Category: business

July 8 : Benzoville, one of India’s  luxury architectural hardware brands, has announced the launch of its nationwide franchise programme, introducing what it calls India’s first zero–inventory luxury hardware franchise model. The company is set to expand its retail footprint by partnering with entrepreneurs across metro, Tier-II and Tier-III cities through a Franchise-Owned, Franchise-Operated  model that significantly reduces working capital requirements while delivering a premium retail…

Fourth edition of regional data centre conference moves to the UAE, bringing digital industry leaders together in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 8: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, will host Touchdown Middle East 2026 in Abu…

New Delhi, July 8: The Government has launched the Handloom Hackathon 2026 to encourage new ideas, innovation and technology-based solutions for the growth of the handloom sector. The initiative will provide a platform for weavers, designers, entrepreneurs and innovators to develop solutions that can improve the quality, productivity and market…

India, July 08: TeamTrace, Work and workforce management and monitoring software, has officially announced the launch of FieldTrace, a next-generation, GPS-based field workforce management platform built for companies that manage, monitor, and fine-tune distributed field teams with greater accuracy, stronger accountability, and intelligent operational insights.  Developed specifically for blue-collar and field…

New Delhi, July 8: Trade between India and ASEAN countries has reached USD 128 billion during 2025–26, reflecting stronger economic cooperation and growing business ties between the two regions. The rise in bilateral trade highlights the importance of ASEAN as one of India’s key trading partners. Both sides have continued…

Guwahati, July 8: Assam is moving towards a more diversified economic growth model by expanding beyond its traditional tea industry and promoting technology, innovation and new-age sectors, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The state government is working to create a balanced development framework that combines Assam’s established industries with…

New Delhi, July 8: Gold and silver prices declined as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions following fresh US strikes on Iran, leading to cautious sentiment across global markets. The movement in precious metal prices came as traders assessed the impact of the developments on global risk appetite, currency movements…

New Delhi, July 8: India and Costa Rica are set to deepen their economic cooperation as bilateral trade continues to grow, reaching $391 million, reflecting stronger engagement between the two nations. The two countries are exploring new opportunities to expand collaboration across sectors, including trade, investment, technology, innovation and sustainable…

New Delhi, July 8: Vice President Radhakrishnan is set to launch a Letter of Agreement (LoA) aimed at promoting the sustainable harnessing of fisheries resources in the high seas, marking an important step towards responsible marine resource management. The initiative focuses on encouraging sustainable fishing practices, protecting marine ecosystems and…

Mumbai, July 8: Indian benchmark equity indices opened in the red on Wednesday as investors turned cautious amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and weak global market cues. The Sensex slipped 364.27 points, or 0.46 per cent, to 77,816.45 at the opening, while the Nifty fell 139.15 points,…