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Big India-Bhutan energy push! Adani Power signs deal for 770 MW hydropower project

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.

BAI seeks construction sector reforms, timely payments to boost West Bengal infrastructure

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.

Hisense India announces up to 40 percent discounts on TVs during Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days

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.

IT integrated network solutions provider Bench Mark Infotech Services gets listed at NSE Emerge

Kolkata-based Bench Mark Infotech Services got listed on Monday in NSE Emerge platform.

myTVS’ technology and scalable platform model attracts strategic investment from Crescent Enterprises

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

BigEndian semiconductors gets Rs. 130 crore boost to build India’s indigenous AI vision SoC

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.

Assam’s river trade makes a historic comeback after 70 years, first cargo heads to Bangladesh

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

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will flag off the first international cargo voyage from Dibrugarh on Monday.

‘Pipeline between Delhi and Bengal is clear’: Jitin Prasada outlines Centre’s push for Bengal growth at ICC session

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”.

Park Street gets a new jewellery destination: Bluestone opens flagship store with luxury Indo-contemporary design

Kolkata/IBNS: Bluestone has recently launched its flagship store at Park Street in Kolkata.

Adani Green hits major battery storage milestone: 6.63 GWh BESS now operational in Gujarat

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.

Adani’s Colombo Port expansion gets Sri Lankan PM’s nod: $750 million project unveiled

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).

From Haryana to Canada: 24 MT of frozen food products shipped in major export push

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.

From Purnea to Greece: Bihar’s famous Makhana makes its European market push

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.

Saroj Poddar Group, Keventer join hands to launch Rs. 400 crore category II real estate debt AIF

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

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.

From PMS to Mutual Funds: Marcellus gets final SEBI approval

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.

Modi Cabinet clears Rs 1.86 lakh crore green energy push: 135 GW renewable power evacuation planned

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme.

Porsche India launches the new Cayenne Electric. All details here

Automobile giant Porsche India has launched the new Cayenne Electric, marking a new chapter in the history of the company.

Piyush Goyal arrives in US to attend G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting

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

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

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.

HDFC Flexi Cap Fund delivers 18.37% CAGR since inception; ₹10,000 monthly SIP grows to ₹22.96 crore

HDFC Asset Management Company Limited (HDFC AMC), investment manager to HDFC Mutual Fund (HDFC MF) and one of India’s leading mutual fund houses, highlighted the long-term wealth creation journey of HDFC Flexi Cap Fund, with a ₹10,000 monthly SIP made on the first business day of every month since inception growing to approximately ₹22.96 crore as of Aug 31, 2026.

HCL Software to acquire Robotiq.ai in major push to expand AI automation

HCLSoftware, the software business division of HCLTech, on Tuesday announced its intent to acquire Robotiq.ai, a Zagreb, Croatia-based provider of an enterprise Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform.

‘This world is full of unpredictability’: Hardeep Puri on India’s energy security

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said India had navigated the energy crisis well amid the conflict in the Middle East and the uncertainty it created in global energy markets.

India's Essar to build largest steel plant in US, expected to create 1,750 permanent jobs

Mesabi Metallics, a company owned by India’s multinational conglomerate Essar Group, has announced an $18 billion investment to build a fully integrated steelmaking operation linking its iron ore mine on Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range with a new steel complex in Iowa.

Piyush Goyal heads to US for key G20 trade meet: India-US trade deal in focus

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will visit the United States of America from September 29 to October 5 to participate in the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Tata Sons could get a major makeover: Tata Trusts propose strategic reorganisation

The Tata Trusts, which hold a 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons, on Monday outlined a strategic reorganisation plan for the company that, once implemented, would ensure that the reorganised entity would neither qualify as a ‘Non-Banking Financial Company’ (NBFC) nor a ‘Core Investment Company’ (CIC).

India’s industrial growth surges to 8% in August: What drove the big jump?

India’s Quick Estimate of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for August 2026 stood at 8.0 per cent, up from 6.7 per cent recorded in July 2026, according to official data released on Monday.

Renault India expands the Triber family with Triber 100PS. Check out the price

Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has announced the launch of the all-new Triber 100PS, marking the Indian debut of the company’s new Renault Group Entry Platform (RGEP).