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Bicycle Market Projected at US$ 156.3 Billion by 2033 Amid Global Market Recalibration | Astute Analytica
Bicycle market is characterized by a strong demand for both performance-oriented road bikes and versatile conventional models. Offline retailers continue to be the primary point of sale, with the male consumer segment remaining the most...

Hospital Supplies Market to Reach US$ 125.56 Billion by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 12.36% | Astute Analytica
The market is expanding rapidly, driven by surging surgical volumes and stringent infection control mandates. A significant shift towards outpatient settings and the adoption of advanced technologies are reshaping supply chain dynamics and product...

Cycle Tourism Market Worth $234Bn Growing at 9.74% CAGR says a 2025-2030 Research Report by Mordor Intelligence
Global cycle tourism market 2025 to 2030 report says the industry is advancing swiftly as countries invest in extensive cycling corridors, electric bicycles attracting both seasoned riders and newcomers, and online travel tools with social...

Radiopharmaceuticals Market to Reach US$ 13.4 Billion by 2033 | Astute Analytica
Surging multibillion dollar acquisitions and a pipeline of innovative therapies define the current landscape. A strong focus on oncology theranostics, supported by new regulatory approvals, is rapidly advancing personalized cancer treatment...

India Inc Revenue Growth Slows to 5-6% in July-September Quarter
Corporate India recorded a modest revenue growth of 5-6% year-on-year in the July-September 2025 quarter, according to an analysis by Crisil Intelligence released on Wednesday. The performance reflected weakness in key sectors including power,...

Trump’s Tariffs to Hit India’s Leather Exports, Revenue May Fall 12%: Crisil
India's leather and allied products industry is projected to see a 10-12% revenue decline this fiscal year. According to Crisil Ratings, this is primarily due to a 50% US tariff that will significantly reduce export volumes.Faced with US tariffs,...

Reliance Industries to Recalibrate Russian Oil Imports After Fresh US and EU Sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), India’s largest private refiner and the biggest buyer of Russian crude, says on Thursday that it is recalibrating its imports of Russian oil to stay fully compliant with the government of India’s (GOI) guidelines,...

India proposes new AI regulations to combat misinformation and deepfakes
The Ministry of Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced proposed regulations to address the rising threat of misinformation and deepfake videos in India, the world's most populous nation. The amendments focus on controlling "the growing...

StraitsX Secures $10M from UQPAY to Drive Stablecoin Expansion Across Asia
StraitsX Raises $10M from UQPAY to Power Asia’s Stablecoin Payments Singapore-based StraitsX, a regulated stablecoin settlement company and part of the Fazz Financial Group, has secured US$10 million in fresh investment from UQPAY, a cross-border...

Soybeans gain as trade talks with China boost market optimism
Market News Soybeans gain as trade talks with China boost market optimism Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. There’s ongoing cautious optimism ahead of tariff talks with China, and domestic demand is solid. While there are...

First Overseas Capital Slapped with Rs20 Lakh Penalty, Banned from Market for 2 Years
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs20 lakh on First Overseas Capital Ltd (FOCL) and barred the company from accessing the securities market for two years, citing persistent and serious...

Renewable Energy Institute publishes Decarbonisation Pathway for Japan's Cement Industry report
Japan: The Renewable Energy Institute (REI) has published The Decarbonisation Pathway for Japan's Cement Industry, a report on strategies to ensure cement industry decarbonisation in line with a global 1.5°C climate change limit. The report found...

India-made car exports jump 20%, hit sweet spot
The Indian passenger vehicle industry is experiencing a significant surge in exports, with a nearly 20% jump in the first half of the fiscal year. New Delhi: Domestic car industry may be counting on govt’s GST cuts to manage a growth in volumes,...

SEBI Suspends Registration of Podium Market Research for 3 Months
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has suspended the certificate of registration of Podium Market Research and its proprietor, Suman Kumar, for three months. The action follows a detailed enquiry into alleged regulatory...

Financial Services (Still) Has an Image Problem: The State of Employer Branding 2025
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GT Voice: Industrial base, innovation drive rise of China's shipbuilding sector
China's first self-developed large dual-fuel RoPax ship for export Photo: CCTV NewsChina State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) said on Thursday that the country's first self-developed large dual-fuel RoPax ship - which is designed to transport cargo and...

Amid sanctions, India braces to sharply cut Russian oil imports
India is preparing to cut Russian oil imports following US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, a move that could support trade negotiations and reduce export tariffs. Indian refiners are preparing to significantly reduce imports of Russian oil in...

Nifty, Sensex, Give Up Large Intraday Gains; Broader Market Weaker – Thursday Market Report
On Thursday, 1855 stocks advanced, 2409 declined, and 125 remained unchanged on the Bombay Stock Exchange with an advance-decline ratio of 0.77, indicating a negative closing. Moneylife’s Market Breadth Indicators remained in neutral territory....

Defence Acquisition Council clears Rs 79,000 crore proposals to boost India’s military capabilities
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved multiple capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 79,000 crore to strengthen India’s Armed Forces. During the meeting held at South Block,...

S&P cuts India's Tata Motors PV outlook on slow JLR recovery from cyberattack
Ratings agency S&P Global on Thursday downgraded its outlook of India's Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles to 'negative', citing a "slow recovery" of the automaker's key Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) unit, which was hit by a cyberattack early last month....