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Telecoms may be holding off on 5G expansion to strengthen 4G: Here's why
Major telecom service providers in India Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel appear to be prioritising 4G expansion over 5G
 "Telecoms may be holding off on 5G expansion to strengthen 4G: Here's why")
Lights, Camera, Commerce: Rajinikanth, Bachchan unite in branding mega-hit
Rajinikanth and Bachchan to be seen together on silver screen after 33 years since Hum in 1991
 "Lights, Camera, Commerce: Rajinikanth, Bachchan unite in branding mega-hit")
Private sector capex likely to improve among rising biz confidence: CII
According to survey, over 60% of firms in India see rate cuts this financial year
 "Private sector capex likely to improve among rising biz confidence: CII")
After iPhones, PC makers look to jump on quick commerce bandwagon
Platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Big Basket are already witnessing unprecedented demand for smartphones, particularly the Apple iPhone
 "After iPhones, PC makers look to jump on quick commerce bandwagon")
Apple replicates China manufacturing model in India: How is it working out?
Apple's India assembly entry strategy has been led by Taiwanese giant Foxconn, along with Wistron - taken over by the Tata Group - and Pegatron, though the latter two are much smaller
 "Apple replicates China manufacturing model in India: How is it working out?")
IndiGo's punctuality drops to 54% on Saturday due to systems outage
The airline's OTP between October 1 and October 4 was somewhere between 74.9 and 80.3 per cent, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation's data
 "IndiGo's punctuality drops to 54% on Saturday due to systems outage")
West Asia crisis flummoxes airlines, increases Mumbai-Europe flight times
Flights from Delhi or Bengaluru, while they may still fly over Iran, depending on the route, have alternative paths that may take them through Central Asia or northern routes
 "West Asia crisis flummoxes airlines, increases Mumbai-Europe flight times")
NPCIL to operate 220 MW small nuclear plants for private companies
"The funding and land for the nuclear plant will be made available by the private player but the plant will be managed by NPCIL," the official said
 "NPCIL to operate 220 MW small nuclear plants for private companies")
Clear laws, SOPs needed to protect workers, manufacturers' interests: GTRI
It said that creating efficient mediation and arbitration systems would allow disputes to be resolved quickly, preventing them from escalating into large-scale strikes
 "Clear laws, SOPs needed to protect workers, manufacturers' interests: GTRI")
Stable policies, ease of doing biz to boost manufacturing: Experts
The country is also imposing anti-dumping and anti-circumvention duties on goods that are being tuned or subsidies by the neighbouring country
 "Stable policies, ease of doing biz to boost manufacturing: Experts")
Industry upbeat on policies as biz confidence index at 2-qtr high: CII
India's economic growth has held up well despite global challenges, CII said, asserting that the upcoming festive season portends well for fortifying growth prospects further
 "Industry upbeat on policies as biz confidence index at 2-qtr high: CII")
Birla's Hindalco, Jindal's JSW Steel in race for copper mines in Jharkhand
Hindalco Industries and JSW Steel will be vying for state-owned Hindustan Copper Ltd's two copper mines in Jharkhand
 "Birla's Hindalco, Jindal's JSW Steel in race for copper mines in Jharkhand")
REI Expo saw Rs 1,850 cr investments committed for biogas sector: IBA
IBA serves as a nationwide platform for bioenergy operators, manufacturers, and planners, working with international organisations to promote the growth of the biogas sector in India
 "REI Expo saw Rs 1,850 cr investments committed for biogas sector: IBA")
Govt asks major steel companies to use iron ore fines also for steel making
Major players use only high grade ore (lumps), with 65 per cent and above iron content, to make steel through BF (blast furnace)
 "Govt asks major steel companies to use iron ore fines also for steel making")
India's high tax curbing soft drinks segment reach potential: ICRIER report
Currently, carbonated or aerated beverages are placed in the highest GST slab of 28 per cent with a compensation cess of 12 per cent, irrespective of their sugar or fruit content
 "India's high tax curbing soft drinks segment reach potential: ICRIER report")
MEIL commissions 5 solar plants in Maharashtra having capacity of 19 MW
These power generated from green plants will provide uninterrupted electricity to farmers for the cultivation of their lands that will reduce the burden of cost of electricity bills
 "MEIL commissions 5 solar plants in Maharashtra having capacity of 19 MW")
Domestic road logistics industry revenues likely to grow up to 9%: ICRA
The organised road logistics sector had witnessed a growth 4.6 per cent in the 2023-24 fiscal year, the ratings agency said in a report
 "Domestic road logistics industry revenues likely to grow up to 9%: ICRA")
NAREDCO signs MoU with FSAI to improve safety standards in realty projects
FSAI is a leading organization with expertise in fire protection, life safety, security, building automation among others
 "NAREDCO signs MoU with FSAI to improve safety standards in realty projects")
Karnataka HC halts CCI probe against Flipkart, Amazon over procedural error
The DG reclassified sellers initially listed as "third parties" to "opposite parties" without seeking prior approval from the CCI, which contravened standard procedures
 "Karnataka HC halts CCI probe against Flipkart, Amazon over procedural error")
Affordable housing supply in India's top 6 cities slows to a trickle
Costs for such projects unviable, says real estate companies that see better gains in luxury properties
 "Affordable housing supply in India's top 6 cities slows to a trickle")