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New Delhi, Aug 26: India’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) sector has attracted nearly $6 billion in equity funding over the past five years, reflecting strong investor interest in the country’s fast-growing consumer market. The funding has helped D2C brands expand beyond their initial digital-first models, allowing them to invest in new products, technology, marketing,…

With Raksha Bandhan approaching, consumer searches across categories associated with the festival recorded year-on-year growth across India. Data from Justdial Limited, India’s No. 1 local search engine, covers florists, gift shops, dry fruit dealers, Rakhi dealers and cake shops. The analysis compares search volumes between August 2025–July 2026 and August 2024–July 2025. Leading the growth nationally were Florists, with searches increasing by 28%…

New York, Aug 26: US stock markets closed higher on Tuesday, supported by a recovery in technology and semiconductor shares and a decline in oil prices and Treasury yields. The S&P 500 rose 0.32 per cent to 7,677.28, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.66 per cent to 26,151.30. The Dow Jones…

Bengaluru, Aug 26: Kyndryl, a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, and Bridgepath Innovations Private Limited, a global capability center (GCC) consulting firm, today announced a collaboration to help enterprises design, build, operate and scale AI–native GCCs. The collaboration enables enterprises to rethink their GCC operating models by embedding AI natively into delivery, operations and governance, driving greater speed, efficiency and scalability. Kyndryl and Bridgepath will…

New Delhi, Aug 26: Delhi’s culinary landscape is set to welcome a taste of authentic American cuisine as the India Office of Food Export USA joins hands with JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity to present The Great American Table, a week-long food festival celebrating the rich and diverse flavours of the American Midwest and Northeast. The festival was officially inaugurated on Monday in the…

New Delhi, Aug 26: Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) have ended the financial year 2025-26 on a strong note, reporting a record combined net profit of Rs 10,176 crore. The performance marks a major milestone for banks that remain closely connected to India’s rural economy and serve millions of customers across the…

New Delhi, Aug 26: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has entered a new phase of growth with a more diversified and balanced business portfolio, combining its strong railway legacy with an expanding presence across new infrastructure domains. Addressing shareholders at…

New Delhi, Aug 25: India is preparing a new framework to make Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification easier for high-tech companies looking to manufacture in the country. The move is aimed at reducing regulatory hurdles and creating a more supportive environment for advanced manufacturing and investment. Commerce and Industry…

Guwahati/Imphal, Aug 25: Manipur’s capital Imphal is expected to receive direct connectivity with the national railway network by June 2029, marking a major milestone in the expansion of rail infrastructure in the Northeast. The development will make Imphal the fifth Northeast capital city to be connected to the national railway…