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Haryana signs MoUs for four 5,000‑TPD waste‑to‑energy plants
The Haryana government has signed memoranda of understanding to set up four waste‑to‑energy facilities, each with a 5,000‑tonne‑per‑day capacity.
29 Aug 2026
Sterling Holiday Resorts Expands into Chhattisgarh
Sterling Holiday Resorts has announced its entry into the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, marking a new expansion for the hospitality group.
29 Aug 2026
Punjab Dear Rakhi Bumper 2026 Lottery Announces Rs 7 Crore Winner on Aug 29
The Punjab State Dear Rakhi Bumper 2026 lottery results were released today, revealing a top prize of Rs 7 crore. The winners list is now available on Goodreturns.
29 Aug 2026
Utkram Chemicals to Set Up Large‑Scale Fertiliser, Petrochemical and Bitumen Plants in Assam and West Bengal
Utkram Chemicals announced plans to establish major fertilizer, petrochemical and bitumen manufacturing facilities in Assam and West Bengal, marking a significant expansion in its industrial footprint.
29 Aug 2026
Finance Minister Sitharaman Promotes 'Make in India' to Global Investors in Chicago
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Chicago to showcase the country’s manufacturing potential and attract foreign investment during a series of investor meetings.
29 Aug 2026
Delhi CNG price hikes again by ₹3.89 per kg, new rate announced
The Delhi government has increased the CNG price by ₹3.89 per kilogram, raising the retail rate across the city.
29 Aug 2026
Bernstein warns govt support may mask economic weakness, calls it a ‘distortion economy’
Bernstein cautioned that extensive government assistance could conceal underlying economic frailties, labeling the situation a ‘distortion economy’. The warning was published in a recent Telegraph India analysis.
29 Aug 2026
Shashi Tharoor labels bureaucratic delays as India’s ‘Fear Tax’ hurting growth
In a Business Today interview, Minister Shashi Tharoor described the cumulative impact of administrative hold‑ups as a ‘fear tax’ that drags down India’s economic growth.
29 Aug 2026
Third Wave Coffee opens two cafes in Visakhapatnam, expands South India footprint
Specialty coffee chain Third Wave Coffee has entered Andhra Pradesh with two new outlets in Visakhapatnam, marking a further push into South India.
29 Aug 2026
Karnataka MSMEs employ 23 million people, contribute 8.3% to state GSDP, says Chief Secretary
Chief Secretary K. Shashikala highlighted that micro, small and medium enterprises in Karnataka provide jobs to 2.3 crore workers and generate 8.3% of the state's gross domestic product.
29 Aug 2026
CNG price jumps to ₹86.98 per kg in Delhi, adding to cost of living
The cost of compressed natural gas in Delhi rose to ₹86.98 per kilogram, marking another increase amid rising inflation.
29 Aug 2026
Gold Prices in Punjab on Aug 29, 2026: 22‑Carat and 24‑Carat Rates Released
Business Today published the 22‑carat and 24‑carat gold rates for Punjab on 29 August 2026.
29 Aug 2026