New Delhi, Sep 17 — The government’s decision to raise the monthly wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 has been welcomed by industry and labour representatives, who said the move would widen the social security net,…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — IndiGo passengers will now have to pay higher charges for several services on domestic flights, with the airline revising fees for infant travel, excess baggage, unaccompanied minors, priority services and travel certificates.Under the revised charges, the fee for infants…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — The Ministry of Coal successfully launched the 16th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions here on Thursday and also handed over Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) to the successful bidders of six coal mines auctioned in earlier rounds. The CMDPAs were…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — As part of Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu's push to promote Delhi as a sustainable tourism and socio-cultural hub, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will organise a two-day World Tourism Day celebration on September 26 and 27 at Baansera on the Yamuna banks, an official…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — India is emerging as an increasingly important destination for the global semiconductor industry, with senior executives from leading technology and semiconductor companies highlighting the country’s growing capabilities, young talent pool and expanding investment opportunities…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — India’s textile sector recorded strong export growth in August 2026, with total exports up 16.1 per cent year-on-year to Rs 29,776 crore, an official statement said on Thursday.The cumulative textile exports during April–August 2026 reached Rs 1.43 lakh crore, registering growth…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday that the Central government has secured investment commitments of $11-12 billion under Semicon 2.0, the second phase of its semiconductor programme.Speaking at Semicon India 2026, Vaishnaw said the commitments…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — The government on Thursday hailed the passage of legislation by New Zealand's Parliament towards the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.India and New Zealand are working closely to complete their respective domestic processes and to facilitate the early entry…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — India’s online retail market to cross $90 billion in CY2026, growing 22-24 per cent year-on-year, driven by strongest online festive season in five years, a report said on Thursday.The report from Redseer Strategy Consultants said the sector grew 25 per cent in H1 CY26 and that…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Thursday said that ‘OneTag’ - a FASTag portability service -- is now available on its Rajmargyatra app.This will enable FASTag users to change their issuer while retaining the existing FASTag affixed to their vehicle,…
Bengaluru, Sep 17 — Government-owned aerospace giant Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will hand over Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas final operational clearance twin-seater trainers and HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Dhruv Next Generation (NG) helicopters to…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Industry leaders at Semicon India 2026 on Thursday highlighted India’s rapid progress in semiconductor manufacturing, chip design and technological innovation, saying the country’s expanding capabilities are strengthening global confidence and creating opportunities to play a…
Mumbai, Sep 17 — Tata Sons on Thursday announced that N Chandrasekaran will be reappointed as chairman for a further five-year term, reversing his earlier decision not to seek an extension and setting the stage for a potential showdown with Tata Trusts, the majority shareholder of the group holding…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — China’s growing role in overseas port projects has delivered local improvements in capacity and turnaround times, but could not deliver on broader economic promises and in some cases produced negative side‑effects, a new report has said.The report from The Diplomat pointed to…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — The Finance Ministry will organise a two-day conference of finance ministers and finance secretaries of states and Union Territories with legislatures on “Financing India’s Journey towards Viksit Bharat,” which will begin on Friday.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be…
Mumbai, Sep 17 — In a dramatic turn of events, the Tata Trusts on Thursday said the resolution to re-appoint N. Chandrasekaran as Chairman of Tata Sons is illegal and his decision not to offer himself for reappointment upon the conclusion of his current tenure on February 20, 2027, has been duly…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — China's decision to grant zero-tariff access to exports from over 50 African countries is expected to boost trade flows but the initiative alone will not address the structural imbalances that characterise Africa-China trade, a report has said.A report by The Diplomat said that…
Mumbai, Sep 17 — The much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) opened for public subscription on Thursday, even as its grey market premium (GMP) has come under sustained pressure over the past week.According to market reports, NSE’s GMP stood at Rs 218…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Chinese‑made connected devices from port cranes to buses sold to Western countries pose growing security risks to them if left unchecked through a common methodology to assess risks, a new report has said.The report from Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) said Chinese…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — India is working to transform BRICS from a geopolitical talking shop into an economic and technological platform with real-world reach, as reflected in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on the importance of resilient supply chains, startups, critical technologies, green…
Mumbai, Sep 17 — Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday clarified that the regulator has received no formal request for the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to trade its shares on its own platform, stating that such a move is not permitted at present,…