Oct 08, 2026, at 01:24 pm
E-commerce giant Amazon has announced a fresh round of job cuts affecting employees in India, the United States and the United Kingdom, with fewer than 1,000 roles reportedly impacted, media reports said.
Big JioHotstar expansion! Streaming platform lands in MENA with STARZPLAY
Oct 08, 2026, at 01:03 am
JioHotstar has announced its entry into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), marking the latest expansion of its rapidly growing international footprint.
RBI shocks borrowers with first repo rate hike since 2023; rates raised to 5.50%
Oct 07, 2026, at 10:46 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday hiked the repo rate by 25 basis points, marking the first increase since February 2023, media reports said.
Oct 07, 2026, at 01:01 am
Godrej Consumer Products Indonesia (GCPI), operating as a subsidiary of India-based Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), on Tuesday inaugurated the first phase of its new manufacturing facility in the Kendal Special Economic Zone, part of an IDR (Indonesian Rupiah) 500 billion (approx. INR 250 crore) investment in Kendal to strengthen the company’s manufacturing footprint in Indonesia.
Oct 06, 2026, at 06:49 pm
HDFC Asset Management Company Limited (HDFC AMC), Investment Manager to HDFC Mutual Fund (HDFC MF), has announced the launch of HDFC Nifty LargeMidcap250 Plus 8-13 yr G-Sec 70:30 Index Fund, an open-ended index fund replicating/tracking the Nifty LargeMidcap250 Plus 8-13 yr G-Sec 70:30 Index (TR). The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on October 5, 2026, and closes on October 19, 2026.
Big India-Bhutan energy push! Adani Power signs deal for 770 MW hydropower project
Oct 06, 2026, at 05:01 pm
Private power producer Adani Power and Bhutan’s state-owned generation utility Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) on Tuesday signed a Shareholders Agreement (SHA) for the development of the 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan.
Indian Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore SME growth fund: Why does it matter?
Oct 06, 2026, at 04:55 pm
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Government of India’s commitment of Rs 10,000 crore towards the establishment of the SME Growth Fund (SGF), aimed at providing growth-oriented capital to India’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and facilitating the emergence of Indian champions across manufacturing, services, technology, innovation-driven sectors and strategic value chains.
BAI seeks construction sector reforms, timely payments to boost West Bengal infrastructure
Oct 06, 2026, at 04:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Builders Association of India (BAI), Eastern (Kolkata) Centre, has called for a series of reforms in West Bengal’s government contracting system, seeking greater policy uniformity, realistic rates and timely payments to support infrastructure development across the state.
BigEndian semiconductors gets Rs. 130 crore boost to build India’s indigenous AI vision SoC
Oct 05, 2026, at 06:13 pm
Strengthening India’s efforts to build indigenous semiconductor capabilities for critical and emerging applications, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with M/s BigEndian Semiconductors, Bengaluru, Karnataka for financial support of ₹130 crore under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.
Oct 05, 2026, at 06:05 pm
TVS Automobile Solutions (TVS ASL), the owner of the ‘myTVS’ automotive aftermarket brand and part of the $3 billion TVS Mobility Group, on Monday announced that it has raised ₹425 Cr in a Series D funding round led by CE-Invests, the strategic investment arm of UAE-based Crescent Enterprises
IT integrated network solutions provider Bench Mark Infotech Services gets listed at NSE Emerge
Oct 05, 2026, at 05:59 pm
Kolkata-based Bench Mark Infotech Services got listed on Monday in NSE Emerge platform.
Oct 05, 2026, at 05:49 pm
Hisense India has announced exciting festive offers on its range of smart televisions as part of the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 and Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026. The Amazon Great Indian Festival begins on October 8, 2026, while Flipkart Big Billion Days begins on October 9, 2026, with early access for eligible customers starting October 8.
Assam’s river trade makes a historic comeback after 70 years, first cargo heads to Bangladesh
Oct 05, 2026, at 04:57 pm
A barge carrying 540 metric tonnes of methanol on Monday departed from the Bogibeel Terminal in the East Indian city of Dibrugarh for Dhaka, Bangladesh, marking a significant revival of Assam's historic river trade with foreign markets.
Historic First! Dibrugarh to Dhaka cargo voyage to revive Brahmaputra trade route
Oct 04, 2026, at 11:25 pm
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will flag off the first international cargo voyage from Dibrugarh on Monday.
How ULIP Fund Switching Works and When Investors Typically Consider It
Oct 04, 2026, at 11:07 pm
A Ulip plan folds life insurance together with market-linked investment. You can move the money around as the years go on. Fund switching is how you shift the accumulated value from one fund option to another and leave the policy intact. You do not have to surrender it.
Oct 02, 2026, at 07:23 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada was in attendance for discussions at the Indian Chamber of Commerce’s Plenary Session on “Unlocking India’s Growth Potential for Viksit Bharat@2047”.
Oct 02, 2026, at 06:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: BlueStone has recently launched its flagship store at Park Street in Kolkata.
From Purnea to Greece: Bihar’s famous Makhana makes its European market push
Oct 02, 2026, at 03:10 pm
The Indian Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the flag-off of a consignment of 1 MT of Popped (Phool) Makhana from Purnea, Bihar, for export to Greece, marking another step towards expanding international market access for Bihar’s traditional Makhana and creating opportunities for improved farmer realisation through export-oriented value chains.
From Haryana to Canada: 24 MT of frozen food products shipped in major export push
Oct 02, 2026, at 03:08 pm
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of a 24 MT consignment of frozen food products from Sonipat, Haryana, to Canada on October 1.
Adani’s Colombo Port expansion gets Sri Lankan PM’s nod: $750 million project unveiled
Oct 02, 2026, at 03:01 pm
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has inaugurated the USD 750 million Phase II expansion of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone’s (APSEZ) Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT).
Adani Green hits major battery storage milestone: 6.63 GWh BESS now operational in Gujarat
Oct 02, 2026, at 02:47 pm
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), a renewable energy company, has expanded its operational Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity to 6.63 gigawatt-hours (GWh) at Khavda, Gujarat, from 3.55 GWh in June 2026.
Saroj Poddar Group, Keventer join hands to launch Rs. 400 crore category II real estate debt AIF
Oct 02, 2026, at 01:00 pm
Poddar Keventer Capital Advisors Private Limited, an investment management platform backed by the Saroj Poddar Group (erstwhile Adventz Group) and Keventer Group, has launched its maiden Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) focused on secured real estate debt opportunities.
G20 in US: Indian Minister Goyal warns fertiliser shortage may turn into food crisis
Oct 02, 2026, at 09:37 am
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal participated in the opening day of the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, hosted under the United States’ G20 Presidency where he mentioned that the ongoing fertiliser shortage could become tomorrow’s food crisis.
WC Coverage for Young Workers Entering the Workforce
Oct 01, 2026, at 02:48 pm
Young workers bring enthusiasm, fresh ideas, and energy to the workplace. However, they are also prone to work-related accidents or injuries due to limited experience, lack of knowledge of safety procedures, and more.
From PMS to Mutual Funds: Marcellus gets final SEBI approval
Oct 01, 2026, at 12:49 am
Marcellus Investment Managers on Wednesday announced that it has received final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to commence its mutual fund business in India.
Porsche India launches the new Cayenne Electric. All details here
Oct 01, 2026, at 12:35 am
Automobile giant Porsche India has launched the new Cayenne Electric, marking a new chapter in the history of the company.
Modi Cabinet clears Rs 1.86 lakh crore green energy push: 135 GW renewable power evacuation planned
Oct 01, 2026, at 12:18 am
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme.
Piyush Goyal arrives in US to attend G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting
Sep 30, 2026, at 11:55 pm
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal arrived in Milwaukee, United States of America, to attend the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting.
Apple Pay comes to India with Axis Bank credit cards—Here’s how it works
Sep 30, 2026, at 07:08 pm
Private sector lender Axis Bank on Wednesday brings Apple Pay to its Credit cardholders across the Mastercard and Visa networks, becoming the first Indian bank to offer Apple Pay to its customers.
L&T Transportation Infrastructure Vertical secures twin contracts in Dubai. All details here
Sep 30, 2026, at 05:35 pm
The Transportation Infrastructure business vertical of L&T has formally executed twin contracts – one large* and one significant* – from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai for the development of the Latifa Bint Hamdan Corridor.