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Festive hiring in India rises 17% as gig, temporary jobs surge: Report

According to the report by workforce solutions provider Adecco India, there was a 25 per cent surge in gig and temporary jobs compared to the same period in 2024

Bernhard Schulte's India arm buys Mumbai office space for ₹304 crore

BSM, which currently operates from Powai, manages a diverse fleet of vessels including bulk carriers, container ships, and tankers

Novo Nordisk, Emcure Pharmaceuticals tie up to expand Wegovy's girth

2.4 mg injectable Poviztra to mark next phase of weight-loss rollout

India's joblessness slowed to 5.2% in Q2 FY26, shows PLFS data

Unemployment rate in rural areas fell to 4.4%

Pharma units likely to face action for Schedule M violations: Experts

The one-year grace period for MSME drug manufacturers to comply with revised Schedule M norms has ended, with the CDSCO instructing state regulators to initiate inspections & action against violators

Securing India's Apple pie: Will Trump's China tilt hit iPhone exports?

India currently enjoys a duty advantage over China in mobile exports to the US. It exports at zero duty; China paid 20 per cent

Trai to undertake comprehensive review of interconnection charges

Telecom regulator issues consultation paper for comments

IN-SPACe, SIDBI Venture Capital sign ₹1,000 cr space sector fund deal

IN-SPACe and SIDBI Venture Capital have signed a contribution agreement to operationalise the Rs 1,000 crore venture capital fund aimed at boosting innovation and private participation in space sector

Shailesh Chandra becomes first Indian to head global auto body OICA

Chandra becomes the first Indian to head OICA, marking a significant milestone for India's presence in global automotive decision-making

Govt proposes mandatory 'country of origin' filters for ecom platforms

The amendment is designed to enable consumers to make informed purchasing decisions by allowing them to easily identify the origin of products while shopping online

India becomes net exporter of finished steel in October as shipments rise

India's crude steel production in October stood at 14.02 million metric tons, up 9.4 per cent from a year earlier, according to the data

Housing sales value to rise 19% in FY26 even as volumes stagnate: Anarock

India's housing market could surpass Rs 6.65 trillion in sales value in FY26, led by strong demand for luxury and ultra-luxury homes, even as sales volumes see muted growth, according to Anarock

Indian refiners HPCL, MRPL buy 5 million barrels of US, West Asia oil

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd has bought one million barrels of Basra Medium crude for January 1-7 delivery

DPSUs plan to double R&D pace in 5 years with ₹32,766 crore plan

Move follows Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's call for greater investment and manpower in R&D to develop new technologies and boost indigenisation and exports

Regulators' body told to create tariff plan for power transmission projects

This would apply to those under the govt's asset monetisation programme

National highway toll framework faces first overhaul in 17 years

IIT Delhi study to guide NITI Aayog's framework revision

Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea ask govt for entire 6GHz band

Say it will help fulfil vision of taking global lead in 6G

India's spirits industry braces up cautiously ahead of UK FTA ratification

With tariff cuts under the UK-India FTA, spirit producers expect faster growth, price access, and stiffer competition in premium whisky

Weddings, MICE make room for a record year-end hotel, travel bookings

India's 45 lakh weddings, festive travel, and corporate events are set to drive record hotel rates and occupancies, capping another strong year for the hospitality industry

Steely resolve under pressure: Buoyant demand fails to lift steel prices

Buoyant demand has failed to push steel prices amid an increase in production and imports, threatening to slow expansion plans and limit companies' ability to reinvest in capacity addition