Commerce

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.

Wipro ends FY25 on a profitable note despite revenue headwinds
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 17, 2025
In a quarter marked by cautious client spending and global tech uncertainty, Wipro has managed to end FY25 on a high note — delivering a stellar 26 percent year-on-year rise in net profit for the January–March quarter.

Ghar Ja, SIM SIM: Airtel, Blinkit team up to deliver SIM cards to your doorsteps in 10 minutes
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 16, 2025
In a game-changing move that redefines customer convenience, Bharti Airtel has partnered with Blinkit, the leading quick commerce platform, to deliver SIM cards to customers’ homes in Bengaluru within just 10 minutes.

When small is big business: ISF, Amazon join hands to drive BIS compliance awareness across India
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 11, 2025
In a landmark initiative that underscores the power of collaboration for inclusive growth, India SME Forum (ISF), in association with the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, has launched a nationwide campaign in partnership with Amazon India to educate and empower small and medium enterprises on BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) compliance.

Wheeler ‘healers’: How bike taxis are transforming urban India
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 4, 2025
In the ever-evolving maze of Indian cities, where time is precious and traffic is relentless, a quiet revolution is unfolding — swift, economical, and unmistakably efficient.