Business

M Sridhar Takes Charge as BHEL’s New Director of Human Resources

M Sridhar has been appointed as the Director of Human Resources at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, taking over the role from the outgoing officer.

24 Oct 2026

NLC India earmarks ₹37,000 crore for power and mineral projects in Odisha

State-owned NLC India has announced a ₹37,000 crore investment plan to develop power generation and mineral extraction facilities in Odisha.

24 Oct 2026

BPCL to Form Subsidiary for Andhra Pradesh Refinery Project

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd announced it will establish a dedicated subsidiary to oversee its upcoming refinery project in Andhra Pradesh.

24 Oct 2026

₹71,000 crore coastal development plan approved for Gujarat, includes 4 shipyards and 6 new ports

The Gujarat government has cleared a ₹71,000 crore coastal development programme that will see shipyards built at four sites and six new ports sanctioned.

24 Oct 2026

Gujarat Ends Industrial Power Cuts as Electricity Demand Peaks Ahead of Diwali

The Gujarat government has lifted scheduled industrial power curtailments after electricity consumption surged to a historic high in the run‑up to Diwali.

24 Oct 2026

Indore to Host Semiconductor Summit, Focus on ₹6,200 Crore Investment

Indore will host a two-day semiconductor summit starting today, with a key focus on a proposed ₹6,200 crore investment plan.

24 Oct 2026

ACME Solar commissions 17.91 MW battery storage for FDRE project in Rajasthan

Renewable‑energy firm ACME Solar has put into operation a 17.91 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) for the FDRE project in Rajasthan.

24 Oct 2026

Goa, Tamil Nadu cut VAT on jet fuel to boost aviation sector

Goa and Tamil Nadu have reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) on jet fuel. This move aims to lower operational costs for airlines operating in these states.

24 Oct 2026

MP Signs MoU with SEMI India to Boost Semiconductor Ecosystem

Madhya Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SEMI India and IESA to strengthen its semiconductor industry ecosystem and attract investment.

24 Oct 2026

Rs 15,800 crore slated for semiconductor projects in Madhya Pradesh

The Economic Times reports that Madhya Pradesh is expected to attract Rs 15,800 crore in investments for its semiconductor sector, signalling a major boost for the state's high‑tech manufacturing.

24 Oct 2026

Lemon Tree Hotels signs 63-room Keys Lite property in Bhilwara, Rajasthan

Lemon Tree Hotels has signed a 63-room Keys Lite property in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, marking a significant expansion in the region's hospitality sector.

24 Oct 2026

Tamil Nadu slashes ATF VAT to 16% in Chennai, 1% at other airports

The Tamil Nadu government has reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), setting it at 16% for Chennai and 1% for other airports in the state.

24 Oct 2026