Mohali Municipal Corporation generates Rs 1.55 crore revenue by auctioning 27 coconut water vending sites. The highest bid was Rs 12 lakh near Phase 11 gurdwara. Read about the new regulations.
Swiggy Instamart quietly opens its first physical retail store in Gurgaon's Sector 65. The outlet offers app-like discounts and serves as a supply hub for local restaurants. Discover the new hybrid retail model.
Arash Singh, a Sikh truck driver in the US, faces losing his commercial licence under new federal rules. The crackdown follows fatal crashes and impacts thousands of immigrant drivers. Read more.
Karnataka begins a historic online auction of 38 defunct liquor licences in Dakshina Kannada & Udupi from mid-January. A state-wide move aims for transparency and revenue boost. Details inside.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's Sunday drive removed illegal vendors from footpaths in Sector 15, 41, 22 & Manimajra. 92 challans issued. Officials warn of regular action to decongest areas. Read more.
India's retail sector emerges as a global bright spot with malls at 95-100% occupancy. Over $3.5 billion in investments expected in 3 years as 88+ foreign brands enter. Read more.
GHMC's trade licence revenue crosses Rs 100 crore for the first time, hitting Rs 113 crore. Officials warn of penalties as 50% establishments yet to renew. Read more.
TV stars Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla were thrilled to find hot black coffee in a Japanese vending machine. The couple shares their travel bliss from Japan. Read more!
Madras High Court judges will inspect Chennai's Marina Beach on December 22 to assess vending regulations and Blue Flag Scheme plans. Key officials must be present.
India's retail real estate sector shines in 2025, delivering 12-15% yields and outperforming other assets. Discover the key drivers and future outlook for investors.
Kolkata's New Market traders appeal to CM Mamata Banerjee to tackle worsening hawker encroachment, citing failed KMC-police drives and lost parking space. Read the full story.
V2 Retail's stock soared from ₹7.3 to ₹2,190, turning a ₹1 lakh investment into nearly ₹3.3 crore. Discover its aggressive South India expansion and how it outpaces peer Baazar Style.
As Western malls face crisis, global investors pivot to India. Over $3.5 billion expected in 3 years, driven by young consumers and massive demand-supply gap. Read more.
Supreme Court directs unauthorized vendors in Chandigarh's Manimajra to clear public spaces within 48 hours. Administration must submit compliance report by Thursday. Details inside.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation fined six pet owners Rs 30,000 for keeping dogs without a licence in Gomtinagar. One pug was temporarily seized. Learn about the drive's aims and public safety measures.
Mapusa court extends interim anticipatory bail for Arpora sarpanch Roshan Redkar & secretary Raghuvir Bhagkar till Dec 23 hearing. Lawyer argues no link between licence & culpable homicide charges.
Thousands of Bengaluru street vendors face eviction without designated zones, despite the 2014 Protection Act. Officials cite obstruction, while vendors plead for livelihood. Read the full report.
Mangaluru event venue owners must now obtain a sound NOC for every open-air event, causing operational delays. Police stress rule adherence on decibel limits and timing. Read more.
Chandigarh's Excise Commissioner warns of strict action against illegal liquor promotion on social media. Stakeholders propose beer-focused reforms for 2026-27 policy. Read more.
Trichy Corporation designates two congested stretches as no-vending zones to ease traffic. Over 500 vendors to be relocated to six new sites in a phased move. Details inside.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation proposes major hike in licence fees for hotels, restaurants, and nursing homes from April 2026. Public objections invited. Read details.
The deadly Sydney shooting at a Jewish event prompts a major review of Australia's strict gun laws. PM Albanese vows action on firearm licences and ownership limits. Details inside.
Karnataka High Court clarifies that not holding a valid driving licence does not automatically mean a rider was negligent in an accident. Read the full legal analysis.
Patel Retail Limited reports stellar Q2 FY26 results with 15% revenue growth and a 73% surge in profit after tax. Strong performance driven by strategic store expansion.
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.
Tamil Nadu's Meendum Manjappai initiative gets a boost as yellow cloth bags will be sold at half price via vending machines in Chennai from February. TNPCB drives eco-friendly shift.
The Reserve Bank of India has given in-principle approval for Fino Payments Bank to transition into a small finance bank. This marks a major milestone for the 18-year-old company. Read more about the implications and Fino's unique strategy.
Despite the rapid growth of quick commerce, Hyderabad's traditional fruit and vegetable retailers are holding strong. Discover why sensory experience and trust are key factors keeping customers loyal to local vendors.
Niti Aayog recommends perpetual validity for licences and permits, promotes third-party inspections to build a trust-based regulatory framework and ease business burdens. Read the key reforms.
Goa's transport directorate suspended 6,734 driving licences from Jan-Sep 2025. Riding without a helmet was the leading offence. Experts cite lack of enforcement and civic sense.