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Karnataka beer sales surge 41% after AIB tax regime, excise revenue rises 13.4%

During AprilSeptember 2026, IMFL sales have held ground at 1.1%, whereas the tax revenue from IMFL has jumped by 13%

7 Oct 2026 10:17 pm
Bengaluru skill summit second edition set to kick start from November 3

Event to be held from 3 to 5 November 2026 at The Lalit Ashok; first edition drew a footfall of over 6,500

7 Oct 2026 10:12 pm
TN Finance Secretary dismisses concerns around economic activity, says post-settlement GST is up 16.1% in H1

Post-settlemet GST is the amount available to the State as revenue after the Centre settles the IGST portion to them

7 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
Tamil Nadu vehicle retail jumps 46% in September

Retail sales across categories stood at 2,25 units in September, compared with 1,54 lakh units in the same month last year.

7 Oct 2026 8:51 pm
AP Cabinet approves policy to attract foreign, private universities

It lays down eligibility criteria, incentives and the support to be extended by the State government for setting up campuses

7 Oct 2026 6:49 pm
Chhattisgarh secures 43,600 crore in FDI commitments from Singapore

The Chief Ministers three-day visit also opened partnerships in skilling, technology, green development, tourism and international market access for farmers and businesses.

7 Oct 2026 8:16 am
DRDO tests indigenously developed stratospheric surveillance platform HAPS

The experimental flight attained an altitude of 21 km above mean sea level and remained at an altitude of 20 km AMSL for more than 30 minutes

6 Oct 2026 9:32 pm
Flipkart's Big Billion Days returns for 13th Edition on Oct 9 with record seller participation

More than 2.5 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities have been created for the festive season, of which nearly 75,000 are for first-time workforce entrants

6 Oct 2026 9:25 pm
Reliance wins court reprieve against 'energy drink' label ban for Campa brand products

The court questioned the lack of notice before the FSSAI order, with the case listed next on November 5

6 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
India in top 10 leading emerging-market performers on AI readiness, says World Bank

The World Bank on Tuesday said that India is well positioned to harness AI with the help of its large technical workforce

6 Oct 2026 6:39 pm
MoD procures BrahMos Fire Control System & launchers for Indian Navy

With a minimum 68% indigenous content, the project encourages active participation of various domestic industries including MSMEs

6 Oct 2026 2:53 pm
Indian insurance brokers oppose regulator's proposed reforms

The regulator's proposed rules include linking commission levels to the complexity of products and effort required to sell

6 Oct 2026 2:48 pm
Opposition leaders detained, as Rahul Gandhi says, Gyanesh, its done bro!

As the India bloc march moved on the Parliament Street, after the MPs gathered at Parliaments Makar Dwar, the protestors were stopped for the first time near Niti Aayog office by security personnel

6 Oct 2026 2:30 pm
TN by-polls: Madurantakam, Dharapuram register 35.55%, 37.28% polling at 11 am

An election official said the polling stations in both constituencies have been witnessing a steady footfall of voters across various age profiles since morning

6 Oct 2026 12:19 pm
Union govt sets up team to assess drought situation in Maharashtra: Minister

Nearly 80% of the State is under the shadow of drought and crops have suffered extensive damage

6 Oct 2026 10:06 am
Delhi court grants bail to students, freelance journalists arrested during CEC protest

The court directs that the accused be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond with one surety of the like amount, subject to conditions

6 Oct 2026 9:05 am
Bengal approves 14,454 govt posts, 50,000 scheme for unmarried women pursuing higher education

The state Cabinet also approved higher remuneration for Karmabandhus and increased the food allowance for SC and ST hostel students

6 Oct 2026 7:04 am
Odisha launches India's first MICE incentive portal to boost business tourism

MICE tourism involves organised group travel for professional, commercial and networking purposes, including meetings, conferences, exhibitions and incentive trips

5 Oct 2026 3:58 pm
Andhra CM Naidu, deputy launch 30,000 crore Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 works

Since the coalition government assumed office, tap water connections have been provided to 7.44 lakh families in 4,933 habitations across the state

5 Oct 2026 3:11 pm
West Bengal to get four new airports in next two years: K Rammohan Naidu

The airports will come up at Charra, Kalaikunda, Balurghat and Hasimara as the Centre expands air connectivity under UDAN

5 Oct 2026 3:03 pm
Delhi to soon issue tenders for EV charging stations at 180 sites

The EV policy of the government of national capital territory of Delhi (GNCTD) came into effect on July 1, 2026

5 Oct 2026 1:38 pm
Gujarat plans rooftop solar for 15,000 more government buildings, targets 65 MW addition

The programme provides 100% capital-cost support and aims to reduce conventional electricity use, cut power expenditure and increase renewable energy

5 Oct 2026 12:55 pm
India aims to sign multibillion-dollar French jet deal by March

Price negotiations are in their final stages, with the deal estimated to be worth between $30 billion and $35 billion

5 Oct 2026 9:08 am
IT Q2 preview: Muted growth, steady margins likely; deal conversion, AI deflation under lens

The Q2 earnings season begins with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on October 8.

4 Oct 2026 3:04 pm
Data centres emerge as Indias new job engine

Hiring is set to rise across construction, engineering, facility management and AI infrastructure roles, though concerns remain over the gap between projected and actual job creation

4 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
RBI policy, TCS earnings, crude prices to steer markets this week

In September, the BSE benchmark lost 4,476.98 points, or 5.81 per cent, and the Nifty fell 1,459.95 points, or 6 per cent.

4 Oct 2026 2:48 pm
Experts call for open trade, investment policies to cushion global shocks

Geopolitical risks spur call for stronger economic cooperation

4 Oct 2026 2:00 pm
CAFE-3 is a progressive roadmap for greener mobility: JSW Motors CEO

The recent notification of CAFE-3 norms provides a clear roadmap for new entrants like JSW Motors as it prepares to launch its new energy vehicles in India

4 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
Vizhinjam fishing harbour to become reality: Keralam CM

The CM says that the harbour will have a 235-meter-long new breakwater and 500-meter L-shaped fishery berth and various facilities including dredging, lighting, and road connectivity

4 Oct 2026 1:52 pm
Ahmedabad airport imposes new drop-off/visit charge on taxis; raises pick-up fee by 33%

The new charges also cover tempos, minibuses and buses, for which the levy can go up to 600 for the first 0-30 minutes, adding to the cost of airport travel for passengers using hired transport

4 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
India, Canada to begin 5th round of talks for proposed economic partnership pact on Oct 5

The negotiations are important as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada around December this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said last month

4 Oct 2026 1:29 pm
Port unions seek urgent measures to protect Indian seafarers on conflict routes

Federation urges Centre to strengthen maritime security, diplomatic efforts and emergency-response mechanisms to ensure the safety of Indian seafarers.

4 Oct 2026 1:04 pm
GST Law Committee proposes higher prosecution threshold, shorter jail terms

Council to decide whether power to arrest should be retained

4 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
Wedding season boosts hotel demand, bookings pour into 2027

For hotels, the wedding segment provides demand across rooms, banquets, food and beverage.

4 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
Andhra Pradesh invites Kitex to lead 2,000-acre textile park

A high-level delegation led by Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT and Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh visited Kitex Garments at Kizhakkambalam and held preliminary discussions on the proposed project

4 Oct 2026 12:23 pm
Germany eyes doubling Indian tourist overnight stays by 2030: GNTB chief

India is an important strategic growth market for Germany

4 Oct 2026 12:22 pm
Steel Ministry asks SAIL, NMDC to explore mining assets abroad

The move will help secure future requirements and reduce cost

4 Oct 2026 12:13 pm
QNu Labs takes quantum security beyond fibre with 5.56-km free-space link

Unlike QKD systems that operate over optical fibre, the demonstration transmitted quantum keys through free space between two locations

4 Oct 2026 11:37 am
Canon eyes chip projects, plans local service centres in India

Tech major is sensing a great opportunity in the upcoming semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

4 Oct 2026 11:21 am
Indian group ArcelorMittal plans $1 billion investment in Brazil as Chinese steel imports decline

According to Brasil 247, the company is also considering an investment of around R$5 billion to expand its Pecm plant in Cear with a new hot-rolled coil production line

4 Oct 2026 11:07 am
Automakers build up inventory to meet festive season demand

Maruti, Hyundai and Mahindra preparing to meet higher sales.

4 Oct 2026 10:54 am
Cube Highways Trust secures 1,150 crore through AAA-rated NCDs

The NCDs are proposed to be utilised towards refinancing.

4 Oct 2026 10:11 am
325 million oil barrels released to counter global energy crisis: IEA

Faith Birol underlined that the impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis on energy markets remains acute, particularly for diesel, while highlighting the IEA's ongoing efforts to support global energy security

4 Oct 2026 9:53 am
Farmers' body SKM says hike in MSP for rabi crops an 'insult'; calls for agitation across villages

The latest increase in wheat MSP amounts to just 25 paise per kg, SKM said and questions the government's claim that the new MSPs provide a 106% return over the cost of production

4 Oct 2026 9:45 am
Indian envoy to US meets US Senator Angela Alsobrooks

Kwatra said he also highlighted the vibrant Indian diaspora's contributions to strengthening Indias ties with Maryland as well

4 Oct 2026 9:44 am
RBI repo rate likely to climb to 6% in FY27; G-Sec yields face upward pressure

A broad CRR hike appears less preferred, given RBIs earlier exemption of eligible FCNR(B) deposits from reserve requirements, report read.

4 Oct 2026 9:24 am
Adani Airports set to begin Mumbai Terminal 1B redevelopment in January 2027

Mumbai Airport handles approximately 55 million passengers annually, of which around five million passengers, or about 9%, are expected to be temporarily impacted by the redevelopment

4 Oct 2026 9:03 am
Indias ethanol opportunity is bigger than blending target

The next should be about creating a market large and diverse enough to sustain the ethanol economy that target has helped build

4 Oct 2026 8:45 am