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Govt notifies Coal Exchange Rules, paving way for regulated coal trading

Coal Ministry notifies Coal Exchange Rules, 2026, paving the way for regulated electronic coal trading and formal price discovery in India

Quest Global flags workplace impact of miscarriage, launches support drive

A study by Quest Global highlights the workplace and career impact of pregnancy loss and calls for structured employer support to improve retention and inclusion

MNRE relaxes ALMM norms for rooftop solar, simplifies module enlistment

Residential rooftop solar projects under PM Surya Ghar not availing central subsidy will remain exempt from ALMM List-II for solar cells until March 2027

Tea Board eyes new markets as West Asia conflict threatens export growth

The Tea Board is targeting China, Africa and Canada to sustain exports as geopolitical tensions disrupt shipments to key West Asian markets

Cancer drug shortage: Drugmaker Naprod seeks one-time price hike

Says higher import duties, regulatory hurdles have made chemo drugs' production unviable

Salary hikes set to moderate in FY27, EV sector remains top payer: Report

Salary increments are projected at 8.6-10.2 per cent in FY27, with EVs, fintech, healthcare, and energy sectors continuing to offer the strongest pay growth

Zepto closes in on Blinkit in scale but profitability remains elusive

Zepto's IPO filing shows the company has emerged as Blinkit's closest challenger in quick commerce, although heavy investments in expansion continue to weigh on profitability

No significant business outcome from AI despite heavy spend: Survey

Despite growing investment in AI-enabled sales training, organisations struggle to link adoption with business outcomes, according to an upGrad Enterprise survey

Heatwaves, urbanisation drive record power demand, reshape energy planning

A record peak demand of 271 GW in May underscores the growing impact of heatwaves, urbanisation and electrification, while raising fresh questions about grid resilience and energy planning

India's ship certifier de-classed 235 vessels over sanctions since 2023

Since 2023, Mumbai-based IRClass has de-classed 235 ships from its registry, mainly oil tankers and also a few gas carriers, the non-profit organisation's Executive Chairman Arun Sharma said

Heatwaves hit apparel output, worker health across India: NYU Stern report

Study of garment factories across five states finds rising temperatures are hurting worker health, reducing productivity and disrupting output in apparel supply chains

Royalty rate cuts aim to reduce costs, boost oil and gas exploration

While lower royalties are expected to improve project viability and attract investment, concerns remain over poor prospectivity data, limited discoveries, and competition from more attractive regions

Dark patterns cost Indian online shoppers up to ₹28,000 cr a year: Study

A Datum Intelligence study finds hidden charges and deceptive checkout practices are eroding consumer trust and putting more than Rs 55,000 crore in e-commerce spending at risk

Govt publishes rules for setting up coal exchanges to boost transparency

Public sector players can also use the platform to increase market participation

Indian online buyers lose up to ₹28,000 cr yearly to dark patterns: Report

The survey was conducted in the first quarter of 2026 among 2,590 consumers across 50 cities

Rajnath Singh approves 250 MW solar plant on defence land in UP's Sitapur

This is the first-of-its-kind project undertaken by the defence ministry involving the development of a large-scale solar power generation facility with integrated BESS support on defence land

Employers likely to scale back Q3 hiring plans amid global uncertainties

According to ManpowerGroup's latest Employment Outlook Survey, the Net Employment Outlook (NEO) for Q3 2026 stood at 48 per cent, down 20 points from the previous quarter

India Inc likely to see salary hikes of up to 10.2% in FY27: Report

The high-growth industries led by EV and EV Infrastructure are expected to register salary increments in the range of 9.6 per cent to 10.2 per cent, the report said

Heatwaves hit output at Indian apparel suppliers serving Uniqlo, Tesco

Research at 10 facilities in four regions found high temperatures are impacting product quality, delivery reliability and contributing to higher employee absenteeism during the peak summer months

Hotel giants bet India's local travel boom can defy economic slowdown

Hotel investments in India surged 67 per cent to $567 million last year, according to JLL, while demand is forecast to rise about 11 per cent annually over the next several years, outpacing supply