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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.

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Navaratna Defence PSU BEL receives orders worth Rs. 1,092 crore

Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs. 1,092 crore since the last disclosure on 16 September 2025.

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GST 2.0: ‘Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitaha’, finally 

The biggest indirect tax reform in India since Independence was the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which came into effect on July 1, 2017.

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AI alright, but not bereft of ‘Authenticity’, suggest business leaders during Bengaluru summit

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.

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Manufacturing firm in UAE exploring opportunities in Karnataka’s projects, particularly BMRCL

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.

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Japanese firms to invest ₹4,000 crore in Karnataka, says Industries Minister

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.