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Supreme Court bars tax on industrial machinery not meant for public roads
In its judgment, the court held that taxation under this entry cannot be extended to specialised equipment whose design and primary function are confined to industrial premises
 "Supreme Court bars tax on industrial machinery not meant for public roads")
Health-tech startup Tata 1mg eyes 500 offline stores by year-end
The move signals a sharper push towards omnichannel growth amid continued regulatory uncertainty in e-pharmacy
 "Health-tech startup Tata 1mg eyes 500 offline stores by year-end")
MSDL, German company likely to sign mega submarine deal this year
Mazagon Dock and Germany's Thyssenkrupp may seal a $8-billion submarine manufacturing deal this year under India's Project 75 (I) programme
 "MSDL, German company likely to sign mega submarine deal this year")
Uttar Pradesh govt announces sops for GCCs and semiconductor plants
Uttar Pradesh unveils fresh incentives for GCCs and large semiconductor projects to boost FDI and advance its $1 trillion economy ambition
 "Uttar Pradesh govt announces sops for GCCs and semiconductor plants")
IDFC First Bank cuts savings account rates, introduces new balance slabs
The interest slabs and rates for higher balance accounts remain unchanged
 "IDFC First Bank cuts savings account rates, introduces new balance slabs")
Reserve Bank of India mulls fresh steps to provide relief to exporters
Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump warned that tariffs could rise further unless India curbs its Russian oil imports, escalating the pressure as trade talks between the two countries drag on
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AI push makes professionals feel unprepared to find job in '26: LinkedIn
Eighty four per cent of professionals feel unprepared to find a new job, even as 72 per cent say they are actively seeking a new role in 2026
 "AI push makes professionals feel unprepared to find job in '26: LinkedIn")
Banks may report lower single-digit profit growth, margin compression in Q3
Banks' Q3 profits seen rising 2.4%, led by private lenders, as repo rate cut creates mixed NIM trends and deposit growth remains a challenge
 "Banks may report lower single-digit profit growth, margin compression in Q3")
On-demand house help market becomes two-horse race in urban India
Capital, labour flock to Urban Company, Snabbit as speed becomes currency of convenience
 "On-demand house help market becomes two-horse race in urban India")
BofA gets show-cause notice from Sebi for alleged insider trading
Sebi issues show-cause notice to Bank of America over alleged insider trading lapses linked to Aditya Birla Sun Life's 2024 stake sale
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Judiciary can't order GST cuts on air purifiers, Centre tells Delhi HC
The Centre said it is a settled law that courts do not substitute themselves for constitutionally-designated decision makers, particularly in matters involving economic policy and fiscal structuring
 "Judiciary can't order GST cuts on air purifiers, Centre tells Delhi HC")
Madhav Gadgil: Ecologist who played key role in Western Ghats' conservation
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, whose work reshaped conservation policy and the Western Ghats debate, leaves behind a legacy rooted in science, equity and fearless truth-telling
 "Madhav Gadgil: Ecologist who played key role in Western Ghats' conservation")
US court orders Zoho's Sridhar Vembu to post $1.7 bn bond in divorce case
A US court has ordered Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu to post a $1.7 billion bond in his divorce case and halted a restructuring to protect his ex-wife's asset rights
 "US court orders Zoho's Sridhar Vembu to post $1.7 bn bond in divorce case")
PSL 2026: OZ Developers, US-based FKS win new teams for $12.75 million
FKS Group, from the United States, chose the name Hyderabad after winning the bid for 1.75 billion Pakistani rupees ($6.2 million).
 "PSL 2026: OZ Developers, US-based FKS win new teams for $12.75 million")
Govt to roll out vehicle-to-vehicle communication to reduce crashes
Standards to come out this year
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Salary gap persists, fewer women take up executive roles, says study
Study finds women earn up to 30% less than men and hold 17% of executive roles
 "Salary gap persists, fewer women take up executive roles, says study")
Budget 2026-27: Health sector seeks tax relief, rationalised rates
Ahead of Budget 2026-27, healthcare, medtech and pharma firms seek tax relief, higher R&D incentives and stronger support for preventive care and domestic manufacturing
 "Budget 2026-27: Health sector seeks tax relief, rationalised rates")
West Bengal EC says overseas voters need not attend SIR hearings in person
The clarification comes a day after reports emerged that Nobel laureate Amartya Sen had been directed to appear in person as part of SIR proceedings to clarify a point regarding his age
 "West Bengal EC says overseas voters need not attend SIR hearings in person")
BMW India bets on first-time luxury buyers to expand mkt as EV sales surge
BMW Group India clocks record 18,001 car sales in 2025, driven by first-time luxury buyers and a sharp surge in electric vehicle demand
 "BMW India bets on first-time luxury buyers to expand mkt as EV sales surge")
Hartek Power bags ₹353.77 crore solar-plus-storage project in Karnataka
Battery energy storage systems are emerging as a critical enabler for managing intermittency in solar power and supporting round-the-clock energy availability
 "Hartek Power bags ₹353.77 crore solar-plus-storage project in Karnataka")