Navin’s Unveils Growth Roadmap at Channel Partner Meet 2026

Chennai, July 1: Navin’s hosted its Channel Partner Meet on 25th June 2026 at Chennai, bringing together channel partners for an evening of business engagement, industry discussions, and recognition. The event reaffirmed the company’s commitment to building a strong partner ecosystem rooted in trust, collaboration, and shared growth. Addressing the...

FASTag Annual Pass Usage Surges to 19 pc of Toll Traffic

New Delhi | July 2026: The use of FASTag annual passes on Indian highways has increased to 19% of total toll pass traffic, marking a significant rise from around 13% in December 2025, according to data compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The total number of vehicle...

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Begins France Visit to Boost Economic and Investment Ties

New Delhi, July 1: Union Finance Minister and Minister for Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has begun an official visit to France aimed at strengthening India–France economic cooperation and expanding investment, technology, and innovation partnerships. During the visit, she will co-chair the India–France Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in Aix-en-Provence...

Shashi Tharoor, Prof Raj Kumar Address Japan Parliament

Tokyo, July 1: In a significant moment for India–Japan academic and diplomatic engagement, Prof Raj Kumar and Shashi Tharoor addressed Japan’s Parliament, highlighting the growing importance of international collaboration in education, research, and global policy discourse. The engagement comes as O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) deepens its academic and...

In Odisha’s Niyamgiri, Dongria Kondhs Keep the Ancient Art of Kapdaganda Alive

Rayagada, July 1 (UDN): Nestled amid the dense forests and rolling hills of Niyamgiri, the Dongria Kondh community continues to preserve a centuries-old artistic tradition that remains central to its cultural identity. From vibrant wall paintings to intricately embroidered textiles, the tribe’s indigenous art forms continue to flourish despite...

Manufacturing Growth Continues, PMI at 54.2 in June

New Delhi, July 1: India’s manufacturing sector continued its steady expansion in June, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded at 54.2, indicating sustained growth in factory activity and overall business conditions. A PMI reading above 50 reflects expansion, and the latest data suggests that manufacturing output remained strong,...

Mahindra Registers 37pc Rise in June Auto Sales

Mumbai, July 1: Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) reported a strong performance in June, registering a 37% year-on-year growth in total vehicle sales to 1,06,207 units, driven by robust demand across its passenger and commercial vehicle segments. The company continued its growth momentum on the back of sustained customer demand,...

GST Collections Climb 14 pc to INR 1.95 Lakh Crore in June

New Delhi, July 1: India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections continued their strong growth momentum in June, rising 14% year-on-year to ₹1.95 lakh crore, reflecting sustained economic activity and improved tax compliance across the country. The robust collections were driven by healthy domestic consumption, higher business transactions, and...

Agnikul, ICEYE Sign Pact for SAR Earth Observation Systems

New Delhi, July 1: Space technology startup Agnikul Cosmos has signed a strategic agreement with ICEYE to jointly develop advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Earth observation systems, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s space-based imaging capabilities. The collaboration aims to leverage the expertise of both organisations in developing...