L&T Finance eyes Bengal expansion with 26 new gold-loan locationsL&T Finance plans to add twenty-six new locations by March twenty twenty-seven. This expansion aims to deepen its presence in West Bengal's...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Small-city aspirations power education loan demandEducation loan applications are increasingly coming from smaller Indian cities. Tier II and III cities now represent over eighty-six percen...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
L&T Finance plans 500 new gold loan branches this fiscalL&T Finance plans to open 500 new gold loan branches this financial year. This expansion aims to increase its network significantly and cap...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
West Bengal CM promises Purulia's Junglemahal revamp, jobs and new infrastructureWest Bengal's Chief Minister inaugurated a major drinking water project today. This Japan International Cooperation Agency-assisted initiat...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 23%There are currently too many variables that can move the markets in either direction. Oil prices may have settled into a range for now, but...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
School holiday August 18, 2026: Will schools remain closed on Monday? From J&K, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, UP to Maharashtra, check rain alerts & state-wise updatesSchool holiday news: Monsoon rains are expected to continue across several parts of India. Students and parents are watching for possible s...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
ICAI to train Bengal MLAs on public finances, legislative oversightThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will host a workshop for West Bengal MLAs. This event focuses on public financial managemen...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
At least 7 killed in hotel fire near Tarapith temple in West BengalA fire erupted at a hotel near Tarapith temple, killing seven pilgrims. The blaze started on the ground floor around 5 am while most devote...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Muthoot Fincorp appoints four lead managers for IPOIn a significant move, Muthoot Fincorp has engaged lead managers to facilitate its upcoming ₹3,000-crore initial public offering. The draft...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Muthoot Fincorp files draft papers for Rs 3,000 cr IPO to boost capital baseMuthoot Fincorp filed draft papers with Sebi for a Rs 3,000 crore IPO. The company aims to strengthen its capital base and fund business gr...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Ayushman Bharat, CM health scheme to cover over 1,850 hospitals in West Bengal: Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal's Chief Minister launched integrated health schemes on Sunday. These programs will cover over 1,240 private and 627 government ...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Rs 12.84 lakh, 800g gold seized; TMC leader's ex-bodyguard held in case linked to Bengal stone trader Tulu MondalSaigal Hossain, a former bodyguard, was arrested in a document forgery case. Police seized Rs 12.84 lakh in cash, around 800 grams of gold,...
16 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Neo Wealth buys a 9.9% stake in Keertana FinservNeo Wealth Partners has taken a significant step by acquiring a 9.9% stake in Keertana Finserv for Rs 230 crore, reinforcing its commitment...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Weather Today August 14: Heavy rain forecast across Delhi, UP, J&K, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Bengal as IMD warns of active monsoon conditionsWeather Today August 14, 2026: On August 14, 2026, the monsoon is set to unleash its fury across India, with heavy to very heavy rainfall a...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Southern banks on a golden lending streak; gold-loan books swell 2xSouth Indian banks have seen their gold-loan portfolios nearly double in three years. This significant growth is driven by rising gold pric...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Weather Today August 13: Delhi, UP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha and Bengal brace for heavy rain as IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty windsIndia weather forecast August 13: On August 13th, India is bracing for extensive rainfall and thunderstorms due to a low-pressure system fo...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
122 kg ganja seized, 2 persons arrested in West BengalPolice in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district seized 122 kilograms of ganja. Two individuals, Faridul Piyada and Sahebur Rahman Molla,...
08 Aug, 2026, 07.10 PM IST