Business

Tripura Unveils T‑RISE Portal to Link Start‑ups with Global Investors

The Government of Tripura has launched the T‑RISE portal, a digital platform aimed at connecting local start‑ups with investors worldwide. The initiative seeks to boost the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and attract foreign capital.

17 Aug 2026

Oasis Group Provides Essential Supplies to Over 100 Assam Families Affected by Floods

Oasis Group has supplied essential goods to more than 100 families in Assam that were hit by recent floods, according to a Business Standard report.

17 Aug 2026

Shabnam Sinha Appointed CEO of Airtel Payments Bank Effective Oct 1

Shabnam Sinha will take over as the chief executive of Airtel Payments Bank from 1 October, following the bank’s board decision.

17 Aug 2026

India’s REITs and InvITs AUM Expected to Triple by 2030, Says Ionic Wealth

Ionic Wealth estimates that the combined assets under management of India’s Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts could grow two to three times by 2030.

17 Aug 2026

Gold Prices Surge on Aug 17: 22K and 24K Rates Jump

Gold prices climbed sharply on August 17, with 22‑karat and 24‑karat rates showing significant gains.

17 Aug 2026

Solar Panels Installed, Yet ₹800 Bills Persist: Fixed Charges Add ₹10 Crore Monthly Burden

Despite widespread installation of solar panels, households continue to receive ₹800 electricity bills due to high fixed charges, adding an extra ₹10 crore burden each month for 1.37 million customers.

17 Aug 2026

MSMEs and Startups: Mental Resilience Beats Capital in Business Battles

Experts advise MSME owners and startup founders that success hinges on mental toughness rather than just capital.

17 Aug 2026

Jammu Kashmir HC Dismisses Pune Firm’s Tender Appeal for Anatomy Virtual Dissection Table

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court rejected a petition filed by a Pune‑based firm challenging the procurement process for an Anatomy Virtual Dissection Table.

17 Aug 2026

Tripura Launches ‘Building a Unicorn in Tripura’ Workshop to Boost Startups

The state of Tripura has organized a workshop titled ‘Building a Unicorn in Tripura’ aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and guiding local startups toward growth.

17 Aug 2026

Sambalpur Diesel Prices Rise to Rs. 101.34/Ltr on 16th August 2026

On 16 August 2026, diesel prices in Sambalpur, Odisha, increased to Rs. 101.34 per litre, according to India Today. The rise reflects national fuel price trends amid global oil market fluctuations.

17 Aug 2026

Delhi Master Plan 2047: Housing, Transport and Land Use Reimagined

Delhi’s 2047 master plan proposes major shifts in housing density, transportation corridors and land use to accommodate a growing population and reduce congestion.

17 Aug 2026

Guwahati Gold & Silver Prices Released for Aug 17

Gold and silver rates for Guwahati were published on August 17 by newslivetv.com, offering traders and investors up‑to‑date market data.

17 Aug 2026