In an effort to fortify its position in international energy markets, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has declared the establishment of a Singaporean, wholly-owned subsidiary. On February 26, 2026, a new legal entity called Bharat Petroleum Global Energy Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. was established. The change has been announced in accordance with the SEBI (Listing […]
The stock exchanges have been notified by IRCON International Limited that their writ petition over VAT assessments linked to the Ganga Bridge Project has been rejected by the Hon’ble Patna High Court. The VAT assessment orders for the fiscal years 2010–2011 through 2016–17 are the subject of the ruling, which is dated February 25, 2026. […]
Investors should be wary of bogus notices requesting payment of Securities Transaction Tax (STT), as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a warning on Thursday about con artists utilising its letterhead to deceive the public. According to SEBI, con artists are contacting investors through bogus notices stating that they owe STT dues […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended an invitation to Israeli businesses to investigate potential investment, manufacturing, and technological collaboration opportunities in India while he is in Israel. With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by his side, Prime Minister Modi paid a visit to an innovation exhibition that showcased developments in agri-tech, water-tech, climate-tech, health-biotech, […]
In a major development in their bilateral fintech collaboration, India and Israel have decided to open up India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to cross-border use. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, the two countries reached an agreement to integrate UPI with Israel’s domestic payments system. The integration is anticipated to enhance the speed, […]
Various major infrastructure projects have been approved by Indian Railways to improve maintenance capacity, alleviate congestion on important corridors, and increase passenger and freight operations. These projects will be implemented across the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Railway zones. At a cost of ₹174.26 crore, the Railways in Rajasthan authorised the construction of coach maintenance facilities […]
Global semiconductor CEOs, lawmakers, and industry heavyweights will gather on March 1 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, for the Semiconnect Conference, which will be the third edition of its kind. The purpose of the gathering is to discuss India’s increasing role in the global semiconductor value chain. The Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM) and the state’s Department […]
As part of the “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” campaign of the Indian Railways, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the Rail Tech Policy and the total digitalisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) on Thursday. Through the use of a specialised Rail Tech Portal and an end-to-end digital approach, the Rail Tech Policy seeks to engage […]
In a major development for digital payments in India, Apple Inc. is reportedly in advanced discussions with leading Indian banks to introduce its mobile payment service, Apple Pay, in the country by around mid-2026. According to sources cited by Bloomberg and confirmed by other news outlets, Apple is in talks with top private lenders — […]
India has called for a significant acceleration of global climate action, stressing that enhanced climate finance and the faster deployment of clean energy are critical to meeting international climate goals, according to a LiveMint report. Speaking at the silver jubilee edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026, organised by The Energy and Resources […]
