Dr Reddy’s plans generic Ozempic launch in Canada
- 13-May-2026
India’s Dr Reddy’s, which reported an 86% slump in profit on Tuesday, said it aims to launch the generic version of blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic in Canada in the next few days, as it bets on semaglutide to be a key growth driver. Last month, the company received approval for its generic semaglutide treatment for […]
Toyota to build new 100,000-units-a-year car factory
- 11-May-2026
Toyota said on Monday it would build a new 100,000-vehicles-a-year factory in Maharashtra, India that would begin production in the first half of 2029. The plant, to be located in the region’s Bidkin Industrial Area, will manufacture a new SUV model and would employ about 2,800 people, the Japanese automaker said in a statement. It […]
India to shrink zones around nuclear reactors to free up land, sources say
- 11-May-2026
India plans to reduce the size of exclusion zones around nuclear plants to free up significant amounts of land for reactor expansions, three officials familiar with the matter said, in a move to attract private investment that is likely to face backlash from opposition parties and the public. At present, all nuclear reactors in India […]
India new labour code on wages- May 2026 update
- 09-May-2026
The government of India has published rules under a new labour code on wages, a government notification showed late Friday. Earlier, India had fully operationalised four labour codes on 21 November 2025 after the publication of the required rules and notifications. The four codes replace 29 central labour laws with a consolidated framework for wages, […]
India’s Royal Enfield to invest over $232 million in new manufacturing plant
- 07-May-2026
Indian bike maker Royal Enfield plans to invest about 22 billion rupees ($232.24 million) to set up a manufacturing plant in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, it said on Thursday. The Eicher Motors unit will establish the facility in two phases, with the first phase expected to be completed by 2029, and the second […]
Watermelon death case solved
- 07-May-2026
The deaths of four members of a family in Mumbai’s Pydhonie area, a case that had triggered days of speculation and rumours, now appear to have a far darker explanation than first believed. Investigators have confirmed that the Dokadia family did not die after eating watermelon, despite early suspicion surrounding the fruit. Forensic examination instead […]
Diet Cola parties: Iran war cans crisis fuels thirst for cola events in India
- 05-May-2026
“Diet Cola parties” are in vogue across India as bars and restaurants tap into a social media frenzy sparked by a shortage of the cola linked to the Iran war. Unlike most other markets, Diet Cola is sold only in cans in India, making the Cola beverage more vulnerable to supply chain disruptions caused by […]
India says fuel retailers suffering losses on petrol, diesel for sales below market rates
- 23-Apr-2026
Indian fuel retailers are suffering a revenue loss of 100 Indian rupees ($1.06) per liter on the local sale of diesel and 20 rupees per liter on gasoline for selling the two fuels at below market rates, Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in India’s oil ministry said on Thursday. Indian refiners last raised fuel prices in […]
Heatwave conditions: India orders school water bells to beat heat
- 22-Apr-2026
NEW DELHI: Schools in India’s capital must ring regular bells to remind schoolchildren to drink water as the megacity gears up to face heatwave conditions, a new city order has said. Summer heat in the world’s most populous nation can be brutal — putting millions of people at risk, with nearly 11,000 people dying due […]
Nestle India profit jumps 26% on strong demand, shares rise
- 21-Apr-2026
Nestle India posted a 26% increase in quarterly profit on Tuesday, benefiting from strong demand for packaged foods, including KitKat chocolates and Maggi instant noodles. Shares of the company rose 6.8% to 1,373.3 rupees after the results. After a prolonged slowdown in consumption, demand for consumer packaged goods in India began picking up about four […]