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Panasonic Energy India may be forced to shut down its sole manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh due to unresolved compliance complexities and rising costs associated with the government’s Battery Waste Management Rules.

Chinese tech giant Alibaba has sued the US Department of Defence, demanding that it be removed from the Pentagon's list of Chinese military companies that prohibits them from landing US defence contracts and carries reputational damage.

Cybercrime complaints are now easier to file, but FIRs, fund recovery and investigations can still take time. Akshita Singh explains what happens after a complaint is filed and why justice can take longer.

Mule accounts are helping cybercriminals move stolen money through the banking system before detection. Vrinda Goel explains how these accounts work, why recovery is difficult and what regulators are doing to tackle the problem.

A delayed monsoon and a developing super El Niño are disrupting India's $300 billion agricultural economy, particularly hitting central heartlands that produce vital crops like cotton, pulses, and onions. This dry spell is driving up domestic food inflation to its highest levels since early 2025, prompting the Reserve Bank of India to flag risks to its economic forecasts.

The tenth episode of the Business Standard Dialogue webinar will explore the rising importance of food regulation and the role of the FSSAI. The discussion would focus on increased regulatory scrutiny on food companies and restaurants regarding hygiene, contamination, labelling, and proper kitchen practices.

Restaurants will now have to display calorie counts, allergen information, and clearly label veg and non-veg dishes. Free drinking water and stricter food safety norms are also now mandatory.

🚨 Amazon just doubled down on India with a massive $48 billion bet. CEO Andy Jassy announced the investment after meeting PM Narendra Modi, including $13 billion for AI and cloud infrastructure.

Waiting for the "perfect" market dip could cost you more than you think. A new WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund study suggests that starting a SIP earlier, even at market peaks, can build greater long-term wealth than waiting for a correction.

Lodha Developers' founder group has sold shares worth ₹1,865 crore through block deals. The transaction involved promoter entities, even as the real estate major remains focused on an ambitious growth roadmap through FY31.

⚖️ GST officers may not be police officers, but they must follow the same procedural safeguards. A recent Supreme Court ruling draws an important distinction while reinforcing that investigations under GST and Customs laws remain bound by due process under the BNSS.

EPFO UPI withdrawals to credit card charges: Key financial changes coming into effect from July 1

Nvidia's pullback may have created a new opportunity for investors. The AI chip giant is now trading cheaper than the semiconductor sector overall, with technical indicators pointing to a key support zone.

Travel rewards are evolving beyond points. Banks and travel brands are shifting the focus to experiences, flexibility and premium access, even as many issuers quietly scale back perks.

After the Central government clarified that a passport is a mere travel document, not proof of citizenship, the debate over citizenship documents has intensified, with opposition leaders questioning the Centre about which document will prove citizenship.