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FSSAI authorises 17 r-PET plants, adds 300,000 tonnes of capacity

Authorisation of 17 recycled PET plants adds 300,000 tonnes capacity to India's packaging ecosystem and supports the country's recycled plastic mandate

LPG supply crisis hits JNU canteens; students demand preventive steps

The call for the march by the student union -- planned for Tuesday -- comes as the food menus in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) canteens continue to be hit

How Pokemon Go's maker is building geospatial models to guide robots

Data generated by millions of Pokemon Go players is now powering Niantic's geospatial AI models that help autonomous robots navigate complex urban environments

Bandhan Bank shares slide 7.5% on reports of promoter exit options

Shares fall sharply after reports that promoter Bandhan Financial Services is exploring options including a stake sale or IPO to facilitate exits for long-term investors

Odisha bio-refinery faces production delays due to tech challenges: Centre

Centre says commissioning of BPCL's second-generation ethanol bio-refinery in Odisha's Bargarh has been delayed due to pandemic disruptions and limited availability of specialised technology vendors

Higher-ticket loans drive microfinance disbursals in Oct-Dec: Equifax-SIDBI

Loans above Rs 75,000 now account for 38% of microfinance disbursals, reflecting lenders' growing preference for larger exposures to existing borrowers, says Equifax-SIDBI report

Karnataka Assembly passes Bill to regulate hoardings, levy ad fee

However, the Bill provides exemptions for advertisements related to public meetings of municipalities or corporations, elections to legislative bodies and candidature in such elections

CCI must balance innovation and prevent digital dominance: Rajiv Gauba

NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba said CCI must balance innovation and fair competition in digital markets, while chairperson Ravneet Kaur flagged potential anti competitive conduct

Govt to soon come out with revamped Stand-Up India scheme: Sitharaman

Replying to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha, the Minister said the modified scheme will incorporate lessons learnt in implementation of the original Stand-Up India scheme

Gujarat ramps up LPG supply by 20% amid crisis, prioritises PNG connections

Despite this shift in priority, Khandhar said LPG supplies remain adequate, and buffer stocks are steadily increasing

India sees power demand surge to a record, adding to energy crisis

The war in the West Asia, now in its third week, has roiled energy markets, cutting off flows of crude and liquefied natural gas to the world and driving up prices

MRF Vice Chairman and MD Arun Mammen re-elected as ATMA chairman

The national industry body for automotive tyre sector in India further said Sanjay Chatterjee, Assistant Director General of ATMA has been elevated as Director General ATMA

Casual workers shifting to formal jobs as economy grows: Mandaviya

The Minister further said that self-employment too has increased from 52 per cent in 2017-18 to 58 per cent

India exports 315k tonne sugar in Oct-Feb of 2025-26 marketing year: AISTA

Sugar exports remain under government control through quotas distributed proportionally among mills

Iran war: SECL ready to meet India's coal demand amid energy disruptions

During FY26, the company has achieved around 165 million tonnes of coal production and over 169 million tonnes of coal dispatch up to mid-March, ensuring steady supply to power plants, other consumers

West Asia conflict: Ports face congestion after container buildup

Container congestion is rising at west coast ports such as JNPA and Kandla as the West Asia crisis disrupts shipping routes, leaving over 30,000 containers stuck across supply chains

Ozempic patent expiry set to trigger weight-loss drug boom in India

India is the first major country after Canada where Novo is losing patent on semaglutide and will see an onslaught of generic versions

Aluminium nears $3,500 a tonne as major smelter slashes output in West Asia

The West Asia accounts for some 9 per cent of the world's aluminum output, and Alba's cuts add to other reductions that have stoked supply fears

West Asia crisis: LPG crunch hitting auto factory canteens in India

Auto industry body SIAM seeks priority LPG supply for factory canteens, warning shortages could disrupt shift operations and manufacturing

Odisha to utilise 3,047 acres UMPP land for Adani coal-to-chemicals complex

Odisha will utilise 3,047 acres acquired for a scrapped ultra mega power project in Sundargarh for Adani Enterprises' proposed Rs 84,000-crore coal-to-chemicals complex