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India Becomes World’s 2nd Largest Mobile Maker as Electronics Production Soars 6x
Synopsis: India’s electronics manufacturing sector has undergone a massive transformation over the last 11 years, catapulting the nation to the position of the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer. New Delhi: India has solidified its…
India’s Auto Production Speeds Past Pre-Pandemic Levels; EVs Gain Traction in Three-Wheeler Segment
Synopsis: India’s automobile industry is witnessing a robust recovery, with passenger vehicle production crossing the 5-million-unit mark in FY 2024-25, fueled by the ‘Make in India’ initiative. New Delhi: The Indian automobile industry has…
India-Japan Tech Tie-up and ₹891-Cr Capital Goods Push to Drive Industry 4.0
Synopsis: India is intensifying its push for a high-tech manufacturing ecosystem through strategic global partnerships and targeted domestic investments. New Delhi: India is moving to solidify its position as a global manufacturing hub by…
Labour Reforms for a ‘Viksit Bharat’: Mandaviya Pledges Social Security for 1 Billion Workers by 2026
Synopsis: In a major push for worker welfare, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, announced the government’s ambitious goal to expand India’s social security net to cover 1,000 million workers by 2026.…
India’s Push for Arbitration Hub: PSUs Lead the Charge as Global Centre Gains Traction
Synopsis: India is making a concerted push to transform itself into a global hub for arbitration, backed by a series of legislative reforms and a strategic shift towards institutional resolution of commercial disputes. New…
BCI Recommends ₹20,000 Minimum Stipend for Junior Advocates to Curb Early-Career Attrition
Synopsis: In a significant move to address the financial hurdles faced by new entrants in the legal profession, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has recommended a minimum monthly stipend for junior advocates. New…
Indian Textile Sector Employs 45 Million; Women Comprise Over 50% of Workforce
Synopsis: India’s textile and apparel sector continues to be a cornerstone of the national economy, directly employing over 45 million people with a workforce notably dominated by women. New Delhi: The Indian textile industry…
Globus Spirits Launches ‘Ryder’ in UP Tetra Pack Segment to Tap Rural Premiumization
Synopsis: Globus Spirits Limited is sharpening its focus on the “bridge” liquor segment with the launch of its new brand, ‘Ryder’, in Uttar Pradesh. New Delhi: Spirits maker Globus Spirits Limited is doubling down…
Whirlpool Revenue Ticks Up 4% Amid Refrigerator Slump; Wage Code Provision Dents Bottom Line
Synopsis: Whirlpool of India (WOIL) reported a 4% year-on-year growth in consolidated revenue to ₹1,774 crore for the third quarter of FY 2025-26, driven by share gains in washers and growth in the air conditioning…
Dish TV Losses Widen to ₹276 Cr as Cord-Cutting Bites; EBITDA Slips into Red
Synopsis: Dish TV India’s financial health continues to deteriorate, with the DTH major reporting a consolidated net loss of ₹276.23 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. New Delhi: Dish TV India Ltd.…
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ED Freezes Reliance Infrastructure Assets: Rs 1,575-Cr Shareholding in Power Units, Mumbai Metro Attached
Synopsis: In a significant regulatory blow to the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, the Enforcement Directorate (ED)…
India pushes seaweed as Blue Economy engine; targets 1.12 million tonnes by 2030
Synopsis: The government is scaling up seaweed cultivation—from the Andaman Sea to Tamil Nadu—backed by ₹194.09…
New labour codes kick in: Govt promises universal social security, minimum wages and wider ESIC/EPFO cover
Synopsis: India’s four new labour codes, in force since November 2025, promise a statutory right…
Centre steps up justice infra, eCourts and legal aid push in Odisha
Synopsis: The Centre has ramped up spending and digital infrastructure to widen access to justice…
India doubles down on innovation push, eyes high-tech manufacturing despite low R&D intensity
Synopsis: India’s R&D spend remains at 0.6–0.7% of GDP, but the government is betting on…
Berger Paints Q3 net slips as margins stay under pressure; volumes improve sequentially
Synopsis: Berger Paints India on Thursday reported a decline in net profit for the December…
CCI orders probe into IndiGo over ‘artificial shortage’ allegation; airline says reviewing order
Synopsis: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a detailed investigation into InterGlobe Aviation,…
UltraTech commissions 2.7 mtpa grinding unit at Aligarh; total capacity rises to nearly 197 mtpa
Synopsis: UltraTech Cement on Wednesday announced the commissioning of 2.7 million tonnes per annum (mtpa)…
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Kansai Nerolac Q3 revenue up 3.5%; profit dips as labour-code charge hits bottom line
Synopsis: Kansai Nerolac Paints reported a 3.5% year-on-year rise in Q3FY26 standalone revenue to ₹1,907 crore, while profit after tax slipped to ₹131 crore after…
Pidilite posts 11% Q3 revenue growth, margins expand on lower input costs
Synopsis: Pidilite Industries reported an 11% year-on-year rise in Q3FY26 standalone revenue to ₹3,425 crore, with EBITDA up 12.1% and margins improving as lower input…
Balaji Telefilms takes reality show ‘Lock Upp’ to Netflix in new content tie-up
Synopsis: Balaji Telefilms has partnered Netflix to bring back its reality format Lock Upp on the streaming platform, aiming to scale up the unscripted franchise…
Varun Beverages Q4 profit jumps 33%, revenue up 14%; board recommends ₹0.50 dividend
Synopsis: PepsiCo bottler Varun Beverages reported a 32.9% year-on-year rise in Q4 2025 profit to ₹2,600 crore, with revenue growing 14% on strong volume growth in India and overseas markets; the board recommended a ₹0.50 per share dividend. Mumbai: Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL), one of PepsiCo’s largest franchise bottlers outside the US, on Tuesday…
Akzo Nobel sees mid-term growth despite near-term market drags from FX, weak demand
Synopsis: Dutch paints and coatings maker Akzo Nobel reported a near-term revenue dip amid hit markets and currency effects, but flagged expanding margins, strong cash flows and a mid-term profitability target supported by efficiency measures and a planned merger with Axalta. Amsterdam: Akzo Nobel N.V., the Amsterdam-listed paints and performance coatings group, outlined a…
Akzo Nobel India Q3 profit plunges ~32% to ₹74.3 cr; revenue down ~13.6%, eyes premium volume growth
Synopsis: Akzo Nobel India Ltd reported a significant 31.6% year-on-year drop in Q3 FY26 consolidated net profit to ₹74.3 crore, with revenue falling about 13.6% to ₹907.7 crore as market pressures and exceptional costs hit performance; premium product volumes rose modestly even as the company transitions under JSW Paints’ majority ownership. New Delhi: Akzo…