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Will Budget 2025 extend benefits like social security to gig workers?

The number of gig workers in India are expected to grow to 23.5 million by the end of 2029-30 from around 7.7 million in 2020-21

MedTech industry divided over move to stop imports of refurbished devices

Domestic manufacturers added that the order will also stop the unregulated influx of second hand medical devices which could have been detrimental to the patient safety in India

Current environment conducive for private investments: CII survey

Recent advance growth estimates released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) have projected investment demand, represented by gross fixed capital formation, to grow 6.4 per cent

Q3 FY25 results review: Little to cheer for in early-bird showing

RIL provides silver lining in otherwise lacklustre results by non-financial firms

NCR sees highest increase in housing prices among top 7 cities: Anarock

The sharp increase in housing prices in Delhi-NCR was despite higher supply and a marginal fall in sales during the 2024 calendar year

Statsguru: Commercial realty sees growing demand amid limited supply

Office space supply reduced 9.35 per cent year-on-year in 2024, while the demand increased by 21.9 per cent

Domestic composite materials industry to touch $2.8 bn mark by 2030: Report

The Indian composite materials market is estimated at $1.8 billion in 2024, FRP Institute said in its report

Eliminate coal cess to support power-intensive industries: Assocham

In its pre-budget memorandum 2025-26, the industry body said that high cess on coal (Rs 400 per MT)...be eliminated to support power-intensive industries

Budget 2025: Space sector seeks PLI scheme, more use of satellite data

The Indian space economy is valued at 8.4 billion dollars and the private sector has just about started making a mark by building satellites and launch systems eyeing a manifold increase

People from 11 nations to discuss biz strategy at Maritime India Conference

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will address the event, organiser FICCI said in a statement

Sales of homes priced below Rs 50 lakh fall 14% in 2024 in 7 cities: JLL

Real estate consultant JLL India data showed that sales of apartments across seven major cities during 2024 witnessed sustained growth, reaching a record-high volume of 3,02,867 units

Obligations on battery producers to increase recyclers profitability: CPCB

Financial penalties for failing to meet extended producers' responsibility obligations encourage battery recyclers and increase their profitability, said an official on Saturday.

Odisha, Singapore sign MoU to establish FinTech hub in Bhubaneswar

Commenting on the MoU, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said, Odisha aims to leverage GFTN's global expertise and resources to drive innovation and create tailored Fintech solutions in the state

From TCS to Infosys, December quarter IT results hint at a better FY26

While underlying growth continued to be weak in the quarter for most of the top players, what is giving confidence is the commentary that discretionary expenditure is coming back

National Broadband Mission 2.0, Sanchar Sathi app launched by DoT

DoT allows intra-circle roaming at Digital Bharat Nidhi-funded towers

India's edtech market likely to reach $29 billion by 2030: Report

The report titled, 'Impact study of EdTech in India: Driving innovation & creating opportunities,' was released during the 19th edition of India Digital Summit in New Delhi

Nykaa, Unilever moves likely to spur M&As in beauty, personal care market

India's beauty and personal care (BPC) industry is entering a consolidation phase with global giants seeking a grip over the changing consumer habits, according to the analysts

US restrictions on exports of AI chips likely to hurt India by 2027

Under the proposed rules, 18 countries -- including close US allies such as the UK, Canada, Germany, Japan, and South Korea -- will enjoy unrestricted access to chips for verified companies

Q3 FY25 for home developers: Flat pre-sale growth, strong revenue expected

Demand remains strong and developers expected to make launches, according to analysts

Piyush Goyal to travel to Brussels on Saturday for FTA talks with EU

Meeting to give 'political direction' to expedite India-EU FTA negotiations