Business

Sensex climbs 331 points to close at 77,265, Nifty up 85 on IT, metal buying

The BSE Sensex rose 331 points to finish at 77,265, while the Nifty added 85 points, driven by increased demand for information‑technology and metal stocks.

28 Aug 2026

Gold Rates in Madhya Pradesh on Aug 28 2026: 22‑Carat and 24‑Carat Prices Released

Business Today reports the current rates for 22‑carat and 24‑carat gold in Madhya Pradesh on 28 August 2026.

28 Aug 2026

Aditya Birla Housing Finance Opens New Branch in Theni Allinagaram, Tamil Nadu

Aditya Birla Housing Finance has inaugurated a new branch in Theni Allinagaram, expanding its presence in Tamil Nadu.

28 Aug 2026

Uttar Pradesh startups rise from 120 in 2017 to over 24,000 now, says CM Yogi Adityanath

The number of startups in Uttar Pradesh has climbed from just 120 in 2017 to more than 24,000 today, according to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

28 Aug 2026

UP Government Incentives Transform Meerut into Leading Sports‑Goods Hub

State subsidies and low‑interest loans have spurred rapid growth of sports‑goods manufacturing in Meerut, making the city a new hub for the industry.

28 Aug 2026

Religious Tourism Fuels Housing and Commercial Real Estate Surge in Uttar Pradesh

A rise in pilgrim visits across Uttar Pradesh is prompting developers to launch new housing projects and commercial spaces to meet growing demand.

28 Aug 2026

Mizoram in talks with IOCL to set up oil depot, plans to restart gas exploration

The Mizoram state government is negotiating with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd to establish an oil depot in the state and is also looking to revive gas exploration activities.

28 Aug 2026

Jammu & Kashmir Aims for 11,000 MW Hydropower Capacity by 2035

The state government of Jammu & Kashmir announced a plan to develop 11,000 megawatts of hydropower capacity by 2035, aiming to boost renewable energy and reduce power deficits.

28 Aug 2026

Nagaland clinches second‑runner‑up at PMFME Conclave 2026

Nagaland secured the second‑runner‑up position at the Prime Minister's Formalisation of Micro Enterprises (PMFME) Conclave 2026, as reported by MorungExpress.

28 Aug 2026

Meghalaya's Excise Revenue Surges to Rs 500 crore in Eight Years, CM Says

State excise receipts have jumped to Rs 500 crore, nearly three times the amount recorded eight years ago, according to Meghalaya Chief Minister.

28 Aug 2026

ASSOCHAM forecasts India-Japan trade to hit $50 billion by 2030

The business lobby ASSOCHam projects bilateral trade with Japan to rise to $50 billion by 2030, reflecting deepening economic ties.

28 Aug 2026

Family businesses boom after India's 1991 economic reforms

The liberalisation measures introduced in 1991 opened new market opportunities, enabling family‑run enterprises across India to expand rapidly.

28 Aug 2026