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Bengal CM Suvendu pitches business-friendly climate to industrialists

Adhikari said industrialisation would help generate employment in the state, where, he claimed, a large number of educated youths were without jobs

Old Monk, flavouring, and the question of what makes your rum a rum

Old Monk's FSSAI dispute has put the spotlight on what goes into Indian rum and whisky, from neutral spirit and flavouring to distillation, blending and ageing

West Asia war strains margins for apparel makers as raw material costs rise

The West Asia war is driving up polyester, cotton, energy and freight costs, squeezing apparel manufacturers and potentially pushing clothing prices higher

Q-com platform Zomato levies additional ₹5 fee on cash on delivery orders

Social media users have reported the cash-on-delivery fee going up to ₹20 in some locations, adding another charge for customers who choose to pay for their food orders in cash

Brics 2026: Energy industry seeks easier cross-border investments

Companies want easier cross-border investment, technology partnerships, development-bank financing and stronger cooperation on critical minerals, smart grids and biofuels

Drydocks World, Cochin Shipyard form 50:50 JV for ship repair facility

The joint venture will operate, consolidate and expand Kochi's International Ship Repair Facility, adding capacity for Indian, regional and international vessel customers

US finalises steep duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia, Laos

The US Commerce Department imposed anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos, citing cheap exports and government subsidies

New e-commerce rules could add compliance load for small sellers: Experts

The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, notified by the Department of Consumer Affairs, will come into force from January 1, 2027, replacing the 2020 rules.

Centre pushes for digitising construction worker welfare services

Nine states and Union Territories are launching digital Labour Chowks as the Centre reviews progress on employment, welfare and cess collection initiatives

Odisha hands over land documents for $11.5 bn Adani-IRH aluminium complex

The state has handed over documents for over 7,000 acres in Sundargarh and Rayagada for the integrated aluminium complex within 70 days of signing the MoU

Kotak Realty Fund to invest over ₹800 crore in 2 Gurugram projects

Kotak Realty Fund invests ₹800 crore in two luxury housing projects by Smartworld Developers in Gurugram, deepening institutional capital flows into premium residential real estate

Drydocks World signs agreement with Cochin Shipyard for Kochi unit

The 50:50 joint venture will operate, consolidate and expand the international ship repair facility in Kochi, adding capacity to service a wider range of vessels

Barrier-less tolling expected to boost collection by ₹10,000 cr: Gadkari

Barrier-less tolling could add ₹10,000 crore to highway collections, while MLFF is targeted for 60-70% of toll plazas by December and nationwide rollout by March 2027

Ecom firms may face higher compliance burden under new consumer rules

Amended rules require greater disclosure on pricing, search results, dark patterns and product information, with companies given until January 2027 to comply

Captive coal mine output expected to cross 190 MT in FY27: Govt

Captive mines produced 68.98 MT up to September 10, up 5 per cent year-on-year, while the government expects output to cross 190 MT during the current financial year

Govt backs private miners' overseas push to secure critical minerals

Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy says the government is working with the External Affairs Ministry to support private miners seeking opportunities in mineral-rich countries

Tara coal block auction followed Chhattisgarh's 2025 approval: Centre

The Coal Ministry said the block was auctioned after the state government confirmed in December 2025 that it was located outside the Lemru Elephant Corridor

Maharashtra FDA conducts 12,083 inspections, seizes food worth ₹67.2 cr

The regulator issued 5,269 improvement notices, suspended 603 licences and arrested 875 people during enforcement action conducted between June and August

K'taka HC quashes state's move to levy 2% cess on movie tickets. Here's why

The cess was meant to fund a social security and welfare fund for registered cine and cultural activists in Karnataka

Food safety law: Can authorities suspend a restaurant licence immediately?

Food safety authorities can suspend a restaurant licence over violations, but the law lays down a process for rectification, appeals and cancellation