New Delhi, August 19: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has left for Singapore for a three-day visit from August 19 to 21, where he will participate in the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) and the fourth India-Singapore Business Roundtable (ISBR). The visit is aimed at deepening India-Singapore economic ties, with a strong focus on trade, investment, technology, manufacturing, digitalisation, skills development and the…
Škoda Auto India ushers in the next chapter of its sedan legacy with the new Slavia
Mumbai, August 19: Škoda Auto India has unveiled the new Slavia, reinforcing its commitment to customers who appreciate the timeless appeal of sedans combined with modern technology, safety and driving pleasure. Building on the success of one of India‘s most popular sedan platforms, the new Slavia continues the brand’s tradition of delivering European engineering that is engaging to drive, practical to own and made for India’s demanding customers. The unveiling also marked a celebration of Škoda‘s global sedan heritage, with…
Centre Rolls Out Incentive Plan to Expand Piped Gas Access Across Homes
New Delhi, August 19, 2026: The Central government has approved a new Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections aimed at accelerating the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections among households across the country. The scheme, approved by the government on August 18, will come into effect from September 1, 2026, and is designed to encourage City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities to expand…
RailTel Wins Rs 166.8 Crore Order from EPFO for IaaS Solutions
New Delhi, August 19, 2026: RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has secured a work order worth Rs 166.8 crore, including taxes, from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for providing Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), strengthening the public sector telecom company’s presence in government digital infrastructure projects. The order involves a one-year extension of RailTel’s existing IaaS engagement with EPFO, along with additional components. The contract is valid…
India’s General Insurance Market Hits ₹3.36 Lakh Crore as Health, Motor Segments Drive FY26 Growth
India’s general insurance industry closed FY2025-26 on a stronger footing, with total premium collections rising about 9% to ₹3.36 lakh crore. The expansion marks a notable improvement over the previous financial year and reflects a gradual increase in demand for financial protection among households and businesses. Rising healthcare expenses, a growing vehicle base, greater awareness of insurance and the rapid adoption of digital distribution are…
Gwalior-Chambal Rail Connectivity Gets Major Boost with Kailaras-Birpur Section Inauguration
Gwalior, August 18, 2026: The Gwalior-Chambal region is set to receive a major boost to rail connectivity with the inauguration of the Kailaras-Sabalgarh-Birpur gauge-converted rail section and the extension of the Gwalior-Kailaras train service to Birpur. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the upgraded section and flagged off the extended train service, marking a significant step towards improving passenger connectivity and supporting economic activity across…
Air Serbia extends its CHAMP partnership by adding Traxon cargoHUB to enhance customer connectivity and cargo digitalization
Frankfurt, Aug 18 – Air Serbia has extended its long-standing partnership with CHAMP Cargosystems by adding Traxon cargoHUB. The service provides the carrier and its customers an additional channel for exchanging electronic cargo messages seamlessly, and supports continued digitalization across its cargo operations. The selection builds on a trusted relationship spanning more than 15 years, during which Air Serbia has steadily adopted a broad…
Visa Reimagines Visa Infinite for India’s Evolving Affluent Consumers
Visa Infinite evolves into a premium three-tiered suite – Visa Infinite, Visa Infinite Privilege and Visa Infinite Private – enabling distinct elevated privileges for India’s affluent segments through a unified and scalable premium propositions Mumbai, Aug 18 – Visa recently unveiled a refreshed Visa Infinite in India, evolving the proposition from a single premium card tier into a more flexible and adaptive offering designed…
Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali Inaugurates and Names New Modern Educational Campus
Pune, 18th August: Marking a significant milestone in its long and illustrious educational journey, Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali inaugurated and named its new, modern educational campus today amidst an enthusiastic gathering of distinguished guests, educators, academicians and well-wishers. The new educational campus has been developed with the objective of providing students with a more enabling and enriching environment for modern, quality-driven, technology-enabled and holistic education. Keeping pace with the evolving needs of the education sector, the campus is envisioned as a hub for…
New ICMAI Handbooks Address Expected Credit Loss and Bank Loan Restructuring Ahead of 2027
New Delhi, Aug 18: The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) on Tuesday launched two professional handbooks on Expected Credit Loss (ECL) and restructuring of bank loans, aimed at helping banks, borrowers, MSMEs and finance professionals prepare for the Reserve Bank of India’s ECL framework coming into effect from April 1, 2027. The launch was attended by CMA Chittaranjan Chattopadhyay, President, ICMAI; CMA Manoj…