Economy

Karnataka Maritime Board inks pacts worth ₹4,500 crore to develop infra

(representative image) | Photo Credit: istock.com Karnataka Maritime Board (KMB) has signed formal MoUs and a concession agreement with different stakeholders. According to KMB, the MoUs focused on enhancing connectivity, developing critical infrastructure, and modernising the workforce. In all, these agreements would help attract investments worth around ₹4,500 crore in Karnataka’s maritime sector. During the […]

Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra engage in hilarious social media banter over their next with SS Rajamouli

Mahesh Babu is all set to feature alongside Priyanka Chopra in filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s next big project, tentatively titled ‘GlobeTrotter’. Recently, the two leading stars engaged in a funny social media banter, leaving millions of their fans curious about the upcoming film. Mahesh Babu will star alongside Priyanka Chopra in SS Rajamouli’s next.(@urstrulyMahesh) Mahesh Babu, […]

Economy

SpiceJet plans to double active fleet by November-end 

SpiceJet said that all five newly-added aircraft have already commenced commercial operations. Budget carrier SpiceJet plans to more than double its operational fleet and triple its passenger ferrying capacity (available seat kilometres) by the end of November. Industry estimates that SpiceJet has 32 aircraft in operation. Damp lease Accordingly, the carrier has inducted five additional […]

After win, brandwagon ride for Women in Blue?

Harmanpreet Kaur lifts the trophy after India’s victory in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 Final match between India and South Africa at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy on November 02, 2025 in Navi Mumbai, India. (Photo/Getty Images) MUMBAI: Women’s cricket in India is having its moment, and brands are starting to take […]

Economy

Sarveshwar Foods arm signs rice sourcing pact worth ₹174 cr

Singapore-based Green Point Pte, a subsidiary of Sarveshwar Foods has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Rice Exporters Federation to ensure a consistent supply of premium Indian rice in global markets. Under the terms of the MoU, both parties have expressed their intent to explore commercial arrangements for the procurement and […]

Economy

India’s solar boom could create a ₹3,700 crore recycling market in 2047: CEEW

Recovering and reusing materials from discarded solar panels could be a ₹3,700 crore worth market opportunity in 2047, according to a pair of new independent studies released today by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). The studies also highlight that, if this potential is realised, recovering valuable materials such as silicon, copper, aluminium, […]