Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: Large-sized deals (≥100,000 sq. ft.), continue to drive India commercial office market, consistently accounting for bulk of the Grade A office space uptake in the last 5 years. In H1 2025 too, 51 of the total leasing across the top 7 cities was through large-sized deals at 17.2 million sq feet, reflecting occupiers sustained appetite for high-quality office spaces to support growth strategies. Technology sector continues to drive large-sized transaction...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and AMPIN Energy Transition, in collaboration with Deloitte & Sumitomo Corporation, successfully concluded its pivotal seminar titled Renewable Energy Transition for Commercial and Industrial Consumers in the Southern Region at Hotel Taj MG Road. The event brought together a diverse group of industry leaders, policymakers, and C&I consumers who discussed the roadmap to achieve 100 RE for ...Read More
JAMMU: At least 10 people are feared dead after a massive cloudburst struck along the pilgrimage route of the annual Machail Mata Yatra in Chishoti village in the Padder sub-division of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday. The annual yatra to the shrine has been suspended following the incident as authorities mobilised all resources and are heading to the scene to conduct a massive rescue and relief operation, the officials said. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha condoled the loss of lives...Read More
Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 14 (ANI): A massive cloudburst on Thursday triggered a flash flood in the Chashoti area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, along the route of the Machail Mata Yatra. As per the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, Pankaj Sharma, the rescue operations are underway. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said a massive cloudburst struck the Chashoti area in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, prompting the administration to launch rescue operations and make arrangements for...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14: Having worked closely with micro, small, and medium businesses (MSMEs) for over two decades, I have seen how transformative the right accounting tools can be in helping businesses streamline billing, avoid losses due to incorrect pricing and other manual errors, simplify tax compliance, ensure full input tax credit claims, and optimize bookkeeping processes. Also Read | 'Bigg Boss 19': Transgender Athlete Anaya Bangar Approached for Salman Khan's Upcoming Reality S...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: Large-sized deals (>=100,000 sq. ft.), continue to drive India's commercial office market, consistently accounting for bulk of the Grade A office space uptake in the last 5 years. In H1 2025 too, 51% of the total leasing across the top 7 cities was through large-sized deals at 17.2 million sq feet, reflecting occupiers' sustained appetite for high-quality office spaces to support growth strategies. Also Read | 'Bigg Boss 19': Transgender Athlete Anaya B...Read More
Bengaluru : Experience Abu Dhabi has launched the next chapter of the Kids Recommended campaign, bringing together a diverse lineup of young international content creators to explore the city through a kid-designed itinerary packed with adventure, culture and discovery. Shaped by what children genuinely want from a holiday, the campaign began with global research involving more than 7,000 children and their parents across nine countries. Their insights inspired the co-creation of a seven-day it...Read More
Stocktwits - India's automobile market reported a mixed trend in July, with a minor dip in passenger vehicle sales, even as two-wheeler and three-wheeler sales rose. A SEBI-registered analyst noted that while rural demand was sustaining the retail momentum, the threat of rising US tariffs and high dealer inventories could pose a huge hurdle unless the upcoming festive season brings some respite. July Auto Sales: SIAM Data Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined 0.2% year-on-year to 3,4...Read More
Kolkata, Aug 14 (PTI) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said India would not have got Independence if Bengal was not there, as personalities like Rabindranath Tagore and Subhas Chandra Bose, who contributed significantly to shaping the nation's destiny, were born here. Speaking at a function marking the 12th anniversary of the 'Kanyashree' scheme, Banerjee said Bengal is the beacon of hope which stands for unity amid diversity. "If Bengal was not there, India would not have got Indepe...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Wholesale price inflation declined to a 2-year low of (-) 0.58 per cent in July, as deflation in food and fuel kept WPI in the negative zone for the second consecutive month, government data released on Thursday showed. Experts, however, projected WPI inflation to move back into positive territory in August, as base effects fade and seasonal price increases continue. WPI-based inflation was 2.10 per cent in July last year, and (-) 0.13 per cent in June. "Negative rate ...Read More
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) At least 10 persons are feared dead in a massive cloudburst that struck a remote village en route the Machail Mata yatra in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. The cloudburst hit Chasoti, the last motorable village en route to the shrine. The annual yatra to the shrine has been suspended following the incident as authorities mobilised all resources and are heading to the scene to conduct a massive rescue and relief operation, the officials sa...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) HDFC Bank on Wednesday clarified that the bank has not raised the Average Monthly Balance (AMB) for savings accounts, denying reports suggesting that new account holders in metro or urban branches would need to maintain an average AMB of Rs 25,000. "There has been no change in the Average Monthly Balance (AMB) requirement for any account type," the private sector lender said in a statement. The bank said the AMB for the regular saving accounts and 'saving max...Read More
VMPL Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Gold has always held a special place in Indian homes, treasured for both its beauty and its lasting value. Beyond its cultural significance, gold jewellery has been a trusted financial backup for generations, helping families in times of need. Now, with Bajaj Finserv Gold Loan, this age-old tradition meets modern convenience. During the Prime Loan Festival, individuals can unlock the true potential of their gold ornaments by pledging them as security...Read More
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Having worked closely with micro, small, and medium businesses (MSMEs) for over two decades, I have seen how transformative the right accounting tools can be in helping businesses streamline billing, avoid losses due to incorrect pricing and other manual errors, simplify tax compliance, ensure full input tax credit claims, and optimize bookkeeping processes. When implemented effectively, modern accounting solutions empower business owners to shift their focus...Read More
VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and AMPIN Energy Transition, in collaboration with Deloitte & Sumitomo Corporation, successfully concluded its pivotal seminar titled 'Renewable Energy Transition for Commercial and Industrial Consumers in the Southern Region' at Hotel Taj MG Road. The event brought together a diverse group of industry leaders, policymakers, and C&I consumers who discussed the roadmap to achieve 100...Read More
Asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) in India acquired stressed loans worth Rs 16,876 crore in the first quarter ended June 2025 (Q1FY26), marking a 22 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth. They had acquired stressed loans -- non-performing assets (NPAs) plus loans with dues of up to 90 days -- worth Rs 13,852 crore in April-June 2024 (Q1FY25), according to data from the Association of ARCs in India. The association flagged the risk of rising stress in the system due to the adverse fallout of ...Read More
NEW DELHI: A massive cloudburst struck the Paddar area in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, raising fears of casualties, officials said.As per news agency PTI, the incident occurred in the Chositi locality, prompting immediate action from authorities. Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed that he had spoken with Kishtwar deputy commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma regarding the situation."A massive cloudburst has occurred in Chositi, which could lead to significant casualties. Th...Read More
Mumbai : Punjab National Bank (PNB), India's leading public sector bank, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), to provide comprehensive inventory funding solutions for Maruti Suzuki's dealer network across India. This strategic partnership will offer customised financial products designed to enhance working capital access and strengthen the operational capabilities of automobile dealers nationwide. PNB is providing sanctions for credit facilitie...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ashok Leyland on Thursday reported a sharp sequential drop in its consolidated net profit for the April-June quarter (Q1 FY26), with earnings falling 47.21 per cent to Rs 657.72 crore from Rs 1,245.92 crore in the previous quarter (Q4 FY25). Revenue from operations also declined 20.32 per cent to Rs 11,708.54 crore, compared to Rs 14,695.55 crore in Q4 FY25, according to its stock exchange filing. The company's total income fell in line with revenue to Rs 11,807...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's annual rate of inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) fell further in the negative zone to a two-year low of (-) 0.58 in July this year, compared to the same month of the previous year -- primarily due to a decrease in the prices of food articles and fuels such as petrol, diesel and natural gas, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Thursday. The WPI inflation for July is also lower than the -0.13 per cent that...Read More
NEW DELHI - As India and Singapore explore newer areas of cooperation such as nuclear energy and green initiatives, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the two Asian partners needed to collaborate even more, given the increasingly "volatile landscape" globally. DPM Gan, who was on an official trip to India earlier this week, visited the financial capital Mumbai on Aug 12 to look at Singapore projects. He then led the Singapore delegation at the third edition of the India-Singapore Minister...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The technology sector continues to anchor office space demand, sustaining its role as one of the dominant demand drivers across the top 7 Indian cities, a report said on Thursday. In the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), the sector accounted for more than 10 million sq ft of grade A space uptake across the top 7 cities, nearly 40 per cent of the overall conventional leasing, Colliers India said in its report. According to the report, the technology sector, in par...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 14 (PTI) JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal on Thursday countered US President Donald Trump's recent remarks on India, saying India is one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world. Speaking at the listing ceremony of JSW Cement at the NSE here, Jindal said India is the fastest growing large economy and has a great future ahead, days after US President Donald Trump's remark of India being a dead economy. "We are going to see a great future for India, because India is ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): India's wholesale inflation, measured by the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI), slipped further into the negative zone in July 2025, standing at (-) 0.58 per cent (provisional) compared to the same month last year, according to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. This marks a continuation of the deflationary trend, with the decline largely driven by falling prices of food articles, mineral oils, crude petroleum & natural gas, and basic metals. On a month...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Funds worth Rs 110 crore kept in mule bank accounts have been frozen and 1,200 mule credit cards were seized following recent searches against the Indian operations of a Cyprus-based "illegal" online betting platform named Parimatch, the Enforcement Directorate said on Thursday. Parimatch app, as per the federal probe agency, gained visibility in the country through "aggressive" marketing, including sponsorship of sports tournaments and partnerships with well-known celeb...Read More
Stocktwits - Wholesale inflation in India eased to a two-year low of -0.58% in July, due to a fall in mineral oils, crude petroleum & natural gas, manufacture of basic metals prices. The WPI print remains in the negative territory for the second consecutive month. It stood at -0.13% in June. WPI Food Index inflation remains negative, from -0.26% in June to -2.15% in July. WPI Inflation Breakdown The Primary Articles category came in at 1.18% in July, from 0.54% in the previous month. Within ...Read More
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Information Department of Uttarkashi informed that the District Magistrate Prashant Arya on Thursday inspected the recently formed temporary lake in the Harshil area. This lake was formed due to heavy debris falling into Harshil Gad due to the recent disaster in the Dharali-Harsil area. Further, the District Magistrate said that at present, the water is flowing smoothly from the mouth of the lake, due to which there is no immediate threat o...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Ventive Hospitality Ltd (BSE: 544321, NSE: VENTIVE) announced its consolidated financial results for Q1 FY 2026, ending June 30, 2025. In Q1 FY 26, the company reported consolidated revenue of Rs. 520 crore, a growth of 181 year on year (yoy). Consolidated EBITDA2 was at Rs. 220 crore, a growth of 13 yoy. Consolidated EBITDA margin was at 42. Profit after tax was Rs. 38 crore. Ventive hospitality business generated revenue of Rs. 387 crore, a growth of 23...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana on Thursday expressed satisfaction with the conduct of MLAs in the assembly and lauded them for raising relevant issues during the 24-hour debate to outline a strategic plan for the state growth. Speaking with ANI, Speaker Satish Mahana said, I am pleased that our members are raising relevant issues in the Assembly for the benefit of the public and also addressing public concerns. The government is pr...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): India wholesale inflation, measured by the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI), slipped further into the negative zone in July 2025, standing at (-) 0.58 per cent (provisional) compared to the same month last year, according to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. This marks a continuation of the deflationary trend, with the decline largely driven by falling prices of food articles, mineral oils, crude petroleum & natural gas, and basic metals. On a month-t...Read More