Business
India becomes APAC’s leading data‑centre market outside China, BloombergNEF reports
BloombergNEF’s latest analysis places India at the top of the Asia‑Pacific data‑centre market, ahead of all regional peers except China.
21 Aug 2026
Pratap Group to invest ₹850 crore in optical fibre and BESS plants in Madhya Pradesh
Pratap Group announced a capital outlay of ₹850 crore to set up optical fibre and battery‑energy‑storage‑system (BESS) manufacturing units in Madhya Pradesh.
21 Aug 2026
Sugar prices surge to ₹70 per kg in West Bengal ahead of festive season
Sugar prices in West Bengal have risen to ₹70 per kilogram as the festive season approaches, according to Business Standard.
21 Aug 2026
West Bengal to Overhaul Land Laws to Boost Business Climate, Says Swapan Dasgupta
The West Bengal government announced plans to rationalise land‑related legislation to create a more investor‑friendly environment, as reported by journalist Swapan Dasgupta.
21 Aug 2026
Liberty Shoes Showcases Future-Ready Footwear at SS27 NCM Meeting in Goa
Liberty Shoes introduced a new line of technologically advanced footwear at the SS27 NCM meeting held in Goa, positioning the brand for upcoming market trends.
21 Aug 2026
Japan partners with Uttar Pradesh for ₹3,191 crore manufacturing projects
The Uttar Pradesh government and Japan have jointly announced manufacturing projects worth ₹3,191 crore.
21 Aug 2026
Fazilka Traders’ Chamber Backs Businesses Amid Punjab Bandh Impact
The ongoing Punjab bandh has disrupted commerce in Fazilka, prompting the local traders’ chamber to publicly back affected businesses.
21 Aug 2026
132 kV Along‑Kambang Transmission Line Energised in West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
The 132 kV Along‑Kambang transmission line in West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh has been commissioned, with DCM calling it a long‑term investment for the region.
21 Aug 2026
132 kV Aalo‑Kamba Transmission Line and Substation Commissioned in Arunachal Pradesh
The 132 kV transmission line linking Aalo and Kamba, together with its substation, has been energized, strengthening Arunachal Pradesh’s power network.
21 Aug 2026
ITC Hotels signs deal with Storii Assagao, expands footprint in Goa
ITC Hotels has entered into an agreement with Storii Assagao, marking its latest expansion in the state of Goa.
21 Aug 2026
Underground Taxation Squeezes Nagaland’s Small Businesses
Hidden levies are reportedly hampering entrepreneurs in Nagaland, threatening the state’s budding business sector.
21 Aug 2026
Himachal Pradesh signs MoU with ISB to tap Rs 22,600 crore forest economy
The Himachal government and ISB have signed an MoU to develop the state's forest economy, aiming to unlock an estimated Rs 22,600 crore of value.
21 Aug 2026