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The KRM Ayurveda IPO is ending its three-day run today with a solid response from investors. By the final day, the issue has been subscribed over 3 times, driven by a surge in retail participation. With a price band of ₹128-135, the company aims to raise ₹77.49 crore.

India’s fast-growing quick-commerce sector is facing its first major regulatory hurdle. By dropping the iconic 10-minute delivery guarantee, platforms like Blinkit and Zepto are recalibrating their business models to comply with new labor safety standards mandated by the government.

Indian exporters are bracing for a severe blow after US President Donald Trump announced an immediate 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran. For India, this new levy could push total duties on US exports to a staggering 75%, effectively pricing out key sectors like textiles, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals from the world’s largest economy.

In a major move to bolster national cybersecurity, the Indian government is proposing a new policy that would require smartphone manufacturers to disclose their source code for security audits. The plan aims to ensure that mobile devices sold in India are free from “backdoors” and hidden spyware.

Data reveals that the massive discounts once offered by Russia have shrunk to just $16 per tonne. With global oil prices remaining low, experts suggest India can now switch to US oil imports with minimal financial impact.

Japanese authorities are confronting a new wave of public health concern as illegal ‘zombie cigarettes’ — tobacco products laced with chemical drugs — spread rapidly among youth, triggering anti-trafficking campaigns and nationwide crackdowns.

Founded in 2006 by Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali has become a giant in India’s FMCG sector, offering everything from toothpaste to herbal medicine.

Marking its 60th year, HLL Lifecare Limited has launched its Diamond Jubilee celebrations with plans to expand into broader areas of healthcare including nutrition, mental health, and veterinary medicine.