‘India’s home interiors market to double by 2030’

MUMBAI India’s home interiors market could double its pace of growth in five years as consumers are increasingly spending on personalised and functional living spaces helped by rising disposable incomes. The market, currently valued at $12.3 billion is projected to reach $24.5 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about…

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‘India has potential for small e-cars’

MUNICH: German automotive group Volkswagen is looking at India as a potential market for its affordable small electric cars and is working with partners on how to best introduce them in the market, its CEO Oliver Blume said on Sunday. “India is a fantastic market, now the third biggest in the world. We see potential…

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Petrochemical push: ONGC partners with Japan’s Mitsui to build VLECs for Dahej plant; feedstock imports to begin mid-2028

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has partnered with Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK Lines to operate two very large ethane carriers (VLECs) that will import petrochemical feedstock for its subsidiary, ONGC Petro Additions Ltd (OPaL), according to sources.As per news agency PTI, ONGC and Mitsui have agreed to build, own and operate the specialised…

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Undersea cables cut in Red Sea: Internet disrupted across Asia, Middle East; India, Pakistan among affected

Internet services across parts of Asia and the Middle East faced disruptions after undersea cables in the Red Sea were cut, experts said on Sunday. While concerns were raised over possible sabotage amid ongoing conflict in the region, it was not immediately clear what caused the incident, according to the news agency Associated Press.Microsoft said…

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Trump tariffs on India’s software exports? Why IT sector is worried – double taxation, visa tightening may deal a blow

The Indian technology services outsourcing sector, valued at $283 billion, derives over 60% of its earnings from US. (AI image) India’s IT sector is worried about the possible imposition of tariffs on software exports to the US by the Donald Trump administration. The IT sector is already experiencing challenges due to worldwide economic uncertainties and…

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