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To expand local pharmaceutical manufacturing, Uzbekistan could adopt policies that simplify regulatory approvals and strengthen investment incentives.

Bata is betting on sneakers to attract younger shoppers as rivals push deeper into youth-focused footwear.

AI companion apps have attracted hundreds of millions of downloads as Bumble warns against replacing human relationships with virtual ones.

On Friday, The Nifty 50 closed 49.85 points, or 0.21%, lower at 23,366.70. The Sensex ended 116.67 points, or 0.16%, down at 74,243.34.

This comes after HDFC Mutual Fund restricted bulk investments in gold ETF, gold FoF; top gold ETF fund houses manage over Rs 1.3 lakh crore.

India's own military planning has also been influenced by recent hostilities with Pakistan, where unmanned aerial vehicles were deployed on a large scale, underscoring the need for enhanced surveillance and strike capabilities.

Brokerages like Nomura and HSBC see rising fuel prices accelerating India's shift towards electric mobility

M&M says that demand continues to be robust, hoping that in the next few weeks, it will be able to iron out labour-related challenges.

British officials are reportedly unwilling to allow Bharti Enterprises to cross the 25% ownership threshold in BT, citing concerns around sovereign control of critical telecom infrastructure

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal assured that the India-US interim trade agreement is close, highlighting strong bilateral trade talks and plans to deepen economic partnerships.

India plans to begin formal marketing next month for a 2% stake sale in Life Insurance Corporation, aiming to raise up to 100 billion rupees from institutional investors.

Reliance Jio has told a DoT panel that 5G network slicing is a globally accepted telecom technology and does not amount to discriminatory treatment of internet traffic, sources told NDTV Profit.

According to the association, the current framework lacks adequate checks to prevent misuse and ensure accountability in medicine distribution.

Amber Enterprises said PCB input inflation, delayed customer pass-through and rising labour costs in north India could weigh on profitability over the next few quarters.

During a post-earnings conference call, HPCL's managing director and chairman, Vikas Kaushal stated the company is significantly increasing its intake of Russian crude to insulate its margins.

Energy uncertainty also feeds into rawmaterial strategy. Natural rubber prices remain elevated amid global supply disruptions, while synthetic rubber stays exposed to crude price volatility.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders said price negotiations for the Navy's Next Generation Corvette programme have been completed, with contract signing now expected in the current quarter.

FMCG companies plan price hikes on soaps, biscuits, and packaged foods due to rising crude oil linked inflation, higher packaging, and fuel costs amid geopolitical tensions.

Gautam Adani emphasised the inseparability of energy and intelligence, urging India to build domestic AI, semiconductor, and data center capabilities for true self-reliance and future power.

Indian Railways utilized 98% of its FY26 budget, completing major projects early, with significant electrification and track additions across the country, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.