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India's direct selling industry crosses ₹23K crore in FY25, says IDSA

India's direct selling industry grew 4 per cent in FY25, driven by wellness products and rising participation of women entrepreneurs

Reliance-Disney launch legal battle against Zee over Bollywood films

Zee "is a habitual infringer", JioStar said in its 120-page plea, accusing Zee of continuing to "engage in the unauthorised broadcast and exploitation of the films"

Magnet scheme tender deadline extended to June 29 to attract more bidders

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the bid submission deadline for the Rs 7,280-crore REPM manufacturing scheme to widen participation in the global tender process

Rajya Sabha panel to look into settlement regulations of Competition Act

The committee had already met MCA, CCI on commitment regulations on March 10

Odisha plans dedicated fuel outlets for trucks, buses amid diesel crunch

Odisha plans dedicated fuel outlets for buses and trucks after transport operators warned of disruptions amid diesel shortages and panic buying across the state

Chouhan finds functional gaps at ICAR's grape research institute in Pune

Calls for quick action in developing new varieties; highlights slow progress in clean plant programme

With $20 bn semiconductor push in the works, India may rival Asian peers

India plans to sharply raise semiconductor incentives as it seeks to strengthen chip manufacturing, supply chains and design capabilities

IHC becomes promoter of Sammaan Capital after completing open offer

Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company has acquired control of Sammaan Capital through an open offer and preferential allotment in a major NBFC investment deal

Nabard acquires leasehold rights to BKC commercial campus for ₹350 crore

Nabard has acquired leasehold rights to a two-building commercial campus in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex from MTNL under a deal valued at Rs 350.72 crore

India's direct selling industry crosses ₹23,000 crore in FY25 growth

India's direct selling industry recorded turnover of Rs 23,021 crore in FY25, while women's participation in the workforce increased to 48 per cent

Austerity and symbolism: Matching intent with action amid crises

Following through announcements with enforcement of measures is key, as a run through recent Indian economic history shows

Value dips as staff rises: The curious case of unincorporated manufacturing

Productivity per worker in small-scale manufacturing declines as firms hire more staff, according to a new government report

Rajasthan fuel dealers allege curbs on petrol, diesel sales at pumps

The association alleged that fuel supply to pumps was being stopped if dealers sold quantities beyond the prescribed limits

Indian-flagged vessel sinks off Oman coast after attack; crew members safe

India termed the attack on its vessel in the Gulf of Oman "unacceptable" after the ship caught fire and sank, while all 14 crew members were rescued safely

No shortage, yet long queues at fuel pumps; Odisha, Jharkhand see curbs

Long queues, rationed sales and delayed tanker loading across Odisha raise questions over fuel supply management amid the West Asia crisis

India Inc's ECB, FCCB intent rose to $5.43 bn in March, highest in FY26

Indian firms filed proposals to raise $5.43 billion through ECBs and FCCBs in March, the highest monthly amount in FY26

High commissions a key concern, need attention: Irdai chairman Ajay Seth

Insurance regulator says rising commissions and weak profitability are undermining policyholder value and sector resilience

Inox Clean acquires US solar manufacturer Boviet Solar for $750 million

Acquisition gives Inox Clean 3 GW each of module and cell manufacturing capacity in the US amid rising demand for renewable energy

SC summons Rajasthan officials over illegal mining in Chambal Sanctuary

Apex court seeks compliance affidavits and warns of stricter action over illegal sand mining threatening wildlife in the Chambal region

Realty major DLF eyeing residential sales worth ₹20,000 crore in FY27

Realty major expects strong sales momentum from upcoming launches in Gurugram, Mumbai and Goa despite concerns over commercial leasing delays