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Rajasthan agency to spend Rs 1,500 cr to develop industrial areas

RIICO plans major infrastructure push across industrial zones to boost safety, connectivity, and economic growth

Task force suggests measures to boost PNG penetration, reform CGD sector

It has pitched for rolling out 60 lakh new PNG connections by June, states mandating PNG in all new buildings and reduction on Value Added Tax on PNG

Can public WiFi expansion in India survive the era of cheap mobile data?

Despite PM-WANI's push, India's public WiFi expansion faces weak business models and poor infrastructure, raising questions over its long-term digital relevance

Centre proposes E100 testing framework to accelerate flex fuel vehicles

The Centre has proposed draft norms to include E100 in emission testing, aiming to accelerate flex fuel vehicle adoption and boost ethanol demand amid energy supply concerns

Electronics makers to cut output by 10-20% amid memory chip squeeze

A global memory chip crunch is forcing Indian electronics makers to cut output and raise prices, with premium devices taking priority over budget products

Maharashtra announces AI policy, envisages Rs 10,000 crore investment

The government proposes to establish six AI Excellence Centres and five AI Innovation Cities under the policy, said an official statement

Dubai removes real estate investment limit for two-year investor visa

Experts laud timing of Dubai's move to ease investor visa norms, which could revive interest among Indian buyers amid recent geopolitical uncertainty

Innerwear to fashion: Innovation, trends reshape India's shapewear market

India's shapewear market is evolving beyond innerwear into a fashion category, driven by innovation, social media trends, and rising demand for comfort and inclusivity

Epic Group opens first India garment unit with $100 million investment

Epic Group has opened its first garment manufacturing unit in India with a $100 million investment, aiming to boost exports, create jobs and strengthen Odisha's role in global supply chains

Siguler Guff invests $40 million in Trimex Foods to drive expansion

Private equity firm Siguler Guff has invested $40 million in Trimex Foods to support expansion of global restaurant brands across India's growing food services market

Ramky Estates acquires 4.3 msf Skylark projects, eyes ₹2,000 crore

Ramky Estates has acquired stalled Skylark residential projects in Bengaluru, aiming to revive construction, ensure delivery, and unlock revenue potential of around Rs 2,000 crore

Chhattisgarh approves urban gas distribution policy 2026 for PNG rollout

Chhattisgarh has approved a new urban gas policy to expand piped natural gas access, boost clean energy adoption, and strengthen city gas infrastructure across urban centres

FSSAI's plastic-free push for pan masala: What it means for the industry

The regulator's draft to replace plastic with eco-friendly materials may impact pricing, scalability, and the widespread sachet-driven consumption system of pan masala companies

Labour Codes face friction from state law overlaps, says experts

Overlaps between Labour Codes and state laws on working hours, leave and overtime may create compliance uncertainty, especially for firms operating across multiple states

Petrol, diesel sold below cost, losses seen at ₹14/L & ₹18/L, respectively

Petrol and diesel sold below cost, LPG under-recoveries may hit ₹80,000 crore as energy price shock ripples across sectors

Energy disruption offers chance to shift cooking to solar hours: Joshi

LPG shortages amid global disruption offer India a chance to shift cooking to solar hours, improving energy security while supporting renewable power use, MNRE minister Pralhad Joshi said

Nearly 1/3 of peak demand of 256 GW met via renewable energy: Pralhad Joshi

The peak power demand touched a record high of 256.11 GW on Saturday, April 25, 2026, according to Power Ministry data

77% Indians confident about summer travel despite global turmoil: Report

The report, which surveyed 2,000 Indian respondents, highlights that nearly 9 in 10 Indians have either planned or already booked their summer 2026 holiday

Transmission bottlenecks threaten India's ambitious renewable energy goals

India's rapid renewable energy expansion is exposing grid and transmission constraints, with experts warning that system resilience and infrastructure upgrades are critical to sustain growth

Global auto industry facing demanding environment, says OICA president

In 2025, global automobile production of passenger vehicles, trucks and buses rose to 96.4 million units from 92.7 million units in 2024, an increase of 3.9 per cent, OICA chief said