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Kochi’s 10-minute grocery delivery fades after gig worker strike, apps reset timelines
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Kochi’s 10-minute grocery delivery fades after gig worker strike, apps reset timelines

The promise of under-10-minute grocery delivery has effectively vanished in Kochi, marking a significant shift in how instant commerce operates in the city. Over the...

Jan 4
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Internet firms seek AGR relief after Vodafone Idea gets government breather
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Internet firms seek AGR relief after Vodafone Idea gets government breather

Standalone internet service providers and non-telecom firms are demanding AGR relief after Vodafone Idea received government support. • The issue matters now as hundreds of...

Jan 4
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FAIFA Protests Tobacco Tax Hike, Warns of Farmer Losses and Crop Glut
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FAIFA Protests Tobacco Tax Hike, Warns of Farmer Losses and Crop Glut

FAIFA stages protest in Ongole against proposed excise duty hike on tobacco products New tax rates to take effect from 1 February 2026, impacting cigarette...

Jan 3
2 min read
BYD surpasses Tesla to become the world’s largest electric vehicle maker
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BYD surpasses Tesla to become the world’s largest electric vehicle maker

China’s BYD overtook Tesla to become the world’s biggest EV manufacturer by annual sales. • Why it matters now: The shift signals a major power...

Jan 3
2 min read
India tech hiring cools sharply as job openings fall 24% in January 2026
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India tech hiring cools sharply as job openings fall 24% in January 2026

What happened: Active technology job openings in India declined 24% year-on-year to 1.03 lakh in January 2026, according to staffing firm Xpheno. Why it matters...

Jan 3
3 min read
Raghav Chadha slams gig economy model amid delivery workers’ strike, calls police-backed operations a ‘systemic failure’
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Raghav Chadha slams gig economy model amid delivery workers’ strike, calls police-backed operations a ‘systemic failure’

What happened: Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha publicly criticised food delivery platforms after delivery workers across India went on strike, accusing companies of suppressing labour...

Jan 3
4 min read
Maruti Suzuki sets new production record in 2025, crosses 22.55 lakh vehicles
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Maruti Suzuki sets new production record in 2025, crosses 22.55 lakh vehicles

Maruti Suzuki produced over 22.55 lakh vehicles in calendar year 2025, its highest-ever annual output. This marks the second straight year above the 20-lakh production...

Jan 3
2 min read
“Delivery Agents Not Overworked”: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal Defends Gig Work Model
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“Delivery Agents Not Overworked”: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal Defends Gig Work Model

Zomato co-founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal has strongly defended the company gig work model amid criticism and delivery partner strikes held on December 25

Jan 3
2 min read
Govt clears Rs 42,000 crore electronics projects, signals big push for components and semiconductors
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Govt clears Rs 42,000 crore electronics projects, signals big push for components and semiconductors

India has taken a decisive step to deepen its electronics manufacturing base, with the Union government approving 22 new projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing...

Jan 3
2 min read
Indian Markets Extend Early-Year Gains as Banking Stocks Power Fresh Highs
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Indian Markets Extend Early-Year Gains as Banking Stocks Power Fresh Highs

Mumbai: Indian equity markets ended the week on a strong footing on Friday, with benchmark indices extending gains as buying interest returned to cyclical and...

Jan 2
2 min read
Dalal Street in 2025: Modest Returns, Major Shifts Beneath the Surface
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Dalal Street in 2025: Modest Returns, Major Shifts Beneath the Surface

Despite single-digit headline gains, 2025 was a year of constant churn and recalibration for Indian markets as investors navigated global uncertainties and domestic transitions. 📊...

Jan 1
2 min read
India Overhauls Tobacco Taxation From February 1, 2026: What Changes and Why It Matters
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India Overhauls Tobacco Taxation From February 1, 2026: What Changes and Why It Matters

India will roll out a significantly restructured tax regime for tobacco products starting February 1, 2026, following a series of notifications issued by the Ministry...

Jan 1
4 min read