South India dominates India’s whiskey market with 58% share; Karnataka tops with 17% consumption

India’s whiskey market has revealed a striking regional trend—South India accounts for a staggering 58% of all whiskey sales nationwide, with Karnataka emerging as the single largest consumer state, contributing 17% to the country’s total whiskey consumption. The data, compiled from industry sources and retail analytics for FY25, underscores the cultural, economic, and demographic factors…

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Hiranandani slams Trump’s 100% pharma tariff, calls for GST cut to unlock ₹25,000 crore boost for Indian economy

Real estate tycoon and policy commentator Niranjan Hiranandani has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose a 100% tariff on Indian pharmaceutical exports, calling it “counterproductive and protectionist.” In a statement issued on September 26, 2025, Hiranandani warned that the move could disrupt global healthcare supply chains and hurt both Indian manufacturers…

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Piyush Goyal returns from US after high-level trade talks; India, US explore deeper economic alignment amid tariff tensions

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has returned to India after leading a high-powered delegation to the United States for a series of strategic trade negotiations aimed at resolving tariff disputes, enhancing market access, and deepening bilateral economic cooperation. The visit, which concluded on September 26, 2025, included meetings with US Trade Representative Katherine…

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India to double third-party data centre capacity by March 2028, says ICRA amid rising digital demand and AI-led infrastructure push

India is set to double its third-party data centre capacity by March 2028, driven by surging demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence workloads, and digital transformation across sectors, according to a new report by credit rating agency ICRA. The report estimates that installed capacity will grow from the current 1,000 MW to over 2,000 MW…

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Anupam Mittal’s candid take on H1-B and Green Card journey sparks debate on immigrant entrepreneurship

Shark Tank India judge and People Group founder Anupam Mittal has stirred a fresh conversation around the H1-B visa and Green Card experience in the United States, sharing a bold reflection on his own journey as an immigrant entrepreneur. In a recent podcast appearance and subsequent social media post, Mittal said, “I thought my H1-B…

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At 6.3%, core sector growth jumps to 13-month high in August

India’s infrastructure sector posted a robust recovery in August 2025, with core industries growing at 6.3% year-on-year—the highest pace in 13 months. The latest data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry signals a strong rebound in industrial activity, driven by double-digit expansion in coal, electricity, and steel production. The eight core sectors—coal, crude…

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“Time Is Too Precious”: Warren Buffett Reveals Why He Still Drives His 11-Year-Old Cadillac

In a world where billionaires flaunt luxury cars as status symbols, Warren Buffett continues to defy expectations. At 94, the legendary investor still drives his 2014 Cadillac XTS—hail damage and all—not because he can’t afford a new one, but because he values time more than material upgrades. In a recent interview on September 19, 2025,…

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India’s Net Direct Tax Collections Surge 9.18% to ₹10.82 Lakh Crore Amid Sharp Drop in Refunds

India’s direct tax kitty has recorded a robust 9.18% year-on-year growth, with net collections reaching ₹10.82 lakh crore as of September 17, 2025. The surge is largely attributed to a significant reduction in refunds issued by the Income Tax Department, which fell by nearly 24% compared to the same period last fiscal. According to data…

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India, UAE to Jointly Develop Infrastructure and Mining Projects in Third Countries, Says Piyush Goyal

In a strategic move to expand their global economic footprint, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are exploring the possibility of jointly developing infrastructure and mining projects in third countries. The announcement was made by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during the 13th meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on…

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