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Indian digital ad market likely to double to $22 bn by 2030, says report

US holds the largest share at around 46% of global digital ad spend in 2025, followed by China at around 24% share

Electronics exports catching up with oil products, shows govt data

India's electronics exports surge on smartphone demand, narrowing the gap with oil shipments to a record low and reshaping the country's export mix

Hill in conflict: Eastern Ghats unrest recalls Odisha's Niyamgiri story

Tensions flare in Odisha's Sijimali hills as tribal resistance, legal disputes and mining ambitions collide, echoing the legacy of Niyamgiri Hills

Delhi HC fines Parle Agro ₹10,00,000 in PepsiCo trademark dispute

Delhi High Court penalises Parle Agro Rs 10 lakh for failing to disclose sales data in trademark dispute with PepsiCo over use of "For The Bold" tagline

Govt panel seeks excise duty removal on CNG, GST inclusion for gas boost

Government panel recommends removing excise duty on CNG and bringing natural gas under GST with full input tax credit to accelerate adoption amid energy supply concerns

West Asia war drags India's March drug exports for first time in 3 years

On an FY basis, India's pharma exports remained flat at $31.11 billion in FY26, a 2.13 per cent rise from $30.47 billion in FY25

Govt, auto industry move towards consensus on CAFE-III norms: Report

The meeting was held to gauge the views of stakeholders, especially automakers, over the draft rules before a final shape is given to them

SC dismisses Anil Ambani's plea challenging fraud tagging of his accounts

Supreme Court of India dismisses Anil Ambani plea against fraud tag on bank accounts; allows banks to proceed while leaving settlement option open

Odisha, NCCR sign pact on marine planning under Indo-Norway initiative

Odisha partners NCCR to roll out marine spatial planning under Indo-Norway initiative, aiming to balance coastal economy growth with environmental protection

Coal Ministry to launch 15th round of commercial mine auctions on April 17

Coal Ministry to launch 15th auction round of commercial coal mines on April 17, aiming to boost domestic supply, attract investments and strengthen India's energy security

Govt to launch 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions on April 17

The government will launch the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions in Mumbai, aiming to boost domestic supply, attract investment, and strengthen energy security

EU's proposed CBAM expansion may impact Indian exporters, says GTRI

In a draft report issued on April 10, 2026, the European Parliament's Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) proposed five major changes to the CBAM regime

Signature Global to invest ₹2,890 crore in Tonino Lamborghini project

Signature Global has partnered Tonino Lamborghini to develop a branded residences project in Gurugram, with a planned investment of Rs 2,890 crore and expected GDV of Rs 4,000 crore

West Asia conflict hits Rajasthan tourism, bookings plunge sharply

In just 15 days of the new financial year, bookings by foreign tourists in hotels have plummeted by 70 to 80 percent

After TCS Nashik case, other IT firms caught in social media storm

A post on X alleged that many girls were complaining of jihadi harassment at Infosys' BPO office in Pune. The post, which did not give any details, was deleted later

Govt plans mobile PLI 2.0 with $5 billion outlay to boost exports

"The PLI 2.0 for mobile phones is in the works with a focus on boosting exports. It should be in place by May. The outlay is expected to be over $ 5 bn," a source on condition of anonymity told PTI

Panic booking of LPG cylinders recedes as deliveries exceed bookings

LPG bookings have declined sharply from peak levels as state-run OMCs ramp up deliveries, supported by higher production and measures to manage supply disruptions

Centre likely to remove mandatory registration for non-money egames

Government is likely to relax gaming rules by removing mandatory registration for non-monetised games and easing compliance requirements ahead of new framework

Strait of Hormuz crisis poses threat to India's luxury housing market

Developers stare at delayed imports of key materials, higher costs of imports and potential delay in construction timelines

Workers' salaries in UP, Haryana still below the national wage line

The average wage per worker per day has seen consistent annual increases across states as well as at the national level. However, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh remain below the national average