Oriflame targets India to become its largest market globally by 2030
Sep 25, 2026, at 06:04 pm
Oriflame, the Swedish beauty and wellbeing brand, is targeting India to become its largest market globally by 2030, with the country expected to contribute one in every four euros of the company’s global revenue, up from around one in every ten euros today.
India sends GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal to Maldives in major export push
Sep 25, 2026, at 05:05 pm
India's Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of a 1 MT consignment of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives on September 24.
₹4,000 crore Adani Arogya Mandir coming to Kolkata: 2,000-bed hospital to focus on cancer care
Sep 24, 2026, at 06:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday laid the foundation stone for a 2,000-bed Adani Arogya Mandir at Bengal Silicon Valley Tech Hub, New Town, Kolkata.
Big onion relief for Kolkata? Kanda Express to arrive with buffer stock tomorrow
Sep 23, 2026, at 06:33 pm
The Government of India is strengthening onion supplies in West Bengal, with the Kanda Express carrying onions from the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) buffer stock scheduled to reach Kolkata on September 24.
JSW Group powers into Electric Commercial Mobility with AMPSTAR. All you need to know
Sep 23, 2026, at 05:27 pm
JSW Greentech Limited, the commercial electric vehicle company of the JSW Group, recently launched its brand AMPSTAR, under which it will design, manufacture and sell electric buses and trucks in India. The launch marks the group's entry into commercial mobility.
Your weekend banking plans just changed: See why banks will open this Sunday before three-day strike
Sep 23, 2026, at 04:31 pm
The Indian government announced on Wednesday that Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) will remain fully operational on Sunday, September 27, 2026, to prevent public inconvenience ahead of a planned three-day nationwide strike.
From AI to 1,000 local experts: India's new plan to make exporting easier
Sep 23, 2026, at 01:30 am
The Indian governemnt's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Tuesday organised a stakeholder workshop on Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), Free Trade Agreement (FTA) opportunities and ongoing trade-related reforms at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
India-New Zealand trade deal to kick in on October 20: Here’s what you need to know
Sep 21, 2026, at 07:25 pm
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday announced that the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed in April, will come into force on October 20.
India can strengthen its position as a global ferro-alloys hub as steel industry scales up: IFAPA
Sep 21, 2026, at 06:54 pm
India’s expanding steel industry is creating a new growth runway for the domestic ferro-alloys sector and an opportunity for the country to strengthen its position in global markets, the Indian Ferro Alloy Producers’ Association (IFAPA) said at the 6th International Ferro Alloys Conference (IFAC 2026) in Goa.
India, Mongolia begin ‘Nomadic Elephant 2026’: 90 troops join major military exercise
Sep 21, 2026, at 06:49 pm
The 18th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant commenced on Monday at the Foreign Training Node in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
Starbucks’ big India move: Coffee giant to open technology hub in Chennai. Are 800 jobs coming?
Sep 21, 2026, at 05:07 pm
American coffee chain Starbucks on Monday announced plans to establish a technology hub in Chennai, although the investment amount has not yet been disclosed.
Perspective with Parthiv: Harsh Neotia’s career after 45 holds a powerful lesson for entrepreneurs
Sep 21, 2026, at 05:02 pm
Entrepreneur Harsh Neotia spoke about his decision to move beyond the cement business, where he spent decades, and experiment with ventures across real estate, hospitality, healthcare and education during a podcast conversation with his son, Parthiv.
Adani power project takes off in Assam: 3,200 MW plant to create 25,000 jobs
Sep 21, 2026, at 09:48 am
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has laid the foundation stone for Adani Power Limited’s (APL) 3,200 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Power Plant (USTPP) at Chapar in the Dhubri district of lower Assam.
Rs. 500 crore R&D push by 2030: Coal India targets AI, batteries and future technologies
Sep 20, 2026, at 06:10 pm
The Ministry of Coal has said Coal India Limited (CIL) is steadily expanding beyond conventional coal mining to build a diversified, technology-driven portfolio spanning energy, minerals, advanced materials and research and development (R&D).
Sep 20, 2026, at 04:50 pm
The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, will organise a Review Meeting on Development of Fisheries in West Bengal in Kolkata on Monday to comprehensively assess the progress of various fisheries schemes and programmes in the state.
Why Africa is looking to West Bengal: Kolkata conference explores new trade, investment ties
Sep 19, 2026, at 04:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bharat Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, organised the inaugural International Conference on ‘Africa-India Business Linkage’, on Tuesday, to highlight business opportunities between Africa and West Bengal.
‘No UPI above ₹2,000?’ Ghaziabad traders put up ‘cash only’ hoardings
Sep 19, 2026, at 01:16 pm
Ghaziabad/IBNS: Several traders in Ghaziabad have put up hoardings declaring that they will not accept UPI payments over concerns about the Centre's new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified transactions above Rs. 2,000, media reports said.
Sugar stock limit doubled to 30 days: Big government move ahead of festival season
Sep 18, 2026, at 06:37 pm
The Indian government has decided to relax the existing 15-day sugar stockholding limit for bulk consumers to 30 days, subject to the condition that any stock held beyond the existing 15-day limit is sourced exclusively from sugar imported under the Advance Authorisation Scheme (AAS) and Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ).
SCO meet: India pushes 2026–2030 action plan, seeks deeper economic cooperation
Sep 18, 2026, at 06:28 pm
The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States responsible for foreign economic and trade activities was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Thursday, with participating countries reviewing ongoing economic and trade cooperation.
Ultraviolette X-47 ‘Skyforce’ joins Kolkata Police fleet; 183 motorcycles delivered
Sep 18, 2026, at 05:51 pm
EV major Ultraviolette on Friday announced the induction of its X-47 Crossover electric motorcycles into the fleet of the Kolkata Police, marking a significant step towards the adoption of advanced, purpose-built electric mobility for law enforcement in India.
Tata Sons board backs Chandrasekaran for another 5 years, Noel Tata dissents
Sep 17, 2026, at 09:17 pm
N Chandrasekaran will continue as Executive Chairman of Tata Sons for another five years after the company's board on Thursday voted to reappoint him, weeks after he had decided not to seek another term.
‘We will promote cash’: New UPI charge triggers trader backlash, Opposition protests
Sep 17, 2026, at 11:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre's decision to impose a charge on certain UPI transactions above Rs. 2,000 has created confusion among traders, with some reportedly considering a return to cash payments to avoid the additional cost.
Adidas layoffs in India: Over 350 jobs at risk as Gurgaon tech hub faces major cuts
Sep 16, 2026, at 06:24 pm
German sportswear major Adidas has begun large-scale layoffs at its India Technology Hub in Gurugram, media reports said.
EPFO shock update: Government raises wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 — Here’s who gains
Sep 16, 2026, at 04:21 pm
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Labour and Employment to raise the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month.
Sep 16, 2026, at 04:09 pm
The Indian government has introduced several changes to the rules related to UPI payments, specially impact the merchant transactions, from October 15.
‘Just tax collection’: Ashneer Grover slams new UPI charges above Rs 2,000
Sep 16, 2026, at 01:38 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Entrepreneur Ashneer Grover has criticised the Centre's new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for specified UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000, arguing that the cost of processing a UPI payment remains the same regardless of the transaction amount.
India-New Zealand FTA gets big boost: NZ Parliament passes key bill 93-29
Sep 16, 2026, at 09:16 am
New Zealand Parliament on Wednesday passed legislation to implement its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, marking a major step towards bringing the landmark pact into force.
Sep 15, 2026, at 04:41 pm
Invesco Mutual Fund today announced the launch of the Invesco India Nifty India Defence Index Fund (an open-ended scheme replicating/tracking Nifty India Defence Index) and Invesco India Nifty Chemical Index Fund (an open-ended scheme replicating/tracking Nifty Chemical Index) offering investors an opportunity to participate in two sectors benefiting from long-term structural and policy-driven growth trends in India.
Sep 15, 2026, at 04:37 pm
E-commerce giant Flipkart on Tuesday announced the creation of more than 2.5 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities, including gig workers, for the festive season.
UPI payments above Rs 2,000: Will you have to pay a charge? Here's what the new rule says
Sep 15, 2026, at 02:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The government's latest notification on UPI transactions has triggered confusion among users over what happens when they make a payment of more than Rs 2,000.