HCL Software to acquire Robotiq.ai in major push to expand AI automation
Sep 29, 2026, at 05:40 pm
HCLSoftware, the software business division of HCLTech, on Tuesday announced its intent to acquire Robotiq.ai, a Zagreb, Croatia-based provider of an enterprise Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform.
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund delivers 18.37% CAGR since inception; ₹10,000 monthly SIP grows to ₹22.96 crore
Sep 29, 2026, at 05:32 pm
HDFC Asset Management Company Limited (HDFC AMC), investment manager to HDFC Mutual Fund (HDFC MF) and one of India’s leading mutual fund houses, highlighted the long-term wealth creation journey of HDFC Flexi Cap Fund, with a ₹10,000 monthly SIP made on the first business day of every month since inception growing to approximately ₹22.96 crore as of Aug 31, 2026.
‘This world is full of unpredictability’: Hardeep Puri on India’s energy security
Sep 29, 2026, at 04:28 pm
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said India had navigated the energy crisis well amid the conflict in the Middle East and the uncertainty it created in global energy markets.
Open a Fixed Deposit with High Interest, Right from Your Phone
Sep 29, 2026, at 12:01 pm
Saving a lump sum is only one part of financial planning. Where you keep that money and how it earns returns can also shape your savings outcome. A Fixed Deposit offers a defined interest rate for a set period, making it a good option for people who want predictable returns. Today, you can also open a Fixed Deposit account from your smartphone, without visiting a branch. However, choosing an FD with a suitable interest rate requires attention to the tenure, issuer, payout option and applicable terms.
India's Essar to build largest steel plant in US, expected to create 1,750 permanent jobs
Sep 29, 2026, at 09:00 am
Mesabi Metallics, a company owned by India’s multinational conglomerate Essar Group, has announced an $18 billion investment to build a fully integrated steelmaking operation linking its iron ore mine on Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range with a new steel complex in Iowa.
Piyush Goyal heads to US for key G20 trade meet: India-US trade deal in focus
Sep 29, 2026, at 12:10 am
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will visit the United States of America from September 29 to October 5 to participate in the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Tata Sons could get a major makeover: Tata Trusts propose strategic reorganisation
Sep 28, 2026, at 11:22 pm
The Tata Trusts, which hold a 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons, on Monday outlined a strategic reorganisation plan for the company that, once implemented, would ensure that the reorganised entity would neither qualify as a ‘Non-Banking Financial Company’ (NBFC) nor a ‘Core Investment Company’ (CIC).
India’s industrial growth surges to 8% in August: What drove the big jump?
Sep 28, 2026, at 07:17 pm
India’s Quick Estimate of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for August 2026 stood at 8.0 per cent, up from 6.7 per cent recorded in July 2026, according to official data released on Monday.
Renault India expands the Triber family with Triber 100PS. Check out the price
Sep 28, 2026, at 06:25 pm
Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has announced the launch of the all-new Triber 100PS, marking the Indian debut of the company’s new Renault Group Entry Platform (RGEP).
Sensex crashes 1,124 points: What triggered Monday’s massive market selloff?
Sep 28, 2026, at 05:26 pm
The Indian stock market witnessed one of its sharpest falls in recent times on Monday, with the Sensex plunging 1,124 points to close at 72,771.72.
India-UAE trade: Goyal, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discuss next big economic push
Sep 28, 2026, at 05:21 pm
The 14th meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments (HLJTFI) was held recently in New Delhi, where the two sides discussed key trade and investment priorities, including initiatives to expand bilateral investment flows and explore emerging areas of cooperation.
Stock market bleeds: Sensex crashes 900 points, Nifty tumbles 278 amid US-Iran tensions, oil shock
Sep 28, 2026, at 10:18 am
Indian benchmark indices began Monday’s trading session on a negative note, weighed down by escalating tensions between the US and Iran and a rise in crude oil prices.
Big relief for bank customers! September 28-30 strike deferred after talks
Sep 27, 2026, at 11:55 pm
The three-day bank strike scheduled to begin on September 28 has been deferred following an understanding reached between bank unions and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).
Piyush Goyal’s big push for UP: Global markets, FTAs and Rs. 5 lakh crore export target
Sep 27, 2026, at 05:46 pm
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has said that as global markets open up to India through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), entrepreneurs in Uttar Pradesh will have greater opportunities to access international markets.
Oriflame targets India to become its largest market globally by 2030
Sep 25, 2026, at 06:04 pm
Oriflame, the Swedish beauty and wellbeing brand, is targeting India to become its largest market globally by 2030, with the country expected to contribute one in every four euros of the company’s global revenue, up from around one in every ten euros today.
India sends GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal to Maldives in major export push
Sep 25, 2026, at 05:05 pm
India's Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of a 1 MT consignment of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives on September 24.
₹4,000 crore Adani Arogya Mandir coming to Kolkata: 2,000-bed hospital to focus on cancer care
Sep 24, 2026, at 06:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday laid the foundation stone for a 2,000-bed Adani Arogya Mandir at Bengal Silicon Valley Tech Hub, New Town, Kolkata.
Big onion relief for Kolkata? Kanda Express to arrive with buffer stock tomorrow
Sep 23, 2026, at 06:33 pm
The Government of India is strengthening onion supplies in West Bengal, with the Kanda Express carrying onions from the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) buffer stock scheduled to reach Kolkata on September 24.
JSW Group powers into Electric Commercial Mobility with AMPSTAR. All you need to know
Sep 23, 2026, at 05:27 pm
JSW Greentech Limited, the commercial electric vehicle company of the JSW Group, recently launched its brand AMPSTAR, under which it will design, manufacture and sell electric buses and trucks in India. The launch marks the group's entry into commercial mobility.
Your weekend banking plans just changed: See why banks will open this Sunday before three-day strike
Sep 23, 2026, at 04:31 pm
The Indian government announced on Wednesday that Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) will remain fully operational on Sunday, September 27, 2026, to prevent public inconvenience ahead of a planned three-day nationwide strike.
From AI to 1,000 local experts: India's new plan to make exporting easier
Sep 23, 2026, at 01:30 am
The Indian governemnt's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Tuesday organised a stakeholder workshop on Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), Free Trade Agreement (FTA) opportunities and ongoing trade-related reforms at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
India-New Zealand trade deal to kick in on October 20: Here’s what you need to know
Sep 21, 2026, at 07:25 pm
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday announced that the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed in April, will come into force on October 20.
India can strengthen its position as a global ferro-alloys hub as steel industry scales up: IFAPA
Sep 21, 2026, at 06:54 pm
India’s expanding steel industry is creating a new growth runway for the domestic ferro-alloys sector and an opportunity for the country to strengthen its position in global markets, the Indian Ferro Alloy Producers’ Association (IFAPA) said at the 6th International Ferro Alloys Conference (IFAC 2026) in Goa.
India, Mongolia begin ‘Nomadic Elephant 2026’: 90 troops join major military exercise
Sep 21, 2026, at 06:49 pm
The 18th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant commenced on Monday at the Foreign Training Node in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
Starbucks’ big India move: Coffee giant to open technology hub in Chennai. Are 800 jobs coming?
Sep 21, 2026, at 05:07 pm
American coffee chain Starbucks on Monday announced plans to establish a technology hub in Chennai, although the investment amount has not yet been disclosed.
Perspective with Parthiv: Harsh Neotia’s career after 45 holds a powerful lesson for entrepreneurs
Sep 21, 2026, at 05:02 pm
Entrepreneur Harsh Neotia spoke about his decision to move beyond the cement business, where he spent decades, and experiment with ventures across real estate, hospitality, healthcare and education during a podcast conversation with his son, Parthiv.
Adani power project takes off in Assam: 3,200 MW plant to create 25,000 jobs
Sep 21, 2026, at 09:48 am
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has laid the foundation stone for Adani Power Limited’s (APL) 3,200 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Power Plant (USTPP) at Chapar in the Dhubri district of lower Assam.
Rs. 500 crore R&D push by 2030: Coal India targets AI, batteries and future technologies
Sep 20, 2026, at 06:10 pm
The Ministry of Coal has said Coal India Limited (CIL) is steadily expanding beyond conventional coal mining to build a diversified, technology-driven portfolio spanning energy, minerals, advanced materials and research and development (R&D).
Sep 20, 2026, at 04:50 pm
The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, will organise a Review Meeting on Development of Fisheries in West Bengal in Kolkata on Monday to comprehensively assess the progress of various fisheries schemes and programmes in the state.
Why Africa is looking to West Bengal: Kolkata conference explores new trade, investment ties
Sep 19, 2026, at 04:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bharat Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, organised the inaugural International Conference on ‘Africa-India Business Linkage’, on Tuesday, to highlight business opportunities between Africa and West Bengal.