Industry News

Sagarmala Finance expecting at least ₹2K cr equity infusion from govt: MD

Ready to offer maritime debt at 30 bps lower than market rates, says CMD LVS Sudhakar Babu

US move on Venezuela oil lifts Reliance Industries, ONGC prospects

Indian oil companies that have invested in oil exploration projects in Venezuela might also be able to recover stuck dividends, with the US operating Venezuela's oil assets

EAM Jaishankar meets IEA chief in Paris, discusses global energy scenario

Jaishankar is on a six-day official visit to France and Luxembourg from January 4 to January 10, aimed at strengthening India's bilateral ties with both countries

Ageing CBD offices emerge as next growth play for developers, investors

With land scarce in CBDs and demand for grade A offices strong, developers, investors are increasingly redeveloping ageing office stock to unlock value, improve sustainability, boost long-term returns

Telecom industry wants another technology evaluation of D2M broadcasting

Telecom players have claimed that D2M broadcasting has direct implications for spectrum bands identified for existing and future 5G use

NCCCL bags ₹112.5 crore construction contract from Lodha Developers

Construction at the Alibaug site is expected to commence around mid-January 2026, with an estimated execution period of approximately 24 months

No shortage of urea in state: Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Meena

The agriculture minister's statement came after former chief minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot criticised the state government for its failure to provide fertilisers to farmers on time

From delivery to discovery: How quick commerce is becoming a branding tool

For the startup behind the product, that single impulse-led trial captured what quick commerce platforms are increasingly enabling: compressing the distance between discovery and repeat purchase

Highway sector at crossroads as low central awards boost state role: Ind-Ra

The rating agency further said that although state awards have come to the rescue, the sector is likely to witness subdued revenue and margins

COAI raises red flags over Prasar Bharati's direct-to-mobile tech test

The direct-to-mobile broadcast service technology, if successful, will enable direct transmission of live TV channels on mobile phones without cellular connectivity

Trai slaps ₹150 crore penalty on telcos for failing to curb spam calls

The ₹150 crore penalty imposed for three years beginning 2020, however, has been challenged by telecom operators

India's diagnostics pivots to precision tests as high-value segments grow

Industry leaders say demand for these higher-value tests aimed at early disease detection, personalised treatment and long-term health management has been expanding far faster than routine pathology

UP govt plans to develop 3,000 sq km land flanking Yamuna Expressway

The expressway's robust connectivity with Delhi, Agra and the NCR has augmented its investment quotient for the manufacturing, services and logistics sectors

Morbi ceramic hub to be showcased as special zone at VGRC Kutch-Saurashtra

Morbi district has emerged as a key pillar of India's ceramic economy, accounting for nearly 90% of Gujarat's total ceramic production and ranking second globally

IIT Guwahati scientists develop catalyst to convert CO2 into methanol fuel

The effort is aimed at addressing one of the most essential challenges -- meeting rising energy needs without further harming the environment

India's urea imports jump over twofold to 7.17 MT in Apr-Nov: FAI

In November alone, urea imports rose 68.4 per cent to 1.31 MT, compared to 0.78 MT in November 2024

Net office leasing rises 25% to 61.4 mn sq ft in top 8 cities: Report

Delhi-NCR witnessed a sharp growth of 82 per cent in net office leasing to 10.9 million sq ft during 2025 from 6 million sq ft in the preceding year

India's LNG-powered trucks and fuel retail underperformed in 2025

India's private sector may lead the charge for more retail outlets of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2026 but it remains a niche business

Q3FY26 results preview: IT companies' growth likely to remain muted

Management commentary on AI-led demand to be watched closely

Apparel brands advanced year-end festival sales to clear winter stocks

As inventory piles up, brands are expected to launch spring-summer collections around Republic Day