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Bihar hits 5 million ‘Lakhpati Didis’ milestone, says CM Samrat Choudhary
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced that Bihar is the first Indian state where 5 million women have become ‘Lakhpati Didis’, each possessing assets of at least one lakh rupees.
28 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar Per Capita Incomes Remain Below National Average
Business Standard reports that the per‑capita income of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar continues to fall short of the Indian average.
28 Aug 2026
Kerala accounts for nearly 40% of South India's gold consumption, demand for 22‑carat jewelry surges
Kerala's annual gold consumption is estimated at 200‑225 tonnes, representing roughly 40% of South India's total demand, driven by strong appetite for 22‑carat jewelry.
28 Aug 2026
Trump Praises Micron’s $10 B US Research Lab Investment, Boosting MU Stock
Former President Donald Trump lauded Micron Technology’s $10 billion investment in U.S. research laboratories, calling the chipmaker one of the world’s hottest companies, a remark that sent its MU shares higher.
28 Aug 2026
PURR Shares Surge to Record High as CEO Hails ‘Fortress’ Balance Sheet
PURR’s share price jumped to an all‑time high, with the company’s chief executive describing its balance sheet as a ‘fortress’.
28 Aug 2026
JM Financial Keeps Target on Gujarat Pipavav Shares, Anticipates 27% Upside
JM Financial has reaffirmed its price target for Gujarat Pipavav Ltd., forecasting a potential 27% rise in the stock, Business Today reports.
28 Aug 2026
AP Energy Department Plans Two New 800‑MW Thermal Power Plants
The Andhra Pradesh Energy Department is preparing to establish two thermal power plants, each with a capacity of 800 MW, to boost the state’s electricity generation.
28 Aug 2026
Gujarat Gas shares hit one‑year low amid market sell‑off
Shares of Gujarat Gas Ltd fell to their lowest level in the past year, reflecting a broader decline in the sector.
28 Aug 2026
Study Finds No Immediate Need for New Airport in Tamil Nadu
A recent study commissioned by the Tamil Nadu government concludes that there is no immediate case for constructing a new airport in the state.
28 Aug 2026
Civic bodies barred from taxing heavy vehicles until rules are framed
The government has directed all civic bodies not to levy taxes on heavy vehicles until a formal set of rules is prepared.
28 Aug 2026
CM Yogi Adityanath launches Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission portal, unveils Startup Policy 2026
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a dedicated portal for the Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission and announced the state’s new Startup Policy for 2026, aiming to boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
27 Aug 2026
Devang Shah spots top fixed‑income opportunities in ETMarkets Smart Talk
In a recent ETMarkets Smart Talk, market analyst Devang Shah argued that bonds are far from dull and outlined where investors can find the most promising fixed‑income options.
27 Aug 2026