India-EU trade deal could become operational in early-2027, Piyush Goyal saysIndia's trade minister Piyush Goyal announced that the EU FTA is expected to be signed soon. After signing, the FTA could be operational wi...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
IIT Madras to release white paper on AI jobs, global standards and reskillingIIT Madras will release a white paper on global AI standards, job disruption and reskilling needs, while partnering with The Better India t...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Domestic cos need strategic approach to tap India-Europe FTA gains: FICCIIndian companies must adopt a strategic approach to fully leverage the European free trade agreement benefits, as tariff concessions alone ...
22 Oct, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Blinkit sees no compelling case for expanding private labels, says DhindsaAlbinder Dhindsa, CEO of Eternal, voiced skepticism regarding the potential for private labels to enhance profit margins. He emphasised tha...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Delhi-NCR invokes GRAP-I as AQI rises to 244, air quality likely to remain ‘poor’The Commission for Air Quality Management has invoked Stage-I of GRAP across Delhi-NCR after Delhi’s AQI rose sharply from 179 on October 2...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Ahead of festive season, Delhi food safety drive flags hygiene lapses at sweet units; samples sent for lab testingDelhi's Food Safety Department conducted inspections at sweet manufacturing units and shops before the festive season. They identified sign...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
On a High-way: India revamps highway EPC rules with rating-based deposits, crash penaltiesThe Centre has revised performance security measures for national highway contractors based on their ratings. Contractors rated above 80% w...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Getting food on train? Surprise checks on train meals & station food counters to get stricter; how IRCTC plans to catch vendors violating hygiene rulesIndian Railways is strengthening food safety and hygiene checks after repeated passenger complaints, with IRCTC partnering with the Quality...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Don't stunt the stent, med devices sectorThree coronary stent models from Meril Life Sciences were withdrawn from the Sri Lankan market due to performance issues. The National Medi...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Eateries cut corners as high costs and hygiene crackdowns take a tollNew strategies include pausing high-cost menu items and introducing smaller portions for diners. Increased operational expenses due to regu...
19 Oct, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
From 100 million users in 170 days to an IPO, a decade of Jio PlatformsJio Platforms is on the brink of its initial public offering, an important step in its evolution. Since its inception in 2016, the company ...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Nepal bans import, sales of Indian biscuit Priyagold over food safety violationsNepalese authorities have prohibited the import and sale of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by Surya Food and Agro. This decision was influ...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
FIEO chief seeks govt support for in-house testing facilities at export units. This proactive approach is designed to enhance operational efficiency and ensure adherence to international quality benchmarks. Exporters...
19 Oct, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
FSSAI proposes banning addition of fructose, sucrose in baby food productsThe FSSAI has drafted an amendment to restrict the use of sucrose and fructose in infant food products aimed at infants below six months. T...
17 Oct, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
‘Dad, the internet at home is too slow’: How Jio’s founding idea took shapeIsha Ambani's concerns regarding poor household internet sparked important conversations about India's digital landscape, leading to transf...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
India refines 1,200 tonnes of gold but consumes 800-850 tonnes: How GIFT City could help unlock major export opportunityIndia’s 1,200-tonne gold refining industry could unlock new export opportunities through GIFT City, following the introduction of responsib...
17 Oct, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
DEE Development Engineers signs framework pact with domestic EPC firm for nuclear power sectorDEE Development Engineers Limited announced a framework agreement with a domestic engineering contractor for the nuclear power sector. This...
16 Oct, 2026, 05.20 PM IST