Small steel producers in India have the potential to cut electricity bills by up to 34% and sharply reduce emissions by transitioning to renewable power, boosted by the country’s expanding clean-energy infrastructure. Smaller steelmakers in India could trim electricity bills…
Power Finance Corporation and REC Limited have approved a merger that will create India’s largest government-backed power financing platform, potentially transforming sector finance and operational efficiency, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals. Power Finance Corporation and REC Limited have cleared a…
Vodafone Idea is close to obtaining a crucial bank-backed funding package aimed at a ₹45,000 crore network overhaul, amidst cautious lender interest and strategic efforts to compete with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. Vodafone Idea is edging closer to a…
The Indian rupee remains under pressure amid rising crude oil costs and investor caution ahead of US inflation figures, with analysts warning of potential further weakness driven by a stronger dollar and global energy costs. The Indian rupee remained under…
The Indian rupee declined against the dollar on Wednesday as crude oil prices approached $90 a barrel, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply concerns linked to the Strait of Hormuz, affecting currency and equity markets. The rupee weakened in early…
Shares in Max Healthcare and Apollo Hospitals fell amid proposals for greater transparency and regulation of private hospital tariffs, signalling investor concerns over future margins and market dynamics in India’s healthcare sector. Shares in Max Healthcare Institute and Apollo Hospitals…
India’s vital IT services sector, employing about 6 million and contributing 7% of GDP, is experiencing significant disruption as AI technologies begin replacing traditional roles, raising concerns over employment prospects and economic stability. India’s information technology services industry, long seen…
India’s gig workforce is expanding rapidly, driven by rising living costs and job insecurity, mirroring but also diverging from the US model with a move towards more medium-skilled roles and ongoing debate on regulation and workers’ rights. India’s growing gig…
India’s telecom industry is embracing a structural shift towards automation and leaner staffing, with Reliance Jio leading a significant workforce reduction as operators adapt to market saturation, debt pressures, and technological advances, reflecting a broader global trend. India’s telecom industry…
India’s Tribunal Reforms Bill 2026 aims to enhance dispute resolution, judicial independence, and investor confidence by standardising tribunal governance amid broader legal and economic reforms. India’s push towards Viksit Bharat is not only about factories, highways and digital public services.…
A Pune forum has launched a $500 million artificial intelligence strategy at the SHAKTI Summit 2026, aiming to develop local capabilities in AI, defence, aerospace and strategic industries, reinforcing India’s commitment to self-reliance and technological advancement. A Pune forum has…
Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall are endangering key ingredients behind India’s beloved sweets, with potential impacts on availability, prices, and farming practices amid mounting climate challenges. A box of mithai may look like a simple marker of celebration, but it…
