Krafton India’s Rising Star Programme is helping shape the country’s growing esports economy, with Manipur-based BGMI player Zalaikam (Zalaikam Haokip) emerging as one of its key success stories. The 23-year-old from Saikul began gaming in 2019 and has since built a steady competitive career inspired by leading creators such as Mortal, Athena and Dynamo. His…
After a sluggish start to 2026, Indian stocks rebounded strongly in Friday’s session (January 2), driven by gains in banking, realty, and metal stocks. The Nifty 50 ended the session with a sharp gain of 0.70%, or 186.60 points, to close at 26,326. During late trade, the index also scaled a fresh record high of…
Pernod Ricard India today announced the successful culmination of the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025, unveiling a breakthrough interpretation of Indian craftsmanship positioned to shape Fashion’s Next Move. The finale, staged on the Hooghly River against the iconic Howrah Bridge, featured designer Anamika Khanna’s AK|OK label with actor Ishaan Khatter as showstopper. The presentation, hosted…
Silver prices could move sharply higher over the next two years, with levels of $95–100 an ounce possible by 2026, while gold could trade in the range of $4,900–5,100 an ounce, according to Surendra Mehta, Secretary of the India Bullion and Jewellers Association. Mehta said the recent rally in silver is being driven by structural…
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited announced the launch of the ICICI Pru Sector Leaders Index Fund, expanding its Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) offerings. The new fund seeks to provide customers exposure to leading companies across more than 20 key sectors of the Indian economy, offering a rule-based, passive investment route to long-term wealth…
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has requested information from IndiGo Airlines amid an ongoing probe into potential abuse of dominance, according to Business Standard sources. The investigation aims to determine whether the airline engaged in exploitative practices that caused widespread consumer inconvenience, particularly through steep fare hikes following recent flight cancellations. Under the Competition…
Britannia NutriChoice has unveiled a new campaign centered on the idea that “one good choice makes the next one easier,” featuring Bollywood actor Aamir Khan as the face of the brand. The initiative seeks to spark everyday conversations around mindful choices, using relatable moments like deciding whether to skip sugar in tea. Conceptualised by Lowe…
Nissan’s all-new game-changing seven-seater B-MPV will be called GRAVITE and will be launched in early 2026. It is the first product to be rolled out under the brand’s refreshed and strategically curated line-up for India. Purpose-built for modern Indian families, the GRAVITE delivers exceptional versatility and modularity, redefining convenience for value-conscious households while accelerating the…
Mumbai’s inability to expand passenger capacity over the past decade has prevented it from becoming India’s leading global aviation hub, according to Jeet Adani, Director of Airports at Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL). Speaking to Moneycontrol, he noted that Mumbai should be compared with cities like London, which operates five airports to handle international and…
A new opportunity for young people in Manipur to build careers abroad has emerged with NSDC International partnering Manipur University to set up a Japanese Language Training Centre in Imphal. The initiative focuses on preparing youth from the state and the wider Northeast for employment opportunities in Japan through structured language training. The centre will…
