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India clears Rs 68,800-crore power corridor to connect western renewables with eastern demand hubsIndia has approved the construction of a 1,150-kilovolt power transmission corridor that will aid electricity distribution. This corridor w...
Prosus widens India fintech play after years of consumer internet betsThe Amsterdam-listed technology investor is also close to investing in artificial intelligence-led credit management startup Oolka, people ...
India's water journey a model for developing nations: World Bank officialIndia's water management initiatives, including the Jal Jeevan Mission and Namami Gange Programme, are gaining international recognition. S...
India's unemployment rate falls to 5.1% in July-September as rural joblessness declinesIndia's unemployment rate saw a decline to 5.1% from 5.4% in the prior quarter. The decrease in unemployment primarily occurred in rural ar...
Consumption recovery may take a hit on inflation, weaker rains: Dabur India CEODabur India is monitoring the impact of rising commodity inflation and weaker rainfall on rural consumption. Although there has been steady...
India's water management initiatives a model for developing nations: World Bank officialIndia's water management efforts, such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, are being recognized internationally for their effectiveness. The World B...
Overall, India Inc credit profile looks healthy: Ramnath Krishnan, Icra Group CEOCorporate India's credit profile has maintained strength following a period of deleveraging post-Covid, although external pressures exist. ...
Karnataka, Uber discuss passenger safety, regulatory issues and urban transportKarnataka Minister Priyank Kharge recently met with the Uber India Public Policy team to discuss urban mobility. The discussions emphasized...
Britannia Industries plans further price hikes amid food inflation impacting margins and boosting rural demandBritannia Industries is responding to persistent inflation by considering additional price hikes for its products. The company has already ...
Govt takes over 39.5-acre Air Force Sports Complex near PM's residence in DelhiThe Centre has taken possession of 39.5 acres housing the Indian Air Force's Sports Complex near the Prime Minister's residence at Lok Kaly...
Big FMCG companies outgrow market as smaller rivals get squeezed by costs and slowing rural demandIndia's fast-moving consumer goods sector has experienced a slowdown in volume growth amid rising costs. Rural demand has weakened, impacti...
Nitin Gadkari wants to change how India's city roads are built; after highways, he's turning his attention to engineers, quality and accountabilityNitin Gadkari has called for a national mission on urban roads, stressing better project preparation, skilled engineers and accountability....
Nitin Gadkari flags Indian highways, expressways still lack perfect signageNitin Gadkari highlighted the need for better project preparation and accountability in urban road development initiatives. He expressed co...
After Japan and Korea, now Singapore: UP's big plan to build a foreign-style city near Noida airport; check location, sectors and investment plansUttar Pradesh is planning to develop a dedicated 'Singapore City' in Sector 7 near Noida International Airport at Jewar to attract foreign ...
Make urban legend real: Our cities must become far more business-friendly for India to achieve high per-capita incomeIndia's urban population has grown slowly, with a significant portion living in small rural habitations. The country requires substantial r...
RBI launches 3 surveys to capture inflation expectations, consumer confidence ahead of December policy meetingReserve Bank of India has announced the November 2026 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households. This survey aims to capture...
India's urban shoppers spend 13% more on FMCG but shop less oftenIndia's urban shoppers are increasing grocery spending while making less frequent trips, reflecting higher prices' impact. Online sales are...