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No plan to change land acquisition policy, says cabinet secretary T V Somanathan
Officials said the PRAGATI platform has helped unlock stalled investments by resolving issues linked to land, environment and right of way, enabling large road, rail and power projects to move forward despite persistent structural challenges.
Centre designates core customs and indirect tax digital platforms as “critical information infrastructure” under IT Act
The Indian government has designated core customs and indirect tax digital platforms, including ICEGATE, ECCS, and ACES-GST, as "critical information infrastructure." This move significantly enhances cybersecurity controls and restricts access to authorized personnel only. Unauthorized access to these protected systems now carries criminal penalties under the Information Technology Act.
PM Modi reviews progress on overseas critical mineral acquisitions, ₹1,500-crore recycling incentive scheme
The review covered India’s efforts to secure long-term access to key minerals such as lithium, cobalt and rare earths, while scaling up domestic recycling capacity to reduce import dependence and support manufacturing under the Make in India programme.
Infra firm RKCPL, Chartered Speed, 6 others get Sebi nod to float IPOs
The other firms to receive regulatory nod are Shriram Food Industry, Vadodara-based Tempsens Instruments (India) Ltd, Indira IVF and Rays Of Belief Ltd.
Deepinder Goyal reveals Zomato delivery partners' average income amid gig economy debate: Here's how much they earn
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal released a fact sheet on delivery partners' earnings after YouTuber Dhruv Rathee raised questions about the company's pay practices.
Andhra govt approves greenfield port, mega shipbuilding cluster in Tirupati district
Special Chief Secretary of Infrastructure & Investment (Ports) Department, MT Krishna Babu said the greenfield port and the shipbuilding cluster are proposed under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) of the Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).
Top stories: Record highs for Nifty, electronics PLI boost, Grok obscenity row & more
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Sebi tightens screws on merchant bankers with phased net-worth requirements, liquidity norms
Sebi has introduced a phased hike in net-worth and liquid capital norms for merchant bankers starting January 2026, alongside tighter underwriting limits, governance standards and revenue thresholds. The move aims to strengthen market intermediaries amid India’s booming IPO pipeline, ensuring stronger compliance, better capital buffers and improved investor protection.
EV slowdown globally, but India’s Kazam nears ₹100-crore run rate as tier-3 cities power growth
Kazam’s growth story underscores how India’s EV momentum is shifting away from metros, with tier-3 cities and three-wheeler electrification driving demand for charging infrastructure. As the startup moves closer to a ₹100-crore revenue run rate, it is also expanding beyond charging hardware into energy intelligence and peer-to-peer power trading, while keeping capital efficiency and profitability at the core of its strategy.
RBL Bank Q3 Update | Advances rise 13%, deposits grow 12%
Deposits below ₹3 crore increased 15% year-on-year and 4% sequentially to ₹61,632 crore, compared with ₹53,719 crore a year earlier. These deposits accounted for around 51.5% of the bank’s total deposits as of December 31, 2025. Shares of RBL Bank Ltd ended at ₹320.80, up by ₹1.74, or 5.50%, on the BSE.
Entities in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal can directly buy coal from CIL
Earlier, access to Coal India Ltd's (CIL) dry fuel by consumers across the borders was only through domestic coal traders who were allowed to buy and sell without any end-use restrictions.
NTPC in talks to buy minority stake in U.S.-based nuclear tech firm CCTE
The U.S.-based company has developed a patented thorium and enriched uranium nuclear fuel called ANEEL. It claims that the fuel is compatible with existing pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWR)/Canada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) reactors
What will shape India’s core industries in 2026: The themes redefining growth
India’s core industries are transforming as the nation advances toward Viksit Bharat. In 2026, technology-led reinvention, sustainability, and talent transformation are key drivers. AI, smart systems, and digitalization are reshaping manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and finance, while companies focus on low-carbon operations and workforce upskilling.
Indira IVF, Chartered Speed, Jerai Fitness among 8 IPOs approved by Sebi
Sebi has cleared eight companies, including Indira IVF, Chartered Speed, Glass Wall Systems, Shriram Food Industry, RKCPL, Tempsens Instruments, Jerai Fitness and Rays of Belief, to proceed with IPO plans. The approvals span healthcare, mobility, infrastructure and consumer sectors, signalling steady regulatory momentum ahead of an expected listing window in 2026.
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal responds to Dhruv Rathee, agrees to share fact sheet on gig workers' average hourly earnings
Deepinder Goyal said he will share a fact sheet on average hourly earnings of the company's delivery partners after YouTuber Dhruv Rathee challenged his statement and demanded transparency.
India to become Hyundai’s largest manufacturing hub outside Korea as exports gain momentum
Hyundai Motor India is rapidly strengthening its global footprint, with Chennai and Talegaon emerging as key pillars in its production and export network. The company’s strategy of combining capacity expansion with a targeted export push is expected to position India as a major profit and growth engine for Hyundai worldwide.
Sensex at 40 reflects India’s market evolution from manual trades to global integration: Sebi Chairman
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the Sensex’s 40-year journey mirrors India’s transformation from manual, inward-looking markets to a globally integrated, technology-driven ecosystem. Speaking at a BSE event, he highlighted how the index’s evolving composition reflects shifts in industry, governance, innovation and long-term value creation across decades.
Govt. extends time for textile PLI scheme
Cupid Q3 update: Company expects December quarter to be best-ever, guides for over Rs 335 cr FY26 revenue
Cupid expects Q3 FY26 to be its best-ever quarter, driven by strong demand and smooth execution. The company said its order book is at a record high and expressed confidence in surpassing its FY26 revenue and profit guidance. Capacity expansion and new FMCG products are also progressing as planned.
'Agents of political interests': Zomato's Deepinder Goyal shares video of assault on delivery boy during strike
The Zomato CEO claimed that some delivery workers were stopped from working on Christmas and New Year's Eve due to a strike, adding that many of these protestors were not even delivery partners. Here's what he said.