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Maharashtra's Old Monk Ban Costs State ₹350 Cr, Brand Loses ₹500 Cr

The Maharashtra government’s prohibition of Old Monk liquor sales has cost it ₹350 crore, while the brand has suffered a ₹500 crore loss.

13 Oct 2026

Union Minister Scindia Opens North East Bankers’ Conclave 3.0 in Mizoram

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the first session of the North East Bankers’ Conclave 3.0 in Mizoram, marking a significant step toward boosting the region’s financial sector.

13 Oct 2026

Odisha Oil Reserve Project Delayed as UAE Negotiates Crude Sales Pact

The development of Odisha’s oil reserve has been postponed further after the United Arab Emirates expressed interest in securing a crude‑oil sales agreement.

13 Oct 2026

জ্বালানির দামে ফের বড় ধাক্কা, আমজনতার কপালে চিন্তার ভাঁজ

দেশের বাজারে আবারও জ্বালানি তেলের দামে বড় ধরনের বৃদ্ধি লক্ষ্য করা গেছে। এই মূল্যবৃদ্ধি সাধারণ মানুষের জীবনে নতুন করে আর্থিক চাপ সৃষ্টি করবে বলে আশঙ্কা করা হচ্ছে।

13 Oct 2026

SEPC wins ₹854.57 crore contract from SAIL for West Bengal pellet plant

State-owned SEPC has been awarded a contract worth ₹854.57 crore by Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) to carry out construction work for a pellet plant in West Bengal.

13 Oct 2026

West Bengal Power Utility Issues Tender for Solar‑Battery Storage Project

The West Bengal electricity board has released a tender to develop a solar power plant integrated with battery storage, aiming to boost renewable capacity in the state.

13 Oct 2026

CM Samrat Chaudhary to Inaugurate Mega Leather Footwear Park in Muzaffarpur on Oct 15

The Bihar government will launch a mega leather, footwear and accessories park in Motipur, Mahwal, Muzaffarpur on Thursday, October 15, with Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary presiding over the ceremony.

13 Oct 2026

Kerala to Amend Laws to Accelerate Industrial Approvals

The Kerala government has announced plans to amend existing legislation to expedite the approval process for new industrial projects.

13 Oct 2026

Gold price plunges by ₹440 in a single day in local market

Gold prices fell sharply, dropping ₹440 in one day, according to market reports.

13 Oct 2026

India Projects 7% Growth, Outpacing IMF’s 3.1% Global Forecast

India’s economy is projected to grow by 7% this year, a figure that stands out against the International Monetary Fund’s forecast of 3.1% growth for the global economy.

13 Oct 2026

IMF Forecasts 7% GDP Growth for India in FY26 and FY27

The International Monetary Fund has projected that India's gross domestic product will expand by 7% in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027, signalling strong growth momentum.

13 Oct 2026

IMF Projects India's 2027 Growth at 7%, Advanced Economies at 1.8%

The International Monetary Fund has forecast that India’s economy will grow by 7% in 2027, while advanced economies are expected to expand at a modest 1.8%. The projection reflects a robust outlook for India amid global economic uncertainties.

13 Oct 2026