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Traction for tractors: ‘Mechanisation no longer a luxury’, says VST CEO

The recent GST reduction on smaller farm machinery — from 12 percent to 5 percent — has delivered a powerful push to rural mechanisation, making equipment more affordable for small and marginal farmers.

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Capitalising on ‘scent-iment’: AIAMA expo kicks off to grand start with Union Minister as chief guest

The All India Agarbathi Manufacturers Association (AIAMA) inaugurated AIAMA EXPO 2025, India’s largest international conference and exhibition for the agarbathi industry at Tripura Vasini, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru recently.

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USA’s Burkhan Group to invest Rs. 1,500 crore in AI server manufacturing: Karnataka Industries Minister

The Burkhan World Investment Group, headquartered in Miami, USA, has announced plans to invest ₹1,500 crore in Karnataka for the production of advanced AI-powered servers.

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ICEA, GSA forge strategic alliance to propel India’s semiconductor ambitions on to global stage

In a landmark move set to redefine India’s role in the global semiconductor landscape, the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) on Friday announced a strategic collaboration aimed at deepening India’s integration into global semiconductor value chains.

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Is private investment a problem? – An untold paradoxical economic tale

Showing a strong real GDP growth rate on one side and worrying as if the economy is much weaker on the other hand is one of the untold paradoxical economic tales.

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Slow and unsteady losing the race?: CM warns officials against lethargy in granting business approvals

Industries Minister MB Patil recently said that efforts are being made to make Karnataka the number one state in the country in terms of Ease of Doing Business.

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Soap story strikes positive note: KSDL hands over ₹135 crore in dividend to Karnataka government

Public Sector Enterprise Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL) on Friday handed over ₹135 crore to the State Government as dividend from its profits for the financial year 2024–25.

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This move by Indian Railways will ensure fashion is in station and vice-versa…

In a move aimed at enhancing passenger amenities and boosting non-fare revenue, the Bengaluru division of South Western Railway is set to call e-auctions and tenders inviting reputed single-brand companies to establish premium single brand retail outlets at all major railway stations.

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Japanese firm launches Bengaluru Automation Centre to accelerate India’s smart manufacturing future

OMRON, a global leader in industrial automation, has announced the inauguration of its new Automation Centre in Bengaluru, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to advancing India’s smart manufacturing transformation.

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MPC maintains key interest rate; country poised for growth amid resilience

On 1 October 2025, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its Monetary Policy Statement, opting to maintain the key interest rate, the Repo Rate.