29/10/2026
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29/10/2026
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FSSAI Penal Action Against Amazon, Swiggy, BigBasket & Zepto

FSSAI Penal Action Against Amazon, Swiggy, BigBasket & Zepto

FSSAI Takes Action Against Major E-commerce Platforms India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has initiated penal action against several major e-commerce platforms over alleged regulatory non-compliances. The platforms named by the regulator include Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India and Zepto. According to FSSAI, the identified issues include […]

Physioplus Healthcare Raises Seed Investment at $800K Valuation to Expand Digital Physiotherapy Platform

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Physioplus Healthcare Raises Seed Investment at $800K Valuation Jaipur-based digital physiotherapy startup Physioplus Healthcare has raised a strategic seed investment from HBF India, with the company valued at approximately $800,000. The fresh capital is expected to help the startup strengthen its technology platform, expand its network of physiotherapists and increase its presence across different parts […]

Semiconductor Industry Flags Customs, Logistics and Regulatory Hurdles at SEMICON India 2026

Semiconductor Industry Flags Customs, Logistics and Regulatory Hurdles at SEMICON India 2026

Semiconductor Industry Raises Operational Concerns at SEMICON India 2026 India’s rapidly developing semiconductor industry has highlighted several operational challenges related to customs procedures, transportation and regulatory approvals at SEMICON India 2026. Industry participants raised these concerns during country roundtables held alongside the event, bringing together semiconductor companies, government representatives and other stakeholders to discuss India’s […]

UPI Charges Explained: What Happens When You Pay ₹5,000, ₹50,000 or ₹1 Lakh?

MDR stands for Merchant Discount Rate.

UPI Charges 2026: Will You Have to Pay for UPI? India’s UPI payment system is set to see changes in the way certain merchant transactions are charged from October 15, 2026. The introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on selected UPI transactions above ₹2,000 has created confusion among consumers about whether they will now […]

UltraTech Enters Wires and Cables Market with ₹1,800 Crore Ultravolt Launch

UltraTech launches Ultravolt with ₹1,800 crore investment to enter the wires and cables market, while cement remains its dominant earnings driver.

UltraTech Enters Wires and Cables Market with ₹1,800 Crore Investment UltraTech Cement, one of India’s leading cement manufacturers, has entered the wires and cables market with the launch of its new brand Ultravolt. The company has invested approximately ₹1,800 crore in the new business, marking a major expansion of its building-materials portfolio. Ultravolt was officially […]

D2C Beauty Brand Plum’s Revenue Crosses ₹500 Crore in FY26; Profit Nearly Doubles

D2C beauty brand Plum reports ₹515 crore revenue in FY26, up 28% year-on-year, while profit nearly doubles to ₹49 crore.

Plum’s Revenue Crosses ₹500 Crore in FY26 India’s D2C beauty and personal care market continues to expand as established digital-first brands strengthen their businesses. Mumbai-based Plum has reported a strong financial performance in FY26, with its revenue from operations crossing the ₹500 crore milestone. According to the company’s financial statements, Plum’s revenue from operations increased […]

Aluminium Prices Rise Amid Supply Constraints and Declining Inventories Across Global Markets

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Aluminium Prices Rise Amid Tight Supply Conditions Aluminium prices moved higher as continued supply constraints and declining inventories across major markets supported the metal. According to Kedia Advisory, aluminium settled 0.94% higher at ₹352.75, gaining ₹3.30 as concerns over global supply availability continued to influence market sentiment. Declining inventories in key exchanges, along with lower […]

D2C Sneaker Brand Comet Raises ₹100 Crore in Series B Funding Led by Verlinvest

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Comet Raises ₹100 Crore in Series B Funding India’s homegrown sneaker market continues to attract investor attention as D2C sneaker brand Comet has raised around ₹100 crore in its Series B funding round. The round was led by Belgium-based investment firm Verlinvest, with participation from existing investors Elevation Capital and Nexus Venture Partners. The fresh […]