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Railways clears track for SCoR after years of Odisha-Andhra tug of war

The Centre has notified South Coast Railway as Indian Railways' 18th zone, ending years of administrative and political negotiations over the revenue-rich Waltair division

Reliance Industries plans Jamnagar refinery shutdown starting late May

Reliance Industries is likely to begin maintenance shutdown at its Jamnagar refinery after Nayara Energy resumes operations, amid efforts to ensure fuel supplies

Seci invites bids for 500k tonne green methanol supply under SIGHT scheme

Seci has floated a tender for supply of 5 lakh tonne per annum green methanol under the SIGHT programme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission

Manufacturing sentiment improves in Q4 despite rising cost pressures: Ficci

India's manufacturing sector remained resilient in Q4 FY26 despite rising input costs and geopolitical disruptions, according to Ficci's latest survey

India's GCC revenue nears $100 billion as AI drives sector growth

India's GCC ecosystem crossed 2,000 centres and generated nearly $100 billion in revenue in FY26, driven by AI adoption, higher-value work and skilled talent

Amazon opens its supply chain to all: Can Indian logistics firms keep up?

Amazon has opened its logistics network to all businesses, intensifying competition for global and Indian delivery firms and raising questions on pricing, margins, and scale

Manufacturing sentiment positive in Q4 despite higher costs: Ficci survey

Responses have been drawn from over 250 manufacturing units from both large and SME segments with a combined annual turnover of over ₹8 lakh crore

Centre appoints Shashi Shekhar Vempati as new chairperson of CBFC

An alumnus of the IIT Bombay, Vempati is an author and also the co-founder of the AI4India Org, which works towards democratising access to Artificial Intelligence technology

Cold-rolled formed engineering solution cuts mining scrap by 80%: Experts

The shift toward precision-driven cold roll-formed engineering is emerging as a key enabler -- reducing waste, lowering costs, and improving long-term performance across mining operations

Andhra min lays foundation stone for Carrier Global's ₹1,000 cr AC facility

The facility is expected to generate employment and livelihood opportunities for around 3,000 people, both directly and indirectly, while strengthening the state's manufacturing ecosystem

India's flexible workspace market may expand up to 18% due to GCCs: Crisil

India's flexible workspace market is projected to expand sharply over the next two fiscals, driven by rising demand from GCCs, corporates and start-ups, with credit profiles expected to remain stable

Temperatures on the rise, online platforms offer relief to gig workers

E-commerce and food delivery firms step up cooling infrastructure, insurance cover and welfare measures for gig workers as rising temperatures and heatwave warnings intensify across India

Prioritise energy security to sustain growth momentum: RBI MPC member

Kumar said that India imports a significant portion of its crude oil and natural gas requirements, making it highly sensitive to geopolitical developments in West Asia

Can BJP's Bengal win be a turning point for industry? Experts weigh in

Now, with the BJP in power at both the Centre and the state - a convergence not seen in over 50 years - the question is whether it can unlock a wave of investment to match the scale of the mandate

India's fuel exports fall to lowest level since 2022 on West Asia crisis

The government has imposed a special additional excise duty to discourage exports. Crude oil supplies are lower, so is refining throughput

High power demand, but spot prices rise only 1% to ₹5.26/unit in April: IEX

Power demand rose in April, but spot prices increased marginally amid surplus renewable supply and weather-led fluctuations, offering buyers opportunities for lower-cost procurement

Plea in SC alleges fake citations in NCLT order on Essel insolvency

A plea in the Supreme Court alleges non-existent citations in an NCLT order admitting Essel Infraprojects to insolvency, raising concerns over judicial integrity.

Cabinet clears ₹18,100-cr credit guarantee scheme for aviation, MSMEs

Cabinet clears ₹365/qtl sugarcane FRP, ₹5,659 crore cotton mission

Indian investments in US rise to $16.4 bn, support 70,800 jobs: Official

A CII report released in 2023 had pegged Indian investments in the US in the range of $40 billion, which had led to the creation of 425,000 jobs

India's AC boom could trip the power grid, but policy is the real problem

India's cooling demand is surging with rising heat and incomes, but outdated rules are slowing adoption of cheaper, cleaner refrigerants that could ease pressure on the power grid