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Andhra Pradesh set for India's first 'KGF moment' since Independence

India's first large private gold mine post-Independence set to begin production, signalling revival of domestic output and reduced import dependence

Why Iranian oil may not plug India's widening crude sourcing gap

Indian refiners find the Iran oil supply chain difficult to navigate, especially within the limited waiver window set by Washington for the oil to be delivered and paid for

Delhi raises commercial LPG allocation from 20 to 50% of daily consumption

The decision follows directives from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, according to officials

Flex workspace operators bet big on B2B platforms amid enterprise demand

Value-based cost models vs direct leasing adds premium to opertors' earnings

WTO MC14: India resists US push to make ecommerce duty moratorium permanent

At WTO MC14, the US seeks to make the e-commerce duty moratorium permanent, while India resists, citing revenue loss concerns and the need for policy space

CAG exposes diversion of DMF funds to non-mining areas of Odisha

A CAG audit has flagged diversion of DMF funds, approval violations and project irregularities in Odisha, raising concerns over welfare of mining-affected communities

Centre's apprenticeship scheme sees 15x rise in trainee dropouts in 5 years

Dropouts under the government's apprenticeship scheme have surged over 15 times in five years, outpacing enrolments and completions, raising concerns over training outcomes

Travel companies, hotels announce discounts for peak travel season

Travel firms and hotels announce discounts to tap rising summer demand, even as higher fuel costs and policy changes are expected to push up airfares during the peak season

When night falls, chocolate indulgence sweetens India's qcom sales

Late-night chocolate cravings are driving quick commerce growth in India, with impulse buying, premiumisation and convenience reshaping consumption habits

Fertiliser output may fall 10-15% if West Asia crisis persists: Crisil

Fertiliser sector dependence on imports remains high, with 20 per cent of urea and one-third of complex fertilisers, primarily DAP, being imported

A month of LPG supply arranged amid West Asia conflict, says govt

The demand for LPG cylinders had risen to 89 lakh due to panic ordering by consumers and has now come down to 50 lakh cylinders again

Nayara raises petrol by ₹5, diesel by ₹3 amid crude supply disruptions

Nayara Energy has raised petrol and diesel prices amid crude supply disruptions, becoming the first company to hike non-branded fuel rates in India

West Asia crisis hits scrap imports, drives up costs: Recycling industry

Freight cost surge, insurance pullback and port shutdowns disrupt supplies; aluminium scrap prices jump

Odisha unveils new three-year excise policy, adds de-addiction cess

Odisha's new three-year excise policy introduces a 0.5% de-addiction cess, tighter liquor controls, and reforms to improve transparency, compliance and revenue collection

Over 68,000 Indian startups headquartered beyond major hubs: Tracxn

India's startup ecosystem is expanding beyond top cities, with over 68,000 firms now based in smaller hubs, driven by regional demand and evolving funding patterns

Regulator approves real estate projects worth ₹5,200 crore in Noida

These 24 projects encompass 7,830 residential and commercial units, contributing to urban development and expanding housing and commercial infrastructure

Highway ministry accelerates CGD infra approvals amid LPG crisis

The highway ministry has introduced a fast-track approval framework for CGD infrastructure, cutting timelines to boost PNG and CNG expansion amid LPG supply constraints

Office leasing up 15% on-year in Jan to Mar 2026 on occupier demand

Office leasing in India's top cities rose 15% in Q1 CY26, driven by strong occupier demand and GCC expansion, with flex leasing also gaining a larger share

E-commerce firms shift hiring to engineering, AI as demand rises 35%

E-commerce and quick-commerce firms are prioritising engineering, AI and operations talent, shifting away from expansion-led hiring to build resilience, fulfilment precision and digital capability

LPG cylinders to be delivered as scheduled, no queues needed: UP CM

Yogi Adityanath urges calm amid LPG rush, assures uninterrupted home delivery and warns against panic buying driven by misinformation