Category: Business News & Economy

Lactose-free dairy is no longer an alternative-health product but an emerging value-added dairy segment that is creating new growth opportunities for India’s dairy industry.

TRAI mandates a new 1601 number series for transactional calls by other sectors. This initiative aims to separate these calls from sensitive BFSI and government communications. Utilities, courier, and logistics firms will initially adopt the dedicated 1601 number series. This move will help combat impersonation by fraudsters using regular ten-digit numbers. Telecom operators must complete…

Graphic India and Sadhguru are developing an animated feature film titled Shiva: The Adiyogi, which will explore Shiva’s journey from transcendence to engagement with humanity. The film will culminate in the story of Shiva imparting the 112 ways of transcending the limitations of human existence, an account associated with the Adiyogi tradition.

To secure legal protection under the EB-5 program, potential investors need to submit their applications by September 30, 2026. This crucial deadline allows for grandfathering under existing laws. Post this date, there will be a significant increase in the minimum investment requirement, effective January 1, 2027. It’s essential for families and business owners to weigh…

ONGC and Shell Energy India have signed a non-binding agreement for exploration. They will explore deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas opportunities together. The companies will also assess potential liquefied natural gas sourcing options. This collaboration aims to enhance India’s energy security and domestic resource development. The partnership supports India’s transition towards a more gas-based…

CREDAI West Bengal welcomes the state government’s proposed Standard Operating Procedure for building safety. Developers requested an eight-month extension for project approvals and completion validity. Scrutiny of 585 of 706 identified projects for mandatory audit has been completed. The association assured cooperation with the government in scrutinizing pending projects. This initiative aims to boost investor…

SBI Mutual Fund has launched the SBI Balanced Hybrid Fund, an open-ended scheme investing in equity and debt instruments. The NFO is open until August 24, with a minimum investment of Rs 5,000. The fund will maintain a 40–60% allocation each to equity and debt, targeting long-term growth and income.

Zostel withdrew a new application against Oyo parent PRISM in Delhi High Court. The court dismissed the application as withdrawn, finding it lacked merit. This dismissal follows Zostel’s withdrawal of an earlier application on July 8.

Indian institutions in QS World University Rankings grew significantly since NIRF’s 2015 launch. The National Institutional Ranking Framework promotes healthy competition among higher education institutes. Applications and unique participating institutions under NIRF have also seen substantial increases. The government supports higher education quality through various schemes and policies. These initiatives aim to improve overall educational…

Fans are buzzing with anticipation for the potential collaboration between Ajith Kumar and Shankar, which would be their first cinematic partnership. Before this exciting venture, Ajith Kumar might wrap up his projects Dare Devil and Mankatha 2. Meanwhile, Shankar is also weighing this film before diving into his grand Velpari project. However, official word from…