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Lodha Developers plans to develop 1 Gw data centre power shell in MMR

Realty major Lodha plans to build 1 GW data centre capacity in MMR, investing up to Rs 11,000 crore as it expands its annuity-driven digital infrastructure business

Govt may tweak Design Linked Incentive scheme for semiconductor chips

The idea, a senior government official said, is to ensure that only those projects that find some market appreciation get the right funding and guidance from the government

West Asia crisis: Affordable housing may lose more ground amid rising costs

Rising input costs amid West Asia tensions may shrink affordable housing supply, as thin margins deter developers despite strong demand in urban India

Railways to rationalise 29,608 posts in FY27 despite record capex push

Railways plans to rationalise nearly 30,000 posts in FY27 as part of workforce optimisation, even as it receives record capital allocation for modernisation and expansion

Amazon to take 'Now' rapid-delivery service to 100 cities in India

E-commerce giant ramps up micro-fulfilment network as quick-commerce competition intensifies

Medtech backs India-NZ FTA, flags CDSCO exclusion as key regulatory gap

Medical device makers welcome India-NZ FTA for easing market access and exports, but flag absence of CDSCO in regulatory recognition framework as a key gap

How Chinese oral GLP-1 drugs may reshape India's obesity drug market

With cheaper GLP-1 pills entering India, access could improve significantly, but experts warn that affordability must be balanced with strong regulation and patient safety

​Listed Indian realty firms acquire 1,433 acres of land in FY26: Report

Among the leading listed players, Godrej Properties led the pack with 17 deals across 443.5 acres

India's renewable energy deal value jumps five-fold to $2 billion in 2025

Interestingly, China's deal numbers dipped by 37 percent (43 disclosed ones) in 2025 which generated $1.5 billion

UK bans cigarette sales for future generations: Can India replicate?

UK's generational tobacco ban raises questions on whether India can replicate similar anti-smoking measures amid structural, legal, and enforcement challenges

India's power demand at fresh high of 256 Gw amid scorching heatwave

Fresh data from the Grid Controller of India shows that electricity demand met by the grid touched a peak of 256.11 GW at 3:38 pm on Saturday, 25 April, up from 252.11 GW recorded on Friday, 24 April

Early birds clocked double-digit profit growth in Q4, best in 10 quarters

Early Q4FY26 results show strong earnings growth led by BFSI and metals, even as oil refiners lag and global tensions fuel input cost pressures

Realty developers roll out flexible payment plans amid slow sales

Developers are offering flexible payment plans like 10:90 schemes and deferred payments to boost home sales while keeping property prices unchanged amid affordability concerns

West Asia conflict hits India's beverage sector as packaging costs surge

Since February, these disruptions have collided with a surge in demand due to the commencement of summer and a structural shift towards packaged beverages, creating a supply-demand mismatch

Why India must ramp up coal gasification as part of its energy strategy

India's abundant coal reserves and rising energy demand make coal gasification a key strategy to reduce import dependence, boost industrial fuel supply, and strengthen long-term energy security

Crude oil cushion shrinks as supply fault lines deepen amid West Asia war

West Asia conflict and strained global supplies tighten India's oil cushion, raising risks of a crude crunch despite refiners tapping inventories

Brazil rejects Dr Reddy's, Cipla GLP-1 generics on technical grounds

Brazil's regulator Anvisa rejects DRL and Cipla's generic GLP-1 drug filings, citing unmet technical requirements on efficacy, safety and quality

Indian IT faces AI reset: Top-5 firms post mixed FY26 amid macro headwinds

Earnings analyses reveal a sector transitioning rapidly away from traditional effort-based delivery

As affluence rises, Indians spend more on travel than retail: Visa

Travel is becoming the biggest spending category for affluent Indians, with luxury consumers choosing experiences over retail as wealth and discretionary spending rise

Gig workers' body seeks binding heatwave safeguards from Labour Ministry

IFAT urges binding protections including paid cooling breaks, water access, and emergency support for gig workers as extreme heat intensifies across India