October 2026 – Page 226 – FinSiddhi

Sunil Bharti Mittal to receive France’s highest civilian honour from Macron

Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder of Bharti Airtel, will receive the Légion d’Honneur from Emmanuel Macron. This honor recognizes his contributions to India-France economic ties and telecommunications. Mittal’s long-standing relations with France began at Airtel’s inception in 1992 with Compagnie Générale des Eaux. He also serves as Co-Chairman of Eutelsat, enhancing collaborations in satellite communications. The…

Train stopped in nick of time: Forest staffer’s quick thinking averted possible tragedy when elephant herd approached railway tracks; video wins hearts online

A forest staffer, Akash Kerketta, helped save a herd of elephants in West Bengal by waving a red flag to alert an approaching Sikkim Mahananda train on the Bagdogra–Naxalbari route. The train pilots responded in time, preventing a possible accident. An IFS officer’s post on X praising Kerketta’s quick action has won appreciation online, with…

India’s office hubs turn into retail hotspots as developers tap captive shoppers

Office clusters in cities like Gurugram and Mumbai are increasingly becoming retail hubs that serve employees. Retail spaces within office developments have surged significantly, catering to rising consumer demand for lifestyle services. Developers are adapting to this shift by integrating retail areas into office structures. This evolution supports the needs of both workers during the…

India wastes 1.8 billion units of renewable power amid shortages and dwindling coal stocks: Report

In July and August, India faced significant curtailment of renewable electricity despite rising power demand. Nearly 1.8 billion units of electricity were turned away due to infrastructure challenges in absorption. Approximately 4.2% of total solar generation could not integrate into the grid during this period. Coal remains the primary electricity source, supplying two-thirds of total…

Blackouts hit Indian factories as coal crunch feeds into economy

Indian industries and households are grappling with power shortages due to reduced coal supplies and extreme weather conditions. The weak monsoon has limited hydropower generation while demand for electricity has surged. Many factories, including small steel mills, are facing lengthy outages, impacting production and increasing costs. Consumers in states like Uttar Pradesh are experiencing significant…