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BigBloc Construction Begins FY27 on a Strong Footing; Accelerates Transformation into an Integrated Green Building Solutions Company

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Q1 FY27 Revenue from Operations at Rs. 79.14 Crore, up 40.5% YoY as AAC Wall Panels, Construction Chemicals and Capacity Expansion Strengthen Long-Term Growth Strategy ... Read More


Travel vlogger takes 'world's most expensive first-class flight' from Dubai to London: 'It's literally an apartment'

India, Aug. 8 -- Flying first class is already a dream for many travellers, but some flights take luxury to a completely different level. From private spaces to fine dining, these experiences can feel... Read More


Payments Council Backs MDR On UPI, Says Sustained Investment Key To Ensuring Reliability

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The Payments Council of India (PCI) has supported discussions around introducing a merchant discount rate (MDR) for the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), stating that sustained in... Read More


Centre says J&K receives Rs.12,665 crore investment proposals under NCSS

NEW DELHI, Aug. 8 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday informed the Rajya Sabha that 918 industrial units have registered under the New Central Sector Scheme (NCSS)-2021 in J... Read More


RBI Proposes Restricting NBFCs To Term Loans, Bars Revolving Credit

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed restricting non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to offering only term loans, effectively disallowing revolving credit products und... Read More


Lok Sabha Passes MSME Amendment Bill 2026 To Tackle Payment Delays And Boost Liquidity

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without debate amid continued protests by Opposition members. The legis... Read More


Powerica posts over 27% YoY rise in Q1 PAT; DG set order book stands at Rs 1,700 crore

Mumbai, Aug. 8 -- While EBITDA improved by 20.4% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 106.3 crore, EBITDA margin contracted by 70 basis points YoY to 13.6% in the June'26 quarter. Profit before tax in Q1 FY27 st... Read More


Section 44AD ITR filing: Which income you must disclose - and which need not be reported under the presumptive scheme

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Section 44AD of the Income Tax Act allows small business owners to declare income on a presumptive basis without maintaining detailed books of accounts. However, opting for this s... Read More


Govt opens door to MDR on select UPI merchant payments, users to face no charges

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The government has opened the door to introducing a nominal Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on a limited set of UPI merchant transactions above a certain threshold, while assuring th... Read More


India's Second School: The Coaching Classroom

Srinagar, Aug. 8 -- Once intended to support weak students, private tuition has evolved into a parallel education system-one that exposes the failures of formal schooling while deepening inequality, s... Read More