Mahindra Group aims for substantial market share growth in India’s commercial vehicle sector. The company targets a 10-12% share of the heavy commercial vehicle market by FY31. It also seeks over 20% market share by FY36 after business consolidation. The combined entity will become India’s fourth-largest commercial vehicle player. Mahindra will focus on intermediate, light
Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha criticised Hockey India’s decision to replace the team’s iconic blue jersey with saffron ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup, calling it “embarrassing” and questioning the change. Hockey India said the new colour symbolises “courage, sacrifice & victory” and represents new beginnings. India’s men and women will begin their
Greece’s fire department said the firefighters lost their lives while tackling separate fires on the island of Crete and in the country’s southern mainland. The deaths came as soaring temperatures and strong winds made firefighting operations increasingly difficult. The wildfires now stretch across a vast area from the Atlantic coast to the eastern Mediterranean, affecting
India’s sports industry will gather at the TOI Sports Fitness and Infrastructure Expo-2026 in New Delhi. This premier business-to-business exhibition aims to foster India’s sporting growth and development. Policymakers and industry leaders will discuss future strategies for sports infrastructure and investment. Over 200 exhibitors will showcase diverse products and emerging sports technologies. The event supports
GenAI will transform India’s labor market over the next decade. Tasks will be automated, and many jobs will be augmented by AI. The technology sector’s employment narrative is challenged by this evolving landscape. Global capability centers are expected to cushion the employment impact significantly. This shift will allow workers to focus on more complex and
Indian Premier League’s business value reached $20.6 billion in 2026, showing significant growth. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s brand value crossed $300 million, marking a historic milestone. Mumbai Indians also saw its brand value increase, securing the second position. Landmark franchise transactions underscored the league’s strong investment appeal. Growing revenues and digital viewership continue to drive the
A US man already serving a lengthy sentence was convicted on new federal charges. He was found guilty of providing material support to the militant group Hezbollah. Prosecutors linked his actions to a 1989 fatwa and a later speech. The author Salman Rushdie testified during the federal trial about the attack. This conviction adds to
Oil prices declined on Thursday after a significant rally the previous day. Crude oil continued to move out of the Middle East despite escalating conflict. Shipping activity indicated that oil supplies were still finding routes out of the region. Military actions intensified with US-Saudi strikes targeting Iran-backed forces in Iraq. Saudi Arabia is reportedly assembling
Exporters face order uncertainty and higher logistics costs due to the West Asia crisis. Shipping schedules are delayed, and buyers are delaying purchase decisions. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with export promotion bodies to discuss these issues. He backed further support for service exporters, especially hospitality and medical tourism. Despite global uncertainties, India’s merchandise exports
