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Govt expands committee for drugs, medical devices pricing reforms

According to an industry source, the committee will also look at ways to design a price moderation framework for medical devices while providing incentives to the medtech industry to minimize imports

India's first multi-purpose green hydrogen pilot project inaugurated

SJVN Chairman and Managing Director Geeta Kapur inaugurated a 20Nm3/hr electrolyzer and 25kW fuel cell capacity-based green hydrogen pilot project, a statement issued here said

Sampling, grading of coal at 427 mines completed; to be applicable for FY24

Of the total 427 mines, 331 are central public sector units, 69 under state governments and 27 private sector mines, the coal ministry said in a statement

Nearly 50% Gen Z ready for their first independent abroad trip: Survey

The results also shed light on the travel behaviours and factors considered by Gen Z in India as they chart their course for their first independent trip without their parents or guardians

Sugar mills can use 670,000 tons of B-heavy molasses to make ethanol: Govt

Sugar mills were holding excess stock of B-heavy molasses -- a byproduct of the sweetener -- produced before the ban on its use on December 7 last year

NCLT seeks MCA views on aircraft lessor moratorium exemption in IBC

The Civil Aviation ministry's interpretation of the MCA notification, might be a deterrent for the airlines which end up in insolvency but give a leg up to lessors business

RBI's compiled master direction on ARCs to be effective from April 24

'Non-complying ARC shall be subject to supervisory action,' says regulator

GST, China imports emerge as major poll issues among lock industry traders

The Rs 4,000 crore industry of Aligarh, where lock making is likened to an art dating back to the Mughals, is not so robust anymore with shifting global market dynamics taking their toll

'India, UAE on track to surpass $100 bn non-oil trade target by 2030'

The UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) was launched on the sidelines of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in January

Centre considering widening housing subsidy scope for urban poor under PMAY

In the proposed expansion of the housing scheme, self-employed individuals, shopkeepers, and small traders are likely to be included

IT sector to see second consecutive year of muted revenue growth: CRISIL

The overall industry size is pegged at $250 billion and it creates over 5 million direct jobs

Technology has emerged as new strategic arena of competition: Army chief

In his address at a seminar here, he also said technologies are emerging in new unchartered domains, and 'revolutionising and establishing a 'new normal' in different fields'

Accreditation deadline for halal certification bodies extended till Jul 4

DGFT is an arm of the commerce ministry which deals with exports and import-related issues

Hitachi Energy plans India expansion, local ops amid rising power demand

India's government last year rolled out incentives for green energy transition, with an aim to have 500 GW of installed capacity through non-fossil fuel sources by 2030

Supreme Court expands scrutiny to FMCG after Patanjali misleading ads case

Nestle, Bournvita, and MDH have all come under public scrutiny after reports questioning the quality of the consumer goods emerged within the last month

Channapatna's eroding toy story sees a beacon of hope amid Karnataka polls

Ahead of the general elections in Karnataka, artisans who work at these toy factories are demanding the upcoming govt to create a conducive business environment for them and save their "dying" art

How CXO coaches have become vital in navigating modern corporate complexity

The coveted corner room comes with intense loneliness. A leadership coach helps CXOs grasp the enormity of the role and cope with the challenges

Lok Sabha polls: Will Bengal's sagging tea industry brew a new flavour?

Darjeeling goes to vote on April 26 in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections alongside Balurghat and Raiganj. All three in North Bengal are BJP seats

Centre bets on 'Swades' moment for semiconductor industry's talent

Expects thousand-odd Indian engineers to return from Southeast Asia, US

More than 157 million Indians bought 943 million movie tickets in 2023

Theatre-going population in India on the rise, says Ormax data