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Ring-fencing the next gen, Indian business families rethink trusts

Succession remains one of the most emotionally and operationally complex areas for Indian family businesses

Wood, coal prices soar as Delhi-NCR caterers turn to alternative fuels

Commercial LPG cylinders are selling at up to three times the usual price, while wood and coal costs have jumped 50-100%, forcing Delhi-NCR caterers to cancel orders or absorb losses

Govt amends captive power plant rules to clarify ownership provisions

The government has amended electricity rules governing captive power plants, clarifying ownership provisions and verification norms to reduce disputes and improve ease of doing business

House panel on subordinate legislation examining CCI commitment regulations

Rajya Sabha panel on subordinate legislation has begun examining the Competition Commission of India's commitment regulations that allow firms to avoid abuse of dominance investigations

West Asia crisis: Reality check gets India on investors' realty list

UAE citizens, NRIs, family offices, regional investment groups evaluating India to broaden their allocation strategies

India's challenge to evergreening: 2026 may test drug patent regime

Experts say 2026 could be a crucial year for drug patents, with the likely emergence of fresh disputes over follow-on patents

Govt moves NCLAT against NCLT nod to Ashdan's ₹900 crore Rolta plan

Centre moves NCLAT challenging the NCLT-approved ₹900 crore resolution plan for Rolta India, citing negligible recovery on statutory dues owed to the government

Gen Z to command $1.3 trillion consumption in India by 2030: Report

Gen Z's emphasis on aesthetics is evident in their engagement with the BPC sector. By 2030, this group is projected to account for nearly $19 billion share of India's BPC market

New labour codes likely to drive wider adoption of fixed-term employment

Three-fourths of companies expect wider use of fixed-term contracts as new labour codes push firms toward greater workforce formalisation and compliance

Aluminium Association of India seek RoDTEP relief to stay competitive

Aluminium industry seeks exemption from the recent RoDTEP rate cut, warning that reduced export incentives could hurt competitiveness amid rising global trade barriers

Coal India aims to ensure power at fair price amid West Asia crisis

Coal India contributes to 80 per cent of total domestic coal production and 75 per cent of total coal-based generation

ICAR to build national gender platform to boost women's role in farming

The declaration commits stakeholders to champion gender-responsive policies, ensure women's access to land, finance, technology and digital innovation

Smaller towns to drive next growth cycle in Indian housing market: Report

The consultant mentioned that the next phase of growth in India's housing market would come from tier II and tier III cities

Oil companies weigh refinery price freeze, move may hit MRPL, CPCL

International oil prices have risen to over $100, but retail petrol and diesel prices in India have remained unchanged, forcing oil marketing companies (OMCs) to absorb the impact

India's gems, jewellery exports up 3.86% at $2,680.79 mn in Feb: GJEPC

The overall exports stood at $2,581.08 million (Rs 22,460.13 crore) during the corresponding month of 2025, GJEPC data showed

Intensify proactive monitoring of duopolistic sectors: Parl panel tells CCI

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has the mandate to curb anti-competitive practices and promote fair competition across sectors

Govt stops LPG supply to PNG households as regulator pushes gas rollout

The amended order also prohibits government oil companies and their distributors from providing domestic LPG connections or refilling cylinders for consumers who already have a PNG supply

LPG crisis: Orders from restaurants start recovering, says magicpin

Orders in cuisines that rely significantly on LPG-based cooking initially saw a dip of about 5-10 per cent, but demand has started to recover as restaurants adjust their operations

MSMEs face operational crisis as LPG shortage threatens jobs, growth

AIE National Chairman K E Raghunathan said for thousands of small industries, commercial kitchens, and food processors, "LPG is not just fuel, it is the lifeline of daily production"

Govt prohibits PNG users to hold LPG cylinders amid supply shortage

India is facing tightening of LPG supplies as nearly 90 per cent of the country's LPG imports originate from the West Asia