Month: December 2025
The tariffs that nearly stole Christmas| Business News
For toymakers, Christmas starts early. As the world is grouching through dry January, toy firms are finalising festive designs and signing deals with factories. By…
Gig, delivery workers call for all-India strike on Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve| Business News
Associations representing gig workers in India have called for an all-India strike on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve—two of the busiest days of the…
2025 sees major action in India factory scene; new Labour Codes leave employers cheery, workers chary
India’s long-delayed labour reforms are moving into their most decisive phase after a five-year wait. The Union government has finally set the stage for the…
India likely to miss $1 trillion export target in FY26 as global slowdown hits shipments: GTRI
India is likely to fall well short of its USD 1 trillion exports target for FY26 as global headwinds, weak demand and rising protectionism continue…
India revamps tax regime in 2025, new I-T Act to take effect from April 1
New Delhi: India overhauled its tax regime in 2025 with sharp cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates and a higher income tax exemption…
Reliance Industries resumes Russian oil imports to feed Jamnagar refinery| Business News
Reliance Industries Ltd. has resumed Russian oil imports, sourcing barrels from non-sanctioned suppliers and routing them to its Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat, according to people…
Amazon X Zomato, Nuuk HOT BLOX & Best Tech of 2025| Business News
Opening thoughts. Eternal Ltd.’s Zomato and Amazon Pay have announced something interesting, particularly for those deal hunters who also like to double dip for credit…
2025 Year in Review: Meet top free agents of startups and tech
ETtech Senior-level departures from top new-age companies, such as Flipkart, Myntra, Eternal and Delhivery, are among this year’s top “free” executives, data from search firm…
2025 Year in Review: IPO, offline push and M&As change maths for test-prep sector
ETtech For India’s test-preparation segment, 2025 was a year of significant transformation. It entered the year with relatively stable demand, driven by competitive entrance exams…
Rise of microcompanionship: Social media 2.0 is changing the conversation
India’s creator economy is quietly expanding beyond reels and livestreams. Using voice-led social discovery platforms, young creators–especially women in smaller towns–are earning steady incomes through…









