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NEW DELHI: Government is considering extending its cybersecurity push beyond CCTV cameras by introducing a similar regulatory framework for a wider range of internet of things (IoT) devices, including smart meters, amid concerns that these devices remain vulnerable as they are imported, mainly from China.While no final decision has been taken, discussions at the official…

Gold, silver price today: Global bullion ended last week on a weak note with gold and silver posting losses International bullion prices ended lower, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. Spot gold declined by $17.57, or 0.43%, to close at $4,106.25 per ounce, while silver also remained under pressure, slipping nearly 1% to $59.54 per ounce. The…

NEW DELHI: The domestic pharmaceutical retail market is showing its strongest signs yet of a shift from price-led to demand-led growth. Volume growth crossed 3% in June, the first time in 24 months after hovering at around 1-2% during the first five months of the year.Encouraged by the strong trend during Jan to June, the…

MUMBAI: Auto financiers are pushing for innovation in lending, with a shift towards embedded finance and partnerships instead of generic EMI products, even as global markets adopt integrated digital credit at the point of sale.While nearly eight out of 10 new cars are being financed, car dealers conduct sales based on on-road prices. The financing…

MUMBAI: Foreign investors who rediscovered their appetite for Indian debt in June have now widened their interest to equities as well in July. After months of persistent selling, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net buyers in July, investing $2.59 billion (Rs 24,662 crore) in the first 10 days of the month.The reversal, triggered by…

NEW DELHI: State-run oil marketing companies are considering expanding the use of lightweight 10-kg LPG cylinders beyond domestic consumers, with the cylinders likely to be sold at commercial LPG rates if approved.The move could benefit migrant workers, tenants, students, street vendors, cafes and food kiosks that need LPG but lack space for larger 19-kg commercial…

HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel emerged as the biggest gainers among India’s top-10 most-valued firms NEW DELHI: Despite a weak week for benchmark indices, four of India’s 10 most-valued companies added nearly Rs 93,000 crore to their combined market capitalisation, led by strong gains in HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel.The combined valuation of Reliance Industries,…

E20 sparks concerns among riders The Centre’s push for mandatory 20% ethanol-blended petrol, or E20, has triggered a political row, with Opposition leaders citing a 2021 NITI Aayog report to question the nationwide rollout. They argue that the Centre departed from the phased transition and safeguards proposed in the report before making E20 the standard…

GTRI highlighted that tariff cut alone won’t raise exports unless certifications and logistic processes ease India’s free trade agreement with the UK may improve market access for exporters, but tariff cuts alone will not be enough to unlock its full export potential, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The think tank stressed that…

EPFO has notified a one-time Amnesty Scheme, 2026, (Representative image) The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has notified a one-time Amnesty Scheme, 2026, allowing establishments operating exempted Provident Fund (PF) Trusts to regularise their status under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions (EPF & MP) Act, 1952.The scheme, which came into effect on June…