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EVERY ECONOMY BEGINS INSIDE THE HUMAN MIND

13-07-2026

“Every individual is fighting an invisible battle. Every family carries silent burdens. Every business confronts uncertainty. Every government balances competing pressures. Every nation pursues security, prosperity and influence.”

NTPC approves `20,457 crore Chhattisgarh power project

13-07-2026

NTPC has approved an investment of ₹20,456.70 crore for the 1,600 MW Lara Super Thermal Power Project Stage-III in Chhattisgarh, expanding its thermal power generation capacity.

SIF assets surge 29%; hybrid strategies dominate inflows

13-07-2026

Assets under management (AUM) of Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) rose 29% month-on-month to ₹17,858 crore at the end of June, driven by strong investor demand for hybrid investment strategies, according to the Association of Mutual Funds in India.

Airtel bets big on cloud, finance after `3.3 lakh crore investment

13-07-2026

Bharti Airtel is stepping up investments in financial services, data centres and cloud computing after investing more than ₹3.3 lakh cr in digital infrastructure over the past decade, Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said in the company's annual report.

HUL, Dabur trim workforce despite higher pay rises

13-07-2026

India's leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies reported contrasting trends in FY26, with permanent employee numbers falling at some firms even as most increased median employee remuneration, according to their latest annual reports.

Cognizant to scale 15,000 Management professionals

12-07-2026

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading AI Builder and technology services provider, today announced it was committing to scaling its Frontier-certified workforce, the human and operational infrastructure enterprises need to convert AI capability into measurable business results, to 5,000 Frontier Certified Engineers and 10,000 Frontier Business Operators.

Coca-Cola’s “The Lost Voices celebrate India’s passionate football fans.

12-07-2026

Timed around the FIFA® World Cup season, the campaign taps into a powerful cultural truth. Although India has not played in the tournament since 1955, millions of fans from Kerala to Goa and Assam to West Bengal come together to support global teams with the same raw emotion as if their own country were on the pitch.

USA's Brand Festivogue Grand Launch in Hyderabad

12-07-2026

Hyderabad, July 12, 2026: After earning the trust of thousands of fashion-conscious families across the United States, Festivogue, one of the most admired destinations for luxury Indian couture, has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its first flagship boutique in Hyderabad. Located in the upscale neighbourhood of Jubilee Hills, Road no 10, the new store marks a defining milestone in the brand's global journey, bringing internationally curated Indian fashion back to its roots. For nearly a decade, Festivogue has been synonymous with elegance, exclusivity and impeccable craftsmanship, serving the Indian diaspora in the United States with handpicked bridal couture, festive ensembles and occasion wear.

India's Godawan Wins ‘Single Malt of the Year’ and ‘Spirit of the Year.

12-07-2026

Godawan Artisanal Single Malt Whisky by Godawan Distilleries, in Rajasthan, has won two major awards at the Bartender Spirits Awards 2026 held in Chicago, USA. Godawan 02 Fruit & Spice was named Spirit of the Year – India and Indian Single Malt Whisky of the Year, taking the brand’s total international awards to over 125.

VIDA enters the Asia Book of Records

12-07-2026

VIDA, powered by Hero, has strengthened its electric lineup with the introduction of the new VIDA EVOOTER VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh. This long-range variant is engineered to accelerate the brand’s vision of ‘GHAR GHAR EVOOTER.’ With this addition, VIDA now offers four distinct VX2 variants tailored to the diverse lifestyles and requirements of Indian riders.

Saudi has announced the launch of “PACKAGE VISA”

12-07-2026

Saudi has announced the launch of Package Visa, a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to Saudi by integrating tourist visa application directly into curated travel bookings. The launch is currently underway through qualified travel and tourism service providers across selected international markets ahead of a broader rollout. The initiative builds on Saudi’s wider efforts to simplify visiting the country. Since launching the tourist e-Visa, Saudi has introduced several new ways to visit, including visa on arrival and the

Choice International , NH Investment Establish Strategic Partnership.

12-07-2026

Choice International Limited ("Choice"), one of India's leading diversified financial services groups, today announced a strategic partnership with NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. ("NHIS"), a leading South Korean financial institution and subsidiary of NH Financial Group, through an investment of ₹9000 Million in Choice Equity Broking Private Limited ("CEBPL"), the Broking & Wealth Management arm of Choice. This strategic investment marks a significant milestone in Choice's growth journey and reflects the confidence of NH Investment & Securities (NHIS), one of South Korea's leading financial institutions, in Choice's vision of building a next-generation financial services platform in India.