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Private banks may lose ground again in FY26 as credit growth lags

Analysts attribute the relative slowdown among private-sector banks partly to specific events, notably the merger between HDFC Bank and HDFC

Incentivise buyers to purchase India-made chips, says industry body

India has ten semiconductor projects in the works, spanning fabs, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) units and assembly, testing, marking and packaging (ATMP) facilities

Launches boost presales growth of top real estate developers in Q2

Listed players relatively insulated from overall housing sales moderation: Analysts

Datanomics: Delhi's Red Fort 4th-largest attraction for domestic tourists

The Red Fort reopened after the recent blast and ranked fourth among centrally protected monuments for domestic visitors in FY25, drawing 2.88 million tourists and remaining a key heritage attraction

New labour codes to increase formalisation 15%, says SBI report

SBI expects India's four new labour codes to boost formalisation 15%, extend social security to 85%, and create 7.7M jobs, though costs and state rules may affect results

Chhattisgarh gets ₹6,826 cr investment proposals in industry, tourism

CM Vishnu Deo Sai meets investors, exchanges Letter of Intent

First-time, women fund managers outperform in FFS scheme: SIDBI CMD

First-time and women-led fund managers outperformed in SIDBI's Fund of Funds for Startups scheme, delivering strong returns and supporting 1,300 startups, says SIDBI CMD Manoj Mittal

Data centre operator revenue to reach ₹20,000 cr by FY28: Crisil Rating

The report highlighted that to cater to buoyant demand, capacity in the industry is expected to double to 2.3-2.5 gigawatt (GW) by March 2028

Coverage under QCO is not enough to make an item 'restricted' under FTP

Relaxation covers exports still within 15 months as of Nov 13, 2025; FTP rules clarify quality-control imports, re-exports and refunds

Pvt credit emerges key growth driver for India's real estate: Knight Frank

Institutional investors include family offices and global private equity firms

Labour codes: Real estate expects up to 10% spike in baseline labour cost

Developers expect short-term cost and timeline pressures, but say unified labour laws will bring predictability, better compliance and steadier workforce availability

Amusement parks set to woo guests with concerts and food festivals

Amusement parks in India are refreshing themes, adding immersive rides, and expanding non-ride activities - from food festivals to concerts

Amazon vs Perplexity: Drawing the AI line in a growing ecommerce debate

Should AI agents be given a free hand? Spat between Amazon and Perplexity AI has ignited a raging debate which may well shape the future of ecommerce

As the world turns its back on fossil fuels, Coal India faces a reckoning

India's largest supplier of coal is pivoting to boost its renewable energy output. It will need to cut its operating costs first, and increase coal output to keep the numbers up

NMP 2.0: Railways targets ₹2.5 trillion asset monetisation in five years

Plan to bring in new freight trains through private funding

Centre pushes labour reforms, notifies codes; draft rules out soon

Govt to soon put draft rules in public domain for consultation

Insurance industry takes ₹10,000 crore hit each year on frauds: Report

A new BCG-Medi Assist report highlights how fraud, waste, and abuse are eroding insurer margins, inflating premiums and weakening sectoral RoE, with mid-ticket claims driving most leakages

From Vizag's fringes, AMTZ prescribes fully 'Made in India' hospitals

Made in India Hospital concept is to build upon the point that an entire hospital could be made functional and operational, using Made in India medical equipment, said Jitendra Sharma MD&CEO of AMTZ

2 more Chinese carriers want to start flights with India, file applications

Two additional Chinese carriers have applied to begin India-China flights, adding momentum to the gradual reopening of air links as bilateral ties improve

India's metabolic crisis deepens as young adults face diabetes surge

Diabetes is increasingly becoming a major global health concern, with an estimated 589 million adults currently living with the condition and the number expected to rise to 853 million by 2050