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The Original Environmentalists

Ramachandra Guha ties his protagonists by a common thread of human-nature relationships and their writings

Bijness is bijness

Entrepreneurial spirit is inherent in Gujaratis, and in these excerpts from Salil Tripathi's new book, he writes how paiso bole chhe for the community

Megastar Foods pays ₹20.15 lakh to settle case with Sebi

MEGASTAR FOODS HAS settled with capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) a case pertaining to the alleged violation of disclosure norms after paying ₹20.15 lakh towards settlement charges.

Will make AI a top-class airline, says Chandrasekaran

TATA SONS CHAIRMAN N Chandrasekaran on Saturday said his company is fully committed to transforming Air India into a top-class airline, delivering exceptional service and performance on a global scale.

DPIIT ties up with Stride Ventures to help startups

THE DEPARTMENT FOR promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) has partnered with venture debt firm Stride Ventures to provide financial support and strategic guidance to startups in the country.

Apparel Exporters Seek Tax Incentives

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) urged the government to announce tax incentives, including removal of a provision requiring payments to MSMEs within 45 days to claim deductions and customs duty exemption on garment machinery imports.

Oyo Raises $65 Mn From Founder's Affiliate Entity

HOSPITALITY MAJOR OYO has raised approximately $65 million from Redsprig Innovation Partners, an affiliate entity of its founder Ritesh Agarwal.

Govt push for quality: Industry embrace QCO on wooden goods

AFTER INITIAL RESISTANCE, the plywood and MDF board industry has agreed to implement the mandatory quality control norms as they have recognised the long-term benefits of adhering to high-quality standards, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said.

Govt permits wheat export to Nepal

THE GOVERNMENT HAS permitted exports of two lakh tonne of wheat to Nepal, according to a notification issued on Saturday.

Family settlement: Kirloskar firms challenge Sebi

FOUR KIRLOSKAR COMPANIES on Saturday said they have filed an appeal before the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) challenging the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) letter asking them to disclose the deed of family settlement that was signed by members of the Kirloskar family on September 11, 2009.

Jewellery Show May Generate ₹35K Cr Biz This Year: GJEPC

We are seeing a lot of FDI coming into the gem and jewellery sector reflecting confidence in the industry, GJEPC chairman Vipul Shah said

For fourth year in a row, PSU index outperforms benchmarks

In 2024, the BSE PSU Index outperformed the benchmark Sensex and Nifty with a return of 21.3%, marking its fourth consecutive year of outperformance.

CAG report flags 'doubtful' consultants, estimate revision

Cost up thrice to ₹33 crore, reveals audit trail

Not Top, the 2025 Auto Sector Race Hot at Middle Level

Kia's efforts to sustain momentum included launching a facelifted Sonet, which stabilised its sales.

19 Flights Diverted, More Than 400 Delayed at Delhi Airport

DELHI AIRPORT ON Saturday saw 19 flight diversions, many cancellations and over 400 flight delays as low visibility conditions due to dense fog impacted operations for the second straight day.

Over 400 flights delayed at IGI due to bad weather

More than 400 flights were delayed at the airport in the national capital on Friday morning as low visibility conditions due to dense fog disrupted operations, according to an official.

Over 400 Flights Delayed at IGI Due to Bad Weather

More than 400 flights were delayed at the airport in the national capital on Friday morning as low visibility conditions due to dense fog disrupted operations, according to an official.

Rohit no more part of selectors red-ball plan beyond Australia tour

AT THE TOSS, with Jasprit Bumrah in the middle, and as the Indian XI lined up for the national anthem at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Rohit Sharma's absence was conspicuous.

DPDP Draft Rules

ONE OF THE standout features of the draft rules is the emphasis on parental consent for processing the data of children under 18.

Poverty below 5%: Report

SBI report reveals that India's rural-urban income gap is shrinking and poverty is below 5%, driven by infrastructure improvements and government initiatives.

HUL nears deal to buy Minimalist

UNLIKE MOST OF its new-age competitors in the beauty and personal care category, Minimalist is profitable.

Reality check for indices

\"ENHANCED PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE is scripting a new story in rural mobility. One of the reasons for the increasingly shrinking horizontal income gap between rural and urban and the vertical income gap within rural income classes,\" said the SBI Research report.

Rupee decline drives forward premium rates

AS A PART of its exchange rate management measure, RBI has been using other tools like active intervention in the NDF market and conducting mid-tenor buy/sell swaps, selling dollars for a future maturity, thus leaving rupee liquidity and forex reserves partly unaffected.

Banks cut down on short-term bonds

EYE LONGER DURATION ON RATE CUT HOPES

Gold Prices Flat at ₹79,700

GOLD PRICES TRADED almost flat at ₹79,700 per 10 g in the national capital on Friday, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

Creta EV to run into strong rivals at launch

It's Hyundai's third electric car after Kona EV and Ioniq 5

A new route from Delhi to Chandigarh

NEW EXPRESSWAYS

Keep equities at 60%, fixed income at 40%

• Stick to SIPs, STPs to avoid market timing risks

Accelerating adoption of zero-emission trucking

TRANSPORT SECTOR contributes 8.4% of total emissions in India, with freight transport, dominated by heavy-duty trucks, playing a major role. Trucks represent just 3% of vehicle fleet, yet emit 53% particulate matter. With truck sales projected to grow sixfold to 69 million by 2070-71, addressing freight-related emissions is critical.

Electric hype, hidden costs

INDIA MUST EMBRACE A BROADER, MORE INCLUSIVE VISION OF CLEAN MOBILITY