Business

Maharashtra to overhaul Chakan belt roads to curb industry exodus

The Maharashtra government has announced plans to repair potholes and improve traffic flow on the Chakan belt in Pune, aiming to prevent a potential exodus of manufacturing units.

17 Aug 2026

Om Infra Secures Supplementary Agreement for Uttar Pradesh Water Project

Om Infra has signed a supplementary agreement to advance its ongoing water project in Uttar Pradesh, expanding the scope and securing additional resources.

17 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh Gains Industrial Momentum, CM Mohan Yadav Highlights in Delhi

Madhya Pradesh is rapidly advancing in industry and investment, says CM Dr. Mohan Yadav during a speech in Delhi, underscoring growing investor confidence.

17 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Aims for $1 Trillion Economy Amid Rising Public Debt

Maharashtra is pushing to achieve a $1 trillion economy, even as its public debt climbs, according to recent statements.

17 Aug 2026

Tripura Launches T‑RISE Initiative to Boost Startup Growth

The state of Tripura has unveiled T‑RISE, a new program aimed at nurturing the next generation of startups, offering resources and support to budding entrepreneurs.

17 Aug 2026

Tripura Unveils T‑RISE Portal to Link Start‑ups with Global Investors

The Government of Tripura has launched the T‑RISE portal, a digital platform aimed at connecting local start‑ups with investors worldwide. The initiative seeks to boost the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and attract foreign capital.

17 Aug 2026

Oasis Group Provides Essential Supplies to Over 100 Assam Families Affected by Floods

Oasis Group has supplied essential goods to more than 100 families in Assam that were hit by recent floods, according to a Business Standard report.

17 Aug 2026

Shabnam Sinha Appointed CEO of Airtel Payments Bank Effective Oct 1

Shabnam Sinha will take over as the chief executive of Airtel Payments Bank from 1 October, following the bank’s board decision.

17 Aug 2026

India’s REITs and InvITs AUM Expected to Triple by 2030, Says Ionic Wealth

Ionic Wealth estimates that the combined assets under management of India’s Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts could grow two to three times by 2030.

17 Aug 2026

Gold Prices Surge on Aug 17: 22K and 24K Rates Jump

Gold prices climbed sharply on August 17, with 22‑karat and 24‑karat rates showing significant gains.

17 Aug 2026

Solar Panels Installed, Yet ₹800 Bills Persist: Fixed Charges Add ₹10 Crore Monthly Burden

Despite widespread installation of solar panels, households continue to receive ₹800 electricity bills due to high fixed charges, adding an extra ₹10 crore burden each month for 1.37 million customers.

17 Aug 2026

MSMEs and Startups: Mental Resilience Beats Capital in Business Battles

Experts advise MSME owners and startup founders that success hinges on mental toughness rather than just capital.

17 Aug 2026