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Cellecor becomes first Indian consumer electronics brand to manufacture in Africa. All details here

Cellecor Gadgets Limited, a major consumer electronics brands, has become the first Indian consumer electronics brand to move towards manufacturing in Africa.

Citibank N.A. India’s client asset book crosses ₹1 lakh crore despite consumer banking divestiture

Citibank N.A. India on Friday announced that its institutional asset book has crossed the landmark ₹1,00,000 crore milestone.

Aditya Birla Capital enters gold loans: What consumers should know

The NBFC business of Aditya Birla Capital Limited,a financial services company, has announced its entry into the Gold Loan business, marking a strategic expansion of its secured lending portfolio.

Cricket meets tech! TCS joins European T20 Premier League in major digital push

Multi-year partnership brings together one of the world's leading technology companies and Europe's newest franchise cricket league to redefine the digital fan experience through AI and innovation.

Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ warning to Iran rattles markets: Sensex, Nifty turn volatile

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market remained volatile in early trading on Friday amid persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

IndusInd Bank takes major climate step: Joins global PCAF initiative to track carbon footprint

Mumbai/IBNS: IndusInd Bank has announced that it has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), a global collaboration of financial institutions working to develop and implement a harmonised approach for measuring and disclosing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with financial activities.

Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad returns for second edition, targets 50,000 students

Kolkata/IBNS: Financial literacy initiative FinX on Sunday announced the second edition of the Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kolkata, with around 50,000 students expected to participate this year.

Hisense India opens first experience centre in Gurugram: See its biggest TVs, smart appliances and more

Tech giant Hisense has opened its first Product Experience Centre in India along with its new headquarters at AIPL Masterpiece in Gurugram.

Indian stock market extends losing streak: Sensex, Nifty fall again

The Indian equity market extended its losing streak for the seventh consecutive session on Wednesday, mirroring the cautious sentiment prevailing across global markets.

Piyush Goyal heads to Singapore: What India’s Commerce Minister will discuss during key 3-day visit

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is visiting Singapore from August 19-21 as part of continued high-level engagement under the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) framework.

Spalba’s big Vietnam push: 2 new properties signal major Southeast Asia expansion

SaaS-enabled B2B event marketplace Spalba has entered Vietnam with the signing of Angsana Lăng Cô and Banyan Tree Lăng Cô , as it looks to tap the country's growing MICE market and build a larger presence across Southeast Asia.

India’s electronics boom gets a big push: MeitY approves 31 projects worth Rs 6,844 crore

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 31 additional proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), involving a projected investment of Rs 6,844 crore.

Uber partners with ixigo to offer train ticket booking on app. How to do it?

Ridesharing major Uber on Tuesday announced the launch of Train Ticket Booking on its app in partnership with ixigo, India’s leading AI-native travel platform.

Qatar-India remittances get a major digital upgrade with new UPI-powered service

The Qatar-India remittance service based on PosTransfer powered by UPI is now operational, enabling customers in Qatar to send money directly to UPI-enabled bank accounts in India through Qatar Post outlets.

BPCL flags off first extreme weather grade diesel rake from Bina Refinery to power Indian Army’s high-altitude operations

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU, marked a significant milestone in its commitment to national service and technological innovation with the flag-off of the first Extreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel Rake from its Bina Refinery on 17 August 2026.

L&T secures ultra-mega order for strategic offshore development project in Middle East

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore) on Monday said it has secured an ultra-mega order from a client in the Middle East. The project involves the development of multiple offshore facilities.

Chief Economic Adviser backs E10 option for older vehicles as E20 fuel transition sparks debate

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has backed the idea of making E10 petrol available again for older vehicles, even as India continues its nationwide transition to E20 fuel.

Mahindra launches BLAZO i-TRK: All details inside

Automobile major Mahindra Truck and Bus, part of the Mahindra Group, has unveiled the All-New Mahindra BLAZO i-TRK, marking the beginning of a new era of intelligent trucking in the Heavy Commercial Vehicles industry.

Reliance Industries, Rolls-Royce join hands to explore indigenous engine for India’s AMCA fighter

Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intent to work together on the design, development, manufacture and delivery of a sovereign indigenous combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.

BSNL’s Independence Day gift: Re 1 Recharge, 412-Day Plan and 500 Free TV Channels. Check now

State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a series of customer-centric initiatives and special offers aimed at enhancing user experience, expanding digital services and making advanced connectivity and entertainment more accessible across the country.