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Cyprus pitches itself as gateway for Indian firms expanding in Europe

Cyprus President said the Mediterranean nation is ready to act as a launchpad for Indian businesses looking to access not only the European Union but also the wider Eastern Mediterranean

Why discoms want higher fixed-cost recovery and what it means for industry

Discoms want higher fixed charges to recover rising power network costs, but this move could raise electricity bills and hurt manufacturing competitiveness for industries

How India's wellness drug market is catching Gen Z in the mirror

From online consults to doorstep drug deliveries, convenience is driving a new quick-fix healthcare mindset among Gen Z, which accounts for nearly 26% of India's population

FMCG sector likely to see 5% volume growth in 2026: Worldpanel by Numerator

Worldpanel by Numerator said FMCG volume growth could approach 5 per cent in 2026 if crude prices stabilise and monsoon conditions remain supportive

Govt defends ₹8,415 crore Yes Bank AT1 bond write down before Supreme Court

Argues in SC that the decision was needed for the bank's survival

Andhra clears 800 acres for RIL's ₹1 trn AI data centre in Vizianagaram

Andhra Pradesh has allotted over 800 acres to Reliance Industries for a Rs 1.08 lakh crore AI data centre project in Vizianagaram with major fiscal incentives

Cybercriminals promoted illegal betting platforms during IPL: CloudSEK

Cyber criminals used AI deepfakes and over 1,200 domains, including compromised government websites, to promote illegal betting platforms during IPL 2026, says CloudSEK

SC refuses to pause KG basin gas dispute as RIL seeks mediation route

Supreme Court of India declines to halt hearings in KG basin gas dispute involving Reliance Industries Limited and the Centre

India's peak power demand hits record 265 GW amid heatwave conditions

The country's peak electricity demand touched a fresh record for the third straight day as severe heatwave conditions continued across several regions

West Asia war: Margin pressure moves ad budgets out of prime-time spotlight

Media buying agencies and the FMCG sector contribute around 30 per cent of the overall advertising industry

NITI proposes state-led migration systems to tap global labour demand

The NITI Aayog paper recommends state-run recruitment agencies, foreign-language training and digital dashboards to connect skilled workers with overseas jobs

India's clean energy expansion to boost real estate demand: Colliers India

India's renewable energy expansion could drive $10-15 billion in land investments by 2030, boosting demand for warehousing, industrial parks and worker housing

No relief in memory prices visible over next 12-18 months: IESA president

The price of devices, especially smartphones, as gone up by 20-30 per cent in the last six months

Piper Serica launches ₹800 crore Bharat Tech Fund for deep-tech startups

Mumbai-based asset manager plans to invest in 22 semiconductor, defence, AI and space-tech startups through Series A and B rounds over a six-year holding period

CCI will not allow 'winner-takes-all tyranny' of Big Tech: Member

CCI's member Sweta Kakkad said the rise of AI and its impact on pricing, algorithms and digital ecosystems are the newer challenges and that the regulator will deal with them efficiently

Southwest Airlines opens GIC in Hyderabad to boost tech capabilities

The Global Innovation Centre (GIC) is supported by its employees based here through a wholly owned subsidiary, Southwest Airlines India Private Limited

Adani Green to develop 2,250 Mw pumped storage project in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved Adani Group's 2,250 MW Gandikota-2 Pumped Storage Project in YSR Kadapa district under its clean energy policy framework

More output, fewer workers: Why are labour-heavy industries becoming leaner

Rising production, ageing workforces, and rapid automation are pushing India's industrial companies towards leaner, productivity-driven workforce structures

Govt weighs $1 bn aid for private electric buses, trucks amid energy crisis

Centre is accelerating efforts to cut fossil-fuel dependence after supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis

Centre likely to extend India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 tenure to 12 years

The government may extend the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission to 12 years to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and supply chains