Heritage Building Demolished in Jaipur's Walled City
Controversy erupts in Jaipur as a heritage building on Chaura Rasta is demolished for new construction. Residents allege JMC inaction despite complaints. UNESCO has raised concerns.
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Eveready CEO on Storytelling for Legacy Brands
Eveready CEO Anirban Banerjee told students at Narula Institute of Technology how legacy brands use storytelling to connect across generations. Learn key insights from his talk.
India's Fintech Lending Sector Enters a New, Regulated Phase
India's fintech lending shifts focus from rapid expansion to liability management and customer monetization after regulatory overhaul. Discover the new priorities and IPO plans shaping the sector's future.
Revolut India Aims to Simplify Cross-Border Payments
UK fintech Revolut plans to disrupt India's cross-border payments, targeting travel, education, and freelancers. CEO Paroma Chatterjee details strategy for 20M users by 2030.
Ford's New EV Plan: EREV F-150, $19.5B Charge, Hybrid Focus
Ford announces a major strategic pivot, shifting its next F-150 Lightning to an EREV architecture and recording $19.5B in charges. It reaffirms 2025 cash flow guidance and targets 50% electrified sales by 2030. Read the full details.
India's unemployment rate falls to 4.7% in November
India's unemployment rate for those aged 15+ fell to an 8-month low of 4.7% in Nov. Rural joblessness hit a record low of 3.9%. Read the full PLFS data analysis here.
Tata Chairman Meets CM Yogi, Unveils Major UP Investment Plans
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran met UP CM Yogi Adityanath to discuss massive investments in AI, defence, EVs & energy, aiming to boost UP's trillion-dollar economy goal. Read more.
Insurance Bill 2025: 100% FDI, New Licences, Regulatory Shifts
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025 aims to transform India's insurance sector with 100% FDI, niche licences, and a shift to regulation-driven oversight. Read the key changes.
Gujarat Fisheries to Spotlight at Vibrant Gujarat Summit
Gujarat's fisheries sector, led by Saurashtra & Kutch, will take center stage at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Summit in Rajkot in Jan 2026. Discover the state's ambitious blue economy targets.
BKU Doaba permits sugar mill run, plans DC office gherao Dec 18
BKU Doaba lifts protest at Phagwara sugar mill after talks but will gherao Jalandhar DC office on Dec 18 over pending cane dues. Farmers demand immediate payment.
Vandalur Land Prices Soar 25-50%, Emerge as Chennai Hub
Chennai's Vandalur transforms from periphery to hotspot. Land prices jump 25-50% on metro plans, CMDA hub status & job growth. Explore the investment boom.
Telangana leads India with highest govt guarantees vs GSDP
Telangana's govt guarantees hit 15.1% of GSDP, far above national average. Experts warn of fiscal risks. Read about state-wise breakdown and sector exposure.
FASTag Fraud: Ludhiana Man Charged While Car Parked at Home
A Ludhiana trader was shocked when his FASTag was charged Rs 150 at a toll plaza 350km away while his car was parked at home. This incident highlights growing FASTag security concerns. Read about the bank's response and a similar case.
Gurgaon OKs Manned Barriers, Orders Illegal Gates Removed
Gurgaon administration grants in-principle nod for manned boom barriers in colonies, orders RWAs to remove illegal gates. Move aims to balance security with emergency access. Read details.
Indigo IT Failure Grounds Flights, Reveals Tech Gaps
A major IT system failure at IndiGo caused widespread flight disruptions. The airline cites 100% technology insufficiency, raising questions on infrastructure resilience.
WPI Inflation Negative for 2nd Straight Month at -0.26%
India's wholesale inflation remained in deflationary territory for the second consecutive month in June 2024 at -0.26%, driven by falling food and fuel prices. Read the full analysis of the economic implications.
Dollar dips vs yen; BoJ rate hike, US data in focus
The US dollar weakened against the yen and Swiss franc as markets brace for a pivotal week featuring the Bank of Japan's expected rate hike and a flood of delayed US economic data. Stay updated on key forex movements.
20 Hisar seed, fertiliser firms get show-cause notices
Haryana's Hisar district administration cracks down on 20 agricultural input firms for alleged malpractices. Firms must respond within 15 days or face license cancellation.
Telangana to sell housing plots, regularise land holdings
Telangana govt plans to sell small housing board plots, regularise additional land, and tighten lease controls to resolve long-pending issues and protect public assets. Details inside.
Karnataka Sees Only 15% Investment Realization Since 2013
Despite approving projects worth Rs 5.50 lakh crore, Karnataka has realized only 15% of investments since 2013. Read the full analysis of the state's industrial policy challenges.
RBC Warns of Finite Capital for ETF Market Makers
RBC Capital Markets warns that a potential surge of new ETF share classes in 2026 could strain the finite capital of market-making firms, risking a bottleneck in the $13 trillion industry.
UPSIDA approves 4 logistics projects worth Rs 1,100 crore
UPSIDA greenlights four major logistics projects in Uttar Pradesh, involving Rs 1,100 crore investment. This move under the state's logistics policy aims to boost infrastructure and generate employment. Read more.
Ludhiana Sewing Machine Sector Struggles with Labour Shortage
Ludhiana's famed sewing machine manufacturing hub is battling a severe skilled labour shortage and intense competition from cheap Chinese imports. Industry leaders demand government intervention for survival.
Hapur Summit Attracts Rs 1,300 Crore Investment Proposals
Hapur-Pilkhuwa Development Authority's Invest in Hapur Summit 2025 garners Rs 1,300 crore proposals, highlighting the region's growth as a new industrial hub near Delhi-NCR. Explore the details.
Markets in Wait-and-See Mode Before Big Week
Global equities were little changed as investors await crucial US jobs and inflation data, plus decisions from major central banks like ECB and BOJ. Bitcoin fell over 2%. Read the full analysis.
India's Exports Jump 19.4%, Trade Gap Shrinks to $24.6 Billion
India's exports soared by 19.4% in November, hitting $38.1 billion, the fastest growth in over three years. The trade deficit narrowed to $24.6 billion. Key drivers included strong shipments to the US and China. Read the full analysis.
NY AG Sues UPS for $45M in Seasonal Worker Wage Theft
New York Attorney General sues UPS for allegedly stealing $45 million from seasonal workers' wages. Lawsuit claims forced off-the-clock work and illegal pay deductions. Read the full story.
Ashoknagar Oil Field Production to Start Soon
Production at Bengal's Ashoknagar oil field is imminent as ONGC and the state government finalize the deal. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlights the ₹1,000 crore investment and recent regulatory progress. Read more.
Lucknow Builder Booked for Fraud in LDA Demolition Case
Hussainganj police register fraud case against Yazdan Infrastructure owner Fahad Yazdani and associates for duping flat buyers. LDA later ordered demolition of the project. Read the full investigation.
BDA Restarts Kanteerava Underpass After 10-Year Delay
Bangalore Development Authority resumes construction of a crucial Rs 40 crore underpass at Kanteerava Studio, linking Peenya and Nandini Layout after a 10-year halt. Read the full story.
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