Commerce

Special train services extended by South Western Railway. Read on…
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . May 12, 2025
To clear the extra rush of passengers, the following special trains have been extended with existing timings and stoppages.

Karnataka set to become major player in renewable energy, signs MoU with GAIL to generate 1 GW power
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . May 9, 2025
Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), the country’s leading public sector undertaking in the natural gas sector, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Karnataka to establish a facility which can generate approximately 1 GW of renewable energy (RE) in the state, with a proposed investment of Rs 5,000 crore.

M.G. Balasubrahmanya takes charge as Director-HR at HAL
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . May 8, 2025
: M.G. Balasubrahmanya has taken charge as Director (Human Resources) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Prior to this appointment, he held the position of Executive Director (Human Resources) at the HAL corporate office.

‘Sweet amidst the sour’: Karnataka government orders financial aid for ailing Nandi, Bheema and Krishna sugar mills
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . May 7, 2025
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed officials of the Finance Department to prepare a detailed plan to provide financial assistance to Krishna Cooperative Sugar Mill in Athani, Belagavi, Nandi Cooperative Sugar Mill in Baleshwara constituency of Vijayapura district and Bheemashankara Cooperative Sugar Mill in Indi Taluk.

Karnataka as ‘manufacturing powerhouse’: Industries Minister chairs meeting to drive strategy
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . May 6, 2025
Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, M.B. Patil, chaired a meeting on Monday to review preparations for the upcoming ‘Uthpadhana Manthana’, a two-day strategic conference scheduled for 30 and 31 May in Bengaluru.

Japanese conglomerate enters Indian bio-fuels sector with GPSR and IOCL as collaborators
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . May 2, 2025
Sojitz Corporation has invested in a holding structure of a special purpose company established jointly by GPS Renewables Private Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., which designs, constructs, operates, and provides maintenance for biomethane plants in India (GPSR-IOCL Biomethane Platform).

Industries Minister holds meeting to discuss likely impact of US tariffs on Karnataka’s economy
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . April 24, 2025
Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil recently held a meeting with senior officials of the department to review the potential impact of US-imposed tariffs, assess the progress of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) signed during the Global Investors Meet (GIM) – Invest Karnataka 2025, and discuss recent geopolitical developments affecting industries in the state.

India’s GDP doubles in 10 years, now fifth-largest economy globally
- By Madhusudhanan S
- . April 21, 2025
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has doubled in the last decade, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

Infosys ends FY25 with profit dip, but strategic focus on AI, cloud and cybersecurity signals resilience
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 18, 2025
India’s second-largest IT services firm, Infosys, wrapped up the financial year 2024–25 with a mixed performance — one that balanced operational resilience with strategic foresight.

WS Audiology amplifies presence in India with state-of-the-art hub in Bengaluru
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 17, 2025
In a resounding step towards transforming hearing healthcare in India, WS Audiology (WSA), the global leader in hearing solutions, has unveiled its brand-new commercial and production hub in Bengaluru.