Mumbai, Apr 20 (BNP): Indian equity markets ended on a subdued note on Monday, as investors adopted a cautious stance amid lingering uncertainty over US-Iran diplomatic developments and mixed global market signals. Benchmark indices remained volatile throughout the session, with intermittent swings in both directions. However, lack of strong domestic…
Continue ReadingTier 2 & 3 Cities Drove 66 percent of new D2C orders in FY 2026: Unicommerce Analysis
Mumbai, Apr 20: India’s smaller cities are driving the next phase of growth for direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands. According to Unicommerce’s latest D2C market insights, nearly 66% of the new D2C orders in FY 2026 came from buyers in Tier 2 & 3 cities in India. This shift is also reflected…
Continue ReadingNIFTEM Thanjavur Empowers 82 Young Entrepreneurs Through Food Start-Up Training Programme
Thanjavur, Apr 20 (BNP): The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur, has successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building programme aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in the food processing sector. The initiative brought together 82 aspiring food entrepreneurs, offering them structured training designed to strengthen both technical understanding and business…
Continue Reading7.4 Quake Hits Northern Japan, Triggers Tsunami Warning
Apr20(BNP): A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a tsunami warning for waves of up to three metres. The quake occurred at 4:53 PM (local time) in the Pacific waters off Iwate Prefecture and was strong enough to shake buildings…
Continue ReadingIndia Post Posts Strong FY26 Performance with INR 15,296 Crore Revenue, Growth at 16 pc
New Delhi, Apr 20 (BNP): The Department of Posts India has reported a robust financial performance for FY 2025–26, achieving a total revenue of ₹15,296 crore, representing a 16% year-on-year growth, according to official disclosures at its annual business meet. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia termed the performance as a…
Continue Reading7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, Tsunami Alert Issued
Pic Credit: Pexel Tokyo, Apr 20 (BNP): A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings and prompting authorities to issue evacuation advisories in several coastal areas. The quake, which occurred under the Pacific Ocean, was felt strongly across nearby regions, leading…
Continue ReadingBHIM App Adds Credit Score Feature, Expands Role Beyond Payments
New Delhi, Apr 20 (BNP): The National Payments Corporation of India-backed BHIM app has introduced a new feature enabling users to check their credit scores directly within the app. Launched in collaboration with TransUnion CIBIL, the feature allows users to securely access their CIBIL Score and credit report through a…
Continue ReadingMoneyboxx Finance raises INR 350 million from IndusInd Bank and STCI Finance
New Delhi, Apr 20: Moneyboxx Finance Limited, a non-Banking Finance Company dedicated to impact financing for small and micro entrepreneurs in semi-urban and rural India, has secured total term funding of INR 350 million from multiple lenders. The funding includes INR 15 crore from STCI Finance Limited, sanctioned on February…
Continue ReadingSAEL Launches 600 MW Solar Plant in Andhra Pradesh, Boosts Clean Energy Capacity
New Delhi, Apr 20 (BNP): SAEL Industries has operationalised a 600 MW solar power project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, further strengthening India’s renewable energy infrastructure. The large-scale project, spread across over 2,400 acres, has been developed in two units of 300 MW each through its subsidiary companies. The plant will…
Continue ReadingIndia, South Korea Push to Upgrade CEPA to Deepen Trade and Investment Ties
New Delhi, Apr 20 (BNP): India and South Korea have renewed efforts to strengthen their economic partnership, with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal holding discussions with his South Korean counterpart on upgrading the existing Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The talks focused on making the trade pact more aligned with…
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