Gujarat’s economic policy framework is set to receive a significant boost as Marwadi University prepares to host the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences (VGRC) from January 11–12, 2026, organised by the Government of Gujarat. The conference places education and skill development at the centre of long-term economic transformation, in line with the visions of Viksit Bharat@2047…
Shares of Avenue Supermarts, which operates the retail chain DMart, garnered traction in Wednesday’s trading session, January 7, as they gained 5% to the day’s high of ₹3,844.70 apiece, marking their biggest single-day gain since mid-August 2025. On BSE, 82,000 shares of DMart changed hands as of 2.40 pm, as against the two-week average of 39,000 shares….
Mother’s Recipe is sharpening its consumer connect strategy with the launch of a new festive campaign for its Recipe Sauces range across the North East. The initiative, branded “MOM FU: Maa ka pyaar in a new avatar,” runs from December 22, 2025 to the first week of January 2026, positioning the sauces as a fusion…
Consumers in the North East looking to recreate restaurant-style dishes at home now have an easier option, as Mother’s Recipe has launched a high-impact outdoor campaign to promote its Ready to Cook spice mixes across the region. The legacy Indian brand, trusted by households for generations, is responding to a growing trend of families and…
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…
