Domestic FMCG firms log more revenue than MNCs in FY16: Report

Among the domestic FMCG majors, ITC Ltd reported a revenue of $ 5,944.79 mn, while Britannia Industries Ltd's revenue was at $ 1,222.75 mn, the report said. Read more »

DGCA asks airlines to put in place electronic cigarette policy

These products are not yet regulated nor approved for smoking cessation by the US Food and Drug Administration and the long-term health effects to users. Read more »

6.54 crore Indians never attended school, shows Census

There is 38.01 cr population in the age group of 5-19 years of which 26.98 cr (71%) is attending educational institutions. 6.54 cr(17.2%) have never been to a school. Read more »

Delhi-Mumbai corridor’s LDB container visibility tops 1 million

The LDB is operated by DMICDC Logistics Data Services, a joint venture of DMICDC and Japanese IT major NEC Corporation, with 50:50 equity participation. Read more »

Civil Aviation Ministry awaits Home Ministry inputs on drones policy

Recently, officials from the Civil Aviation Ministry held discussions with their counterparts in the Home Ministry about the proposed regulations for UAVs, including drones and others. Read more »

Investigating fraudulent transactions of Rs 22 crore: AirAsia

A forensic investigation had revealed fraudulent transactions of Rs 22 crore related to AirAsia and involving non-existent entities in India and Singapore, according to Mistry's letter. Read more »

Falling costs and tech innovations will drive offshore wind power boom

The report highlights upcoming innovations that will enable sector development, including next generation wind turbines with larger blades, and floating turbines Read more »

Hurrah! ‘ADHM’ bags ninth highest opening overseas

This film is the only non-Khan film to be among the top ten Read more »

AirAsia India reports 42 per cent increase in passenger traffic

The airline during the quarter added three new destinations in its route network while capacity (number of total seats flown) increased by 23 per cent to 6.72 lakh, AirAsia said in a... Read more »

Berggruen to add 20 ‘Keys Hotels’ by 2018-end in India

In future, the volume will come through franchise though "our best delivery is when we manage a hotel. Our focus will be on both going forward," she added. Read more »