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India's export growth will come from states that are truly prepared

Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu together account for roughly 56% of India's exports, with Gujarat alone contributing close to 30%

Centre halves review period for applications to conduct new drug trials

The health ministry has amended the NDCT Rules to cut approval timelines for new drug trials and testing by half, aiming to speed up innovation while easing regulatory processes for most applications

AI-led growth looks strong, but concentration risks are hard to ignore

The IMF has reaffirmed India's position as the fastest-growing major economy, with its 2025-26 forecast revised to 7.3 per cent

US won't use force to acquire Greenland, but will 'remember' a no: Trump

Trump said the United States would not use force to acquire Greenland, but added that Washington would "remember" a rejection

Mohan Yadav meets NVIDIA AI chief to explore tech collaboration in MP

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met NVIDIA executive Calista Redmond at Davos to explore collaboration on artificial intelligence, governance, skill development and technology-driven growth

India set to become 3rd largest economy by 2028, says Gita Gopinath

Gopinath said the challenge for India is not becoming the third-largest economy; the challenge is raising per capita income to higher levels

India 'stopped' buying oil from Russia, claims US Treasury Secretary

India had described the US action as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable" while maintaining that its energy policy is guided by its own national interest

India yet to decide on joining Trump's proposed Gaza Board of Peace

A number of countries, including China, Germany, Italy, Paraguay, Russia, Slovenia, Turkiye and Ukraine, have remained non-committal on the invitation

Staff cuts, red tape may derail India FTA gains, warns UK Parliament panel

It finds that initial duty savings for UK exporters to India could total400 million pounds a year, potentially rising up to 3.2 billion pounds after 10 years as export volumes increase

Dropping '10-minute' branding was a suggestion in good faith: Zepto CEO

Zepto founder Aadit Palicha said the labour minister's suggestion to remove "10-minute" delivery branding was made in good faith, as quick commerce platforms work with the government on gig worker wel

Two-thirds of domestic households aware of securities products: Sebi survey

Urban households reported 74 per cent awareness, compared with 56 per cent in rural areas

Bank of India Q3FY26 profit rises 7.47% on strong non-interest income

Bank of India posted a 7.5% YoY rise in Q3FY26 net profit to ₹2,705 crore, driven by strong non-interest income and improved asset quality

Matter to unveil two new e-mobikes in two years, plans $150 mn push

Founder Mohal Lalbhai says company will also invest $150 million, expand dealership network

Power secretary asks discoms to cut supply costs, rethink coal sourcing

Power secretary Pankaj Agarwal has asked distribution utilities to cut electricity supply costs by securing cheaper coal, rationalising transmission charges and simplifying tariffs, amid concerns over

India vs New Zealand live streaming: Where to watch 1st T20I match today?

With 239 runs to defend, India have given their bowlers a formidable cushion and left New Zealand facing a steep chase under lights. IND vs NZ 1st T20I live streaming available on JioHotstar

DoT de-licenses lower 6 GHz band to boost next-generation Wi-Fi services

The de-licensing of the lower 6 GHz band will enable Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 services, supporting faster connectivity, next-generation devices, and data-intensive applications such as gaming, AR and VR

India's financial assets & liabilities logs strong growth in FY24: RBI

India's financial assets and liabilities expanded at a robust pace in 2023-24, supported by strong economic growth, rising household savings, deeper financial intermediation and healthier sectoral bal

HPCL net profit grows 57.7% in Q3 on higher GRMs, LPG compensation

State-run HPCL reported a sharp rise in December-quarter profit, aided by stronger refining margins and LPG compensation, even as sales volumes improved and revenue rose modestly year-on-year

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Q3 profit slips 5.7% on higher expenses

Canara HSBC Life Insurance reported a modest decline in December-quarter profit as higher operating and commission expenses offset strong growth in premium income, APE and value of new business

Flows in NRI deposits drop 26.6% to $9.2 bn in April-November 2025: RBI

Inflows into NRI deposit schemes declined sharply during April-November 2025, dragged down by a steep fall in FCNR(B) deposits, even as NRE and NRO accounts recorded modest growth, RBI data showed