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Microfinance in revival mode; MFIs, private banks expand business in January

The microfinance sector is consolidating after a period of stress. private banks and nbfc-mfis have increased their lending portfolios. while the overall market saw a slight dip, early delinquency rates are improving. experts anticipate a return to normal
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Motilal Oswal raises Rs 1,700 crore first close for debut private credit fund

Motilal oswal alternates has marked a key milestone with the first close of its latest private credit vehicle, the india credit excellence fund. the fund has raised rs 1,700 crore toward a targeted corpus of rs 3,000 crore. designed to offer secured financ
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Supreme Court seeks Customs Department's response on Xiaomi's appeal in evasion case

Xiaomi faces a supreme court challenge against a customs tribunal ruling. the tribunal found the company liable for evading ?653 crore in customs duty. this is linked to royalty payments on imported smartphone components. xiaomi argues royalty payments are
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Indian Railways goes AI-first: Vaishnaw unveils Rail Tech Portal, e-RCT reforms under new initiative

Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Indian Railways launches Rail Tech Policy to promote innovation, start-up engagement

Indian railways has launched a new rail tech policy designed to attract innovators, startups, and research institutions to co-create the future of rail transport. by streamlining the startup selection process, the initiative speeds up the testing and deplo
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Beware of cyber fraud: Railway pensioners urged to stay vigilant against scammers

They have been urged to stay vigilant against cyber fraudsters who are making fake phone calls and sending sms/whatsapp messages in the name of railway officials, seeking personal and financial details on the pretext of ppo updates, kyc verification, and a
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Road ministry to come up with graded point system on driving licences to track offences

The move is one of the many initiatives being undertaken by the ministry of road transport and highways across road engineering, automobile engineering and behavioural changes to curb road accidents which has touched 5 lakh a year with annual fatalities at
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Passengers in India can now cancel or change air tickets within 48 hours of booking without extra fees. Check details

Passengers can now cancel or change air tickets within 48 hours of booking without extra charges, subject to conditions. the dgca has revised refund norms, also allowing name corrections within 24 hours for direct bookings. airlines must complete refunds w
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Policy push, strategic corridors and manufacturing shift to power next phase of India’s industrial and warehousing boom

Over the long term, the sector is expected to be defined by greater efficiency, automation, sustainability, and deeper integration of technology into supply chains, reinforcing its role as a critical pillar of india’s economic growth story.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

BRND.ME eyes D-Street debut as it completes Singapore-to-India merger in under 10 months

Brnd.me, previously known as mensa brands, has shifted its corporate headquarters from singapore to india as part of a strategic merger. this restructuring is designed to streamline the company’s operations, improve transparency, and boost agility as it ge
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Tender to support 500,000 tonnes green methanol production in works

India is gearing up to scale green methanol output, with the renewable energy ministry preparing a tender for 500,000 tonnes per year. the deendayal port authority is expected to source this low-carbon fuel for use by shipping lines. the move is part of a
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

US' 126% levy eclipses key market for Indian solar gear companies

Shares of major indian solar manufacturers such as waaree energies, premier energies and vikram solar fell sharply on the bourses as investors priced in potential export headwinds.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

US, China challenge ‘Make in India’ factory incentives

India’s manufacturing push under the production-linked incentive (pli) scheme is facing global scrutiny, with the us and china challenging subsidies they say distort trade. the us has imposed preliminary 126% duties on indian solar imports over alleged unf
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Brigade Group partners Primus Senior Living to develop three senior living communities

Two of the three developments will be part of larger township projects, enabling access to shared social infrastructure and amenities. the senior living communities will include age-specific facilities such as wellness centres, hobby lounges, medical bays,
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Wyndham exploring opportunities to manage hotels in India

Wyndham hotels & resorts is looking to manage hotels in india. the company also plans to bring its branded residences offering to india in two years. wyndham currently has 95 operating hotels in india under franchise agreements. the company is expandin
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Inside Indri’s Haryana distillery crafting premium Indian single malt

Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

EAC-PM working paper calls for curbs on tobacco consumption; says it poses serious implications for public health

Tobacco consumption and spending have increased sharply in both rural and urban india between 2011-12 and 2023-24, raising concerns for public health and government finances, according to an economic advisory council to the prime minister (eac-pm) working
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Demand for Chinese smartphones in India falls for first time ever; prices to rise

Chinese smartphone prices: the entry- to mid-level market -- the industry's mainstay -- shrunk last fiscal, pulling down the combined revenue of the nine largest chinese electronics firms operating in india by quite a bit.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Samsung’s Super 30: At Chennai plant, co enables shopfloor workers to rise into leadership roles

Samsung's chennai manufacturing facility is empowering its workers. employees who started on the shop floor are now moving into leadership positions. this progression is a result of structured training, internal mobility, and mentorship. the company's long
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Samsung plans to take AI to entry-price smartphones, expand portfolio of Galaxy A series in India

Samsung is extending advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to its budget-friendly smartphones, aiming to broaden the ai phone segment. the brand is ramping up investments in retail infrastructure, with a strong focus on smaller cities and emerging
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Looking to take success from India to other emerging markets: Acerpure

Acerpure, a consumer electronics brand, is set to expand its presence in emerging markets like the philippines, vietnam, thailand, and indonesia. the company aims to double its sales and investment in india this year. acerpure is also focusing on launching
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Rooh afza a fruit drink, eligible for lower VAT: Supreme Court

In a key tax ruling, the supreme court classified hamdard’s popular beverage ‘sharbat rooh afza’ as a fruit drink. as a result, it is liable to only 4% tax. the court dismissed the uttar pradesh commercial tax department’s attempt to shift it into a higher
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Cargill India to set up second dairy feed plant in Punjab

Animal nutrition contributes 15-20% of the overall cargill’s india business. india’s animal nutrition market is around 20 million tonnes and will continue to grow 6-8% over the next five years.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Processed food 'false narrative' by influencers harming sector, need to counter it: Chirag Paswan

Union minister chirag paswan has raised alarm over social media influencers allegedly circulating misleading claims about processed foods. calling the trend harmful to the food processing industry’s development, he appealed to stakeholders, experts, and pl
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Accurate forecasting tough as currency shocks, FTA uncertainty, supply disruptions weigh: Consumer chiefs

Amid currency swings, volatile commodity prices and global trade uncertainty, leaders at voltas, tata consumer products and bisleri international say long-term forecasting is losing relevance, as supply chain disruptions, tariffs and inflation push compani
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Swiggy expands food delivery to more railway stations across India

Swiggy has expanded its ‘food on train’ service through its partnership with irctc, growing its network by 117% over the past year. the service now covers 152 stations as of february 2026, up from 70 stations in february 2025, with supply spanning from guw
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Dräger India collaborates with Breach Candy Hospital to advance clinical education

Dräger india and breach candy hospital have partnered to enhance clinical education and skill development for healthcare professionals. this collaboration brings the dräger medical academy to mumbai, offering digital learning modules and vr-based simulatio
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Proterial to set up India's 1st amorphous electrical steel plant at Sri City in Andhra

India will get its first amorphous electrical steel manufacturing plant at sri city in andhra pradesh. proterial india will invest rs 1,350 crore to manufacture advanced amorphous metal electrical steel (metglas) in partnership with shirdi sai electricals.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

India holds line on Russian oil with Trump’s tariffs in question

Indian refiners are scaling back purchases of russian crude as a us supreme court decision throws a key trade agreement into doubt. the proposed deal would have cut tariffs for india if it agreed to curb russian oil imports.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

India mandates sale of 20% ethanol-blended petrol from April

India will soon see petrol blended with up to 20 percent ethanol and a minimum octane rating of 95. this mandate begins nationwide from april 1, 2026. the move aims to reduce oil imports and emissions. ethanol is a cleaner, renewable fuel. most new vehicle
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

TV distributors brace for fresh rate hike from broadcasters

Tv broadcasters are set to raise channel package prices by about 10 percent. this move aims to manage increasing content costs. distribution platform operators are expected to resist these hikes. viewers are moving to cheaper options like dd free dish and
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

NCLAT upholds admission of class action lawsuit against Jindal Poly Films

The national company law appellate tribunal has upheld a class action lawsuit against jindal poly films. minority shareholders had filed the suit claiming rs 2,500 crore in damages. this ruling could significantly impact minority shareholder rights in indi
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Floating wind market 'much smaller' than expected, Technip chief says

Demand for floating wind turbines has fallen short of expectations, according to technip energies ceo arnaud pieton, who points to high costs and a narrow range of suitable sites as key barriers. these issues reflect broader headwinds across the global off
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Escorts Kubota bets on new plant & models to chart comeback strategy

Five years after japan’s kubota corp acquired majority control of escorts, the merged entity, escorts kubota, is struggling to gain significant market share in india’s competitive tractor sector. domestic sales growth lagged the industry at 11% versus 20%,
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Navigating environmental shifts: How proactive hygiene shapes a child's future

In today's unpredictable climate, raising children requires a proactive approach to health beyond traditional methods. savlon swasth india mission's podcast, the doc's pod, emphasizes science-backed hygiene practices as a strategic tool for physical empowe
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic drug

Alembic pharmaceuticals has secured approval from the us health regulator for a generic seizure medication. the company received final clearance from the usfda for lamotrigine orally disintegrating tablets. this drug is therapeutically equivalent to glaxos
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Beamr Imaging renews video optimisation deal with JioHotstar

Beamr imaging has extended its partnership with leading streaming service jiohotstar, which relies on beamr’s compression and optimization tools to manage its extensive video catalog. by using beamr’s technology, jiohotstar significantly cuts storage and b
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

JioStar appoints Amit Malhotra as Head of International Business

Jiostar has appointed amit malhotra as its new head of international business. malhotra will be based in singapore. his role involves shaping international market strategies and driving growth through launches and partnerships. he will focus on delivering
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-26

Broadcasters flag surge in DTH signal piracy, seek mandatory tech safeguards to curb losses

Indian tv companies face a sharp rise in signal theft. smuggled set-top boxes are illegally beaming channels abroad, hitting revenues hard. broadcasters are urging the government for stronger measures. they propose mandatory watermarking and stricter subsc
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

DNPA Conclave 2026 to chart future of digital news in AI era

New delhi will host the dnpa conclave 2026 on february 26. policymakers, media leaders, and experts will gather. they will discuss news, governance, and digital innovation. artificial intelligence is reshaping the news landscape. the conclave will explore
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

Coal India arm SECL identifies 7 mine dumps for rare earth exploration

South eastern coalfields ltd is assessing seven legacy mine dumps for potential rare earth element deposits, aiming to help india curb its reliance on imported critical minerals. the company is launching a tender process to bring in specialist exploration
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

Merck & Co to create a separate cancer unit as patent cliff looms

Merck & co is restructuring by splitting its drug division into two separate businesses. the change is designed to spotlight its fastest-growing medicines as the blockbuster cancer therapy keytruda nears patent expiration. the company plans to emphasiz
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

GST department initiates inspection and search ops at Lupin's office

Maharashtra's goods & services tax department has initiated inspection and search proceedings at lupin's registered office. the pharmaceutical giant stated that these actions will not impact its financials, operations, or other activities. lupin recent
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

India’s weight-loss drugs to get cheaper as semaglutide patent expires

Affordable generic versions of popular weight-loss drugs wegovy and ozempic are set to launch in india. this follows the patent expiry of semaglutide, the key ingredient. several indian pharmaceutical companies are preparing for a march 21 launch.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

Dr Reddy's gearing up for March debut of generic semaglutide Obeda, sources say

Dr reddy's laboratories is poised to launch its generic semaglutide injection, potentially named obeda, in india by march. this move anticipates the march 2026 patent expiry for the active ingredient in novo nordisk's ozempic and wegovy. the indian drugmak
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

L&T wins DAE deal to build LIGO facility in Maharashtra's Hingoli

Larsen & toubro (l&t) has secured a major order from india’s department of atomic energy to construct a laser interferometer gravitational wave observatory (ligo) in aundha, hingoli, maharashtra. the project, valued between ?1,000-2,500 crore, incl
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

India leads APEC for Marriott Intl signings with 99 deals, 12,000 rooms in 2025

Marriott international recorded its third consecutive year of record development signings in asia pacific excluding china in 2025. the company signed 187 deals, adding over 28,000 rooms. india led growth with 99 deals. conversions and multi-unit agreements
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

IPO-bound OYO parent PRISM appoints former SEBI chairman Ajay Tyagi to board

Ipo-bound oyo parent prism has appointed former sebi chairman ajay tyagi as an independent director to strengthen governance ahead of its planned rs 6,650 crore public issue. tyagi brings experience in capital markets regulation and policy, supporting the
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

Ascendas Firstspace to acquire 9 lakh sq ft of warehousing, industrial space in Ahmedabad

Ascendas firstspace is set to acquire a significant warehousing and industrial space in bavla, ahmedabad. the deal is valued at rs 275 crore. this development by crystal group will be delivered in stages over 18 months. the acquisition strengthens ascendas
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

Chalet Hotels to open its first Ritz Carlton in Hyderabad

Chalet hotels is set to launch india's first ritz carlton in hyderabad, a 330-room luxury hotel project costing approximately ?630 crore. this venture, a collaboration with marriott international, marks chalet's entry into ultra-luxury hospitality. the com
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

Global firms rent 101 m sq ft space in last 5 years for GCCs in India: Colliers

Global firms are rapidly expanding their global capability centres in india, with us companies alone occupying around 71 million sq ft of office space in the last five years. this momentum is expected to persist as european and uk enterprises grow their fo
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

India’s real estate sector embraces artificial intelligence to woo tech-savvy buyers

India's real estate sector is rapidly embracing ai to enhance luxury living and operational efficiency. from biometric access and predictive maintenance in homes to streamlining office design and improving construction cycles, ai is transforming how proper
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

ESR enters data centre market with Rs 900 crore investment in Navi Mumbai

Esr is making a major foray into india’s data centre space with a high-value investment in navi mumbai. the company will develop a large, multi-level campus in rabale designed to handle intensive cloud and ai workloads. this initiative underscores india’s
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

India EV sector got Rs 2 lakh cr investment in past 5 years, still short of requirements, report shows

Electric vehicles: ieefa's report 'capital flows in india's electric transport sector', provides the first consolidated view of realised investments from 2020-2025, identifies investment gaps, and outlines pathways to mobilise capital for the next phase of
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

US' 126% solar tariffs have limited financial impact: Indian firms

Indian solar manufacturers vikram solar, waaree energies, and premier energies report minimal impact from new us duties. companies have diversified supply chains and focus on domestic demand. exports to the us represent a small portion of total indian prod
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

US' 126% solar tariffs roil India’s glut-stricken panel makers

A new 126% us tariff on indian solar imports has significantly impacted exporter shares, as the industry grapples with overcapacity and price pressure. while the us market is now largely inaccessible, indian manufacturers are exploring new markets in europ
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

US sets initial duties on Indian solar imports at 126%

The us commerce department has set preliminary duties of 126% on solar imports from india, citing unfair manufacturing subsidies that allowed exporters to undercut us producers. it also proposed duties ranging from 86% to 143% on indonesia and 81% on laos
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

Vikram Solar gets 378.75 MW solar module order from Indian Oil-NTPC Green Energy Private JV

Vikram solar has received a significant order for 378.75 mw of solar modules. these will be supplied to indian oil ntpc green energy private limited. the modules are for a large solar project in gujarat's kutch district. this collaboration highlights vikra
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

Vikram Solar says 126% US duties won’t dent finances, shares slip 5%

Vikram solar has said the preliminary anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed by the us on indian solar imports will have limited direct financial impact on the company. shares fell 5.42% to ?175.30, while the firm emphasised that its expansion plan
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

Waaree Energies says 'no material adverse impact' on US order book amid 126% preliminary duties

Waaree energies anticipates no significant impact on its us orders despite new us import duties. the company is expanding its us manufacturing capacity to 4.2 gw by year-end. this expansion is expected to support existing us commitments and cushion the eff
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-25

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