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Marico expects to post double-digit consolidated revenue growth in Q1

Marico expects revenue growth in the early twenties for Q1FY27, driven by strong domestic demand, Parachute Coconut Oil and international business

Suzuki Motor Corp to double Kharkhoda plant capacity to 1 million units

Suzuki Motor Corporation will expand the capacity of its newly inaugurated Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in phases, reinforcing its long-term commitment to India

PC Jeweller posts 21% growth in Q1 revenue; to be debt free in Sep quarter

PC Jeweller reported 21% revenue growth in Q1FY27 and said it expects to become debt-free in the July-September quarter after cutting over 90% of its debt

Vikram-1 nears launch: Who's building India's next gen private rockets?

As Skyroot Aerospace prepares for Vikram-1, startups and defence giants alike are positioning themselves for India's growing commercial launch opportunity

Govt fast-tracks disinvestment, garners 31% of FY27 Budget target in Q1FY27

The government has achieved 31% of its FY27 disinvestment and asset monetisation target in Q1, aided by a rapid series of PSU stake sales and InvIT receipts

BPCL buys Videocon's Brazil oil and gas stake, takes full ownership of JV

BPCL has acquired Videocon's remaining stake in IBV Brasil Petroleo, taking full ownership of the Brazilian venture as it looks to expand overseas energy assets

US job growth misses expectations in June; unemployment rate falls to 4.2%

US job growth slowed sharply in June, but the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, suggesting the labour market remains resilient despite weaker hiring

OIL targets early 2027 for commissioning of Numaligarh refinery expansion

State-owned Oil India expects its Rs 28,000 crore Numaligarh refinery expansion project to be operational by early 2027, tripling refining capacity to 9 million tonnes

Maruti's ₹35K cr Kharkhoda plant inaugurated, capacity to reach 1 mn units

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi inaugurated Maruti Suzuki's Kharkhoda plant, which is set to scale up to 1 million units annually

Free trade agreements to give major boost to toy exports: Industry

India's FTAs with the UK and EU are expected to boost toy exports by providing zero-duty market access and opening new opportunities for domestic manufacturers

CIC advises NHAI to proactively disclose contracts' info in public domain

The CIC has advised NHAI to proactively disclose highway contracts, safety plans and project documents, saying greater transparency will improve public accountability

Normal shipping in Strait of Hormuz still months away, say experts

Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remains subdued despite easing tensions, with experts expecting normal operations to resume only after de-mining and security measures are completed

Decoded: All about WhatsApp's username feature and why govt wants it paused

WhatsApp says usernames will let users connect without sharing phone numbers, but the government wants Meta to defer the rollout over impersonation and fraud concerns

JioBlackRock plans full MF bouquet in 3 yrs, more SIFs, ETFs, GIFT products

Rishi Kohli, chief investment officer at Jio BlackRock AMC, said the company intends to introduce at least one more SIF in the equity long-short category within the next year

Ujjivan SFB raises FCNR(B) deposit rate to 7.50% after RBI eases norms

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank raises interest rates on 3-5-year FCNR(B) deposits after the RBI removes the ceiling on fresh deposits of similar maturities

Udaan's S'pore Holding co faces insolvency proceedings over $170 mn default

Creditors filed a winding-up petition after debt-restructuring talks collapsed; Udaan says the proceedings are limited

India-EU FTA legal scrub to end in 10-12 days; pact likely by Dec 31: Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says the India-EU free trade agreement is on track for signing by December-end, while reiterating India's demand for a competitive edge in the interim US trade deal

India, Japan sign pacts on AI, economic security after Modi-Takaichi talks

India and Japan adopted key agreements on AI, economic security and energy resilience as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi held summit talks

Uttar Pradesh trade show may generate ₹25,000 crore boost for MSMEs

UPITS 2026 aims to connect nine million MSMEs with global buyers, targeting ₹20,000 crore in business opportunities and boosting Uttar Pradesh's export ambitions

Hasnain, Margherita to represent India at Khamenei's state funeral: MEA

Minister Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain will represent India at the funeral ceremonies of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei