Business
New Penalties for Contractors on Highway Black Spots Yet Repairs Remain Slow
The government has introduced stricter fines for contractors failing to fix highway black spots, but progress on repairs remains sluggish.
24 Oct 2026
JGP Jewellers Opens New Outlet in Nipani, Karnataka, Expanding Network to 26 Stores
JGP Jewellers has opened a new retail outlet in Nipani, Karnataka, bringing its total number of stores to 26 across India.
24 Oct 2026
India's Economic Activity Shows Mild Pick‑Up in October, Flash PMIs Indicate
India's flash Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data for October shows a modest improvement in business activity, signalling a slight rebound in the economy.
24 Oct 2026
India’s Business Sentiment Bounces in Q2 FY27, NCAER Reports
The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has announced that India's business confidence index rose in the second quarter of FY27, signalling a rebound amid global uncertainties.
24 Oct 2026
India’s Economic Security Tied to State-Level Growth, Outlook Business Says
Outlook Business argues that the foundation of India’s economic security lies in the performance of its individual states.
24 Oct 2026
Tamil Nadu Lowers VAT on Aviation Fuel at Chennai Airport to 16%
Tamil Nadu has reduced the Value Added Tax on aviation turbine fuel sold at Chennai airport from 29% to 16%, easing costs for airlines and passengers.
24 Oct 2026
Netflix Secures Content Deal with Bengali Platform hoichoi
Netflix has inked a content partnership with Bengali streaming service hoichoi, expanding its regional library.
24 Oct 2026
Madhya Pradesh Sets Sights on Bigger Global Share in Chemicals and Petrochemicals
The Madhya Pradesh government announced plans to expand its chemicals and petrochemicals sector to capture a larger share of the global market.
24 Oct 2026
Bihar Gives Cab and Bike‑Taxi Aggregators Oct 30 Ultimatum Over Compliance
The Bihar transport department has ordered ride‑hailing firms including Ola, Uber and Rapido to meet new regulatory requirements by 30 October, warning that non‑compliance could lead to licence cancellation.
24 Oct 2026
CREDAI Chennai Forms Anti-Corruption Panel, Sets SOP for Graft Reporting
The Chennai branch of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations (CREDAI) has established an anti‑corruption panel and drafted a standard operating procedure for reporting graft in the real‑estate sector.
24 Oct 2026
J&K Bank Inaugurates New Currency Chest Facility in Jammu
J&K Bank has opened a new currency chest in Jammu to enhance cash handling and distribution.
24 Oct 2026
GCCI urges simpler GST rules for Goa’s MSMEs
The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for streamlined GST compliance and regulatory reforms to ease the burden on the state’s micro, small and medium enterprises.
24 Oct 2026