Libas Gears Up for IPO While Expanding Retail Footprint Rapidly
Apr 16 (BNP): Indian ethnic wear brand Libas is targeting a public listing by early next fiscal year as it continues to expand its retail presence across the country, according to a top company executive. However, the timing of the initial public…
PM Modi, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker Hold Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
New Delhi, Apr 16 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions with Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker at Hyderabad House on Thursday, as part of the Austrian leader’s four-day official visit to India. The two leaders…
Jewellery Brands Highlight Evolving Akshaya Tritiya Trends with Focus on Value, Meaning, and Silver Demand
Mr. Pawan Gupta, Chairperson, PP Jewellers by Pawan Gupta: “Akshaya Tritiya has always been a special occasion for us, and this year too we are seeing a lot of interest from customers. It’s a time when people like to invest in something…
Silver Prices Gain on MCX as Fresh Buying Emerges
New Delhi, Apr 16 (BNP): Silver prices gained in futures trade on Thursday, rising 0.82% to ₹2,53,800 per kilogram, supported by fresh buying interest and global market uncertainty. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver contracts for May delivery…
Unemployment Edges Up to 5.1 pc in March, Urban Areas Drive Rise
New Delhi, Apr 16 (BNP): India’s unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 years and above rose to 5.1% in March 2026, up from 4.9% in the previous month, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin released by the…
India Steps Up Biogas Blending in CGD Networks Amid Global LNG Supply Pressure
Apr 16 (BNP): India is accelerating the integration of compressed biogas (CBG) into city gas distribution (CGD) networks as global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supplies tighten amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The move reflects a broader…
Odisha Mandates Odia Language in All Educational Institutions
Bhubaneswar, Apr 16 (BNP): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that the Odia language will be made compulsory in all schools across the state, reinforcing efforts to strengthen linguistic heritage and cultural identity. The…
India, US Advance Trade Talks as Envoy Meets US Officials in Washington
Washington, Apr 16 (BNP): India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held meetings with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and former US National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien, as both countries continue discussions on…
WEF Highlights Middle Income Economies as Growth Engine
Apr 16 (BNP): Middle-income economies are poised to become the primary drivers of global economic growth in the coming years, even as the world economy continues to face a range of new and evolving challenges, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).…
Mango Meets Clean Eating at Flax Healthy Living
Balancing indulgence with mindful eating, Flax Healthy Living introduces summer dishes that lean into mango while staying true to its health-first philosophy. The hero here is the…