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India’s shift toward a green economy offers a unique opportunity to align sustainability with industrial competitiveness, said Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Speaking at the CII IndiaEdge 2025 event during a plenary on “Green Growth: Aligning Sustainability with Competitiveness,” he urged businesses to harness this momentum through voluntary commitments that advance India’s vision of a self-reliant circular economy. He highlighted the role of investments in research, infrastructure, skill development, and collaboration with MSMEs in driving a globally competitive and sustainable industrial base. Circularity, Yadav explained, involves minimizing waste by keeping materials in use through repair, reuse, and recycling. He stressed that clean industrial...

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to announce its policy decision on December 5, 2025. The repo rate currently stands at 5.50 percent, with a neutral policy stance. In October 2025, the MPC adopted a dovish tone, citing GDP growth below target and signaling room for a potential rate cut. However, recent data has altered market expectations. India’s Q2FY26 GDP surged to 8.2 percent, surpassing the RBI’s 7 percent forecast and the market median of 7.3 percent, driven by 7.9 percent growth in private consumption and favorable base effects. Nominal GDP growth was more modest at 8.7 percent, reflecting a lower deflator. Inflation remains subdued, with headline CPI falling to 0.25 percent in October and food inflation at -5.02 percent, while core inflat...

Mia by Tanishq, India’s leading contemporary fine jewellery brand, has come on board as the Official Style Partner for the Hornbill Festival 2025—one of the country’s most cherished celebrations of cultural heritage, artistry, community, and creative expression. Through this partnership, Mia brings its “Precious, every day” philosophy to a festival that beautifully mirrors the very values the brand stands for: individuality, confidence, craftsmanship, and the power of personal stories. Ms. Shyamala Ramanan, Business Head – Mia by Tanishq, shared the main dais with the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Ambassadors and Ministers at the inauguration and addressed audiences reinforcing Mia’s leadership and commitment to the region. Across the 10-day festival at Kisama Heritage Village, Mia by Tanis...

India’s industrial production in October grew a mere 0.4%, marking a 14-month low and signaling a slowdown in economic activity. This is significantly below September’s 4% growth and also under the 3.1% forecasted by economists in a Reuters poll. The modest rise in output came despite stronger domestic consumption across major categories, partly driven by the goods and services tax (GST) cuts implemented on September 22. The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation attributed the slowdown to fewer working days due to festivals like Dussehra and Deepawali. Breaking down the sectors, manufacturing output increased just 1.8% in October compared with 4.8% in September, while mining and electricity declined 1.8% and 6.9%, respectively. These three sectors together account fo...

The central government will introduce two legislative bills in Parliament on Monday: The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aims to increase the excise levy on tobacco products, and The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, establishing a new cess on pan masala as the GST compensation cess is concluding. The Central Government plans to increase excise duty on tobacco products through an amendment to the Central Excise Act, 1944. This adjustment is aimed at sustaining tax levels following the cessation of the GST compensation cess. Additionally, a new Health Security and National Security Cess will be applied to pan masala and potentially other goods, intended to enhance funding for national security and public health expenditures, especially in light of rising...

Oriflame has announced new scientific findings showing that its patented bioactivating technology, Oripeptide-3, significantly supports key biological drivers of skin ageing. Central to the NovAge+ range, the breakthrough underscores Oriflame’s two-decade-long research into cellular health, skin longevity, and anti-ageing science. Developed to work with the skin’s natural biology, Oripeptide-3 targets five recognised hallmarks of ageing, including DNA protection, cellular renewal, protein quality maintenance, and boosting cellular energy for repair and defence. According to Oriflame’s Director of Scientific Research and Innovation, Dr Lene Visdal-Johnsen, the technology strengthens the foundation for healthier, more resilient, and youthful-looking skin. Edyta Kurek, Senior VP & Hea...

Royal Enfield is rapidly expanding its portfolio of high-performance motorcycles, and the new Bullet 650 is a prime example. The motorcycle was first unveiled at EICMA 2025 and made its India debut at Motoverse 2025 in Goa, ahead of its expected launch in January 2026. The Bullet 650 will be the most powerful model ever in the iconic Bullet lineup and the latest entrant in Royal Enfield’s 650 cc range, which also includes the Bear 650, Super Meteor 650, Classic 650, Continental GT 650, Shotgun 650, and Interceptor 650. The Bullet 650 combines nostalgia with modern performance. It retains the classic upright riding stance, winged badge, hand-painted pinstripes on the teardrop fuel tank, and tiger-eye pilot lamps, along with chrome-accented retro-themed round LED headlamps and multi-spok...

The BMW F 450 GS is the latest addition to the lineup of motorcycles jointly developed and produced at Hosur under the TVS-BMW partnership. Previously, the collaboration gained recognition for models like the G 310 R, G 310 GS, and G 310 RR, which generated strong demand across more than 100 global markets. With the F 450 GS now in production, the alliance is signaling a strategic move into the premium, higher-capacity segment. This launch coincides with another landmark achievement: 200,000 units produced since the partnership began in 2013. Executives from both companies said this milestone highlights the evolution of their collaboration from an experimental co-development effort to a globally recognized portfolio of entry-premium motorcycles. Markus Flasch, CEO of BMW Motorrad, e...

Oriflame’s latest scientific findings reveal that its patented bioactivating technology, Oripeptide-3, significantly supports five key biological drivers of skin ageing, marking a notable advancement in the brand’s NovAge+ range. Developed over nearly 20 years, Oripeptide-3 works with the skin’s natural biology to enhance DNA protection, protein quality, cellular renewal, energy for repair, and overall skin function, supporting healthier, resilient, and youthful-looking skin.“Longevity is the next frontier in beauty, and our research at the molecular and cellular level positions Oriflame at the forefront of this transformation,” said Dr. LeneVisdal-Johnsen, Director, Scientific Research and Innovation, Oriflame Global R&D. EdytaKurek, Senior VP & Head, Oriflame India and Indonesia...

Winter usually brings cozy evenings with blankets, heaters, and movie marathons, but this season, it also marks peak wedding celebrations with house parties, sangeets, dance-offs, and late-night music. If your current speaker struggles with bass or your soundbar falters during long movie sessions, now is the perfect time to upgrade. The Amazon Mega Music Fest offers discounts of up to 50% on home audio systems, soundbars, and portable speakers from top brands like Sony, JBL, boAt, Marshall, Bose, and Bang & Olufsen. Options range from powerful home theatre systems and soundbars like the JBL Cinema SB271 and Sonos Arc Ultra to portable Bluetooth speakers such as Marshall Kilburn II, Bose SoundLink Max, Beosound A1, and Bose SoundLink Flex. Wired and wireless headphones, including So...