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CII Karnataka charts bold agenda to accelerate state’s global competitiveness
In a major move to position Karnataka as a front-runner in India’s industrial transformation, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Karnataka has unveiled its strategic roadmap for 2025–26.
When work is a ‘warship’: Pushback to government’s 12-hour working day proposal
The Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union (KITU) has called upon the entire working class to resist the Karnataka government’s move to increase the working hours in IT/ITES/BPO sector to 12 hours a day.
KMF to open Nandini outlets in eight metro stations: Deputy CM
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has said that the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has been asked to submit an application to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to open Nandini outlets in eight metro stations in the city.
WPI inflation lowest in 14 months: What does it mean?
On 17 June 2025, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data was released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. WPI inflation is at its lowest in 14 months. In this article, we will see what does “inflation decline to the economy” mean.
Karnataka in Sweden: Industries M.B. Patil on mission to convert MoUs into real-time investments
Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil at a business meeting in Sweden. Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil at a business meeting in Sweden. Karnataka Industries Minister
Two Japanese majors launch global capability centre in Bengaluru; 750 new jobs likely over three years
In a major boost to India’s global engineering footprint, Japan’s Toyo Engineering Corporation and MODEC Inc. officially inaugurated their new Global Capability Center (GCC) — TOYO MODEC OFS India Private Limited (OFS India) — in Bengaluru recently.
Flipkart CEO turns wishmaster for a day, celebrates ties with farmer partners
In a powerful gesture reinforcing Flipkart’s commitment to inclusive growth, Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO of the Flipkart Group, stepped into the shoes of a Flipkart Wishmaster for a day — delivering smiles and groceries to customers, while also connecting with the people who help power the e-commerce giant’s fresh produce supply chain: India’s farmers.
Lowest in six years, CPI inflation for May 2025 declines below 3 percent
On 12 June 2025, the Ministry of Statistics And Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Consumer Price Index data. Inflation for May 2025 has declined below 3 percent. Last time inflation was below 3 percent was in April 2019 when it was 2.99 percent.
Canara Bank reduces Repo-Linked Lending Rate post-RBI MPC meeting
Canara Bank, in an official statement, has announced a reduction in its Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) from 8.75 percent to 8.25 percent (applicable on its assets portfolio linked to External Benchmark rate), following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) announcement cutting the repo rate by 50 basis points, from 6 percent to 5.50 percent, in the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.
Government-industry meet held to form roadmap for business growth
The Government of Karnataka recently hosted the first edition of “Uthpadana Manthana”, an initiative designed to fast-track the state’s vision of becoming India’s premier manufacturing hub.
