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Toll collection from different sources may reach ₹4 trillion: Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari said toll collections could rise to Rs 3.5-4 trillion annually as India adopts AI-based, barrier-free tolling and expands road infrastructure

Centre forms seven official panels to tackle impact of West Asia crisis

The first panel on defence, external affairs and public order is led by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, with Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh as members

Indian brewers warn of shortages as Iran conflict hits packaging makers

Iranian attacks have partially disrupted Qatar's export capacity, tightening gas availability for Indian manufacturers

RBI developing AI-led digital payments platforms to boost user experience

Vasudevan said such systems can help institutions save time and resources by resolving issues without manual intervention, especially as payment volumes expand rapidly

Industry leaders stress trust, innovation as key for enduring institutions

ITC chairman Sanjeev Puri said long-term institutional success rests on three pillars -- vision, values and vitality

PM Internship Scheme's pilot relaxes age criteria, increases compensation

The Prime Minister Internship Scheme pilot has widened the age band, raised stipends to Rs 9,000, and reduced duration to 6-9 months to improve participation

Ex-Coal India top brass seek PM Modi's help to revise stagnant pensions

In the March 23 letter, the former top executives said the pension fixed at the time of retirement remains "constant forever without any adjustment for rise in prices"

Mahanagar Gas offers free fuel, bill adjustment for PNG customers

The city gas distributor has announced free gas, fee waivers and discounts for new and existing users following the government's move to prioritise PNG and CNG supply

India veg oil refiners cut purchases, expect conflict-driven rally to fade

India, which meets nearly two-thirds of its vegetable oil needs through imports, brought in an average 1.36 million metric tons a month in the marketing year that ended in October 2025

Oil industry pushes ethanol as cooking fuel to cut dependency on LPG

Ravi's remarks came against the backdrop of India's successful rollout of 20 per cent ethanol blending (E20) in petrol

After Zomato, Swiggy raises platform fee to ₹17.58 amid cost pressures

Swiggy has raised its platform fee to Rs 17.58, following Zomato's move, as rising costs and supply constraints in commercial LPG impact food delivery operations

India's flex office stock crosses 100 mn sq ft, triples since 2020: CBRE

Flexible office stock in India has surged past 100 million sq ft, tripling since 2020, driven by enterprise adoption, GCC expansion, and strong investor interest

India's iron ore imports set to hit 7-year high in FY26 on steel demand

A cargo of BHP's Jimblebar Fines iron ore is heading to India in a rare sale, driven by discounts on the product that was banned for sale in China

Aluminium extrusion industry grappling with LPG, PNG crisis amid Iran war

Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India has urged the government to implement urgent relief measures, including interest rate cuts and loan moratoriums

Sattva Group launches 50-acre project on '15-minute city' in Bengaluru

The company noted that the 15-minute city model is increasingly influencing urban planning globally, with leading cities reorienting development around accessibility, efficiency, and quality of life

DCGI intensifies crackdown on unauthorised sale of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

The launch of multiple generic GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in India has raised concerns over their availability via pharmacies, online platforms, wholesalers, and wellness clinics

In a first, Odisha set to auction three gold-bearing mineral blocks

Gold blocks are part of 34 mineral blocks, including 25 major mineral blocks and nine critical blocks

Ola, Uber, Rapido drivers protest in Delhi-NCR, demand safety measures

Drivers of Ola, Uber, and Rapido staged protests in Delhi-NCR, demanding stronger safety measures, passenger verification, and improved working conditions

Corporate Laws Amendment Bill to empower NFRA, ease compliance tabled in LS

The Corporate Laws Amendment Bill proposes decriminalisation, stronger NFRA powers, and simpler compliance norms, alongside reforms in mergers, CSR, and corporate governance

Niti Aayog retools Feb 10 transport report after Auto Inc pushback

FFVs and CBG vehicles run on flex fuel (currently ethanol blended with petrol) or bio-gas (currently CBG mixed with compressed natural gas) using internal combustion engines