Economy
Kashmir’s rooftop solar push hits a vendor credibility hurdle
Banks cautious on Kashmir rooftop solar due to vendor credibility concerns, risking loan rejections despite strong consumer interest.
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Fieldmarshal launches TREM V-compliant diesel engines for tractors
The launch comes as the company seeks to expand beyond its traditional diesel-engine business into higher horsepower tractors, agricultural mechanisation and other engineering applications
Air India to offer travel SIM cards to passengers for overseas trips
Air India launches EasyRoam travel SIMs with Tata Communications for overseas trips, offering free initial SIMs and roaming across 30 countries.
Indian Food Ministry finds GST filing discrepancies at sugar mills
The Indian Food Ministry has found discrepancies in the GST details furnished by sugar mills between August 17 and 19 and has initiated actions against them, a note from the ministry said on Thursday.
India joins US-led excess capacity initiative amid Section 301 scrutiny
India has joined a US-led 15-country initiative to address structural excess manufacturing capacity across autos, batteries, chemicals, semiconductors and solar panels.
GST Council meet: Scrapping tax officers' arrest powers, decriminalisation among reforms on agenda
GST Council debates GST 2.0 reforms: decriminalisation, arrest-scrap, higher prosecution threshold, easier registration, e-commerce compliance, and streamlined tax administration.
Cochin Shipyard cuts steel for 70-T bollard pull tugs for Svitzer A/S
Cochin Shipyard Ltd has carried out the steel-cutting ceremony for three advanced Battery Electric 70T Bollard Pull Tugs for Svitzer A/S, Denmark.
India’s apparel market projected to reach $146.3 billion by 2029
India’s apparel market is projected to grow from $95.7 billion in CY2025 to $146.3 billion by CY2029, driven by smaller cities and changing lifestyles.
IMD Update: Thunderstorms likely in coastal AP, Rayalaseema, Karnataka for a week
IMD expects a week of heavy rains, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across the South Peninsula, signaling the north-east monsoon transition.