Commerce

AI alright, but not bereft of ‘Authenticity’, suggest business leaders during Bengaluru summit
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . September 23, 2025
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Karnataka, recently organized the Karnataka HR Conclave 2025 on the theme ‘Shaping India’s Future Workforce: Harnessing Generative AI for Inclusive, Sustainable, and Human-Centric Growth’ at Hotel ITC Windsor, Bengaluru.

Manufacturing firm in UAE exploring opportunities in Karnataka’s projects, particularly BMRCL
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . September 16, 2025
DUCAB Group, a leading cable manufacturing company headquartered in Dubai, has expressed interest in supplying its advanced cable solutions to the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), an official release says.

Japanese firms to invest ₹4,000 crore in Karnataka, says Industries Minister
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . September 16, 2025
Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil recently announced that investments worth ₹4,000 crore have been confirmed during the recently concluded visit to Japan by the delegation led by him.

‘Land of the Rising Sun’ to blaze in Karnataka with Rs 882-crore solar cell manufacturing unit
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . September 13, 2025
Japan’s Hosoda Holdings will establish a solar cell manufacturing unit in Karnataka at an estimated cost of ₹882 crore, Industries Minister M. B. Patil recently announced.

‘Steeling the show’: Major boost for Karnataka as ₹2,345-crore manufacturing plant likely in Koppal
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . September 11, 2025
Industries Minister M.B. Patil recently held talks with Japan’s JFE Shoji Company on the possibilities of reviving the prestigious New Government Electrical Factory (NGEF) in Hubballi under state partnership.

Toyota also announces new prices, passing on full benefits of GST rate reductions
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . September 9, 2025
Toyota Kirloskar Motors (TKM) has announced that it will fully pass on the benefits of the recent GST rate reduction to its customers.

Post-GST reforms, Tata Motors offers full reduction benefit for commercial vehicle customers
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . September 9, 2025
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, recently announced that it will pass on the full benefit of the recent GST reduction on its entire commercial vehicle range to customers, effective 22 September 2025, the date the revised GST rates come into effect.

Good News: India shows resilient growth in Q1 of 2025-26
- By Madhusudhanan S
- . September 4, 2025
On 29 August 2025, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released a press note on the Quarterly Estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the April-June Quarter (Q1) of Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, alongwith its expenditure components both at constant (2011-12) and current prices.

Only senior officers will head corporations under GBA: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . September 2, 2025
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has said that only senior officers with extensive administrative experience would be appointed as Commissioners for the five corporations formed under the Greater Bengaluru Authority.

Bharat Electronics Limited bags fresh orders worth ₹644 crore
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . September 2, 2025
Navaratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has announced that it has received fresh orders worth ₹644 crore since its last disclosure on July 30, 2025, further strengthening its order book.