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Kashi Vishwanath Corridor unlocks Varanasi's tourism boom, economic growth

The corridor drives Varanasi's massive economic growth, but experts call for expanding tourism strategies to uplift the entire Purvanchal region

Growth must go hand in hand with environment: UPPCB's Ravindra Pratap Singh

UP can achieve rapid industrial growth without compromising the environment by adopting cleaner technologies, AI-led monitoring and sustainable energy, says UPPCB chief

Purvanchal is emerging as a major investment hub, says Deepak Kumar

UP is positioning Poorvanchal as a major investment hub through industrial clusters, stronger connectivity, GCC incentives and sector-focused policies, says Deepak Kumar

Banks to give fillip to Uttar Pradesh's $1 trillion economy road map

With a ₹40 trillion economy in sight, Uttar Pradesh is driving banking growth through rising deposits, credit expansion, financial inclusion and infrastructure-led investment

Ubharta Purvanchal: 'Region can create business icons, needs better infra'

Varanasi strengthens its reputation as Purvanchal's economic engine by supporting businesses and cutting red tape

State has a new identity of rule of law, progress: UP Transport Minister

UP Transport Minister Daya Shankar Singh described Purvanchal as the cornerstone of India's spiritual and cultural heritage

Purvanchal steps up on development journey with infra push, policy reforms

At Uttar Pradesh Excise Minister Nitin Agarwal said that eastern Uttar Pradesh had moved beyond its traditional identity to become a key contributor to the state's economic growth

BS Rising Purvanchal Conclave: Eastern UP economy buoyed by faith

Bhushan said it indicates that the annual tourism economy generated by tourists coming to Varanasi totals about Rs 1.25 trillion if it is assumed that a visiting family comprises four members

'East UP has unlimited potential for waste to wealth value chain'

UP Pollution Control Board Chairman Dr R P Singh said the state produces a huge amount of biomass, which was earlier dismissed as mere agricultural waste or crop residue

₹50,000 cr infrastructure investment drives Varanasi's industrial growth

The city is set to see three new townships after 30 years; the first is likely to be launched by Aug

Top leaders, policymakers to brainstorm at BS Rising Purvanchal Conclave

The day-long conclave will deliberate on ways to push Purvanchal to the forefront of UP's economic growth

Media must uphold India's argumentative, dialogue-driven DNA: Shyam Saran

A monochromatic media environment, you are either a patriot or a traitor, Shyam Saran said in his keynote address at the 26th Business Standard-Seema Nazareth Award for Excellence in Journalism 2025

India needs to prioritise building own foundational AI models: Experts

At BS Manthan, experts said India must build sovereign foundational AI models and boost compute, skills and data safeguards, warning that dependence on foreign systems risks digital neo-colonialism

Hard power, self-reliance underpin strategic autonomy, say experts

India's strategic autonomy hinges on stronger hard power, a scaled-up military-industrial base, and technological self-reliance, panellists said at Business Standard Manthan

AI ecosystem opaque, needs accountability: CCI chairperson Ravneet Kaur

AI's benefits come with competition risks, CCI chair Ravneet Kaur warns, calling for greater transparency, accountability and a balanced approach to digital regulation

India tweaking BIT model to suit bilateral needs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

"AgriStack is a fantastic experiment. I would think the next UPI-like big revolution shall emerge from AgriStack. Now we'll be able to have a clear picture of how much fertiliser is required"

At BS Manthan, Pralhad Joshi outlines storage push for 500GW target by 2030

At BS Manthan, Pralhad Joshi says India's 500 GW non-fossil target hinges on scaling storage, strengthening domestic manufacturing and ensuring cheaper renewable power

Global disruption not a setback, but an opening: Amitabh Kant at BS Manthan

At BS Manthan, Amitabh Kant says fractured global supply chains and AI disruption give India a strategic opening, provided it cuts the cost of doing business and builds scale in manufacturing

Business Standard Manthan - 2026 | Day 2- Hall 1

BS Manthan is a two-day summit where international experts and the best minds of India will discuss key economic and business policy options, along with the challenges and opportunities shaping India.

Business Standard Manthan - 2026 | Day 2- Hall 2

BS Manthan is a two-day summit where international experts and the best minds of India will discuss key economic and business policy options, along with the challenges and opportunities shaping India.