Business

Payment aggregators demand fixed, direct share of UPI MDR

Payment aggregators are urging a fixed and direct allocation of the UPI merchant discount rate, seeking greater transparency in fee distribution.

28 Aug 2026

Ceigall India JV Secures Rs 704.70 Crore Road Contract in Arunachal Pradesh

Ceigall India joint venture has been awarded a road construction contract worth Rs 704.70 crore in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant addition to the state’s infrastructure portfolio.

28 Aug 2026

Brahmaputra Secures Five-Year PBMC to Upgrade NH-502A in Mizoram

Construction firm Brahmaputra has signed a five-year Project Based Management Contract to develop National Highway 502A in Mizoram, aiming to improve regional connectivity.

28 Aug 2026

QMS Medical Allied Services Secures Exclusive 5-Year Deal with HEINE Optotechnik for India

QMS Medical Allied Services has signed a five‑year exclusive agreement with global diagnostic equipment maker HEINE Optotechnik to market and distribute its products across India.

28 Aug 2026

Sugar Prices Spike as Gas Crisis Forces India to Resume Imports

Sugar prices have risen sharply as a domestic gas shortage hits production, prompting the government to restart sugar imports.

28 Aug 2026

45 Indian Coal Power Plants Facing Critical Fuel Shortages, Govt Data Shows

Government data reveals that 45 coal‑fired power stations across India are running on critically low fuel stocks, raising concerns over potential supply disruptions.

28 Aug 2026

Gold Rates in Punjab on 28 Aug 2026: 22‑Carat and 24‑Carat Prices Released

Business Today reported the prevailing rates for 22‑carat and 24‑carat gold in Punjab on 28 August 2026.

28 Aug 2026

ASTS Shares Surge After Three-Day Decline on BlueBirds Deployment and NZ Gateway Launch

ASTS stock rebounded sharply on Monday, ending a three‑day slide as the company rolled out its BlueBirds platform and opened a new gateway in New Zealand.

28 Aug 2026

NBFC sector poised for cyclical recovery, PAT forecast to rise 24% in FY27

A recent Asianet Newsable report says Indian non-banking finance companies are entering a new phase of cyclical recovery, with profit after tax expected to increase by 24% in the 2027 fiscal year.

28 Aug 2026

Gold Rates for 22‑ and 24‑Carat in Odisha on 28 Aug 2026

Business Today reports the prevailing rates for 22‑carat and 24‑carat gold in Odisha on 28 August 2026.

28 Aug 2026

GCC Expansion to Drive Commercial Realty Demand Amid Limited Supply

The Gulf Cooperation Council's expansion is set to spur demand for commercial real estate, with a tight supply expected to push prices higher.

28 Aug 2026

KALKI Launches Fourth Store in Gujarat, Aiming to Boost Regional Footprint

Retail chain KALKI opened its fourth outlet in Gujarat, signalling its intent to expand its presence in the western state.

28 Aug 2026