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 05 Dec 2025 07:15 AM   EconomicTimes

Govt may seek bids for $7 billion IDBI Bank stake this month

India is preparing to invite bids for its 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank Ltd., valued at approximately $7.1 billion. This move is a significant step in the government's privatization efforts for the lender. Talks with potential suitors are advanced, with a formal bidding process expected soon.

 05 Dec 2025 06:40 AM   EconomicTimes

Old silver turns source of new riches as consumers offload 100 tonnes of metal in one week

Indians sold an estimated 100 tonnes of old silver in one week, driven by record-high prices and seasonal demand for cash. This surge, far exceeding typical monthly sales, indicates a significant profit-taking opportunity for households. Analysts predict further price increases due to a widening supply deficit.

 05 Dec 2025 05:30 AM   EconomicTimes

Africa’s Croesus Aliko Dangote inspired by Reliance; now seeks to rival Jamnagar refinery

Nigerian multi billionaire businessman, also the richest in Africa is hero to some and monopolist to others. He is seeking India Inc’s help again for ramp up his $20 billion Lagos complex biggest in world with throughput of 1.4 mn barrels a day.

 05 Dec 2025 01:30 AM   EconomicTimes

'State tenders to be key in RE capacity addition'

"There are multiple routes and one of the primary instruments is going to be the tenders floated by the states," Sarangi said while addressing the session on energy transition at CII India Edge.

 05 Dec 2025 01:29 AM   EconomicTimes

Road Ministry taps IIT-Kanpur to fix 'black spots' on highways to prevent accidents

India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is partnering with IIT-Kanpur to leverage AI for identifying and analyzing high-risk road "black spots." This initiative aims to understand the root causes of repeated collisions on national highways and implement targeted solutions. The project seeks to improve accident data analysis and reporting to significantly reduce road crashes by 2030.

 05 Dec 2025 12:13 AM   EconomicTimes

Suzlon unveils plan for three new AI-enabled smart blade units

Suzlon Energy is launching three new AI-powered smart blade factories. This expansion will boost its manufacturing capabilities across India. The new facilities aim to improve blade quality and production efficiency. Suzlon is also upgrading its existing plants. This strategic move supports its large order book and strengthens its position in India's growing wind energy sector.

 05 Dec 2025 12:07 AM   EconomicTimes

IndiGo to cut flights from December 8; targets full restoration by February 2026

IndiGo will cut flights starting December 8. The airline expects to fully restore flight operations by February 10, 2026. This comes after recent disruptions. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation reviewed the situation with IndiGo officials. Planning gaps in Flight Duty Time Limitations norms caused crew requirement issues. More cancellations may occur soon.

 05 Dec 2025 12:07 AM   EconomicTimes

IndiGo expects stable flight ops to be fully restored by Feb 10 next year

IndiGo will cut flights starting December 8. The airline expects to fully restore flight operations by February 10, 2026. This comes after recent disruptions. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation reviewed the situation with IndiGo officials. Planning gaps in Flight Duty Time Limitations norms caused crew requirement issues. More cancellations may occur soon.

 05 Dec 2025 12:06 AM   EconomicTimes

Amazon Qcomm plans to have 300 dark stores by year-end

Amazon is accelerating its 10-minute delivery push in India. The e-commerce giant is adding two dark stores daily. It plans to have 300 micro warehouses across Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR by the end of this year. This expansion comes amid intense competition in the quick-commerce market.

 05 Dec 2025 12:02 AM   EconomicTimes

Andhra Pradesh to get India's 1st 6 GW solar ingot-wafer unit

India's first integrated 6 GW solar photovoltaic ingot and wafer manufacturing plant will be established in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, by ReNew Photovoltaics. This ₹3,990 crore greenfield unit aims to reduce reliance on Chinese imports and bolster India's solar capacity targets. The project, supported by the PLI scheme, is expected to create 1,200 jobs and commence commercial production by January 2028.

 04 Dec 2025 11:57 PM   EconomicTimes

Lenovo mobile phones, PCs clock 68% growth

Lenovo Group witnessed a significant 68% surge in its Indian PC and mobile business last fiscal year, driven by a remarkable 150% jump in smartphone sales. The company's total consumer revenue reached ₹27,424 crore, with strong demand fueled by digitization, premiumization, and GST cuts. Lenovo India's profit after tax also saw a healthy 24% increase.

 04 Dec 2025 11:51 PM   EconomicTimes

Working to reduce cascading impact of delays: IndiGo extends apology for flight disruptions

India's largest airline, IndiGo, has apologized for widespread operational disruptions and delays over the past two days. The airline is collaborating with aviation authorities and airport operators to mitigate the cascading impact and restore normal operations. IndiGo advises customers to check flight status before traveling.

 04 Dec 2025 11:05 PM   EconomicTimes

Government proposes new spectrum sharing rule for telcos under new rules

As per the illustration given in the latest draft rule, a service provider holding frequencies in a different band can share them with other operators having spectrum in a separate band but within the same category and telecom circle.

 04 Dec 2025 10:09 PM   EconomicTimes

IndiGo cancels over 550 domestic and international flights on Thursday

IndiGo cancelled over 550 flights on Thursday amid operational disruptions, affecting domestic and international travel for hundreds of passengers. Punctuality dropped to 19.7 percent, down from 35 percent on Tuesday. The airline cited crew shortages and technical issues, and is implementing pre-planned cancellations while working to normalise operations, according to DGCA and company sources.

 04 Dec 2025 09:51 PM   EconomicTimes

IndiGo flight disruptions: Aviation Minister instructs airline to normalize operations at the earliest

Amid widespread disruptions across India, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has instructed IndiGo to normalize the operations at the earliest, adding that airport operators need to provide all the support to stranded passengers.

 04 Dec 2025 09:22 PM   EconomicTimes

Russian Education Agency opens its branch in India

The New Delhi branch will serve as a support centre for university applicants, with agency specialists to help them choose a study programme and university, complete all admission procedures, obtain visas, and handle any other necessary paperwork.

 04 Dec 2025 09:15 PM   EconomicTimes

Retailers suggest a 'one nation, one retail licence' policy to ease compliance

The retail industry needs a "plethora of licences to operate," said Spencer Retail CEO Anuj Singh, while speaking at a panel in IndiaEdge 2025, organised by industry body CII.