New Delhi: The Centre has eased rules governing export transactions in Indian rupees, giving exporters greater flexibility to invoice overseas sales and receive payments in the domestic currency. The move is aimed at encouraging wider use of the rupee in international trade. Under the revised Foreign Trade Policy, export contracts, invoices and payments with countries outside the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) can be denominated and…
Mosaics Fine Art Festival Secures $24,145 Grant from Missouri Arts Council
Funding supports the 31st annual arts celebration in Historic St. Charles. (St. Charles, Mo., Aug. 21, 2024) Mosaics Fine Art Festival has been awarded a $24,145 grant with public support from the Missouri Arts Council (MAC), a state agency that invests in the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of communities across Missouri. This marks the fourth consecutive year the festival has received nearly $25,000 in…
MCP-Enabled Product Intelligence Is Here and Manufacturing Executives Are Betting on PLM to Deliver
Redwood City, CA – August 20, 2026 – Propel, creator of the first product value management (PVM) platform to transform how manufacturers develop, launch, and service products, today released research confirming product lifecycle management (PLM) as the central foundation for successful model context protocol (MCP)-enabled AI in manufacturing. MCP is the open standard that enables AI systems to securely connect to, and act on, data across…
Eaton to showcase new DURA4TRAK™ transfer case for commercial 4×4 applications at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026
Turin, Italy — Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced its Mobility segment will showcase its DURA4TRAK™ transfer case for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, taking place Sept. 8-12 in Frankfurt, Germany. Designed for demanding on- and off-road applications, the geared, two-speed transfer case delivers high torque capacity, long service life and flexible installation for vehicles requiring dependable four-wheel-drive performance. Developed for commercial…
CoverSure Enters Insurance Gifting Space, Target 1 Million Families and INR 100 Crore in 12 Months
Mumbai, Aug 20: CoverSure, a customer-first insurance platform and IRDAI-licensed Corporate Agent, today entered corporate, social, and personal gifting as a new route to insurance adoption, introducing a suite of Insurance Gift Cards built on a single conviction: that protection is among the most meaningful things one person can give another. The cards are co-branded with Oxymoney, an RBI-licensed Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer. Gifting…
S Hotels & Resorts Invites Travellers to Reclaim the Luxury of Time
‘It’s About Time’ celebrates slow travel, soulful discovery and nature-immersive escapes designed to restore what everyday life takes away. Bangkok, Thailand | Aug 20 – With so many demands on our time, S Hotels & Resorts is inviting travellers to reclaim that most precious of commodities, whether they’re burned out and ready for an end-of-year reset or simply looking to recharge before the festive season. The…
PhonePe PulsePro signs MoU with MeitY to power PM GatiShakti
Bengaluru, Aug 20: PhonePe, today announced the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to share insights from PhonePe PulsePro, its enterprise data intelligence platform, to support the PM GatiShakti mission for national infrastructure planning, economic analysis, and holistic urban and rural development. PhonePe PulsePro transforms aggregated and anonymised transaction data into hyperlocal insights, providing a granular view…
India’s REIT Market Stays Strong, 150 Million Sq Ft Office Space Could Join by 2031
New Delhi, Aug 20: India’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector is continuing to show resilience amid global uncertainties, supported by stable rental income, long-term leases and a diversified base of tenants, according to a recent report. The sector is also entering a promising phase of expansion, with more than 150 million square feet of office space expected to become eligible for REITs by 2031.…
India Eyes Dollar 2 Trillion Export Milestone by FY31, Calls for Major Manufacturing Push
New Delhi, Aug 20: India is aiming to more than double its export performance and reach $2 trillion in total exports by FY31, but achieving the ambitious target will require a major transformation across the country’s manufacturing and trade ecosystem. Commerce Ministry Additional Secretary Yashvir Singh highlighted the scale of the challenge while addressing the CII Manufacturing Conclave in New Delhi on Thursday. He said…
iQOO Launches Z11 and iQOO Buds with AI-Powered Features and Long Battery Life
New Delhi, August 20, 2026: iQOO, the high-performance smartphone brand, today launched the iQOO Z11 5G, designed to make students’ day-to-day lives more productive, efficient, and seamless. From summarising live lectures to polishing assignments, working across documents, content consumption, and staying connected with friends, the iQOO Z11 5G brings together AI-powered productivity features with segment-leading performance, a large immersive display, and dependable full-day battery life,…