Surat Textile Unit Fire: Six-Hour Battle Prevents Disaster

A massive fire at Gopi Knitting Pvt Ltd in Surat's Sachin area required a six-hour firefighting operation involving 15 tenders. No casualties reported as factory was closed. Significant damage to fabric stock and structure occurred.

FemoraAI from LPU Wins SheCohort 4.0 Top Prize

FemoraAI, a startup from Lovely Professional University, has secured the top prize at the government-backed SheCohort 4.0 program, highlighting innovation in women-led entrepreneurship.

Surat Airport to Launch Duty-Free Shops in 4-5 Months

The Airports Authority of India has initiated the process to establish duty-free outlets at Surat International Airport, with operations expected to begin within four to five months, boosting the city's global connectivity.

Tendercuts Expands Stores After Turnaround

Fresh meat brand Tendercuts announces expansion of 12 stores this year after achieving profitability post-acquisition by Good to GO, following a challenging 2022 period.

Gujarat EV Sales Jump 75.5% on Tax Incentives, Fuel Worries

Gujarat's electric vehicle sales surged 75.5% year-on-year in March, with pure EVs more than doubling, as buyers rushed to beat expiring tax incentives amid fuel shortage concerns. The state has extended RTO-linked incentives until 2027.

Sensex Jumps 1.65%, Nifty Ends Over 22,600 Points

Indian stock markets surged significantly, with the Sensex gaining 1.65% and the Nifty closing above 22,600 points, driven by optimism over potential geopolitical de-escalation and positive global cues.

Mumbai Port Hits Record 75.15 MMT Cargo, 9.5% Growth

Mumbai Port Authority recorded its highest-ever cargo throughput of 75.15 million metric tonnes in 2025-26, marking 9.5% growth. It also led in cruise tourism with 95 calls and advanced shipbuilding projects.

Airlines Adjust Strategy as Aviation Fuel Prices Stabilize

Indian airlines are adopting calibrated strategies, including capacity adjustments and route optimization, in response to contained aviation turbine fuel price increases, ensuring operational stability and market competitiveness.

Oracle India Layoffs Hit 10,000-12,000 Jobs in AI Restructuring

Oracle's aggressive AI infrastructure expansion triggers massive layoffs in India, affecting 10,000-12,000 employees. The restructuring, costing up to $1.6 billion, highlights business challenges as the company raises $45-50 billion for cloud growth.

Dakshina Kannada Milk Production Rises Sharply This Season

The Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers' Union reports a significant increase in milk production, recovering from last summer's decline. Output has risen from 3.3 lakh to 4.2 lakh litres, with expectations to reach 4.8 lakh litres this monsoon.

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