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Infra woes, pendency cripple NCLT as insolvency cases surge beyond capacity

Senior advocates and legal industry experts have voiced concerns over systemic delays, pointing to nearly 10,000 cases stuck at the admission stage

Why food delivery and qcommerce services may be disrupted on New Year's Eve

The first strike was staged on December 25, which disrupted Swiggy and Zomato food deliveries during the day in Gurugram and Noida

Govt's intervention pushed onion growers into losses in 2025: Farmers' body

The association has demanded compensation for farmers through a direct subsidy for losses incurred in 2025, and warned of protests if their demands are not met

Why India doesn't move against CO2's close cousin as methane tracking lags

India is the world's third-largest emitter of methane but lacks clear policy direction and mechanisms to track and mitigate the gas, which is far more potent than carbon dioxide in global warming

NPCI authorised fewer new third-party UPI apps in 2025 after April outage

NPCI approved 13 third-party UPI apps in 2025, with five limited to closed user groups, as tighter due diligence and new safety controls followed an April system outage, sources said

Low base, safeguard duty to prop steel output this financial year

Exports are also expected to grow 28-30 per cent this fiscal due to better realisation opportunities in key markets, particularly the European Union

Foreign tourists' arrival in India dips 12% in April-September 2025

Vietnam becomes fastest growing market in south east Asia for influx of FTA- hits over 19 million in November

Quick gateway: Hotels see rise in last-minute bookings ahead of New Year

Hotels near metros are seeing a sharp late surge in New Year's Eve bookings and higher rates, while restaurants and delivery firms face disruptions amid a gig workers' strike

The 'legacyfication' of new media and other stories as tech cuts both ways

The new is beginning to resemble the old, tech is playing both hero and villain, and cinemas are starting to get their sheen back

Healthcare IPO count jumps in 2025; fundraising flat, returns soften

The surge has come alongside a decline in average issue sizes and more muted listing-day returns compared with last year

Luxury automakers Mercedes-Benz, BMW eye Indian real estate sector

According to multiple sources close to the development, Mercedes-Benz is already in talks with multiple developers in Gurugram for a luxury branded residence project

Rosatom supplies nuclear fuel for initial loading of Kudankulam Unit-3 core

Rosatom said its Nuclear Fuel Division supplied fuel for initial loading of the VVER-1000 core at Kudankulam NPP Unit-3 in Tamil Nadu under a lifetime supply contract

Labour Min's flagship employment scheme logs 235K registrations in 2025

The Labour Ministry said the PMVBRY portal recorded 235K establishment registrations in 2025, with incentives for first-time employees and employers for jobs created between 2025 and 2027

Delivery firms brace for gig workers' logout strike on December 31

Delivery and quick commerce platforms are tightening operations and safety measures ahead of December 31 as gig worker unions plan a nationwide log-out strike over pay, conditions and social security

MahaRERA recovers nearly ₹269 crore for homebuyers since 2017 inception

MahaRERA has recovered ₹268.87 crore as homebuyer compensation since May 2017, with Mumbai Suburban leading collections, while cases worth about ₹103 crore remain stalled at NCLT

Mid-segment set to anchor housing market in 2026 as premium cycle peaks

As premium and luxury housing shows signs of saturation, improving affordability and end-user demand are expected to push mid-segment homes to the forefront of residential growth in 2026

Fixing the fine print: What the IBC amendment is really trying to change

Focused on enforcement over fresh ideas, the IBC amendment Bill seeks to cut delays, curb conflicts of interest and bring greater certainty to insolvency resolutions

Parliamentary panel urges inter-ministry coordination on critical minerals

The government has taken several policy reforms to boost mineral production in the country and make India self-reliant in the mineral sector

Tech layoffs: How AI, regulation, and profits reshaped tech jobs in 2025

From IT services giants to venture-backed startups, India's tech industry saw widespread job cuts in 2025 as AI automation, gaming regulation and cost pressures reshaped hiring

Satcom, Vodafone Idea survival, frauds keep telecom sector abuzz in 2025

Entry of Starlink is expected to add to the competition in the premium segment, which is dominated by telecom operators -- mainly Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel