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Textile industry hails cotton duty waiver, expects export boost

Industry bodies said the temporary removal of cotton import duty will reduce input costs, improve competitiveness and support export growth across the textile value chain

Irrigation water demand likely 807 BCM by 2050, govt pushes water budgeting

The ministry noted that agriculture accounts for 80-90 per cent of water use in rural areas, adding to pressure on the country's water resources

Diesel-isobutanol blending mandate likely this year: Transport secretary

Govt may bring a draft notification on truck-trailers interchangeability soon to build an ecosystem that needs battery-swapping and battery charging for electric heavy duty commercial vehicles

Delhi HC ruling on Google keyword ads may reshape online advertising

The court ordered Google to pay damages of $31,600 in a ruling issued on May 22 by the Delhi High Court, which businesses have since been responding to

Profitable products in AI world possible, says Thomas Jeng of OpenAI

OpenAI says rising AI token costs are not a long-term hurdle for startups, as Indian adoption of Codex and AI workflows accelerates sharply

SC sets aside Sebi's ₹447 crore disgorgement order to Reliance Industries

Supreme Court quashes Sebi's ₹447 crore disgorgement order against RIL in the 2007 RPL futures case, but upholds ₹25 crore penalty for regulatory violations

When a creator tells you what to buy: The new face of online shopping

From 'Amazon finds' to under-₹500 reels, short-form videos are reshaping how users discover, buy online

India needs to build $150 bn semicon value chain by 2035: NITI Aayog

Niti Aayog says India must build a $120-150 billion semiconductor value chain by 2035 through strategic investments, advanced packaging, and ecosystem development

Govt directs oil marketing companies to build 30-day LPG storage capacity

The government has asked state-run oil marketing companies to maintain at least 30 days of LPG reserves as supplies from West Asia remain constrained

Delhi High Court upholds Trai's cap for TV ads at 12 minutes per hour

The High Court ruled that TRAI acted within its statutory powers and that the advertising cap strikes a balance between broadcasters' commercial interests and viewers' rights

Odisha begins auction process for 11 major mineral blocks in five districts

The state has invited bids for bauxite, iron ore, manganese, limestone and aluminous laterite blocks to support mining expansion and industrial growth

India's organic waste could become $51 billion market by 2047: CEEW

An accelerated policy push could create a $51 billion organic waste market and 26 lakh direct jobs by 2047 while significantly reducing emissions, says a CEEW study

BMC launches AI-based CivitTwin to speed up Mumbai building approvals

The AI-powered platform will conduct virtual pre-scrutiny of building proposals, helping reduce delays, improve transparency and streamline approvals in Mumbai

Pan-Indian expansion a major strategic focus for top listed developers

Listed developers' FY26 pre-sales rise 18% YoY to ₹1.48 trillion, driven by multi-city expansion

CCI proposes increasing time limit under antitrust commitment mechanism

Competition watchdog seeks to address procedural issues in the commitment framework by extending filing timelines and clarifying application requirements

Price hikes to hit festive smartphone demand, annual sales by 30%: Report

Rising smartphone prices may push buyers to delay purchases or shift to refurbished devices, threatening festive season sales growth

Court rejects Pernod Ricard's plea to resume sale of liquor in New Delhi

Pernod and Delhi authorities have been at loggerheads on whether the company can sell its products like Absolut vodka and Chivas Regal while being an accused in a liquor policy probe

Godrej, JSW, Lodha and Sattva family offices back SILA's platform

These are secondary investments, and the selling shareholders are angel investors

Indian power firms boost gas purchases to meet night-time cooling demand

Large swathes of India have suffered from blistering heat waves this summer, with sweltering temperatures around-the-clock pushing peak electricity demand to new highs

Insurers seek doubling of tax-free limit for some products to boost inflows

Stronger inflows into such funds will boost demand for ultra-long bonds - which these funds heavily invest in - at a time when the federal and state governments' supply has risen