The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the MSME Development Act to improve liquidity, strengthen the Udyam portal, decriminalise minor offences, and speed up payment resolution for small businesses. (Representative image) NEW DELHI: Small businesses supplying goods and services to central public sector undertakings (CPSUs) will get their dues cleared faster under proposed amendments to…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor today finally launched the next-generation Toyota Hilux pick-up truck in the Indian market. The pickup continues to use the IMV ladder-frame platform and is offered only in the Double Cab body style. The 2026 Toyota Hilux is offered in three variants – the entry-level GX 4×2 AT is priced at Rs 31.99…
Lofty expectations have placed particular pressure on semiconductor companies and other firms that have been among the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom. US stock market today: Most Wall Street indices traded higher on Tuesday, although semiconductor stocks continued to face heavy selling across global markets. Oil prices also extended their decline after retreating…
The move comes at a time when the US-Iran conflict has impacted several industries and thrown fresh light on India’s imports-driven supply chain vulnerabilities. Building a deep manufacturing base spread across multiple sectors is emerging as a cornerstone of India’s strategy to future proof itself against supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical disruptions. Reports suggest…
What’s in your latest beauty haul?A PDRN shot? A retinol night cream? Niacinamide foundation tint? Maybe a sunscreen that’s SPF 50 PA++++ because Instagram told you anything less is a crime against your skin.Not too long ago, beauty looked very different. A “12-step skincare routine” would’ve probably lasted… 12 days. A cold cream, talcum powder,…
Gujarat-based EV startup Avore Electric has entered the Indian electric motorcycle segment with the launch of its first product lineup, the EX series. The new range comprises three models: EX1, EX2 and EX2S, with introductory prices starting at Rs 1.24 lakh, ex-showroom. The launch offer is valid for the first 10,000 customers, after which the…
Within manufacturing, 19 of the 23 industry groups recorded positive year-on-year growth in June 2026. IIP data: Industrial production expanded by 7.3% in June, up from 5% in May, driven primarily by stronger manufacturing activity and robust growth in the electricity and gas supply segment. The June data marks the third monthly release of the…
Instamart CEO Amitesh Kumar Jha resigns NEW DELHI: Swiggy-owned quick commerce platform Instamart will have a new chief executive, with Nandita Sinha set to take over as CEO from August 3, following the resignation of Amitesh Kumar Jha.The leadership change was disclosed in a regulatory filing on Tuesday. Jha has stepped down to pursue opportunities…
Kawasaki has launched the 2027 Ninja 300 in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 3.34 lakh, making the entry-level twin-cylinder sportbike Rs 17,000 more expensive than before. While the latest model year update does not bring any mechanical changes, it gets a few cosmetic revisions, updated tyres and fresh graphics. Deliveries of the motorcycle…
Govt said insurance claims cannot be rejected solely for E20 usage NEW DELHI: Using E20 (20% ethanol-blended) petrol cannot be a reason for an insurance claim to be rejected, according to the ministry of petroleum and natural gas.The clarification comes with BJP recently sharing a post on X urging consumers to “use E20 without any…
