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India's sugar output rises 10.5% to 26.21 MT in 2025-26 season: ISMA

The sugar output so far has exceeded the total net production of 26.12 million tonne in the full 2024-25 marketing year (October-September)

Jio Payments Bank introduces UPI-based cash withdrawal services

By enabling cardless cash withdrawals at business correspondent (BC) touchpoints, the initiative bridges the gap between digital payments and physical cash access

Many Opposition-ruled states have provisioned VB G RAM G funds: Chouhan

Chouhan also said that the Opposition's protest against VB G RAM G has failed to garner any public support because the country has accepted it as a better scheme than its previous version (MGNREGA)

West Asia conflict: Helmet makers flag safety risks amid cost surge

Helmet makers warn that rising input costs driven by global conflicts may lead to compromised safety standards, as price pressures intensify in India's competitive market

Over 35 GW renewable capacity may face grid curtailment in FY27: Crisil

Crisil warns over 35 GW renewable capacity may face curtailment in FY27 due to slow transmission rollout, with TGNA projects bearing the bulk of the risk

India Inc's ECB and FCCB intent hit new FY26 high in January 2026

According to RBI data, $4.18 billion was proposed through the automatic route and $1.15 billion through the approval route

Create energy policy to shield economy from oil shock: Parl panel to FinMin

Most critically, the committee have recommended that the department facilitate a 'Structural Reform Bridge' to help states transition away from revenue deficit grants (RDGs)

Uttar Pradesh defence corridor logs in ₹35,000 crore investments

One of the largest projects in the corridor is the weapon manufacturing plant set up by Adani Defence Systems in Kanpur at an investment of about ₹1,500 crore

New captive power rules to boost renewable energy adoption by industries

Industry says changes to captive power rules will make renewable projects more scalable, enabling group companies to access captive power benefits and boost clean energy adoption

India's trade remains steady despite West Asia conflict: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister brought attention to India's comprehensive export growth and said that the government is focused on strengthening its competitive advantage in the global market

Fuel retailers seek advance payments as losses mount on price surge

Indian refiners, hit hard by a declining rupee, are facing revenue losses from retail sales as cracks for gasoline and gasoil surged to multi-year ‌highs

Zydus, Lupin sign deal to co-market Semaglutide injections in India

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat Type 2 Diabetes and, increasingly, for weight management by helping regulate blood sugar and appetite

India preferred tech partner amid global supply chain shifts: Nasscom chief

Outlining the factors that make India a preferred partner, Nambiar pointed to the country's status as a 'trusted democracy' and its massive scale, serving as a 'living laboratory for innovation'

Biz chamber seeks RBI relief for exporters hit by West Asia crisis

The BCC urged RBI to encourage banks to adopt a supportive credit approach

Datanomics: From checkout to courtroom as consumer rights take centre stage

Rising e-commerce grievances and persistent food adulteration highlight evolving consumer protection challenges in India

CGD firms offer incentives for domestic PNG connections amid LPG shortage

IGL and GAIL Gas offer free gas worth ₹500, while other CGD firms waive charges to encourage domestic PNG adoption as LPG supplies tighten due to the West Asia crisis

West Asia conflict scars begin to show on India Inc across sectors

With the war showing no signs of abating, the outlook for many sectors of India's industry is clouding over right now

Getting ready to act on anti-competitive conduct in AI space: CCI chief

Kaur said that the CCI had identified potential anti-competitive conduct, which could be in the form of concentration in the AI value chain

Centre discusses rare-earth corridor sites in Andhra, Odisha and Kerala

Centre discusses SOP for monazite handling, private participation as corridor plans move ahead

Unemployment rate eases to 4.9% as urban hiring picks up: PLFS data

Urban hiring activity picks up after winter lull as overall unemployment rate falls slightly in February, according to the latest PLFS monthly bulletin