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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

Odisha power discoms launch 1 kW rooftop solar scheme for households

The scheme was launched under the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model, as part of the government's flagship PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Vaishnaw meets gaming firms to discuss user money protection, esports

Meeting comes within a fortnight of Parliament passing The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, that bars all forms of online money games while promoting eSports and other online games

Mukand Sumi Special Steel to invest ₹2,345 cr in Karnataka greenfield plant

Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited (MSSSL) is a joint venture company between Japan's Sumitomo Corporation (49:51%) and Jamnalal Sons Private Limited (Bajaj Group), which owns 51%

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall, thunderstorms in Odisha from September 1-5

The IMD also issued an orange warning of heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms with lightning at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri and Koraput

Kiaasa Retail gets BSE approval for ₹55 crore IPO to fund expansion plans

The Ghaziabad-based retailer had filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the BSE on April 18 and secured final in-principle approval on August 29

Coal India production falls 3.5% to 280.2 MT in April-August period

The company witnessed a decline in production even as the government is aiming to raise the output to reduce the import dependence

Star Localmart acquires Bengaluru-based DusMinute to expand footprint

This acquisition will help Star Localmart expand its network to 170 stores, positioning it as the largest regional retail player in Karnataka, a statement said

Maruti commences e VITARA exports; ships over 2,900 units in August

On August 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first e VITARA from the Gujarat facility

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