Business

JSW Energy, Gemstar and Actis compete for Polaris smart‑metering contract

JSW Energy, Gemstar and private‑equity firm Actis are bidding to supply Polaris’s smart‑metering solution, signalling heightened competition in India’s energy‑tech market.

12 Oct 2026

Couple Turns Down $131,000 Offer to Host Data‑Center Power Line on Their Land

Jerry Zelenka and his spouse rejected American Transmission Company's $131,000 proposal to place a power line on their property, citing inadequate compensation and the risk of eminent domain.

12 Oct 2026

Centre amends aviation rules to separate connecting flights from hub-and-spoke services

The central government has updated aviation regulations to distinguish connecting flights from hub‑and‑spoke operations. Airlines and airport authorities are aligning boarding‑pass issuance and passenger verification processes accordingly.

12 Oct 2026

Goa State Weekly Lottery Results Announced for October 12, 2026

The Goa State Lottery department released the results of its weekly draw held on October 12, 2026. Participants can check the winning numbers on the Goodreturns website.

12 Oct 2026

MarketSmith India releases stock recommendations for 10 October

MarketSmith India, the research unit of Livemint, published its stock picks for 10 October, offering investors guidance on selected equities.

12 Oct 2026

Carbon Markets Draw Growing Interest from Investors and Governors

Carbon markets are attracting increased attention from investors and government agencies worldwide.

12 Oct 2026

Ashoka University and Iron Pillar Release India-Japan Economic Corridor Report

Ashoka University and Iron Pillar jointly launched a report on the India-Japan Economic Corridor, exploring new pathways for trade, technology and talent between the two nations.

12 Oct 2026

Adani’s Kutch Copper Plant to Double Smelting Capacity to 1 Million Tonnes

Adani’s Kutch Copper plant announced plans to double its smelting capacity to one million tonnes. The expansion aims to meet rising demand for copper in India.

12 Oct 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Meets Top Bankers to Discuss Cross-Border Flows

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with senior bankers to discuss cross-border flows.

12 Oct 2026

Delhi Master Plan 2047 Raises Questions on Future Housing Supply Beyond Affordable Homes

The Delhi Master Plan 2047 outlines the city's long-term urban development strategy, focusing on housing provision. Experts are debating whether the planned new supply will extend beyond affordable homes to cater to other income groups.

12 Oct 2026

Protesters Lock Shops in Delhi's Connaught Place, Impacting ₹300 Crore Business

In Delhi's Connaught Place, traders opened their shutters in the morning, but as demonstrators arrived they locked the premises, disrupting business worth an estimated ₹300 crore. Trade bodies said while protest is a democratic right, it should not hinder commerce or public movement.

12 Oct 2026

Japan Leads FDI Inflows to India with $5.71 Billion in Q1 FY27

Japan emerged as the largest source of foreign direct investment into India during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, contributing $5.71 billion. The inflow surpassed all other countries in the period.

12 Oct 2026