Business

Over 7 crore income tax returns filed for AY 2026-27, IT Department reports

The Income Tax Department said that more than 70 million returns have been submitted for Assessment Year 2026‑27, marking a significant filing milestone.

28 Aug 2026

Deutsche Bank Downgrades Celsius Holdings, Citing Unchecked Expectations

Deutsche Bank lowered its rating on Celsius Holdings (CELH) after noting that market expectations are outpacing the company's substantiated performance.

28 Aug 2026

C J George Named President of Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce, Kerala

The Economic Times reports that C J George has been elected president of the Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce in Kerala.

28 Aug 2026

Actor Manoj Bajpayee Purchases 4.45-Acre Plot Near Pune for ₹1.37 Crore

Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee has expanded his real‑estate holdings by acquiring a 4.45‑acre plot near Pune, paying ₹1.37 crore.

28 Aug 2026

DMart’s Store Network Grows to 470 Outlets Across India

The discount retailer DMart announced that its latest store openings have taken its total number of outlets to 470 nationwide.

28 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu to Digitise Liquor Supply Chain with Handheld Devices and OTP Login from Sep 1

From September 1, Tamil Nadu will require all licensed liquor retailers to use handheld devices and OTP‑based login to record stock movements, a step aimed at curbing illicit trade and improving tax transparency.

28 Aug 2026

Payment aggregators demand fixed, direct share of UPI MDR

Payment aggregators are urging a fixed and direct allocation of the UPI merchant discount rate, seeking greater transparency in fee distribution.

28 Aug 2026

Ceigall India JV Secures Rs 704.70 Crore Road Contract in Arunachal Pradesh

Ceigall India joint venture has been awarded a road construction contract worth Rs 704.70 crore in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant addition to the state’s infrastructure portfolio.

28 Aug 2026

Brahmaputra Secures Five-Year PBMC to Upgrade NH-502A in Mizoram

Construction firm Brahmaputra has signed a five-year Project Based Management Contract to develop National Highway 502A in Mizoram, aiming to improve regional connectivity.

28 Aug 2026

QMS Medical Allied Services Secures Exclusive 5-Year Deal with HEINE Optotechnik for India

QMS Medical Allied Services has signed a five‑year exclusive agreement with global diagnostic equipment maker HEINE Optotechnik to market and distribute its products across India.

28 Aug 2026

Sugar Prices Spike as Gas Crisis Forces India to Resume Imports

Sugar prices have risen sharply as a domestic gas shortage hits production, prompting the government to restart sugar imports.

28 Aug 2026

45 Indian Coal Power Plants Facing Critical Fuel Shortages, Govt Data Shows

Government data reveals that 45 coal‑fired power stations across India are running on critically low fuel stocks, raising concerns over potential supply disruptions.

28 Aug 2026