Mumbai, Jan 31: Blue Star Limited reported moderate growth in its consolidated revenue and operating profit for the third quarter of FY26, despite a challenging market environment. The performance was supported by steady momentum in the Electro-Mechanical Projects business and inventory build-up in the Room Air Conditioners (ACs) segment ahead of the mandatory energy-label transition effective January 1, 2026. For the quarter ended December 31,…
Bank of Baroda Reports Strong Performance in Q3FY26 and 9MFY26, Driven by Robust Growth and Asset Quality
Mumbai, Jan 31: Bank of Baroda (BoB) announced its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended 31st December 2025, reporting continued growth momentum supported by stable asset quality, strong profitability, and a healthy balance sheet. Financial Highlights – Q3FY26 & 9MFY26 Net Profit for Q3FY26 rises YoY; 9MFY26 Net Profit shows steady growth. Operating Profit for the quarter and nine months demonstrates consistent…
Škoda Auto India and BBH India roll out ‘You Never Drive Alone’, spotlighting Škoda Super Care
Mumbai, Jan 31: Škoda Auto India, in partnership with BBH India, has launched an integrated campaign ‘You Never Drive Alone’ as it debuts its brand-wide service programme ‘Škoda Super Care’. Aimed at enhancing customer ownership experience across Škoda Auto India’s entire product portfolio from 2026, ‘Škoda Super Care’ introduces best-in-class ownership benefits as part of a unified service framework. Designed with a clear business and…
CREDAI Hyderabad on Economic Survey 2025–26
Hyderabad: Jan 31: CREDAI Hyderabad welcomes the Economic Survey 2025–26, which reaffirms Hyderabad’s role as a key driver of India’s urban and economic growth. The Survey projects 7.4% GDP growth for FY26, supported by strong Gross Fixed Capital Formation nearing 30% of GDP, a resilient services sector growing at 9.1%, and credible fiscal consolidation with the fiscal deficit at around 4.8% of GDP. Hyderabad’s growth stands out for its simultaneous urban densification and…
Experts flag the East-West OdishaDevelopmental Divide: PRAHAR Seminar
Bhawanipatna, Jan 31 : PRAHAR, (Public Response Against Helplesness & Action for Redressal) a policy-focused development organisation working on employment, livelihoods and regional equity, organised a Seminar on “South-West Odisha: Economic & Employment Growth, Challenges and Opportunities” at Hotel Midtown, Bhawanipatna. The dialogue brought together economists, development practitioners and industry experts to discuss solutions to bridge the widening intra-state developmental disparities in Odisha. The Panel…
Budget 2026 Can Accelerate India’s GCC-Led Innovation Growth: Srinivas Nandigam
Srinivas Nandigam, Managing Director, Global Capability Centre, Advance Auto Parts India: “India’s Global Capability Centre ecosystem has entered a phase of sustained maturity and global relevance. Today, the country hosts over 1,700 GCCs employing more than 1.6 million professionals, representing the largest concentration of GCC talent worldwide. The sector’s economic contribution is estimated at over USD 46 billion, with growth increasingly driven by advanced engineering,…
Tata Power Strengthens UP Grid with New 765 kV Transmission Lines
Tata Power Commissions 765 kV Mainpuri–Bara and Mainpuri–Unnao Transmission Lines, Strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s Power Evacuation Network Bengaluru, Jan 31: The Tata Power Company Limited (Tata Power), one of India’s largest integrated power companies, has successfully commissioned two critical 765 kV Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission corridors in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the state’s power transmission infrastructure and enhancing grid reliability across…
Kolkata Hosts Landmark MATECIA & SURFACES REPORTER Architecture Event, Spotlighting East & Northeast India as Emerging Design Powerhouses
Kolkata, Jan 31: India’s leading building materials exhibition, MATECIA Exhibition (Materials & Products for Construction, Interiors & Architecture), along with SURFACES REPORTER, one of India’s most respected architecture and design media platforms, was formally inaugurated today at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan (BBMP), Kolkata. The inauguration marks the launch of the largest-ever confluence of architecture, interiors, and building materials for East and Northeast India. Held from…
Union Budget Could Unlock Tier II Cities as Next Residential Growth Engines
By: Nikhil Madan, Managing Director, Mahima Group The Tier II cities are ushering in a new phase of residential development with homebuyers looking a cusp of better infra with a more balanced lifestyle. The Union Budget can now compliment this growth by focusing on improvements in urban infrastructure, connectivity as well as sound policies for upgraded premium housings. Stronger planning and investment will help Tier…
Payoneer Expands Capabilities in Mexico and Indonesia
Payoneer Global Inc., the financial technology company enabling business growth across borders, announced the expansion of its global payment platform with new collection capabilities in Indonesia and enhanced local collection services in Mexico. These additions enable customers to transact and receive funds from local buyers and ecommerce platforms faster and more cost-effectively, helping businesses access new growth markets as global trade flows evolve. Payoneer empowers…