Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has urged the Centre to consider the state’s concerns over the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. The meeting focused on provisions of the Bill that have raised concerns among church bodies and civil society organisations in the state.Speaking to…
HFCL has approved a capital expenditure of approximately Rs 400 crore to further expand its optical fibre (OF) and optical fibre cable (OFC) manufacturing capacities, strengthening its position to meet rising global demand. The expansion will be funded through a mix of internal accruals and debt and is expected to be completed by July 2028….
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited Dabur India Ltd from selling several food products carrying misleading ‘100 per cent’ claims, stating that such labelling practices violate food safety regulations. The regulator issued the order against products including honey, cow ghee, edible oils, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, sesame oil,…
Metals and mining major Vedanta Group expects strong financial growth in the financial year 2026–27, targeting group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of around $10 billion. The company also plans to reduce its overall debt by more than ₹20,000 crore during the year, according to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Ajay Goel. Speaking…
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a six-year Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) framework agreement with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Oman’s leading oil and gas producer. The agreement is aimed at supporting upcoming energy projects in the country and strengthening cooperation between the two organisations. Under the agreement, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore has been selected…
Piramal Pharma expects to maintain mid-teen revenue growth in FY27 and achieve a significant improvement in profitability, supported by strong demand across its businesses and improved operational efficiency. Chairperson Nandini Piramal said the company will continue to focus on organic expansion rather than acquisitions as it builds long-term growth. The company reported a strong performance…
Vivo is gearing up to revive its S-series lineup in India with the upcoming debut of the Vivo S2, following recent leaks detailing its hardware specifications ahead of an expected launch on August 6. Positioned in the competitive mid-range segment, the smartphone is set to showcase a 6.83-inch 1.5K 3D curved AMOLED display with a…
Asian Paints has reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter, with its net profit rising to ₹1,539 crore, surpassing market expectations. The country’s largest paint manufacturer also recorded an 18 per cent increase in revenue during the quarter. The company’s improved profitability was supported by strategic price increases, which helped offset the impact…
State-run Bank of Baroda (BoB) is investigating an alleged data breach after reports claimed that nearly 1 terabyte of sensitive information was leaked on the dark web. The compromised data is reportedly linked to retail and corporate banking operations, including customer account details, loan information, net banking records, non-resident Indian (NRI) and corporate banking data,…
Samsung Electronics has officially opened pre-orders for its newest flagship foldable smartphones, introducing an expanded lineup that includes the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8. The strategic rollout—highlighted by a redesigned, passport-style form factor for the standard Fold8—marks the South Korean tech giant’s most significant portfolio expansion since pioneering the…
