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DPDP rules mandate deleting user data after three years of inactivity

Ecommerce, gaming, and social media intermediaries must erase dormant user data with prior notice

Mumbai realty market sees 4-fold jump in institutional investment: Report

Out of the total inflow in Mumbai property market, the consultant noted that foreign capital accounted for two-thirds (67 per cent) at $797.7 million

Ecom logistics sector seeks clarity on GST rules for delivery, GTA services

MSME-focused e-commerce platforms have warned that ambiguity over GST treatment of local delivery and GTA services is creating compliance risks, potential double taxation, and operational disruptions

No mining within 1 km of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that mining cannot take place within one kilometre of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, extending earlier directions to all protected areas

Quick commerce feeds revenue appetite of packaged food companies

Taste for convenience serves up 50-100% growth for AWL Agri, Tata Consumer, Parle

No BIS certification required: QCOs for plastics, synthetic fibres scrapped

The directive, which came into effect on November 12, aims to improve raw material availability for downstream industries

Balanced public-private role vital for India's energy sector: Suman Bery

Berry made the remarks while addressing the Energy Security Conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here

DHL group to invest €1 billion across India units over five years

DHL Group plans to deploy EUR 1 billion in India over CY26-30, expanding warehouses, logistics hubs, automation, & green infrastructure as the country's fast-growing market boosts long-term confidence

AI content norms unimplementable: Social media intermediaries to Meity

Internet intermediaries have told Meity that proposed rules to label synthetically generated information are vague, duplicative, and technologically unviable

Waiting for a reboot: Bengaluru's transport woes and the path to solutions

The third of a six-part series looks at Bengaluru's transport challenges and the way forward to resolve some of them

High-end petrol, diesel cars could be gradually removed from market: SC

The Supreme Court signalled that premium fossil-fuel cars may be the first to face restrictions as India accelerates its electric mobility transition, urging updated policies & stronger implementation

Jubilant FoodWorks' Q2 net profit jumps 1.9 times on strong Domino's growth

Jubilant FoodWorks delivered a standout Q2FY26 with profit up 190%, powered by Domino's expansion to 500 cities, strong delivery-led growth, and double-digit gains at Popeyes

India's PVC resin imports contain carcinogens up to 5 times safety limits

PVC currently accounts for nearly 30 per cent of India's economy, with widespread use in water, sanitation, irrigation, healthcare, construction and infrastructure sectors

Bad loans in unsecured retail credit to peak in FY26, says S&P Global

S&P Global Ratings expects unsecured retail loan stress to crest in FY26 as controls tighten, even as global uncertainty and delayed private capex may weigh on India's loan growth

Thomas Cook India eyes 50 million leisure travellers over next five years

Rising disposable incomes, GST reforms, and year-round travel habits are set to fuel India's tourism momentum, with Thomas Cook India projecting 50 million leisure travellers over the next five years

India's warehousing sector sees absorption rebound on demand resurgence

Key micro-markets saw an increase in leasing activity, with e-commerce and 3PL players gaining momentum

Mumbai to launch first residential drone-enabled deliveries in early 2026

SkyeAir and Siddha Sejal Group will introduce Mumbai's first drone-powered residential delivery service in early 2026, offering faster access to essentials, packages, and e-commerce orders

Trump recognises H1-B talent as Indian tech leaders assess policy signals

President Trump's acknowledgement of the importance of H1-B talent has boosted sentiment in India's tech sector

9 in 10 Indian SMBs investing in or planning AI adoption: LinkedIn study

A new LinkedIn study shows AI has shifted from experiment to essential for SMBs, with businesses across metros and smaller cities using automation, analytics, and skills-first hiring to fuel growth

India imposes 5-year anti-dumping duty on steel imports from Vietnam

India imposes 5-year anti-dumping duty on steel imports from Vietnam