming to go beyond that: Puri

Addressing the Advantage Assam 2.0 business summit in Guwahati, he said 19.6 per cent blending has already been achieved

After HDFC Life, insurers brace for Rs 5,500 cr GST demands amid scrutiny

GST Adjudicating Authority upheld a tax demand of Rs 2,400 crore against HDFC Life Insurance, which could set a precedence for others in the insurance industry

Paytm, DPIIT partner to support fintech startups with mentorship & funding

This support initiative is aimed at fostering innovation and accelerating the growth of manufacturing and fintech startups in India

Decoded: Why beverage giants are pushing against govt's new PET bottle rule

Beverage manufacturers in India cites capacity constraints in recycling plastic waste and cost impact ahead of peak summer demand, as govt sets April 1 deadline for the use of 30 per cent rPET bottles

Govt must double renewable capacity additions to meet 2030 energy targets

The country has set a target to achieve at least 500 GW of non-fossil power capacity by 2030

Outcome, not work hours, matters: India Inc leaders on productivity

"If you really love your work and are good at it, it does not matter what is work and life"

With AI in focus, the next decade is about 'value realisation': McKinsey

Additionally, if the tariff threat made by US President Donald Trump becomes a reality, that too will have an impact on the industry

India has lower exposure to US tariffs than peers in Apac region: Moody's

To mitigate pressure from reciprocal tariffs, the US and India are reportedly engaged in talks to lower import tariffs on select US products, increase market access for US farm products

ShipMin eyes salt lands for infrastructure expansion in major ports

Last year, DPIIT had sought unused salt lands from Centre and states

India's tunnel sector booms amid ecological and development challenges

As country 'digs deeper', experts stress need for mindful development