Business
Migrant Crew Shortage Drives Boat Owners to Hire Across State Lines
A shortage of migrant crew members has compelled boat owners to seek workers from other states, pushing recruitment efforts beyond their home state boundaries.
31 Aug 2026
Meghalaya records 12% growth in FY2024-25, beating national 9.7% rise
The Comptroller and Auditor General reports that Meghalaya's economy expanded by 12% in the 2024-25 fiscal year, outpacing India's overall GDP growth of 9.7%.
31 Aug 2026
Edelweiss, HSBC, Invesco and WhiteOak Lead Mid‑Cap Fund Positioning in India
Business Today analyses how India's leading mid‑cap mutual funds – Edelweiss, HSBC, Invesco and WhiteOak – are structuring their portfolios amid market shifts.
31 Aug 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pitches India as investment hub to US business leaders
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met a delegation of US business leaders to promote India as a prime destination for investment, highlighting recent reforms and growth prospects.
31 Aug 2026
India aims to maintain 7% GDP growth in FY27 despite global headwinds, says FM
The Finance Minister told Business Standard that India expects to keep its GDP growth around 7% in the 2027 fiscal year despite a challenging global environment.
31 Aug 2026
EY projects 7‑7.2% GDP growth for India in FY27 despite global headwinds
Consultancy EY forecasts India's fiscal year 2027 GDP to expand between 7% and 7.2%, citing resilient domestic demand even as global conditions tighten.
31 Aug 2026
Kerala Gold Prices on 31 Aug 2026: 22‑Carat and 24‑Carat Rates Published
Business Today released the official 22‑carat and 24‑carat gold rates for Kerala on 31 August 2026, providing the benchmark for traders and consumers across the state.
31 Aug 2026
The Girlfriend Box Founders Claim Artists Are Their Greatest Asset
The founders of influencer‑marketing platform The Girlfriend Box have emphasized that the artists on their network are their most valuable resource, calling them the company’s greatest currency.
31 Aug 2026
EIE Renewables buys 49% stake in Bihar’s PRA BESS for ₹15.51 crore
Enviro Infra Engineers’ subsidiary EIE Renewables has acquired a 49% share in the PRA Bihar Battery Energy Storage System for ₹15.51 crore.
31 Aug 2026
Nagaland GST growth spikes to 37% in FY up to Dec 2025, far above 6.8% national average
Nagaland’s GST collection grew 37% in the financial year ending December 2025, outpacing the 6.8% rise recorded nationally.
31 Aug 2026
Nagaland Launches New Industrial Policy to Spur Economic Growth
Nagaland has unveiled a new industrial policy aimed at boosting the state's industrial development and attracting investment.
31 Aug 2026
Meghalaya’s Economy Expands 12.03% in FY 2024-25 While Revenue Receipts Dip, Says CAG
The Comptroller and Auditor General reports that Meghalaya’s gross state domestic product rose 12.03% in the 2024-25 fiscal year, even as its revenue collections fell compared with the previous year.
31 Aug 2026