Beyond China, beyond tariffs: India, Japan look to MSMEs to turn strategic ties into factory-floor partnershipsAs Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits India, industry sees the biggest opportunity not in tariff concessions but in supplier eco...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Germany changes sick leave policy: 'We are abolishing sick leave by phone,' says Chancellor Merz; doctor's note required from day one of illnessGermany sick leave policy: Germany is set to tighten sick leave rules, requiring doctor's certificates from day one of absence upon the emp...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Tata Steel in talks with Dutch govt for Netherlands project amid tightened emission normsTata Steel is in talks with the Dutch government to navigate its transition project in the Netherlands, aiming to meet stringent emission n...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Ericsson Innovation Challenge launched in India to leverage 5G for societal solutionsPartnering with IAN Mentoring and TiE Delhi-NCR, the initiative seeks to empower startups, researchers, and academics to develop impactful ...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Cracks in cola kingdom: India's duopoly faces biggest test in decadesIndia's cola market is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond the traditional Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo rivalry. Reliance's Cam...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Defence startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons outputSoaring demand for rocket motors used to power missiles and other weapons has spurred new thinking about supply chains. Seeking big returns...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
India's biggest long-term challenge is creating productive jobs, harnessing demographic dividend: BofA's Rahul BajoriaIndia's primary long-term hurdle is generating enough productive jobs to harness its demographic advantage, according to Bank of America's ...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
India's manufacturing growth slows in Q1 as West Asia conflict weighs: FICCIIndia's manufacturing sector anticipates a slower growth phase in the April-June quarter of FY27, influenced by the West Asia conflict. Whi...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
India's manufacturing growth expected to moderate in April-June due to West Asia crisis: FICCIIndian manufacturing growth is set to slow in the first quarter of FY27, with a FICCI survey revealing muted business sentiment. This moder...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Cashfree Payments bets on cross-border push with travel, investment paymentsCashfree plans to begin pilots this year for overseas investment, travel and business-to-business payment services, expanding beyond online...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
India's SBI-backed Cashfree Payments bets on cross-border push with travel, investment paymentsIndian fintech firm Cashfree Payments is set to significantly expand its cross-border operations, aiming to capture growing international t...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
World's three largest memory chipmakers sued in US over DRAM supply shift to AI memoryA class-action lawsuit has been filed in the US against Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron, accusing them of restricting traditional DRAM supply...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
'Pan masala, gutka will be banned if even traces of intoxicants found': Karnataka CM DK ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has issued a strong warning against the sale of pan masala and gutka mixed with intoxicating substan...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
China emerges as key growth driver for India's frozen shrimp exports; US remains top market in FY26India's frozen shrimp exports soared to a record high in FY 2025-26, driven by robust demand from China, which emerged as a significant gro...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
El Nino may force India to boost rice-based ethanol output for E20 goalIndia might need to boost rice-based ethanol production for E20 fuel blending by 2026-27. El Nino's impact on sugarcane and maize crops cou...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
I can hurt, but I can't win: The reality of India's D2C insurgentsIndia's new-age consumer brands are rapidly disrupting markets, with revenues soaring. However, a significant challenge persists: while cre...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan almost refused the film that made him an overnight star: ‘He had signed…’Deewana, the 1992 blockbuster that launched Shah Rukh Khan, had a tumultuous production. Originally a remake of a Tamil film, it faced dire...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST