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OMCs reduce ATF prices by 1.4%; commercial LPG price falls by ₹51.50

This price cut will reduce the burden on commercial airlines, for whom fuel makes up for almost 40 per cent of the operating cost

Nuvoco Vistas to invest ₹200 cr to expand cement grinding capacity

This will be complemented by a series of debottlenecking projects at Jojobera, Panagarh, and Odisha Cement Plants, the company said

Gross GST mop-up rises 6.5% to ₹1.86 trillion in August, shows govt data

The August Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up is, however, lower than Rs 1.96 trillion collected in July. In August 2024, the collection was Rs 1.75 trillion

Vintage car owners in UP can now register vehicles under MoRTH rules

Officials on Monday said the move will provide clarity, ease of compliance and help preserve the heritage value of these vehicles

Amazon India expands infra in Punjab to meet festive season demand

According to the company, Punjab has over 46,000 sellers across categories, such as sports, apparel, beauty, and kitchen, selling their products on the online marketplace

Indian tea industry concerned over higher US tariff, exports likely to hit

In 2024, the US had imported 17 million kilograms of tea from India, while the shipment to America stands at 6.26 million kilograms till May this year, according to the industry body

India's power consumption rises 4.4% to 150.47 bn units in August

Power consumption was recorded at 144.11 BU in August 2024, according to official data

Women's World Cup winners set to receive nearly Rs 40 crore, record payout

The 13th edition of the global showpiece event, beginning on September 30, is being jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka

Ashwin reportedly planning to register for ILT20 auction: Reports

Ashwin, who will turn 39 in another couple of weeks, had recently announced his retirement from the IPL, which has now made him eligible to play in franchise-based T20 leagues across the globe

RCB teams up with BCCI and KSCA to strengthen crowd control measures

The franchise is also promising a "fan-safety audit framework" besides training on-ground partners annually on crowd management and emergency response

Hyundai Motor India sales decrease 4.23% to 60,501 units in August

August sales included 44,001 units in the domestic market and 16,500 units exports, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a statement

Maruti Suzuki sales decline marginally to 180,683 units in August

Its total domestic passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers declined 8 per cent to 1,31,278 units from 1,43,075 units in the year-ago month, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement

Tata Motors sales up 2% to 73,178 units in Aug; domestic dispatches fall 2%

The company's total domestic dispatches, however, declined 2 per cent year on year to 68,482 units last month as against 70,006 units in August last year, the auto major said in a statement

SpiceJet flight returns mid-air, lands in Pune after technical glitch

The aircraft landed safely and passengers were deplaned normally, SpiceJet said in a statement

Dharan Infra EPC receives ₹1,171 crore contracts in Andhra Pradesh

"Dharan Infra EPC either directly or through its designated subsidiaries, has received work contracts of an aggregate value of approximately Rs 1,171.21 crore from Skymax Infra Power," it said

Excel Infra to invest ₹252 cr in luxury housing project in Mumbai

In a statement, the company said it has launched a luxury residential project at Bandra Reclamation with an investment of ₹252 crore

GST 2.0 should pave way towards single nationwide tax rate: Report

The report titled 'GST 2.0: Two Slabs Today, One Rate Tomorrow', strongly recommended pegging the peak indirect tax rate, including cesses, to 18 per cent

Tractor industry volumes likely to post 4-7% growth in FY26: Icra

Pre-buying ahead of the TREM V emission norms, proposed to take effect from April 1, 2026, could further aid volume growth, it added

Bihar SIR: Claims, objections can be filed beyond Sept 1, EC tells SC

Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for EC, said, Any extension of deadline will lead to disruption of the entire exercise and finalisation of final electoral roll

Lower GST on 2Ws will boost affordability, aid buyers: Hero MotoCorp chief

Hero MotoCorp Pawan Munjal said the two-wheeler industry is not only a key driver of mobility but also a vital pillar of the national economy