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.
‘Today is your last working day’: Oracle begins fresh round of layoffs
Sep 15, 2026, at 09:10 am
Oracle has begun a fresh round of layoffs, with employees receiving early-morning emails informing them that their positions had been eliminated as part of a broader organisational restructuring, according to media reports.
Sep 14, 2026, at 05:53 pm
Greenply Industries Limited on Monday announced its partnership with GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, a leading green logistics operator driving the decarbonisation of the heavy trucking sector in India, to integrate LNG-powered transportation into its outbound logistics operations.
WPI inflation rises again! India’s wholesale prices jump to 9.92% in August
Sep 14, 2026, at 05:12 pm
All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for August 2026 is 9.92 per cent on year-on-year (YoY) basis, compared to 9.78 per cent in July 2026,as per government data released on Monday.
Sep 13, 2026, at 11:46 pm
Private sector lender Axis Bank, in collaboration with Hitachi Payment Services, an end-to-end payments and commerce solutions provider, has unveiled two AI-powered innovations — Express Banking: Digital Banking Point 2.0 and AI Soundbox.
Ultraviolette announces BIGGA factory; set to scale production to 250,000 units for The Tesseract
Sep 13, 2026, at 11:38 pm
Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ultraviolette has announced plans to establish its BIGGA (Big Global Ambition) Factory, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, as part of its strategy to significantly expand production and strengthen its presence in domestic and international markets.
Flipkart Minutes’ 2-year surge: 4X growth and a 150-city footprint
Sep 13, 2026, at 11:28 pm
Flipkart Minutes, the quick commerce offering from Flipkart, recently marked two years since its launch in August 2024, having grown 4X year-on-year and expanded to nearly 1,200 micro fulfilment centres across more than 150 cities.
Modi government gets IMF backing on 7.8% GDP growth amid data row
Sep 12, 2026, at 05:29 pm
Giving a boost to the Narendra Modi-led government, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has backed India’s 7.8% GDP growth recorded in the April-June quarter, saying the South Asian nation remains a key growth engine for the world.
Mahindra Truck and Bus launches BLAZO i-TRK heavy commercial truck. All details here
Sep 11, 2026, at 05:45 pm
Mahindra Truck and Bus, part of the Mahindra Group, on Thursday announced the launch of the all-new BLAZO i-TRK, a next-generation heavy commercial truck built around the promise of “Profit Ka Rocket” for transporters and fleet owners.
Piyush Goyal calls for deeper, resilient and more balanced Intra-BRICS trade
Sep 11, 2026, at 04:18 pm
With BRICS accounting for nearly one-fourth of global trade, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday underlined the need for member and partner countries to build deeper, more resilient and balanced trade partnerships.
How to Make Smarter Home Loan Decisions in a Changing Interest Rate Environment
Sep 10, 2026, at 01:02 pm
Home loan decisions aren’t limited to choosing an offer with the lowest available interest rate, submitting an application, and getting it approved. Depending on the type of interest rate, it may not remain constant throughout the life of the loan, and even gradual changes can affect borrowing costs over time. This makes it important to select a loan that remains manageable under different market conditions.
Sep 10, 2026, at 12:55 am
Tata Consultancy Services, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has launched the TCS Industrial Autonomy & Engineering Lab – Lights-Out Factory, at its Sahyadri Park campus in Pune.
IGM appoints ex-CEO of Diamond India as MD of BullionX
Sep 09, 2026, at 08:14 pm
India Gold Metaverse (IGM) has announced the appointment of former CEO of Diamond India Ltd, Nirakar Chand, as the Managing Director of its bullion business vertical, BullionX, a technology-enabled ecosystem for modern bullion markets.
Sep 09, 2026, at 06:47 pm
Sona College of Technology celebrated its 25th Graduation Day, with 1,325 students from the Class of 2025 receiving their degrees, including 1,039 undergraduate students, 271 postgraduates and 15 doctoral scholars. Of the undergraduate graduates, 155 secured First Class with Distinction, 878 First Class and only six Second Class.
Middle East tensions won’t dampen India’s festive jewellery demand, says CaratLane MD
Sep 09, 2026, at 06:16 pm
Tata Group-backed jewellery major CaratLane's Managing Director Saumen Bhaumik said the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are unlikely to impact domestic jewellery sales during India's upcoming festive season.
L&T breaks new ground: India’s first private corporate to issue Tokenised Bond
Sep 09, 2026, at 04:48 pm
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has become the first private sector corporate in India to raise ₹500 crore through tokenised bonds with a 3-year tenure, under the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) newly introduced blockchain-based tokenisation framework.