National

India to Build First Underwater Road-Rail Tunnel Under Brahmaputra at Rs 18,662 Crore


India has approved a landmark Rs 18,662-crore project to construct a four-lane, access-controlled corridor between Gohpur and Numaligarh in Assam, featuring the nation’s first road-and-rail tunnel beneath the Brahmaputra river, significantly enhancing connectivity and economic growth in the northeast.

Finance

Union Budget 2026’s Infrastructure Push to Boost Real Estate Demand: Gaurav Pandey


Mr. Gaurav Pandey, Co-Chairman, FICCI Committee on Urban Development and Real Estate, and Managing Director & CEO of Godrej Properties, says the Union Budget 2026’s strong focus on infrastructure-led growth and urban development will support real estate demand and sustained economic expansion.

Business

Budget Push on MSME Growth Funds Strengthens Access to Capital and Digital Scale: Justdial


Justdial’s Chief Growth Officer Shwetank Dixit says the Union Budget’s focus on MSME growth funds, faster payment systems and digital infrastructure addresses key bottlenecks in scaling small businesses.

Business

India’s Grandest Wedding Season Ever: 46 Lakh Marriages to Fuel a Celebration Boom Worth ₹6.5 Lakh Crore


India is entering its most extravagant wedding season yet, with an estimated 46 lakh weddings between November 1 and December 14, 2025, projected to generate a staggering ₹6.5 lakh crore in business. From jewellery and apparel to catering and décor, every corner of the country’s wedding economy is set to sparkle — making this not just a social celebration, but a massive economic event that showcases India’s “Vocal for Local” spirit.

Business

India’s GST Collection Reaches ₹1.96 Trillion in July 2025By Allycaral News Desk | Updated August 2025


India recorded a ₹1.96 trillion (₹1,96,000 crore / $22.4 billion) Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection in July 2025, showcasing continued economic momentum and strong compliance across sectors.