Raksha Bandhan trade expected to cross Rs 30,000 crore: CAIT

IANS | August 25, 2026 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Retail activity across India has picked up sharply ahead of Raksha Bandhan, with the festival expected to generate more than Rs 30,000 crore in business this year, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Tuesday.

e-Shram portal marks five years with 31.89 crore registrations

IANS | August 25, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) India’s e-Shram portal has recorded 31.89 crore registrations and around 11.5 lakh platform workers have enrolled on the system as it completes five years on August 26, 2026, an official factsheet said on Tuesday.

79 pc Indian HR leaders expect fresh job creation in July-Dec

IANS | August 25, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) India's hiring intent between July and December is likely to remain strong, with 97 per cent of HR leaders expecting hiring to continue and 79 per cent forecasting hiring for entirely new roles rather than only filling existing positions this year, a report said on Tuesday.

Swiggy shares sink 38 pc from listing day peak

IANS | August 25, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Quick commerce services provider Swiggy Ltd’s stock has delivered a disappointing performance since its market debut, plunging around 38 per cent from the highs seen on the market debut day in 2024.