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India is like a separate continent and fastest growing for us, says Louvre Group top boss

In India the, the percentage of revenues that comes to food and drinks is higher.

25 Aug 2025 6:30 am
Small exporters stare at uncertainty as US ends duty-free regime for low-value imports

Bracing for increased shipping time and higher cost of products

25 Aug 2025 6:30 am
From aviation to finance: The strategic value and risk of AI nudges

Carbon offset purchase rates increased by 3 to 7 per cent when AI-generated personalised nudges were used: Study

25 Aug 2025 6:20 am
Key Bills to steer Indias voyage to Amrit Kaal

India overhauls maritime laws to become a superpower

25 Aug 2025 6:15 am
24 Aug 2025 9:09 pm
Long waits, crowded interchanges cloud Yellow Lines appeal

While BMRCL plans to increase frequency to 20 minutes soon, for now, long wait times, crowded platforms, and strenuous interchanges are pushing office-goers to stick with cars

24 Aug 2025 7:03 pm
SM-REITs seek lower lot size of 1-2 lakh, simplified compliance

Lower ticket size, higher scheme limit proposed to SEBI for widening investor base and scale

24 Aug 2025 6:26 pm
A journey in space for humanity; Rajnaths tribute to astronaut Shukla

Defence Minister on Sunday felicitated four IAF officers - Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Group Captain PB Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, and Group Captain Angad Pratap - who are part of Gaganyaan mission

24 Aug 2025 5:41 pm
Centre denies deleting Punjab food law beneficiaries, asks State for data cleanup

Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi outrightly rejected the allegations, saying the Punjab government is trying to spread lies

24 Aug 2025 4:48 pm
India sharpens global critical minerals play: Uranium tie-ups with Russia after Argentinian lithium blocks, copper-cobalt focus in Africa

The just-made changes to the MMDR Act during Parliaments monsoon session make provisions for usage of National Mineral Exploration Trust funds for acquisition of assets overseas. There are plans to up the corpus to nearly 8700 crore ($ 1 billion)

24 Aug 2025 3:59 pm
Extended working hours will harm health & work-life balance, feel 44% respondents: Report

Around 79 per cent of respondents have said they would want to be actively involved in consultations around any changes to work hours, advocating for open communication and collaborative policymaking

24 Aug 2025 3:29 pm
Women form just 9% of FMCD workforce despite sector's double-digit growth: Report

Womens representation remains especially low in manufacturing, sales, and technical roles due to long-standing structural barriers

24 Aug 2025 3:12 pm
Fuel efficiency can drop by 2-5% due to E20 petrol: Car experts

There can be a drop in mileage ranging from 2-5%, depending on the type of vehicle, purely because of the lower calorific value of ethanol compared to petrol, said an expert

24 Aug 2025 10:58 am
Global terrorism and peace in spotlight at India Day event in South Africa

The exhibition included a timeline of attacks at various places in the world, including those in India, ending with the recent attack in Pahalgam, titled The Human Cost of Terrorism

24 Aug 2025 10:26 am
Centre injects 211 crore into Indian space sector under 'fund of funds for startups' scheme: Goyal

Over 350 startups are emerging as engines of innovation and acceleration in space technology with their active participation in today's programme: Piyush Goyal

24 Aug 2025 9:29 am
AP Govt announces 1 crore life cover for municipal staff, 20 lakh for outsourced workers

Naidu emphasised his governments commitment to workers welfare and highlighted the importance of cleanliness and civic responsibility as part of the Swachh Andhra campaign.

23 Aug 2025 10:39 pm
Make air travel more accessible, affordable: Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala has the potential to become a civil aviation hub, the Chief Minister said

23 Aug 2025 10:26 pm
AIOCD calls for GST rate cuts on medicines

All medicines should be brought under the 5% GST slab, while critical life-saving medicines should be fully exempt (0%)

23 Aug 2025 7:39 pm
Ranil Wickremesinghe shifted to Colombo National Hospital

He was sent to the prison hospital soon after, reportedly, owing to high blood pressure and his diabetes that needed medical attention

23 Aug 2025 7:23 pm
Stress in small-cap MFs raises concern amid strong inflows

Concerns rise as inflows into small and mid-cap mutual funds increase, impacting liquidity and concentration risk

23 Aug 2025 6:44 pm
Telangana govt sanctions 375 cr for Musi Riverfront Development project

Thefunds would be utilised for restoringthe MusiRiver, ensuring regular flow of water in the river

23 Aug 2025 5:37 pm
States need to be self-reliant and autonomous to elevate India, says MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu has achieved a growth rate of over 11% after 14 years and generates the most revenue for the Centre in terms of direct taxes and GST, but it still receives insufficient financial grants from the Centre

23 Aug 2025 4:37 pm
Vinay Kwatras diplomatic engagement: Indian envoy meets more US lawmakers amid tariff tensions

Kwatra met Rep Claudia Tenney, Member of Ways and Means Committee and House Intelligence Committee, on Friday (local time) and had an in-depth conversation on the importance of fair and balanced trade ties

23 Aug 2025 1:39 pm
From Bullock carts to Moon Landing: NCERT launches special modules on India's space journey

The modules, India: A Rising Space Power, have been designed with photographs, diagrams and timelines to help students understand the country's space journey

23 Aug 2025 1:28 pm
Jaishankar slams US tariffs, says India will not compromise on farmers' interests

Speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2025, Jaishankar said India's priority was to protect farmers and small producers, stressing that New Delhi would not compromise on their interests

23 Aug 2025 1:00 pm
Centre to rope in Interpol, CERT-In to enforce new gaming ban

The government said it would not hesitate to invoke international processes, including roping in Interpol, to bring offshore operators of money-gaming platforms under jurisdiction and shut down their services

23 Aug 2025 12:21 pm
Goan government to draft policy for taxis by September 10: Pramod Sawant

The chief minister and his cabinet colleagues held a meeting with representatives of taxi associations at the Mantralaya in Porvorim on Friday evening

23 Aug 2025 10:23 am
Trump-era pause leaves thousands of radiation-exposed nuclear workers without care

The Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health, responsible for reviewing compensation petitions under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act, has been suspended indefinitely by HHS.

23 Aug 2025 6:46 am
Feds Powell says monetary policy framework returns to traditional inflation focus

The new framework moves away from the 2020 approach that emphasized low interest rates and a makeup strategy for periods of below-target inflation.

23 Aug 2025 6:31 am
Defence Secretary Hegseth fires DIA chief over Iran nuclear strike assessment

Kruse will no longer serve as DIA director, although details on his next assignment have not been disclosed.

23 Aug 2025 6:21 am
Trump taps Sergio Gor as US ambassador to India, special envoy for South Asia

Currently serving as Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, Gor has been a longtime associate of Trump, playing key roles in his campaigns, publications, and political organizations.

23 Aug 2025 5:46 am
Fearing Govt retaliation, Indian buyers pause imports of US agri products

Despite entering trade deals, importers hold back shipment of consignments

22 Aug 2025 11:59 pm
Reliance Infrastructure to sell Pune Satara Toll Road to Cube Highways

Reliance Infrastructure expected to realise equity proceeds of 600 crore as part of transaction

22 Aug 2025 10:06 pm
KMF opens Nandini outlet at Majestic metro station plans seven more in two months

KMF has set up 175 parlours across Karnataka over the past five years. Managing Director and CEO Shivaswamy B told businessline that the cooperative is in discussions with BMRCL for rights to additional metro locations.

22 Aug 2025 9:55 pm
19 Palestinian officials attend training course in Gujarat for combating financial crimes

The SBSFI at RRU in partnership with its International Cooperation and Relations Branch is conducting this 2-week specialised training programme for senior officials from Palestine

22 Aug 2025 9:54 pm
Andhra Pradesh government to set up countrys biggest library in Amaravati

He urged officials to recover 213 crore in cess dues pending from local bodies, for use in the development of libraries

22 Aug 2025 9:48 pm
AHPI members suspend cashless treatment services for Bajaj Allianz policyholders from Sept 1

The decision was taken after a meeting with the providers earlier this month, said AHPI

22 Aug 2025 9:35 pm
Modi strongly defends 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, accuses Opposition of shielding corrupt leaders, addresses rally in Kolkata

Earlier, the Prime Minister flagged off metro services in three different routes in Kolkata

22 Aug 2025 9:29 pm
General Upendra Dwivedi to embark on visit to Algeria next week

The visit would highlight Indias commitment to strategic defence partnerships

22 Aug 2025 9:01 pm
President gives assent to Online Gaming Bill 2025

The bill will ban all forms of games played with money, and instead promote e-sports and online social gaming

22 Aug 2025 8:32 pm
Amid safety concerns, dashcam market sees significant growth, say industry players

The automotive dashcam market has witnessed a significant growth in India, driven by increasing concerns about road safety and vehicles security

22 Aug 2025 8:31 pm
IAF to acquire more Israeli-origin Rampage missiles

Drawing lessons from Operation Sindoor, the IAF now has expressed its interest in havingmissiles and rockets that have a target range of 200 km and beyond, said sources

22 Aug 2025 8:16 pm
Confusion persists over ban on 12 pesticides in Punjab, Basmati exporters want permanent solution

Basmati exporters in Punjab seek permanent solution to pesticide issue amid confusion over HC order

22 Aug 2025 8:13 pm
Excluded voters can file Aadhaar card or any of the 11 indicative documents with their claims and objections, SC directs

The court order conveyed a sense of urgency with just days left before the claims-and-objections stage of the SIR ends on September 1

22 Aug 2025 8:10 pm
Withdrawal panic grips online gamers after blanket ban on paid gaming platforms

Users report failed withdrawals as gaming companies pause paid offerings

22 Aug 2025 8:10 pm
Tariff pressures: Indian refiners switch strategy from chasing margins to managing risks

Russian crude oil imports to India to continue, but with increased caution

22 Aug 2025 8:09 pm
Centrum Capital to sell full stake in housing finance arm to Weaver Services

As on June 30, Centrum Housings assets under management stood at Rs 1,640 crore

22 Aug 2025 8:04 pm
India will prove healthcare isnt just for the rich: Dr. Devi Shetty

Narayana has also ventured into the insurance segment with the launch of ADITI, offering coverage of up to 1 crore for surgeries and 5 lakh for medical management

22 Aug 2025 7:44 pm
Brigade inks 7-acre lease on OMR, to develop 1 million sq ft office and 5-star hotel

The development will feature over 1 million square feet of Grade A office space and a 225-key 5-star deluxe hotel

22 Aug 2025 7:41 pm
Protests in Telangana erupt against Marwadi traders

Activists and small business owners are protesting against the Marwadis, alleging that they are hurting the business interests of traders from Telangana

22 Aug 2025 7:19 pm