Petrol, diesel prices on the rise again

In BJP-ruled states, the reduction was higher as they matched the cut with a similar reduction local sales tax or VAT. Read more »

Chemical industry may reach USD 304 billion by FY25: Report

The country's chemical industry is expected to grow at around 9 per cent per annum to reach USD 304 billion by FY25, from USD 163 billion in FY18, a report said. Read more »

India seeks to reassure markets on deregulation of fuel prices

Shares in the companies fell more than 20 percent to multi-year lows on Friday before recovering marginally. Read more »

Bengaluru International Arts Festival celebrates harmony through art

The festival, which was inaugurated on September 22 with folk dances from Chattishgarh, Sri Lanka, Gujarat and a Kuchipudi performance, saw a variety of music and dance renditions. Read more »

Oracle supports children suffering from Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)

The project is being led by the Genesis Foundation, which has facilitated treatments of 1700 critically-ill children whose family income is less than Rs. 10,000 per month. Read more »

What to expect from ecommerce in emerging markets by 2022

Ecommerce in emerging markets is expected to grow from about 15% of all retail sales in 2017 to 20% in 2022. Read more »

How FSSAI is ensuring that food offered by street vendors and online aggregators meet safety norms

It has identified 144 street food clusters across the country that would be jointly audited with state authorities for cleanliness and hygiene. Read more »

Is India losing out on a ready-to-boom cannabis market by not legalising its use?

Looks like it’s not just the beverage companies that have an interest in cannabis. The trend now extends to the beauty industry. Read more »

Delhi HC seeks Centre’s reply on plea to take action against online pharmacies

The petition came up for hearing before Justice Vibhu Bakhru which listed it for further proceedings on February 25 next year. Read more »

Bank fraud: ED attaches Rs 5.4-cr assets in Gujarat pharma firm case

The attached immovable properties, one each in Faridabad and Gurgaon, belong to Delhi-based businessman Gagan Dhawan, who was arrested by the ED and is out on bail. Read more »