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Northeast Region Gas Conclave 2026: Strengthening the Future of Natural Gas in Northeast India

The Northeast Region Gas Conclave 2026 brought together industry leaders, energy sector professionals, policymakers and other stakeholders in Guwahati on October 9 to discuss the evolving natural gas landscape and the region’s growing importance in India’s energy sector.

Ola Electric Sets ₹1,000 Crore Rights Issue at 26% Discount

Ola Electric Mobility has approved a rights issue of nearly ₹1,000 crore as the electric two-wheeler manufacturer looks to raise additional capital for debt reduction, business expansion and other corporate requirements. The company has fixed the issue price at ₹27 per share, which represents a discount of around 26% to the previous market price.

Read More Oct 08, 2026

Economics

UPI Merchant Fee Rollout May Shift to January 2027 Amid Festive Season Concerns

The proposed introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions could be pushed back by a few months, with January 1, 2027, emerging as a possible new implementation date. The proposed delay comes ahead of India’s busy festive shopping period, when digital payments typically see a substantial increase in activity. However, the postpone...

Read More Oct 08, 2026

Economics

Nagaland Moves to Strengthen Producer-Market Linkages Through Off-Taker Meet

Nagaland is looking to strengthen the commercial ecosystem around its locally produced agricultural and forest-based products by improving connections between producers, buyers, technology providers and financial institutions. The initiative was highlighted at the one-day Off-Taker Meet 2026 organised by the ELEMENT Nagaland Project under the Society for Cli...

Read More Oct 08, 2026

Economics

Sikkim Partners with Infosys to Expand Digital Skilling and Job Opportunities

The Sikkim government has entered into a new partnership with Infosys to strengthen digital learning, industry-oriented training and employment opportunities for people across the state. The agreement was signed by the Skill Development Department through the Directorate of Craftsmanship Training Scheme and Employment (DCTSE), marking the first formal collab...

Read More Oct 08, 2026

Economics

Assam to Set Up First Shipyard Near Guwahati with ₹475 Crore Investment Plan

Assam is preparing to take a significant step into the shipbuilding industry with a new shipyard planned at Dharapur, near Guwahati. The project is being developed through a partnership between Assam Inland Waterways Company Ltd (AIWCL) and Bharat A to Z Pvt Ltd, which will operate through a new special-purpose company, Assam Shipyard Pvt Ltd (ASPL).

Read More Oct 08, 2026

Economics

Arunachal Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik, CM Khandu Review Development Priorities with Focus on Siang Project

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik and Chief Minister Pema Khandu held discussions on key development priorities for the state, with particular attention to infrastructure, inclusive growth and the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The meeting focused on the importance of advancing development initiatives while ensuring that the c...

Read More Oct 08, 2026

Economics

Mizoram to Host North East Bankers’ Conclave on October 13; Scindia Likely to Attend

Mizoram is set to host the North East Bankers’ Conclave in Aizawl on October 13, bringing together key stakeholders from the banking and financial sectors to discuss ways to strengthen financial inclusion, credit access and economic growth across the Northeast.

Read More Oct 08, 2026

Economics

Sikkim Partners with Google to Bring AI Skills to Higher Education

Sikkim is taking steps to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within its higher education system through a partnership with Google. The collaboration is aimed at helping educators develop practical knowledge of AI and encouraging the adoption of technology-driven approaches in teaching, academic planning and classroom engagement.

Read More Oct 08, 2026

Economics

Arunachal Pradesh Eyes ₹15,000 Crore State Equity Opportunity From 19,000 MW Hydropower Projects

Arunachal Pradesh is looking at its hydropower resources as a major source of future investment and revenue, with projects capable of generating around 19,000 MW currently in different stages of development. The state government sees the sector as an important opportunity to strengthen its finances while supporting long-term infrastructure and economic growt...