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Nippon Paint India elevates automotive refinish leadership to accelerate growth
Synopsis: Nippon Paint India has appointed Jenender Anand as vice-president of its automotive refinish business as part of a broader leadership restructuring aimed at bolstering market share in the growing coatings segment. New Delhi:…
Jotun India rolls out ‘Jotashield Eterna’ premium exterior paint to tap durability-focused segment
Synopsis: Jotun India has unveiled Jotashield Eterna, a new high-durability exterior paint aimed at premium residential and commercial construction, positioning it as a competitive alternative in the fast-growing exterior coatings market. New Delhi: Jotun…
Berger Paints posts high single-digit volume growth in Q3, margins improve as value growth stays muted
Synopsis: Berger Paints India reported high single-digit volume growth in the December quarter even as value growth remained subdued, hurt by a mix shift towards lower-priced products and earlier price cuts in the economy segment.…
Rolls-Royce CEO meets PM Modi, signals plans to scale up India operations
Synopsis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic in New Delhi, welcoming the British engineering major’s interest in expanding its footprint in India and partnering with the country’s young talent pool.…
IN-SPACe clears 94 private space activities since launch; startups raise $150 million in 2025
Synopsis: India’s space regulator IN-SPACe has authorised 94 private sector activities across satellites, ground systems and launch vehicles between 2022 and 2026, the government told Parliament. New Delhi: India’s push to open up the…
India to lead the world in 6G, 1 billion users to be on 5G by 2030: Scindia
Synopsis: India has rolled out 5G to 99.9% of districts in just 22 months and aims to take the number of users to 1 billion by 2030, Union communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told Parliament. …
25 OTT platforms banned in 2025 as govt tightens grip on unlawful online content
Synopsis: The government told Parliament that 25 OTT platforms were banned in 2025 for airing inappropriate content, as it doubled down on enforcing the IT Act and the IT Rules, 2021 to ensure a safe…
Private investment in AI hits $11.1 billion as govt doubles down on deep tech, space reforms
Synopsis: India’s cumulative private investment in artificial intelligence touched about $11.1 billion between 2013 and 2024, driven by government policy support and large corporate bets such as Google’s $15 billion AI hub in Vizag and…
India to host AI Impact Summit from Feb 16; focus on jobs, green AI and shared compute
Synopsis: India will host the five-day India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi from February 16–20, bringing together governments, industry, startups and researchers to shape a global agenda on inclusive and responsible artificial intelligence. …
NITI Aayog flags building boom, farm reforms and waste-to-energy push in Viksit Bharat–Net Zero roadmap
Synopsis: NITI Aayog has released the final four volumes of its scenario studies on India’s path to Viksit Bharat 2047 and Net Zero 2070, warning that 86% of the buildings that will exist by 2070…
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India, Seychelles unveil $175 million package, set joint vision on growth, security and digital push
Synopsis: India and Seychelles on Monday announced a $175 million special economic package and rolled out…
CCI logged 54 antitrust cases, cleared 146 merger filings in 2025; faster approvals, stiffer penalties kick in
Synopsis: India’s competition watchdog registered 54 antitrust cases and received 149 merger filings in 2025, clearing…
Bad loans at record low: SCBs’ gross NPA ratio falls to 2.15% by Sept 2025, PSBs lead the clean-up
Synopsis: India’s scheduled commercial banks have brought gross bad loans down to a historic low…
At PLASTINDIA 2026, Chirag Paswan flags sustainability push, releases Plastic Industry Status Report 2025
Synopsis: Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday released the Plastic Industry Status Report…
MoSPI to revamp base year for GDP, CPI and IIP; new series to roll out from February
Synopsis: The government will undertake a comprehensive revision of the base year for GDP, CPI…
NITI Aayog maps Viksit Bharat, Net Zero path; flags $22.7 trillion investment need, coal use to rise till 2047
Synopsis: NITI Aayog on Monday released the first set of reports under its multi-sectoral study…
India clinches preferential access to $30-trillion US market; textiles, gems, machinery set for tariff windfall
Synopsis: India has secured preferential access to the $30-trillion US market under a new bilateral…
India–US trade deal levels the field for textiles, opens $118-bn US market
Synopsis: India’s textile industry is set for a significant export push after the India–US trade…
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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 crore in infrastructure, new breeding centres and expanded raft…
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 to minimum wages, universal social security—including for gig and platform…
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 in Odisha, channeling ₹136.33 crore over five years for court…
Exchange Seeks Clarification from InterGlobe Aviation on Report Alleging Artificial Seat Shortage, CCI Probe
Synopsis: The stock exchange has sought clarification from IndiGo parent InterGlobe Aviation over reports alleging an artificial seat shortage and a CCI-ordered probe following December’s flight disruptions. The company’s response is awaited. Mumbai: The stock exchange on Wednesday sought clarification from InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the parent of India’s largest airline IndiGo, over a recent…
Force Motors to Acquire Veera Tanneries in Strategic Land Grab for Expansion
Synopsis: Force Motors’ board gives in-principle approval to acquire 100% of Veera Tanneries Private Limited (VTPL). Move aimed at securing VTPL’s land bank to fuel expansion of Force Motors’ existing business. Acquisition expected to be completed by March 31, 2026, via an all-cash consideration. New Delhi: Commercial vehicle major Force Motors is shifting gears…
Berger Paints Commences Commercial Production at New ₹78-Cr Hindupur Facility
Synopsis: Berger Paints has started commercial production at its fully automated resin manufacturing facility in Hindupur, Andhra Pradesh. The company invested over ₹78 crore in the state-of-the-art plant. The facility has a capacity of 12,000 MT per annum and is designed to lower overall production costs. New Delhi: In a boost to its manufacturing…