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A combination of higher-for-longer US interest rates and the rapid evolution of autonomous AI agents has triggered a massive sell-off in Indian IT, with TCS and Infosys bearing the brunt.

RBI said neither the banks employee, nor the recovery agent should engage in any harsh methods to recover dues. Use of abusive language, sending inappropriate messages either on mobile or through social media, or excessively calling or calling outside the prescribed hours would be considered harsh.

Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy says subsidies and a domestic carbon market could help secure EU recognition under CBAM, though analysts warn the allocation may offer limited near-term relief.

The 2025 box office report shows a significant change in audience preferences when it comes to Hindi films, with multiple genres scoring big hits and signalling a healthier, more resilient industry.

India used to buy 400,000 bpd of crude oil from Venezuela until the US sanctions hit. That oil, now being shipped to China, may come back to India and the US, boosting India's energy security and furthering the goal of energy source diversification.

The draft guidelines introduces a clear definition of mis-selling, covering cases such as selling products that are unsuitable for a customers profile, providing misleading or incomplete information, selling without explicit consent, and forcing customers into compulsory bundling of products.

Telecom operators are divided over further tariff hikes, with Reliance Jio indicating it has no immediate plans to raise prices.

Multiple bank unions have called for a strike on 12 February on demands including a five-day work week and rollback of the four new Labour Codes. Bank of Baroda has notified of potential disruption in services if the strike proceeds as planned.

Creators whose formats are built around AI, such as deepfake comedy videos, AI avatars, AI newsreaders, cloned voices, will be affected the most from the amended IT rules

Niche celebrity-backed streaming services leverage personal brand equity for lower customer acquisition costs and direct audience engagement. While running a platform demands more than performance, these ventures offer a significant upside for IP ownership.

Bangladesh has secured a conditional zero-duty window for garments under its US trade deal, but sourcing rules may limit its gains, potentially giving India a structural edge.

While early signs of a La Nia triggered some early buying in the September quarter, winter remained unusually mild, leading to the second straight year of muted sales for apparel retailers. Is climate change upending the industry?

Pune's Arai, Manesar's Icat, and Chennai's Garc and Natrax are about to get an upgrade: The reason: Preparing the auto testing agencies for the challenges of emerging technologies, and speeding up the certification process.

RBI's draft aims to ease compliance for small non-bank lenders. Experts say it will add clarity to the 2021 scale-based framework for NBFCs. 

The surge in sales of laptops contrasts with muted demand for smartphones, Indias largest consumer electronics category, which has remained below its covid-induced peak in 2021.

The 500075 pincode, enveloping areas such as Neopolis, Kokapet and Narasingi in Hyderabad, recorded the highest residential sales by value in the country in 2025. Heres why developers are flocking to the area.

While two wars killed Goas international tourist traffic, the rise of southeast Asian beach destinations is luring away local tourists too. Yet, Goa tourism is optimistic, and it wants to be seen as a luxury destination. 'We wouldnt want to be Thailand, very simple, says its tourism minister.

The telecom regulator is reviewing telemarketer compliance while moving towards a wider rollout of a digital consent framework for commercial communications.

Netflixs Sony film rights and push for Warner Bros content could disrupt Indias English OTT hierarchy, intensifying competition as platforms battle for urban viewers with smarter pricing and tighter content stacks.

India's protein market is evolving from niche to a mainstream dietary essential, projected to reach $2.08 billion by 2030. Consumers prioritise protein for health, leading to a surge in high-protein products, particularly ready-to-drink beverages, amid increasing health consciousness post-pandemic.

The occasion was the launch of Made in India, a biography of Lupin's late founder Desh Bandhu Gupta, chronicling his life and, through it, the rise of the Indian pharmaceutical industry itself.