Business

Punjab Government Raises Dearness Allowance by 8%

The Punjab state government has announced an 8% increase in Dearness Allowance for its employees, effective immediately.

23 Sep 2026

Madhya Pradesh Traders Hold 'No UPI Day' to Protest 0.4% MDR Charge

Traders across Madhya Pradesh observed a one‑day boycott of UPI payments to protest the newly announced 0.4% merchant discount rate levy.

23 Sep 2026

Mukesh and Anant Ambani pledge investments in 4‑5 sectors in West Bengal

Reliance leaders Mukesh Ambani and his son Anant Ambani announced plans to invest in four to five sectors of West Bengal, according to state minister Suvendu Adhikari.

23 Sep 2026

Indore Traders Stage ‘No UPI Day’ to Protest New MDR Charges

Shopkeepers in Indore collectively refused UPI payments for a day, protesting recently announced merchant discount rate hikes.

23 Sep 2026

West Bengal to unveil new industrial policy ahead of Durga Puja, says CM Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Adhikari announced that the state will roll out a new industrial policy before the upcoming Durga Puja festival.

23 Sep 2026

Sundowner Residences Sets New Benchmark for Luxury Coastal Living in Goa

The Sundowner Residences project in Goa is being hailed for introducing upscale coastal living with premium amenities and design.

23 Sep 2026

Tripura Gramin Bank to Remain Open on Sunday, Sept 27

Tripura Gramin Bank announced that it will operate on Sunday, September 27, contrary to the usual weekend closure of most banks in India.

23 Sep 2026

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Boosts Stake in Rocket Lab as Cantor Highlights Iridium, Neutron Catalysts

ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood increased her fund’s holding in Rocket Lab (RKLB) after Cantor’s report flagged the upcoming Iridium and Neutron missions as growth drivers.

23 Sep 2026

Apple, Okta and AMD Shares Surge to 52‑Week Highs

Shares of Apple (AAPL), Okta (OKTA) and AMD (AMD) all climbed to their 52‑week highs today, as reported by Asianet Newsable.

23 Sep 2026

Bihar launches revamped single‑window portal offering 62 services from 9 departments

The Bihar Industry Department has unveiled a unified digital portal that consolidates 62 services across nine government departments, allowing investors to apply for licences, upload documents and track approvals online.

23 Sep 2026

Nationwide Bank Strike to Shut 297 Ujjain Branches on Sep 28-30, UFBU Announces

The United Forum of Bank Unions has called for a three‑day nationwide strike on September 28‑30, prompting the closure of 297 bank branches in Ujjain and urging customers to complete transactions beforehand.

23 Sep 2026

Gwalior Traders Ban UPI Payments for ‘No‑UPI Day’ Over MDR Protest

Merchants in Gwalior’s major markets, including the dal market, refused UPI transactions on a self‑declared ‘No‑UPI Day’, accepting only cash to protest the imposed merchant discount rate.

23 Sep 2026