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The market capitalisation of nine of India’s top-10 most valued companies rose by Rs 2,34,565.53 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer in step with the buoyant equity markets.The benchmark BSE Sensex surged 1,650.73 points or 2% during the same period. From the top-10 pack, Infosys was the only firm to post a decline in valuation.Reliance …

India’s manufacturing MSMEs are facing an overwhelming regulatory burden, with compliance costs ranging between Rs 13 to Rs 17 lakh per year, according to a new report by TeamLease RegTech. Titled ‘Decoding Compliance for Manufacturing MSMEs in India’, the study highlights the high volume, complexity, and cost of adhering to India’s regulatory landscape for small businesses.As per news agency ANI, …

Uber’s use of dynamic pricing has led to higher fares for passengers and lower earnings for drivers, whilst increasing the company’s share of revenue, a study has suggested. The University of Oxford study analysed data from 258 Uber drivers in the UK over more than 1.5 million trips between 2016 and 2024. It found there had been a “significant shift” …

Dawn Limbu BBC News, Bristol BBC Financial pressures have been blamed by some for Bristol’s falling birth rate As the cost of living rises, more people are questioning whether they can afford to have children. Bristol’s birth rate is falling more rapidly than that of any other city in England and Wales – reflecting a national trend which has seen …

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) has unveiled revised guidelines for its Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Programme under the National Bioenergy Programme, aiming to simplify procedures, enhance transparency, and link financial support to the actual performance of energy plants.According to a statement from the ministry, the new framework is designed …

Getty Images Food businesses must make it easier for customers to buy healthy food, under new government plans announced on Sunday. Supermarkets and food manufacturers in England will partner with the government to tackle obesity rates by encouraging people to make their weekly shop healthier. Ministers say it will be up to food retailers to decide how they do that, …

India’s cement industry experienced robust growth in May 2025, with volumes increasing by 9% and prices rising by 8%. ICRA projects continued volume growth of 6-7% for FY26, driven by housing and infrastructure demand. Improved operating margins are expected due to price hikes and favorable cost environment, with lower coal and steady diesel prices. India’s cement industry registered a 9% …

Japanese electronics major Panasonic has exited India’s refrigerator and washing machine segments as part of a global restructuring strategy, marking a shift toward more profitable and future-ready verticals such as HVAC, B2B, and home automation.The two segments had been loss-making for the company in India, where it struggled to gain market share. According to GfK data, Panasonic’s market share stood …

India will continue its robust economic growth trajectory and outpace major industrialised G7 countries, supported by strong domestic demand, sound macroeconomic fundamentals and a favourable demographic profile, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) said in a report. The report, titled Population, Productivity, Partnership: Rethinking G7-India Collaboration, highlights that with an average real GDP growth of over 8% from …

With new video games reaching record prices, some gamers say they fear their favourite hobby is becoming unaffordable. “I research games more now to manage my money,” said Kady, 21, a lifelong gamer. Aspiring professional gamer Dirk Casinillo added: “Everything makes you wonder whether it’s inflation or just developers wanting to make more money out of these games.” Nick Poole, …