Neeraj Chopra Classic attracts long list of brand partnerships ahead of Bengaluru event
Mumbai (Maharashtra): The Neeraj Chopra Classic–India’s first global javelin competition that will see the world’s best athletes go toe-to-toe at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, on July 5th–has attracted a plethora of top brands who have come on board as partners to the event. Accelerated by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), the event boasts […]
Indian racer Akshay Gupta claims SP3T podium at 24 Hours of Nurburgring
Nurburgring: Indian endurance specialist and tech-entrepreneur Akshay Gupta continued his run of international success with a third-place finish in the competitive SP3T class at the 2025 ADAC Ravenol 24 Hours of Nurburgring. Sharing the 808 Cupra Leon TCR DSG with Japan’s Junichi Umemoto and German duo Lutz Obermann and Dennis Leissing, the AsBest Racing quartet […]
Jiohotstar closes in on Netflix, subscribers touch 300 mn
MUMBAI, Jiohotstar’s overall subscriber base has touched 300 million, just shy of the global OTT giant Netflix’s last reported number of 301.63 million, the domestic streaming platform said on Wednesday. Recently concluded edition of the Tata IPL seemed to be aiding in the subscriber addition, which had stood at just 50 million in February as […]
Improve efficiency of discoms; sector needs Rs 42 lakh cr investment by 2032: Power Min to states
NEW DELHI, : Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday asked state discoms to improve efficiency as distribution is the most critical link in the power sector, which requires an overall investment of Rs 42 lakh crore by 2032. Addressing the Regional Conference for the Eastern Region States/UTs in Patna, the minister also suggested states […]
GNG Electronics, Glottis, Amanta Healthcare get SEBI’S nod to float IPOs
NEW DELHI,: Electronics Bazaar parent company GNG Electronics, logistics service provider Glottis and pharma firm Amanta Healthcare have received Sebi’s go-ahead to raise funds through initial public offerings (IPOs). The three firms, which filed their preliminary IPO papers with Sebi during February-March, obtained their observation letters issued between June 16-20, according to an update with […]
Trade agreements with US, EU to be concluded soon: Nirmala Sitharaman
NEW DELHI,: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said negotiations for the proposed free trade agreements with the US and European Union (EU) are progressing at a fast pace and would be concluded soon. All efforts are being made to boost exports to achieve the ambitious target of USD 2 trillion by 2030. India […]
Emmvee bags order worth Rs 1,500 cr from KPI Green Energy
NEW DELHI : Emmvee on Tuesday said it has bagged an order worth nearly Rs 1,500 crore from KPI Green Energy to supply TopCon bifacial solar modules for an upcoming project in Gujarat. Modules will be manufactured at Emmvee’s facilities in Dabaspet and Sulibele, Karnataka, and deployed for an upcoming solar project in Gujarat, a […]
Govt opens portal for auto-makers to apply under electric car scheme
NEW DELHI,: Global electric vehicle (EV) giants can now apply for the scheme to promote manufacturing of electric passenger cars in India, which offers significantly lower import tax for automakers that pledge to invest in domestic electric vehicle production. Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy inaugurated the portal for accepting applications under the scheme, […]
Colab Platforms makes a foray into digital sports market
NEW DELHI,: Sports-tech company Colab Platforms has announced its entry into the fast-growing esports market with plans to build a competitive gaming ecosystem, a company official said on Tuesday. This new venture will focus on building a skill-based esports infrastructure, designed for both casual and pro gamers, Colab Platforms Managing Director Puneet Singh said. The […]
Expect M&HCV industry to grow in single digit in FY26: Ashok Leyland
NEW DELHI: The medium and heavy commercial vehicles segment in India is expected to grow in the single digit this fiscal, recovering from a decline of 3 per cent in FY25, a top official of Ashok Leyland said on Tuesday. The Chennai-based firm is planning to grow ahead of the industry this year and is […]
