Business

Fuel Price Hike Drives ₹70 Lakh Surge in KTC’s Monthly Fuel Bill

Rising fuel prices have pushed Karnataka Transport Corporation’s monthly fuel expenses up by ₹70 lakh, according to a report by The Times of India.

15 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh Eyes Green Steel Hub

Chhattisgarh aims to become India's green steel powerhouse, a significant development in the country's steel industry. The state is poised to undergo a transformation in its steel production.

15 Aug 2026

Ludhiana to Build Rs 65-Crore CBG Plant to Clean Budha Nallah Sewers

The Punjab state government has announced a Rs 65-crore Combined Biogas (CBG) plant in Ludhiana aimed at reducing pollution in the Budha Nallah and clearing sewer blockages.

15 Aug 2026

Berkshire Hathaway Buys 48 Million Alphabet Shares, Making It Third Largest Stake

Berkshire Hathaway has acquired 48 million shares of Alphabet Inc., elevating the U.S. conglomerate to its third largest holding after Apple and Microsoft.

15 Aug 2026

TVS Group Donates Rs 5 Cr

TVS Group contributes Rs 5 crore to Assam CM's Relief Fund for flood response. The donation aims to support flood relief efforts in the state.

15 Aug 2026

ORCL Stock Drops After Delay

ORCL stock has dropped due to a 6-month delay in a gas pipeline project. The project supports a New Mexico AI data center.

15 Aug 2026

Fire at Ganesha Ecosphere Plant in Telangana Claims Two Lives

A fire broke out at the Ganesha Ecosphere facility in Telangana, killing two workers. The company has pledged financial support to the families.

15 Aug 2026

Telangana Extends HILT Policy Deadline

The Telangana government has extended the deadline for its HILT policy due to a poor response from the industry. The new deadline is October 31.

15 Aug 2026

Vedanta Wins Manganese Block Bid

Vedanta has emerged as the successful bidder for a manganese block in Andhra Pradesh. The company's bid has been accepted, marking a significant development in the mining sector.

15 Aug 2026

Oil Spill at HPCL Refinery

A hydrocarbon oil spill occurred at the HPCL refinery in Balotara, but the company has confirmed that there was no fire and the situation is under control. Production at the refinery continues uninterrupted.

15 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Sees 36,211 Company Closures

Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal claims 36,211 companies have shut down in Maharashtra over five years. This significant economic downturn has raised concerns about the state's business environment.

15 Aug 2026

President Murmu: India to Grow at Double Global Rate

President Droupadi Murmu announced that India's economy is expected to grow at twice the global growth rate.

15 Aug 2026