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Piyush Goyal Boosts India‑Singapore Economic Ties in High‑Level Talks
India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held high‑level engagements with Singapore officials, reaffirming a push to deepen trade and investment links between the two nations.
20 Aug 2026
Ceigall India JVs win ₹2,424 crore contract for Arunachal Frontier Highway
Ceigall India joint ventures have secured road construction orders worth ₹2,424 crore for the Frontier Highway project in Arunachal Pradesh, as reported by ET Infra.
20 Aug 2026
Sugar Prices Surge to ₹65/kg, Jaggery Crosses ₹100/kg, Almonds Also Spike
Sugar prices have risen to about ₹65 per kilogram, with jaggery exceeding ₹100 per kilogram and almonds also seeing a sharp increase, tightening household food budgets.
20 Aug 2026
Guidehouse Opens New Hub in Hyderabad, Expanding Its Indian Footprint
Consulting firm Guidehouse announced the launch of a new hub in Hyderabad, marking a significant expansion of its operations in India.
20 Aug 2026
Tilaknagar Industries Unveils Rebranded Mansion House Flandy in Andhra Pradesh
Tilaknagar Industries has relaunched its Mansion House Flandy product line with a new brand identity in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to capture a broader market.
20 Aug 2026
ITC Hotels signs agreements to open new properties in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
ITC Hotels announced that it has signed agreements to develop new hotel properties in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, expanding its hospitality footprint.
20 Aug 2026
CM Mohan Yadav opens optical fiber, lithium battery units in Peethampur, ₹1,140 cr hub
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated optical‑fiber and lithium‑battery facilities in Peethampur, announcing a total investment plan of over ₹1,140 crore to develop the town as a green‑energy and digital hub.
20 Aug 2026
SBI to Raise Cash Withdrawal Fees from Oct 1, Digital Transactions Remain Free
State Bank of India announced that from October 1 it will increase fees for cash withdrawals, while all digital transactions will continue to be free.
20 Aug 2026
IHCL launches 181-room Taj Palace hotel in Lucknow, boosting Uttar Pradesh footprint
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has inaugurated a new 181‑room Taj Palace hotel in Lucknow, marking an expansion of its portfolio in Uttar Pradesh.
20 Aug 2026
Hindustan Power Secures ₹1,135 Crore Funding for Uttar Pradesh Solar Project
Hindustan Power announced that it has closed a financing package worth ₹1,135 crore to develop a solar power project in Uttar Pradesh.
20 Aug 2026
Two Floors of Five‑Star Hotel Salon Sealed in Ludhiana Over Unpaid Bank Loan
Authorities sealed the ground and first floors of a luxury hotel salon in Ludhiana after the owner failed to repay a bank loan, according to local reports.
20 Aug 2026
Berkshire Hathaway Takes $700 Million Indirect Stake in SpaceX via Alphabet
Berkshire Hathaway, through its Alphabet holdings, has acquired an indirect investment in SpaceX valued at roughly $700 million, underscoring the link between the conglomerate’s assets and the space firm.
20 Aug 2026