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JioHotstar joins Netflix as it crosses 1 billion downloads on Google Play

With over 500 million monthly active users, JioHotstar leads the OTT market in the country, the person aware of the development added

PharmEasy report finds 1 in 2 Indians tested have high blood sugar

Half of India's HbA1c test results fall in the diabetic range, PharmEasy report finds, warning of a growing diabetes crisis driven by lifestyle, regional, and gender disparities

Novo Nordisk cuts weight-loss drug Wegovy prices by up to 37% in India

Move comes in a bid to gain more space in India's anti-obesity market dominated by Mounjaro

Study finds widespread 'dark patterns' in India's ride-hailing apps

Forced cancellations, hidden fees and manipulative prompts plague users as survey shows eight in ten riders report deceptive design practices

Piyush Goyal defends QCOs amid calls to suspend 200 product orders

The commerce minister said QCOs are aimed at improving product quality and boosting domestic manufacturing, even as a NITI Aayog panel seeks their suspension

IDTA looking to invest $10-$15 million in every startup across sectors

Kumar, former India head of KPMG, said Celesta will bet on start-ups in the space and biotech sectors while also looking out for AI companies that work with global capability centres (GCCs) in India

Cotton imports to hit record 4.5 mn bales following duty waiver, low crop

Higher imports by the world's second-largest cotton producer are expected to support global prices, which are trading near six-month lows

Bihar exit poll results 2025 highlights: Exit polls say NDA likely to remain in power in Bihar

Bihar exit polls results 2025 highlights: The BJP-JD(U)-led National Democratic Alliance is expected to secure a comfortable majority. Catch all the updates related to the Bihar exit polls here

Bihar Assembly polls: Historic Phase 2 voting lifts overall turnout to 67%

CEC Gyanesh Kumar said voters made history with the highest turnout since 1951 at 66.9 per cent. He added that women contributed to the highest voter turnout ever at 71 per cent

India's AI sector needs innovation, not regulation: Arundhati Bhattacharya

Salesforce South Asia chief Arundhati Bhattacharya said India's artificial intelligence sector is still evolving and needs innovation and self-regulation, not premature laws

Wilmar to acquire 13% stakes in India's AWL Agri for ₹4,650 crore

The unit Lence will buy 169 million shares in the consumer goods joint venture between Wilmar and Adani Group, it added

Labour ministry launches Digital Labour Chowk, links it with VBRY

The new multilingual app aims to connect workers and employers safely and transparently, while states are urged to align job programmes with the Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana

Centre may frame five-year integrated transport plans under new body

The new authority will shift India's transport strategy from individual project planning to long-term integrated corridor development aligned with economic goals

Vodafone Idea expects long-term AGR resolution after Supreme Court ruling

Vodafone Idea CEO Abhijit Kishore said the telco is in talks with the DoT for next steps after the Supreme Court allowed reassessment of AGR dues up to FY17, paving the way for clarity on liabilities

Bihar exit polls: NDA likely to get majority; Jan Suraaj may struggle

Bihar Assembly elections: The estimates show the NDA could win between 130 and 167 seats in the 243-member House, while the Mahagathbandhan is projected to secure around 70-100 seats

Yamaha enters India's EV market, to roll out 10 new models by end-2026

Yamaha expects its first EVs to hit showrooms by the first quarter of FY26 (January-March), once network readiness is complete

Technology-driven smart farming key to building a Viksit Bharat: Niti Aayog

Ramesh Chand said farmers today must have access to capital, knowledge, and partnerships that enable them to adapt to this transformation, according to a statement

Bajaj Finserv Q2FY26 results: Consolidated net profit up 8% at ₹2,244 crore

Bajaj Finserv's stock closed 6.26 per cent lower at Rs 1,987.75 per share on the BSE

Bikaji Foods Q2 results: PAT up 13.5% to ₹77.7 cr, revenue of ₹830.3 cr

The company had posted a profit of Rs 68.43 crore for the July-September period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Bikaji Foods

Tata Power to invest ₹25,000 crore in renewable projects by FY27

Tata Power will set up 4 GW of new renewable capacity by FY27, explore 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing, and develop a 1,125 MW hydro project in Bhutan