From GST to Ethanol Blending: Why India’s Best Economic Reforms Always Suffer from Jaldbazi
Let’s talk about a very familiar Indian habit: jaldi ka kaam (doing things in a frantic rush). From technology to taxes, our policymakers love launching massive changes at breakneck speed. The big goals, making India self-reliant and modern, are fantastic....
Markets surge in early trade, Sensex up by 800 pts
Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Friday, driven by a rally in IT firms after TCS reported an increase in its June-quarter net profit and guided towards an improvement in demand returning in the...
₹300 Crore for Nagpur Airport: Big Promise, Bigger Questions
Nagpur: GMR Airports has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, announcing an initial investment of ₹300 crore in the first phase of modernization. The company has set a long-term vision of increasing passenger handling capacity...
MIHAN’s Competitive Edge Under Scanner as MADC Proposes Sharp Power Tariff Hike
Nagpur: A proposal by the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) to increase electricity tariffs in MIHAN has triggered concern among industrial stakeholders, who fear the move could raise operating costs and impact the region's attractiveness as...
VIA Hosts AI Workshop for Small Businesses
Nagpur, July 4, 2026: Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA), through its Agro, Rural Development & Food Processing Forum, in association with VIA LEW, Gramayan and Yuva Kaushalya Training Centre, successfully organized a free workshop on "How AI & Digital Tools Can...
Ethanol Controversy: Why Is Nitin Gadkari Being Blamed When He Isn’t India’s Petroleum Minister?
Over the past few days, India's ethanol-blended petrol programme has come under intense public scrutiny. Social media is flooded with questions about E20 petrol, vehicle compatibility, fuel efficiency, and whether motorists have become part of a nationwide experiment. One name repeatedly...
GMR Unveils Three-Phase Redevelopment Plan for Nagpur Airport; Major Expansion by 2034
Nagpur, July 2: With the operations and management of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, now transferred from MIHAN India Limited to GMR Aero, the airport operator has unveiled an ambitious three-phase redevelopment plan aimed at transforming Nagpur into Central...
Bank NPAs Fell In March
Gross and net non-performing assets (GNPAs and NNPAs) of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) fell further by the end of March to 1.8 per cent and 0.4 per cent, respectively, according to the Reserve Bank of India's Financial Stability Report released. The...
Markets tumble 780 points as Accenture bleeds
Sensex tumbles 786.58 points to 76,624.90 in early trade; Nifty declines 210.95 points to 23,959.80. Indian equity benchmarks opened in the red after Accenture reported weaker-than-expected earnings....
Stock markets extend rally in early trade
Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Wednesday following a decline in crude oil prices and a rally in IT firms. Extending its rally to the fourth day running, the 30-share BSE Sensex further climbed 271.61...
The Rise of Pantaloons a case study, from a “distressed asset” to “growth driver”
The acquisition and subsequent management of Pantaloons by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) stands as a significant case study in retail transformation, shifting the brand from a distressed asset into a cornerstone of India’s organized fashion sector. The Transformation...
Sensex soars 900 points after days of decline
Indian equity markets staged a sharp recovery on Friday morning as global stock indices turned green, dusting off recent geopolitical cues. The BSE SENSEX started at 74,742.65 points, up by 910.10 points or 1.23 per cent. Similarly, the NSE NIFTY...
Sensex tanks 719 points
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped on Monday, tracking a sharp decline in global equities and a fresh spike in crude oil prices, amid flaring tensions in West Asia. Extending losses for the second straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled...
CAMIT Warns New Diesel Supply Rules May Disrupt Essential Services Across Maharashtra
Mumbai,: The Chamber of Associations of Maharashtra Industry & Trade (CAMIT) has raised serious concerns over the Maharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Department’s recent circular regulating diesel procurement and supply, warning that the move could unintentionally disrupt essential services and...
RBI keeps policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%
RBI keeps policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains a neutral stance. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says, "Indian economy entered this current episode of global turbulence with much better fundamentals than in previous similar episodes. We remain confident to withstand these...
Sitabuldi Traders Meet Mayor Neeta Thakre Over Hawker Encroachment
Nagpur : The issue of rising street vendor encroachment on Sitabuldi Main Road has intensified once again, with local traders meeting Neeta Thakre and demanding immediate action from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). Representatives of the Sitabuldi Merchants Association raised concerns...
Nagpur Industries Get Major GST Relief From Supreme Court
New Delhi/Nagpur: In a significant development for Maharashtra’s industrial sector, the Supreme Court has reportedly dismissed the Revenue Department’s Special Leave Petition (SLP) challenging the Bombay High Court ruling that had set aside GST on assignment of leasehold rights in...
NSE Pushes For IPO Filing By June 15
The National Stock Exchange has asked its bankers to expedite the filing of its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), setting a target of June 15, according to people familiar with the matter. Meeting the proposed timeline would clear the path for...
Why Londe Jewellers’ Zero Gold Exchange Spread Is Saving Vidarbha Families Crores?
Nagpur: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal to Indian households to reconsider unnecessary gold purchases continues to spark debate in jewellery shops across the country, one Nagpur jeweller is going further — questioning a practice that has quietly cost...
Indian Stock Market Opens Lower; Sensex Falls 326 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,000
Mumbai: The Indian stock market opened in the red on the second trading day of the week, with investors adopting a cautious approach following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal regarding fuel conservation. On Tuesday, the BSE Sensex, comprising 30 stocks, dropped...
PM Modi’s Call for Financial Discipline Sparks Market Speculation Around SIP Investments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently appealed to citizens to prioritize responsible spending and avoid unnecessary expenses such as excessive gold purchases, luxury imports, and avoidable foreign travel amid growing global economic uncertainty. While the Prime Minister did not make any direct...
