The Devyani-Sapphire merger creates India's largest Yum! franchisee, promising ₹210-225 crore synergies. However, declining same-store sales at KFC & Pizza Hut highlight a deeper demand slowdown. Read the full analysis.
A Rajkot couple moves Gujarat HC after gold pledged for MSME loans goes missing from Indian Bank. The bank allegedly suppressed info for months. Read the full story.
Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are now Chennai's top office space driver, leasing 4.3 million sqft in 2025. This surge tightens supply, cuts vacancy, and boosts rents. Explore the full market shift.
India plans deeper reforms in 2026 focusing on taxes, regulations, and MSME support to achieve 8% GDP growth and become an advanced economy by 2047. Read the key policy priorities.
Facing slim 1.3% net margins, India's top electronics makers like Tata Electronics and Dixon plan strategic buyouts of niche component firms in 2026 to regain investor confidence and boost profitability. Read the full analysis.
Chennai-based WS Industries India secures Rs 400 crore via preferential issue to launch a major real estate vertical, targeting residential and commercial segments across Tamil Nadu. Read more.
Bank of Baroda plans to double its prepaid card base to 1 million, seeking external partners. The bank's active card rate is 25%, above industry average. Learn about the strategy and incentives.
Air India and IndiGo CEOs tackle legacy issues, crashes, and operational failures. Can they restore passenger trust and stabilize operations in 2026? Read the full analysis.
Discover why Indian startups like Scripbox and MyGate are pursuing early IPOs for capital, less dilution, and sustainable growth. A shift from the unicorn chase to public markets.
Gujarat's upcoming industrial policy will include new thrust sectors like semiconductor ancillaries and drones, reintroduce capital subsidy for large industries, and relax local hiring norms. Read more.
Karnataka government relaxes building rules, permitting up to 6 dwelling units on 60x40 sites and 8 on larger plots. New norms impact Bengaluru's real estate landscape. Read for details.
Commuters in Chennai's Nolambur, Mogappair & Maduravoyal to get relief from a stench-filled, inundated causeway. The new 160m, ₹44-crore bridge aims for a mid-Feb launch, cutting travel time by 15 mins. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet extends concessional stamp duty of Rs 5,000 on gift deeds for commercial & industrial properties among family members. Major relief for affordable, legal transfers.
BMRCL's Phase 3 expansion impacts 6,868 trees; 65% face felling. A heritage banyan is among them. The corporation pledges compensatory planting. Details inside.
A Rajkot couple has moved Gujarat High Court after Indian Bank lost their pledged gold ornaments worth Rs 1.15 crore. The bank allegedly hid the loss for months while charging interest. Read the full story.
KMC seeks a foolproof plan to rebuild the unsafe Park Circus market after a 2022 accident. Traders, fearing business loss, refuse to shift to a temporary location. The stalemate continues as authorities aim for a 2028 completion.
Cochin International Airport (CIAL) handled over 1.15 crore passengers in 2025, marking its third consecutive year crossing 10 million. Read about its sustained growth and digital transformation.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures surged to their highest since October on strong cash prices and tight US supplies. The US continues to block Mexican cattle imports due to screwworm fears, pressuring meatpacker margins. Get the full analysis.
Gujarat's passenger vehicle sales rose 8.35% in 2025, hitting 3.87 lakh units. A strong 29% December surge, driven by GST cuts and rural demand, offset earlier softness. Explore the full FADA data and trends.
Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur emphasizes a science-based study for year-round integrated paddy-fish farming in Kerala's pokkali fields to boost farmer income sustainably.
Karur Vysya Bank's Kengeri branch hit by major gold theft. Police charge banker and her techie husband for allegedly stealing 4.95 kg of pledged customer gold. Read the full investigation details.
A major loan fraud of Rs 2.97 crore has been uncovered at a Bengaluru cooperative credit society. CEO Poojashree PV filed a police complaint on December 24. Read the full details.
Four key train services, including Chamundi and Basava Express, will now stop at Nayandahalli in Bengaluru, enhancing connectivity for commuters. Learn the new schedule and routes.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority unveils a Rs 450 crore plan to transform the Outer Ring Road. Key projects include signal-free corridors and improved pedestrian infrastructure to ease chronic congestion. Discover the details.
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited employees protest against government's asset monetisation plan, threatening indefinite strike. Read about the union's demands and potential power crisis.
Canada's TSX Composite index soared to a new record high of 32,407.02, driven by strong gains in materials and tech sectors. Discover the market drivers and what's next for investors.
The US action to arrest Maduro and seize Venezuela's oil aims to curb China's influence. However, China's shrinking crude demand and teapot refiners' struggles pose a major hurdle for any revival. Read the full analysis.
Ludhiana industrialists urge government intervention to regulate volatile steel prices, citing a Rs 4,000/tonne hike in 15 days that is crippling MSMEs. Call for steel to be declared an essential commodity.
Ludhiana industrialists push PSIEC to restart subsidised raw material scheme for MSMEs, citing steel price swings hurting small units. Read key demands and industry impact.
Wall Street closed higher with the Dow Jones hitting a record. AI optimism fueled chip stocks after Nvidia's comments, while investors await key jobs data. Read the full market analysis.