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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $40 million to two women in latest talc trial
The jury found that Johnson & Johnson knew for years its talc-based products were dangerous but failed to warn consumers; company to appeal verdict
Adani Green Energy case: SEBI clears insider trading charges against Pranav Adani, his relatives
The case centred on whether Pranav Adani had disclosed confidential details about Adani Green Energy's planned acquisition of SB Energy before the information became public.
A critical story that a chunk of the media missed
The International Monetary Fund’s grading of India’s national accounts statistics is a matter of concern
IndiGo faces nearly ₹59 crore penalty in relation to GST; airline to contest order
The Additional Commissioner of CGST, Delhi South Commissionerate, has imposed the penalty of ₹58,74,99,439 on the airline for the financial year 2020-21
India ‘very optimistic’ of sealing trade deal with Oman during PM Modi’s Gulf visit
Indian officials said the proposed economic partnership agreement with Oman has the potential to substantially elevate bilateral commerce and investment, adding that both sides have made significant progress in negotiations. The government also noted ongoing cooperation in defence, including forthcoming supplies of Jaguar aircraft spares, even as Modi’s wider three-nation tour is expected to deepen ties in sectors ranging from connectivity and infrastructure to maritime security.
Sebi gives clean chit to Pranav Adani, relatives in AGEL insider-trading case
Sebi has cleared Pranav Adani and two relatives of insider-trading charges in the Adani Green-SB Energy deal probe, ruling no UPSI was shared or traded upon.
2025 was the year of peak ambiguity and the start of AI diffusion: General Catalyst’s Hemant Taneja
Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst, says 2025 was marked by geopolitical volatility and tech uncertainty, but it will be remembered as the year AI began showing real productivity impacts across industries.
Aurobindo Pharma arm’s API unit gets 3 U.S. FDA observations
India offers ‘final’ deal to U.S., but tariff removal is focus
Offers ‘immediate’ removal of tariffs on import of items like walnuts and apples, but prioritises removal of 25% tariffs linked to Russian oil
SMS Pharmaceuticals clears USFDA inspection at Vizag API plant with one minor observation
SMS Pharmaceuticals Ltd completes USFDA inspection at Visakhapatnam API facility with minor observation, reinforcing global quality and compliance standards. Shares of SMS Pharmaceuticals Ltd ended lower on Friday, December 12, by 0.23% at ₹320.15 on the NSE.
IT Ministry warns VPN providers to block sites ‘leaking’ Indians’ data
The IT Ministry’s advisory includes a warning that firms could be held liable for the sites if they don’t take action against them.
NTTM likely to be extended for two years
Top Stories | Inflation edges higher, rupee hits new low, Cabinet clears 100% FDI in insurance and more
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Smart Joules raises $10 million to scale AI-driven cooling solutions as India’s energy demand surges
Smart Joules plans to channel its new funding into advanced machine learning tools and large-scale cooling infrastructure as it targets rapid expansion across high-demand sectors such as pharmaceuticals, data centres, semiconductors, and commercial real estate. With long-term recurring contracts already in place and project sizes set to grow tenfold, the company is positioning itself to capture a significant share of India’s accelerating clean-tech and energy-efficiency market.
Granules Life Sciences gets U.S. FDA’s inspection report
RBI Deputy Governor rules out stablecoins in India
“Cryptocurrency is not money as they do not have any underlying cash flows,” says Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar
NLC India arm & PTC India form JV for 2,000 MW green energy projects
NLC India Renewables Ltd and PTC India sign JV to develop up to 2,000 MW green energy capacity. Shares of NLC India Ltd ended higher on Friday, December 12, by 3.21% at ₹243.90 on the NSE.
Exclusive| Union Cabinet approves insurance bill amendments, proposes 100% FDI cap
The Bill, which proposes raising the FDI limit in insurance companies to 100% among other changes, aims to expand capital access, simplify licensing, and strengthen governance in the sector.