- Tata Steel seeks to prioritize value-added steel over capacity addition August 1, 2026Tata Steel's focus is now on converting primary steel into higher-value products such as precision tubes, speciality steel wires, coated sheets and tinplates
- Puerto Rico authorizes $2 billion coastal luxury development that activists oppose July 31, 2026Puerto Rico authorizes $2 billion coastal luxury development that activists oppose
- Amazon sued by consumers over seafood sustainability claims July 31, 2026AMAZON.COM-LAWSUIT/SEAFOOD (PIX):Amazon sued by consumers over seafood sustainability claims
- Blackstone Mortgage REIT Shares Dive Most Since Early Pandemic July 31, 2026Shares of a Blackstone Inc.’s commercial mortgage trust posted their biggest two-day plunge since 2020 after executives highlighted “increased pressure” on $1 billion of loans.
- India's SEBI imposes penalty of 14.8 million rupees on Zee Entertainment July 31, 2026Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India on Friday said it has imposed a penalty of 14.8 million rupees ($155,168.80) on Zee Entertainment, its CEO Punit Goenka and chairman emeritus Subhash Chandra.
- Climate change could erase thousands of jobs in India's cities by 2050: World Bank August 1, 2026Indian cities face significant job losses due to extreme heat by 2050. Extreme heat already costs South Asia millions of jobs annually. Rising temperatures pose a major threat to regional economic growth. However, India's sustainable cooling market presents a significant investment opportunity. Heat early warning systems offer substantial benefits for e […]
- Unfazed by West Asia crisis, fiscal deficit within range at 18.2% in Q1 July 31, 2026The Centre's fiscal deficit reached 18.2% of the full-year target in the first quarter. Higher spending was offset by stronger net tax collections, analysts noted. Revenue expenditure rose over 7% year-on-year, driven by increased April spending. Capital expenditure remained strong, increasing 24% year-on-year during the quarter. This data suggests the […]
- PM-KISAN scheme gets 5-year extension and Rs 3.1 lakh crore July 31, 2026The Union Cabinet approved a five-year extension for the PM-KISAN scheme. This extension will continue direct cash transfers to eligible farmer families through FY31. The government committed ₹3.15 lakh crore for this significant initiative. This financial support aims to boost agricultural productivity and rural economic growth. The scheme has already disbu […]
- A deep dive with Rs 84,084 crore scheme for offshore oil and gas exploration July 31, 2026The Cabinet approved an ₹84,084-crore scheme for offshore oil and gas exploration. This National Offshore Exploration Scheme, Samudra Manthan, will run until 2030-31. It aims to boost domestic oil and gas production and reserve accretion. The government will fund half the cost of deepwater exploratory drilling. This initiative seeks to de-risk exploration fo […]
- First tariff-free Scottish salmon shipment arrives in Bengaluru under UK-India CETA July 31, 2026The consignment of fresh farmed Scottish salmon, produced by Bakkafrost and imported by Bengaluru-based Sashimi Foods Private Limited, reached India barely two weeks after the agreement became operational.
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