Business

Great Nicobar Project: India Eyes Indo-Pacific Logistics Hub with ₹20,000 Cr Investment

A significant investment of ₹20,000 crore is earmarked for a transformative project in Great Nicobar, aiming to position India as a dominant logistics player in the Indo-Pacific region.

18 Jun 2026

JPMorgan Chase Restricts Staff AI Access in Hong Kong Amid Scrutiny

JPMorgan Chase has followed Goldman Sachs in limiting its Hong Kong employees' access to Anthropic's AI models, reflecting growing international concerns over the technology's deployment.

18 Jun 2026

SpaceX Acquires Popular App Platform Cursor

Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly acquiring Cursor, a popular app platform co-founded by young entrepreneurs. The deal highlights the growing influence of AI-driven applications.

18 Jun 2026

Accenture Adjusts Global Salary Hikes, Impacts 780,000 Employees

IT giant Accenture has revised its salary increase framework for the June cycle, affecting its vast global workforce. A portion of approved raises will now be disbursed as a one-time payment.

18 Jun 2026

Aligarh Consumer Panel Fines Cigarette Firm & Retailer ₹10 Lakh for Overcharging

A consumer commission in Aligarh has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on a cigarette manufacturer and a retailer for charging a customer Rs 20 more than the printed price. Both parties have been held liable for unfair trade practices.

18 Jun 2026

BPCL Debunks Claims of Ants Being Attracted to E20 Petrol

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has refuted viral social media claims suggesting that E20 ethanol-blended petrol attracts ants. The company stated these claims are scientifically unfounded.

18 Jun 2026

Skyroot Aerospace Co-founder Discusses India's Space Revolution and Early Challenges

Pawan Chandana, co-founder of Skyroot Aerospace, shared insights into the difficulties of establishing the company in 2018, including policy gaps and talent acquisition, as India's space sector undergoes a significant transformation.

18 Jun 2026

India's Power Generation Capacity Surpasses 530 GW Milestone

India has achieved a significant milestone, with its installed power generation capacity now exceeding 530 Gigawatts. The nation is on track to further expand this capacity to nearly 600 GW in the coming year.

18 Jun 2026

India-Belarus Business Forum Explores Enhanced Trade in Key Sectors

The India-Belarusian Business Forum, held at the World Trade Center Mumbai, aimed to foster stronger trade relations, particularly in agricultural machinery and heavy engineering sectors.

18 Jun 2026

Creator Platform INFLUISH Secures Pre-Seed Funding at ₹25 Cr Valuation

INFLUISH, a platform aiming to be India's hub for content creators, has successfully raised its initial funding round. The company achieved a valuation of ₹25 crore in this pre-seed funding stage.

18 Jun 2026

UK Grants 5-Year Social Security Exemption to Indian Firms

Indian companies operating in the UK will benefit from a five-year exemption on social security contributions for employees relocated from India. This move is expected to significantly support major IT firms.

18 Jun 2026

Noida Airport Boosts Cargo Operations, Expressway Plans Advance

Noida's international airport has commenced cargo flight operations as part of its expanding services. Concurrently, progress is being made on a new 31-kilometer expressway intended to improve connectivity.

18 Jun 2026