Bioplastics can become Maharashtra's next Rs 25,000 crore growth engine

Sanjay Jog | July 3, 2026 12:50 PM

Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) In a major push to tackle plastic pollution and position Maharashtra as a green manufacturing hub, the MahaYuti government has approved the Maharashtra Bioplastics Policy 2026, aimed at promoting bioplastics manufacturing through a comprehensive package of incentives and dedicated funding.

Govt asks app stores to remove BAT-BMS over e-rickshaw battery security

IANS | July 3, 2026 12:34 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed Google Play Store and Apple App Store to remove the Chinese BAT-BMS mobile application after concerns emerged over its potential misuse to remotely disrupt the operation of e-rickshaws, sources said on Friday.

Govt’s NSSH scheme helps SC, ST entrepreneurs scale up their enterprises

IANS | July 3, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The National SC‑ST Hub scheme is helping entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes overcome barriers to markets, finance and technology and unlock access to larger opportunities, particularly in government procurement, an official statement said on Friday.

India's services PMI stands at 57.4 in June

IANS | July 3, 2026 11:05 AM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) India's services sector continued to expand in June, with the services PMI coming in at 57.4 amid softer domestic demand, according to the HSBC India Services PMI data released on Friday.

HCLTech bags $1.14 billion AI deal from Europe-based Fortune Global 50 firm

IANS | July 3, 2026 10:02 AM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Noida-headquartered IT services provider HCL Technologies (HCLTech) on Friday announced that it has signed a deal with a Europe-based Fortune Global 50 company to establish an AI-driven operating model for transforming and managing the client's global digital workplace and enterprise networks.