Business

UDAAN 2026 to Boost Minority Entrepreneurship in Bengaluru

UDAAN 2026 is set to be hosted in Bengaluru, focusing on enhancing minority entrepreneurship and fostering business networking within Karnataka's startup ecosystem.

19 Oct 2026

Bihar's Muzaffarpur‑Sitamarhi Rail Section to Get Doubling, Electrification: 1.41 Crore E‑Tender Issued

The Eastern Railway has released an e‑tender worth over ₹141 million for technical works on doubling and electrification of the Muzaffarpur‑Sitamarhi rail section, with survey and design to be completed in 36 months.

19 Oct 2026

Karnataka Govt to Offer 50% Free Office Space and Financial Aid to Women Startups

In line with its new industrial policy, Karnataka has announced that women entrepreneurs starting new startups will receive 50% free office space and financial assistance.

19 Oct 2026

Food and Rural Employment Board Announces Up to 30% Discount on Food Items to Boost Local Industry

The board has offered a special discount of up to 30% on food purchases during the festival to encourage the local food sector.

19 Oct 2026

Karnataka Crafts Digital Bazaar App Launched to Boost Rural Artisans' Global Sales

The Karnataka Department of Small Industries has unveiled the 'Karnataka Crafts Digital Bazaar' app, an e‑commerce platform aimed at connecting rural weavers and craftsmen with worldwide buyers.

19 Oct 2026

State Energy Department Announces 30% Rooftop Solar Subsidy for MSMEs

The state energy department will provide up to a 30% subsidy for small and medium enterprises to install rooftop solar panels, aiming to cut electricity costs and promote green energy.

19 Oct 2026

Bihar’s GI‑Tagged Mithila Makhana Exports Surpass 7,000 Tonnes, Expanding Global Reach

The GI‑tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar has crossed 7,000 tonnes in exports, signalling a significant expansion of its international market presence.

19 Oct 2026

Government to Revamp MMDR Act and Draft New Mining Legislation

The Union government announced plans to overhaul the Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act and prepare a fresh mining law to modernise the sector.

19 Oct 2026

FSSAI ਦੀ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ 'Old Monk' Rum ਨੂੰ ਝਟਕਾ; CSD ਨੇ ਕੈਂਸਲ ਕੀਤੇ 3 ਵੇਰੀਐਂਟ ਦੇ ਆਰਡਰ

19 Oct 2026

Exxon Mobil, Visa and Atlassian Shares Reach 52-Week Highs Last Week

Asianet Newsable reports that shares of XOM, V and TEAM surged to their highest levels in a year during the last trading week.

19 Oct 2026

IREN, CIFR and DKNG shares tumble to 52‑week lows last week

Shares of IREN, CIFR and DKNG fell to their lowest levels in a year during last week’s trading, as reported by Asianet Newsable.

19 Oct 2026

Odisha HC Dismisses ₹696 Cr Demand, Strikes Down ₹1,473 Cr Notice Against JSW Steel

The Odisha High Court has dismissed a ₹696 crore demand and set aside a ₹1,473 crore notice issued against JSW Steel, clearing the company from the legal claim.

19 Oct 2026