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On the boil: Why are milk prices rising when the supply is healthy?
While private players had increased prices, cooperatives and state-supported enterprises had managed to maintain stable prices. Interestingly, dairies in southern India have reduced their retail rates
 "On the boil: Why are milk prices rising when the supply is healthy?")
India, Australia aim to boost cooperation in critical minerals, processing
Both countries have signed an interim free trade agreement and are in negotiations to expand that into a comprehensive pact, Commerce Secretary said
 "India, Australia aim to boost cooperation in critical minerals, processing")
No import of milk, its products under TRQ undertaken since 2014-15: DGFT
"No imports of milk and milk products under TRQ have been undertaken since 2014-15," he told reporters here
 "No import of milk, its products under TRQ undertaken since 2014-15: DGFT")
Digital Competition Bill may impact user experience on online platforms
As many as thirteen platforms, including Zomato, Swiggy, Paytm, IRCTC, Makemytrip, Flipkart, JioSaavn, Pharmeasy, and others, would come under the purview of the Digital Competition Bill
 "Digital Competition Bill may impact user experience on online platforms")
Air India to set up flying training organisation in Maharashtra's Amravati
To meet the growing demand in the country's air travel market, Indian carriers have made four significant aircraft orders since last year
 "Air India to set up flying training organisation in Maharashtra's Amravati")
Digi Yatra policy should spell out rules on passenger info deletion: Report
Based on Facial Recognition Technology (FRT), Digi Yatra provides for contactless and seamless movement of passengers at various checkpoints at airports
 "Digi Yatra policy should spell out rules on passenger info deletion: Report")
Govt hikes jet fuel price by 1.2%, reduces commercial LPG by Rs 30
Jet fuel or ATF price on Monday was hiked by 1.2 per cent while that of commercial LPG used by hotels and restaurants cut by Rs 30 per 19-kg cylinder in line with international oil price trends.
 "Govt hikes jet fuel price by 1.2%, reduces commercial LPG by Rs 30")
ACs, coolers shoot up India's power usage by 9% to 152.38 bn units in Jun
The highest supply in a day (peak power demand met) also rose to 245.41 GW in June 2024 against 223.29 GW in the year-ago month
 "ACs, coolers shoot up India's power usage by 9% to 152.38 bn units in Jun")
India closing the gap in smartphone exports as China, Vietnam slows down
India has absorbed nearly 50 per cent of the decline in mobile phone exports from China and Vietnam, although China remains the leading exporter of mobile phones
 "India closing the gap in smartphone exports as China, Vietnam slows down")
CII, Nasscom to provide digital skilling to 100,000 non-IT youth in 2 years
CII said that seven target sectors have been identified to begin with
 "CII, Nasscom to provide digital skilling to 100,000 non-IT youth in 2 years")
Big fat Indian wedding: At Rs 10 trn, expenses 2nd only to food, grocery
Weddings in India are elaborate and characterised by a range of ceremonies and spending
 "Big fat Indian wedding: At Rs 10 trn, expenses 2nd only to food, grocery")
Govt begins anti-dumping probe into glass fibre imports from China, Bahrain
The commerce ministry's investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is probing the alleged dumping of glass fibres and its articles originating in or exported from these countries
 "Govt begins anti-dumping probe into glass fibre imports from China, Bahrain")
Local beverages gain traction as consumer look to quench their thirst
Many regional brands were able to increase their penetration in existing markets and increase their market share
 "Local beverages gain traction as consumer look to quench their thirst")
Balancing act: Can the new HDFC Bank regain its pre-merger old glory
After a challenging year post-merger, HDFC Bank looks poised for a strategic path forward
 "Balancing act: Can the new HDFC Bank regain its pre-merger old glory")
Tobacco farmers ask govt to include sector under duty refund scheme Rodtep
They "requested to extend support to tobacco exporters by including them under the Rodtep scheme," the ministry said in a statement
 "Tobacco farmers ask govt to include sector under duty refund scheme Rodtep")
With geo-political concerns, engg firms nudge suppliers to 'Make in India'
These firms are either tying up with Indian entities of their foreign suppliers, or urging foreign suppliers to set shop in India
 "With geo-political concerns, engg firms nudge suppliers to 'Make in India'")
Aviation market big enough for Akasa Air to succeed: CEO Vinay Dube
While emphasising that the focus is on service excellence and cost leadership, Dube said the airline is looking for network and international expansion
 "Aviation market big enough for Akasa Air to succeed: CEO Vinay Dube")
Mumbai clocks 12% growth in property registrations in June: Knight Frank
However, the number of registrations in June was lower than in May, when 12,000 units were registered
 "Mumbai clocks 12% growth in property registrations in June: Knight Frank")
Team India's victory in T20 World Cup likely to boost ad revenues further
Disney Star, this season's official media rights holder of the shortened, fast-paced form of cricket, was expecting to rake in as much as Rs 18,000 crore ($2.2 billion) in advertising from the sport
 "Team India's victory in T20 World Cup likely to boost ad revenues further")
'Boring' bitcoin sends weekend trading volume to all-time lows: Research
Bitcoin trading gained notoriety for its "Wild Weekends," where the digital currency would experience wide price fluctuations
 "'Boring' bitcoin sends weekend trading volume to all-time lows: Research")