Delhi - The S Bharat

FSSAI Flags Diageo’s ‘Matured in American Oak Casks’ Claim as Misleading

Food safety regulator says Royal Challenge Whisky label may mislead consumers because a major portion of the spirit is not matured in wooden casks; Diageo says it is engaging with FSSAI on labeling concerns. New Delhi: India’s food safety regulator has flagged

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·Ministry·Ministry of Home Affairs

No Renewable Energy Projects Within 1 Km of Borders Under New MHA Security Guidelines

Solar, wind and hybrid projects within 50 km of the LoC, LAC and International Border will require security clearance New Delhi : The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new national security guidelines for renewable energy projects proposed in border areas,

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·UPI

UPI Transactions to Remain Free for Consumers and Small Merchants, Payments Council of India Says

PCI says consumers can continue making instant digital payments without transaction charges as investments in cybersecurity, fraud prevention and infrastructure increase New Delhi : The Payments Council of India (PCI) has reaffirmed that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions will remain free for

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL)

NTPC Green Energy Wins 200 MW in West Bengal’s 500 MW Battery Storage Auction

₹4.35 Lakh/MW/Month Tariff Signals a More Disciplined Approach to India’s Growing Energy Storage Market New Delhi : A day after the e-reverse auction concluded, the headline was straightforward: NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has secured 200 MW/800 MWh of battery energy storage

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·LIC

Government Sells 82.23 Crore LIC Shares Through OFS, Stake Falls to 90%

Centre Raises Approximately ₹31,552 Crore Through Offer for Sale Conducted on August 4–5, 2026 New Delhi : The Government of India, the promoter of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), has sold 82,23,33,558 equity shares of the country’s largest life insurer through

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry

IREL and GMDC Explore Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen India’s Rare Earth Minerals Ecosystem

State-Owned Mining Companies Discuss Future Partnership to Support Critical Minerals Development and National Resource Security Mumbai |: IREL (India) Limited and Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) have initiated discussions on exploring strategic collaboration in the rare earth minerals and critical minerals sector,

August 7, 2026

Delhi·GEE Limited·India·Industry

GEE Limited Enters India’s Nuclear Power Supply Chain with NPCIL Approval

Strategic Approval Opens New Growth Opportunities in India’s Expanding Nuclear Energy Sector New Delhi: GEE Limited (BSE: 504028), one of India’s leading manufacturers of welding consumables and engineering solutions, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving strategic approval from the Nuclear Power

August 7, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·TATA·Titan Company Limited

Titan Reports Record Q1 FY2027 Results; Net Profit Surges 63% to ₹1,777 Crore

Revenue Rises 40% as Jewellery Business Shines; Watches, Eyecare and Engineering Segments Deliver Strong Growth New Delhi: Titan Company Limited, one of India’s leading lifestyle and retail companies, has reported an outstanding financial performance for the first quarter of FY2027, registering a

August 7, 2026

Delhi·India·NTPC

Former NTPC Executive Kundan Kumar Mishra Appointed as MMTC Director (Finance)

Government Approves Five-Year Appointment; Veteran Finance Professional to Lead MMTC’s Financial Strategy New Delhi : MMTC Limited, one of India’s leading public sector trading enterprises, has appointed Kundan Kumar Mishra, a former senior executive of NTPC Limited, as its new Director (Finance).

August 7, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

ONGC Fixes Record Date for ₹1 Final Dividend; Shareholders to Determine Payout at Upcoming AGM

New Delhi : Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has officially announced the record date for its final dividend of ₹1 per equity share for the financial year 2025–26, providing clarity to investors regarding their eligibility for the dividend payout. According to

August 7, 2026

Delhi·India

ACC Approves Key Foreign and Captive Appointments at Deputy Secretary, Director and Joint Secretary Levels

New Delhi // The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a series of high-level appointments and deputations to various foreign and captive posts of the Government of India. The appointments span the Deputy Secretary, Director, and Joint Secretary levels and

August 7, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·Market

India’s Sugar Prices Hit Record High Amid Tight Supplies and Rising Festival Demand

New Delhi : Sugar prices in India have surged to an all-time high, driven by tight domestic supplies, rising demand ahead of the festive season, and cautious stock releases by sugar mills. According to industry traders and market officials, wholesale sugar prices

August 6, 2026

Delhi·Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)·India·India's food safety

FSSAI Intensifies Enforcement Drive in 2026; Food Brands, Beverage Companies and Liquor Makers Face Regulatory Scrutiny

New Delhi : The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has significantly expanded its enforcement activities in 2026, moving beyond routine food safety inspections to crack down on misleading product claims, labelling violations, manufacturing deficiencies, food hygiene issues, and regulatory

August 6, 2026

Ai·Delhi·Government of India NEWS·India

Centre Releases ₹233 Crore for AI Centres of Excellence, Less Than One-Fourth of ₹990 Crore Approved Till FY28

New Delhi : The Central Government has released ₹233 crore, representing 23.5% of the total ₹990 crore approved for establishing three Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centres of Excellence (CoEs) between FY2023–24 and FY2027–28, according to a written reply presented in the Rajya Sabha.

August 6, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·Maruti Suzuki India Limited

Maruti Suzuki Chairman R.C. Bhargava Questions Mandatory V2V Communication Proposal, Warns Against One-Size-Fits-All Regulations

New Delhi : Maruti Suzuki India Limited Chairman R.C. Bhargava has raised concerns over the government’s proposal to make Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems mandatory in all new automobiles from October 2028, arguing that such regulations may slow the growth of India’s automobile

August 6, 2026

Banking News·Delhi·India·Reserve Bank of India

Best of BS Opinion: RBI Faces Inflation Challenge, Employment Concerns, UPI Charges Debate and India’s Nutrition Security Transition

New Delhi: A series of opinion pieces published by Business Standard explores some of India’s most pressing economic and policy challenges, including the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) inflation outlook, life insurance policy surrenders, employment generation, the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR)

August 6, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·Oil India Limited (OIL)

Oil India Updates Investors on Major Supreme Court Tax Cases; Relief in Assam Land Tax Dispute, GST on Royalty Matter Continues

New Delhi : Oil India Limited (OIL) has informed the stock exchanges about significant developments in two high-profile tax litigations currently before the Supreme Court of India. The update relates to the long-pending GST on royalty dispute and the Assam Taxation (on

August 6, 2026

Delhi·India·Railway

Rajneesh Narain Appointed as Director (Finance) of IRCTC; Railway Board Issues Formal Appointment Order

New Delhi : The Railway Board has officially issued the terms and conditions governing the appointment of Shri Rajneesh Narain as Director (Finance) of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The appointment has been made through Order No. 2023/E(O)II/40/22, with

August 6, 2026

Delhi·Hero MotoCorp Ltd.·India·Industry

Hero MotoCorp Allots 48,269 Shares to Employees Under ESOP and RSU Schemes; Paid-Up Capital Rises to 20.01 Crore Shares

New Delhi : Hero MotoCorp Ltd., India’s leading two-wheeler manufacturer, has allotted 48,269 equity shares to eligible employees following the exercise of Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) under its Employee Incentive Scheme 2014. The allotment was approved by

August 6, 2026

Delhi·India·Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg·Technology

Mark Zuckerberg Apologises to Indian Authorities Over CSAM, Deepfake Content and Platform Lapses: Sources

New Delhi |: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly apologised to the Government of India and a Parliamentary panel over concerns related to the presence of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), deepfake content, and operational shortcomings on the company’s social media platforms.

August 5, 2026

Delhi·India·Rubrik·Tech·Technology

Rubrik Launches ‘Agent Identity’ to Strengthen Security and Governance of Enterprise AI Agents

New Delhi |: Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK), a global leader in cyber resilience, data protection, and AI operations, has unveiled Rubrik Agent Identity, an advanced AI-powered security solution designed to help enterprises securely manage, monitor, and control the growing number of autonomous AI

August 5, 2026

Delhi·Government of India NEWS·India

Government Introduces Bill That Could Allow Merchant Charges on High-Value UPI Payments; No Immediate Impact on Users

New Delhi |: The Central Government has introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament, paving the way for the possible introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in the future. However, the

August 5, 2026

Delhi·India

India Set to Introduce First Polymer Currency Notes by April 2027; RBI to Pilot ₹10 and ₹20 Plastic Notes

New Delhi |: India is preparing to introduce its first-ever polymer (plastic) currency notes, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) targeting a rollout from April 2027, subject to the successful completion of field trials. The announcement was made by RBI Governor

August 5, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·NHPC Limited

NHPC Reports Strong Q1 FY2026–27 Performance; Revenue Jumps 18.5%, Net Profit Rises as Subansiri Lower Project Boosts Growth

New Delhi |: NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower public sector enterprise, has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of Financial Year 2026–27 (Q1 FY27), reporting strong growth in revenue, operating performance, and profitability. The company attributed its improved performance

August 5, 2026

Coal India·Delhi·India·Industry·Ministry of Coal

Coal India Chairman Highlights Sustainable Mine Closure and Future Opportunities at National Roundtable in New Delhi

New Delhi |: Reinforcing Coal India Limited’s (CIL) commitment to sustainable mining, scientific mine closure, and environmental restoration, Chairman B. Sairam participated in a high-level roundtable discussion on the theme “Beyond Mine Closure: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow.” The discussion was held on

August 5, 2026

Delhi·Government of India NEWS·India

GI Tags: Empowering Traditional Heritage into Global Brands

New Delhi: Geographical Indication (GI) Tags have emerged as one of India’s most powerful tools for preserving cultural heritage, protecting traditional knowledge, and creating new economic opportunities for artisans, farmers, weavers, and producer communities. By linking products to their place of origin,

August 4, 2026

Delhi - Page 7

18th BRICS Summit Begins in Delhi: PM Modi, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to Share Global Stage at Bharat Mandapam

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FSSAI Flags Diageo’s ‘Matured in American Oak Casks’ Claim as Misleading

No Renewable Energy Projects Within 1 Km of Borders Under New MHA Security Guidelines

UPI Transactions to Remain Free for Consumers and Small Merchants, Payments Council of India Says

NTPC Green Energy Wins 200 MW in West Bengal’s 500 MW Battery Storage Auction

Government Sells 82.23 Crore LIC Shares Through OFS, Stake Falls to 90%

IREL and GMDC Explore Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen India’s Rare Earth Minerals Ecosystem

GEE Limited Enters India’s Nuclear Power Supply Chain with NPCIL Approval

Titan Reports Record Q1 FY2027 Results; Net Profit Surges 63% to ₹1,777 Crore

Former NTPC Executive Kundan Kumar Mishra Appointed as MMTC Director (Finance)

ONGC Fixes Record Date for ₹1 Final Dividend; Shareholders to Determine Payout at Upcoming AGM

ACC Approves Key Foreign and Captive Appointments at Deputy Secretary, Director and Joint Secretary Levels

India’s Sugar Prices Hit Record High Amid Tight Supplies and Rising Festival Demand

FSSAI Intensifies Enforcement Drive in 2026; Food Brands, Beverage Companies and Liquor Makers Face Regulatory Scrutiny

Centre Releases ₹233 Crore for AI Centres of Excellence, Less Than One-Fourth of ₹990 Crore Approved Till FY28

Maruti Suzuki Chairman R.C. Bhargava Questions Mandatory V2V Communication Proposal, Warns Against One-Size-Fits-All Regulations

Best of BS Opinion: RBI Faces Inflation Challenge, Employment Concerns, UPI Charges Debate and India’s Nutrition Security Transition

Oil India Updates Investors on Major Supreme Court Tax Cases; Relief in Assam Land Tax Dispute, GST on Royalty Matter Continues

Rajneesh Narain Appointed as Director (Finance) of IRCTC; Railway Board Issues Formal Appointment Order

Hero MotoCorp Allots 48,269 Shares to Employees Under ESOP and RSU Schemes; Paid-Up Capital Rises to 20.01 Crore Shares

Mark Zuckerberg Apologises to Indian Authorities Over CSAM, Deepfake Content and Platform Lapses: Sources

Rubrik Launches ‘Agent Identity’ to Strengthen Security and Governance of Enterprise AI Agents

Government Introduces Bill That Could Allow Merchant Charges on High-Value UPI Payments; No Immediate Impact on Users

India Set to Introduce First Polymer Currency Notes by April 2027; RBI to Pilot ₹10 and ₹20 Plastic Notes

NHPC Reports Strong Q1 FY2026–27 Performance; Revenue Jumps 18.5%, Net Profit Rises as Subansiri Lower Project Boosts Growth

Coal India Chairman Highlights Sustainable Mine Closure and Future Opportunities at National Roundtable in New Delhi

GI Tags: Empowering Traditional Heritage into Global Brands

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