Bata's Power, Hush Puppies Brands Set for Rs 1,000 Crore Mark
Bata India's Power brand is on track to become its second Rs 1,000-crore label after the flagship. Hush Puppies and Floatz are also set for major growth, reveals MD Gunjan Shah.
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UP Cabinet Clears Industrial Incentives Worth Crores
Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves high-powered committee decisions, clearing over Rs 17 crore in incentives for units in Shahjahanpur, Mathura, and Meerut under state industrial policies. Read details.
Bharat Taxi Becomes World's Largest Driver-Owned Mobility Collective
India's Bharat Taxi, a national ride-hailing cooperative owned by drivers, has onboarded over 51,000 drivers in just 10 days, surpassing global counterparts. Beta trials have begun in Delhi.
Gujarat Deputy CM Calls for Bank-Police Coordination on Cyberfraud
Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi demands faster bank response to cybercrime helpline 1930, seeks nodal officers & joint committee to freeze fraudulent funds and protect citizens.
QUAD Project at Technopark Phase IV Secures Environmental Clearance
Technopark's ambitious QUAD project in Thiruvananthapuram gets environmental clearance. The 8.5 lakh sq ft green IT hub, costing ₹381 crore, aims to employ 6000 professionals. Read more.
US ECM Fees in 2025 Top 2024, Hits $8.78B
Fees from US IPOs and stock sales cross 2024's total, hitting $8.78B by Dec 2, 2025. Convertible bonds surge 46%. Discover the key deals and sectors driving growth despite market disruptions.
36 Illegal Shops Demolished on BSL Land in Bokaro
Bokaro Steel Limited and district administration razed three dozen illegal shops and eateries in Sector 4 City Centre. Officials warn more action is coming. Read the full details.
Bokaro DC Criticises Banks Over Failed Scheme Targets
Bokaro Deputy Commissioner Ajay Nath Jha reprimands banks for failing to meet targets in key government welfare schemes. Show-cause notices issued for non-performance. Read more.
Nashik's Rs 200 Cr Godavari Bonds Listed, Oversubscribed 4x
Nashik Municipal Corporation lists Rs 200 crore bonds on NSE, oversubscribed 3.95 times. Funds to clean Godavari for Kumbh Mela 2027. NMC gets Rs 26 crore incentive.
Global Regulators Scrutinise Hedge Fund Bond Leverage Risks
BOE and BIS warn of financial stability risks from hedge funds' high leverage in repo markets. New rules on minimum haircuts could cap profitability. Read the full analysis.
Chennai Metro Train Stalls, 25 Evacuated in Tunnel
A Chennai Metro train stalled in an underground tunnel due to a rare dual battery failure. 25 passengers were safely evacuated. Read details on the incident and CMRL's response.
Scientist Calls for Biofortified, Heat-Tolerant Crop Varieties
Eminent agricultural scientist S S Chahal urges focus on water-efficient, nutrient-rich crops to meet India's nutritional security challenge. Details from the BAU Rabi Council meeting inside.
Bank Clerk Arrested for Misappropriating ₹6.28 Lakh in Berhampur
A 40-year-old bank clerk in Berhampur has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating over ₹6.28 lakh from 26 savings accounts. The fraud was uncovered after customers complained. Read the full details of the case and ongoing police investigation.
SBI, HDFC, ICICI remain D-SIBs, need extra capital: RBI
RBI continues to designate SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), requiring them to maintain higher capital buffers. Details on new CET1 requirements inside.
PFRDA's New NPS Platform to Channel Pension Funds into AIFs
PFRDA chairman S Ramann announces a dedicated NPS fund-of-funds platform to route pension money into AIFs, aiming to provide stable, long-term capital for India's private markets. Discover how this move will reshape domestic capital formation.
IRFC's $300M Loan Marks Return to International Borrowing
Indian Railway Finance Corporation signs a major $300 million loan with Japan's SMBC at GIFT City. This strategic move aims to cut borrowing costs and fund key railway infrastructure projects. Read more.
Laterite Stone Price Falls in Mangaluru, More Drops Expected
Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner announces laterite stone price drop from Rs 65 to Rs 45, with further reduction expected. 59 extraction permits issued to boost supply. Read for details on sand mining and road repairs.
Rupee Hits Record Low, RBI Defends 90 vs Dollar
The Indian rupee plunged to a historic low of 89.87 against the US dollar, saved from hitting 90 by RBI intervention. Experts warn of further pressure from global factors and trade deficits. Read more.
Meesho Raises ₹2,439 Crore in Anchor Round Before IPO
E-commerce platform Meesho secures ₹2,439 crore from marquee investors in its anchor book round ahead of its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Read the full details and analysis here.
Moody's reaffirms ICICI Bank's Baa3 rating, stable outlook
Moody's reaffirms ICICI Bank's Baa3 rating, citing robust financials, strong asset quality, and profitability. Read the full analysis of India's second-largest private bank.
Dell Billionaires Pledge $6.25B for Children's Trusts
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25 billion to their children's trust funds. Discover their net worth and philanthropic journey. Read more.
Silver Hits Rs 1.8 Lakh/kg, Becomes a 2025 Multibagger
Silver prices skyrocket over 103% in 2025, crossing Rs 1.8 lakh per kg. Analysts predict further rally to Rs 2 lakh by Diwali 2026. See which stocks also delivered multibagger returns.
Dr Reddy's Wins Delhi HC Nod to Export Semaglutide
Delhi High Court permits Dr Reddy's to export generic semaglutide, a major win for Indian drugmakers eyeing the booming anti-obesity market. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka's Renewable Energy Capacity Hits 25,675 MW
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced Karnataka's renewable energy capacity has reached 25,675.39 MW. Over 14,000 rooftop solar systems have been installed, powering 22,313 households. Discover the state's green energy progress.
Air India System Glitch Disrupts Check-ins, Flights Hit
A major third-party system failure crippled Air India's check-in operations across multiple Indian airports on December 2, 2025, causing significant passenger delays and flight disruptions. Get the latest updates here.
US Cyber Week sales hit record $44.2 billion in 2024
American shoppers spent a record $44.2 billion online during Cyber Week 2024, a 7.7% jump from last year. Discover how deep discounts and AI tools fueled this historic shopping spree.
FICCI Chief Calls for RBI Rate Cut to Boost Growth
FICCI President Anant Goenka urges RBI for a 25 basis point rate cut in December, citing benign inflation and stable crude oil prices to spur economic growth.
India's Defence Growth Outpaces China in 2024: SIPRI
SIPRI reports global arms revenue hit a record $679B in 2024. India's HAL, BEL, MDL grew 8.2% to $7.5B, while Chinese firms declined. Explore the shifting dynamics.
Dakshina Kannada Designated as District Export Hub
Union Minister Jitin Prasada announces Dakshina Kannada as a District Export Hub. The DEH initiative targets local export barriers in logistics and warehousing. Read more.
GetReplies Secures $1M Seed Funding for AI Marketing Platform
Bangalore startup GetReplies launches an Agentic AI platform to unify fragmented marketing workflows, backed by $1M in seed funding led by Patni Family Office. Discover how it transforms B2B marketing.
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