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Trade in turmoil: Conflict and tariffs dim the shine of Surat diamonds

With the war in West Asia upending global trade, the first part of a series examines how the global diamond hub is grappling with the raging crisis and also tariff uncertainty

Centrally funded infrastructure projects log 16.4% cost jump in January

Centrally funded infrastructure projects reported a 16.4% cost jump in January, with revised estimates climbing to ₹39.2 trillion across 1,702 projects, even as overruns eased sequentially

Restaurant body writes to govt to ensure supply of commercial LPG cylinders

The National Restaurant Association of India has warned the Centre that disruption in commercial LPG supplies could trigger widespread restaurant closures, urging sustained cylinder availability

Women-led startups saw 9% funding drop in 2025, says Tracxn report

Deal activity also fell significantly, with the number of funding rounds dropping 29 per cent from 2024

Missing half in India's growth puzzle: Female labour participation just 42%

Over 125 million women in India with secondary or higher education are outside the labour force

7 years on, ₹8,700 crore Odisha strategic oil reserve project awaits land

Public-sector firm seeks help from Independent MLA to start work

India, Uzbekistan launch pharma-nutra corridor; focus on Eurasian market

India and Uzbekistan have launched a policy-backed pharma-nutraceutical corridor to improve regulatory alignment, investment and market access for manufacturers targeting the $7-10 billion Eurasian he

How India can kick the West Asian oil habit by boosting ethanol use

Surplus ethanol capacity and rising geopolitical risks revive calls for higher blending targets as India weighs E30, flex fuels and even E50 to bolster energy security

I-T dept detects ₹408 crore sales suppression; surveys restaurants

Based on the findings, the department conducted surveys on March 8 across 62 restaurants in 46 cities across 22 states

India's World Cup triumph creates fresh endorsement pitch for brands

India's T20 World Cup victory has sparked a surge in endorsement interest for rising cricket stars as brands look beyond legacy icons and tap the next generation of marketable athletes

Offshore platforms gained engagement after ban on real money games in India

A CUTS International survey shows offshore real-money gaming platforms saw sharp increases in usage and spending after India's ban, with domestic users shifting activity to overseas operators

Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY secured employment, shows data

Government data show that only 22% of candidates certified under PMKVY 1.0 to 3.0 secured jobs, with placements for SC and ST candidates at about 25%, even as PMKVY 4.0 delinks training from targets

India's coal production may reach 1.5 billion tonnes by FY30: Kishan Reddy

The country's coal demand is expected to continue rising and is expected to peak around 2040, Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha

India's inter-regional transmission capacity to reach 143 GW by 2027: Govt

Naik also said that there are delays in several inter-state transmission system (ISTS) projects due to right-of-way (RoW) issues

India Energy Stack pilot to begin in five states next fiscal year: Govt

After the successful demonstration, India Energy Stack is envisaged to be rolled out across the country, the minister informed the Upper House

Rajasthan govt to lease JDA's vacant plots and spaces for short durations

Commercial activities include site offices, maintenance storage, exhibitions, car washing, stone and marble sales, game zones, circuses, and other activities

Nasscom asks IT firms to boost cyber readiness amid West Asia crisis

Companies are also advising employees to limit non-essential travel through the region and explore alternative transit routes where required

How West Asia conflict threatens LNG supply chain powering India's economy

West Asia conflict and disruption near the Strait of Hormuz threaten LNG shipments vital to India's fertiliser, power and manufacturing sectors, raising risks of supply shocks and higher energy costs

Over 24,000 MW coal, lignite-based power capacity in planning stages: Govt

To meet this requirement, the Ministry of Power has envisaged to set up an additional minimum 97,000 MW coal- and lignite-based thermal capacity, MoS Shripad Naik said

ABB to invest $75 mn in India to boost manufacturing in critical segments

Approximately 85 per cent of ABB's products and solutions sold in India are manufactured locally