Oriflame aims to accelerate India business, expects to contribute 25% to global biz by 2030: Global CEO
Business Lineby Meenakshi Verma Ambwani·28d ago
Beauty and wellness company Oriflame is looking to accelerate the growth of its India business, which currently ranks among its top three markets globally.
Deccan Gold Mines targets 700–750 kg gold output by FY28, explores critical minerals
Business Lineby Aishwarya Kumar·28d ago
Deccan Gold Mines is sharpening its focus on critical minerals, with overseas exploration underway for tungsten in Spain and lithium in Mozambique, even as it ramps up gold production from its...
CCTV at pharmacies: Health Ministry proposal draws objections from chemists
Business Lineby Ankita Upadhyay·28d ago
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed making CCTV surveillance mandatory at drug stores to track the supply of medicines dispensed against prescriptions, with pharmacies...
SC urges govt to make three-language policy mandatory in Class 6 only from Jan 1, 2027
Business Lineby Krishnadas Rajagopal·28d ago
The Supreme Court urged the Union government on Thursday to make the three-language policy mandatory for Class 6 from January 1, 2027, rather than “springing a surprise” on the current batch when...
Emami approves ₹282-crore share buyback at ₹475
Business Lineby BL Kolkata Bureau·28d ago
FMCG maker Emami Ltd on Thursday said its board has approved a share buyback of up to ₹282 crore through the open market route at a maximum price of ₹475 per equity share.
Oil India plans ₹15,000 crore deepwater exploration push
Business Lineby BL New Delhi Bureau·28d ago
Oil India (OIL) Chairman Ranjit Rath said on Thursday that the state-run E&P company will spend ₹15,000 crore over the next three years to step up exploration in offshore deep and ultra-deep...
Indian premium rice varieties prices surge by 50% on fears of lower production
Business Lineby Subramani Ra Mancombu·28d ago
Prices of premium rice varieties have surged by 50 per cent compared with a year ago on fears that production of the cereal could be lower this year, particularly in the South, as farmers have...
Iran war is driving clean energy development, it's not enough to help the planet, yet
Business Lineby AP- PTI·28d ago
Countries are embracing clean power and taking steps to use less energy because of the war against Iran, but it is not yet enough to help address climate change.
Delhi plans AI-based traffic audit of 420 km roads
Business Lineby PTI·28d ago
The Delhi government plans to conduct an artificial intelligence (AI)-based traffic and safety audit of more than 420 km of road network in South Delhi to reduce congestion and road accidents...
ASML to expand India presence as Tata Electronics fab takes shape
Business Lineby Sanjana B·28d ago
ASML is stepping up its presence in India as the country moves towards building its first 300 mm semiconductor fab, with the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker planning to expand its customer...
High freight costs weigh on Indian poultry exports
Business Lineby Vishwanath Kulkarni·28d ago
India’s poultry exports, which had come to a standstill during April-May this year due to the war in West Asia, are gradually recovering, even as abnormally high freight rates squeeze exporters’...
Markets steady after Fed rate hike; mixed trend across indices
Business Lineby Anupama Ghosh·28d ago
Markets held their ground Thursday even as the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate increase since 2023, raising borrowing costs by 25 basis points and signalling at least one...
Ladakh’s cold desert blooms with world’s highest-altitude flower fields
Business Lineby Gulzar Bhat·28d ago
In a region known for its cold desert landscape and harsh climatic conditions, Ladakh is turning to high-value floriculture, with 40 acres of flower fields in Leh featuring over 25 lakh Lilium and...
Hindustan Zinc adds 32 million tonnes of gross ore resources and reserves in FY26
Business Lineby BL Mangaluru Bureau·28d ago
Hindustan Zinc Ltd added 32 million tonnes (mt) of gross ore resources and reserves (R&R) during 2025-26.
Coal Ministry launches 16th round of commercial mine auctions
Business Lineby BL New Delhi Bureau·28d ago
The Coal Ministry on Thursday launched the 16th round of commercial auctions offering 25 blocks—21 fully explored and four partially explored mines—across nine coal-bearing States.
GST on MDR may reach GST Council
Business Lineby Shishir Sinha·28d ago
The government on Thursday said issues with GST on merchant discount rates (MDR) can be taken up by the GST Council.
Govt allays fear of increase in cash transactions, reduction in UPI payments post MDR levy
Business Lineby Shishir Sinha·28d ago
The government on Thursday expressed confidence that UPI volume will not come down after introduction of MDR from October 15.
Tata group shares gain after Chandrasekaran reappointment
Business Lineby Anupama Ghosh·28d ago
Shares across the Tata group rose sharply on Thursday after the Tata Sons board voted by majority to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as Executive Chairman for a fresh five-year term, a move the majority...
India’s retail leverage did not shrink. It moved to a slower clock.
Business Lineby Hemant Sood·28d ago
Two numbers landed within a fortnight this August, and they appear to contradict each other. The first came from Parliament on 11 August.
Auto exports rise 22% in August led by two-wheelers
Business Lineby T E Raja Simhan·28d ago
India’s automobile exports rose 22.2 per cent year-on-year to 6,81,338 units in August 2026, compared with 5,57,446 units in the same month last year, according to data released by the Society of...
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