Mumbai, Sep 7: Indian stock markets started the week on a cautious note on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty opening slightly lower as investors remained wary of rising crude oil prices, tensions in the Middle East and a packed IPO calendar. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,883.15, down 14.55 points or 0.06 per cent, while the Sensex slipped 69.38 points or 0.09 per cent…
New ESG Framework Maps Key Risks and Growth Opportunities Across India’s FMCG Sector
Mumbai, Sep 05: Aspire Circle and Aspire Impact have launched “Fast Moving Consumer Goods: An ESG Performance Framework,” a new research publication under the Impact Future Project, a thought-leadership initiative supported by Capgemini. The publication brings together 19 senior ESG, sustainability and business leaders to develop a sector-specific approach to measuring ESG performance and assessing ESG risks and opportunities. India’s FMCG sector generated USD 245.4…
SAIL Achieves Record August Steel Production, Sales Jump 13 percent as Borrowings Fall by Rs 870 Crore
State-owned steel giant Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has delivered one of its strongest monthly performances in recent years, posting record production and double-digit sales growth in August 2026. The Maharatna PSU achieved its highest-ever August output of hot metal, crude steel and saleable steel, while robust domestic demand and improved retail sales helped push overall sales volumes to 1.87 million tonnes. The performance further…
Second Point S campus to help workshops manage growth in a changing automotive industry
For the second consecutive year, Point S welcomes young automotive leaders from nine countries to France. • Building on the success of the inaugural programme, the campus continues to prepare the next generation of family business leaders for a rapidly evolving automotive industry. • This year’s programme focuses on managing growth across people, teams, and business performance. Sept 04: Independent tyre dealers and mechanical workshops…
When Architecture Becomes Furniture: Yuvraj Vohra Launches Villaro Design Studio in MG Road, Delhi
Sep 04: Furniture designer Yuvraj Vohra has unveiled the new Villaro Design Studio on MG Road, Delhi, introducing a furniture brand shaped by an architectural way of thinking. Trained in architecture, Vohra approaches furniture not as standalone objects but as elements that influence how a space is experienced. His transition from designing buildings and interiors to designing furniture stems from a belief that furniture plays a defining…
Lower Tariffs Could Help India Bring More Businesses Into Global Export Market: Report
New Delhi, Sep 4: Lower tariffs and easier access to overseas markets could help India expand its exporter base and bring more small and mid-sized businesses into global trade, according to a report. The report highlights a gap in India’s export ecosystem, where a relatively small group of large companies accounts for a significant share of overseas shipments, while many smaller and mid-sized firms have…
A Taste of Bangkok Comes to Kolkata with Yauatcha’s Nara Thai Takeover
Kolkata, Sep 04: This September, Kolkata is getting a taste of Bangkok as Yauatcha Kolkata hosts the three–day Nara Thai Takeover at Yauatcha Kolkata, bringing the vibrant spirit of Thai cooking to the city. Known for its lively interplay of flavours, Thai cuisine is all about finding harmony in contrasts. The Nara Thai experience brings this very spirit to the table, with a specially curated menu…
Dorod Showcases Products at MAHA 2026 as Exhibition Nears Close
Dorod is showcasing its offerings at MAHA 2026 as the major exhibition enters its final days at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS). The Dorod showcase is located in Hall A and will remain open to visitors until September 6, with operating hours from 10am to 10pm. The Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC), which highlighted Dorod in its latest member update, said visitors can…
The EPIC Company acquihires The Dosa Studios to expand its GenAI-Universe
Mumbai, Sep 04: The EPIC Company announced the acquihire of the GenAI-native storytelling studio, The Dosa Studios. The strategic move accelerates EPIC Company‘s push into its growing GenAI-Universe, with Dosa Studios‘ co-founders Anwar Khan and Annanyaa Nautiyal, along with their key GenAI artists, joining to spearhead EPIC AI Lab – a co-creation space designed to merge human imagination with intelligent tools. Anwar and Annanyaa built their reputation at the intersection of design, storytelling, and machine intelligence – pairing strong creative direction with technical execution to…
Goyal Pushes Nationwide FTA Drive to Take Indian Exports to Global Markets
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for a nationwide campaign to ensure that Indian businesses make greater use of the country’s expanding network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Speaking at a national workshop on leveraging FTAs in New Delhi, Goyal said the benefits of preferential market access must reach businesses at the grassroots, including MSMEs, startups, traders, first-time exporters and women entrepreneurs…