Karnataka investment inflow 2025 GIM FDI data reveals the state's continued strength as an investment hub, with commitments worth ₹10.27 lakh crore secured through the February Global Investors' Meet. Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil confirmed that over 60% of these pledged investments were realized within 2025, with the remaining...
Allegations Fly Over Infosys Land Sale Meant for Industrial Use
The Infosys land sale controversy in Anekal, Bengaluru has ignited political and public scrutiny after the IT giant sold a 53.5-acre land parcel to a real estate developer for an estimated ₹250 crore. The controversy centers on allegations that the land, intended for industrial and employment-generating purposes, was improperly diverted for commercial...
Adani Group Lowest Bidder for Bengaluru Tunnel Road Project
The Adani Group Bengaluru tunnel road project bid has positioned the infrastructure giant as the leading contender to develop the city's ambitious 16.75-km underground corridor along the heavily congested Hebbal–Silk Board route. Submitted to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the bid is the lowest received for both project packages, though the...
Adani Group Lowest Bidder for Bengaluru Tunnel Road Project
The Adani Group Bengaluru tunnel road project bid has placed the conglomerate as the lowest bidder for both packages of the proposed 16.75-km underground corridor along the Hebbal–Silk Board route. While the bids are the most competitive received by the BBMP, the quoted amounts exceed the government’s initial cost estimates, necessitating further...
Rahul Gandhi Likely to Inaugurate Ballari Jeans Park; Plot Prices Cut by 50%
In a significant move to revitalize industrial investment in the region, the Karnataka government has announced a major Ballari Jeans Park plot price reduction, slashing land costs by 50 percent. This strategic decision aims to attract textile and garment manufacturers to the proposed dedicated denim manufacturing hub, addressing industry concerns over...
Bengaluru Restaurants Ring in Christmas with Festive Menus and Business Buzz
The festive spirit is translating into a significant commercial boom, as Bengaluru restaurants Christmas season business hits a yearly high. From bakeries to fine-dining establishments, the city's food and hospitality sector is witnessing a major surge in demand, driven by special Christmas menus, elaborate décor, and near-full bookings across popular neighbourhoods. A...
Adani Group Set to Enter Hotel Business, Taking on Tata and ITC
In a major diversification move, the infrastructure conglomerate is unveiling ambitious Adani Group hotel business expansion plans, directly challenging established hospitality giants like the Tata Group's Taj and ITC Hotels. Announced by Director Jeet Adani, the strategy aims to build India's largest hotel portfolio, leveraging the group's extensive land assets near...
Fortis Acquires People Tree Hospital in ₹430 Crore Deal
In a major strategic expansion, Fortis acquires People Tree Hospital Bengaluru in a definitive agreement valued at ₹430 crore. The acquisition, executed through Fortis Healthcare's wholly-owned subsidiary International Hospital Ltd, marks a significant consolidation of the healthcare giant's footprint in Karnataka's capital, specifically targeting the high-growth north-west corridor of the city. The...
Adani to Pump ₹1 Lakh Crore into Airport Expansion Over Five Years
The Adani Group has unveiled a massive capital infusion plan, with the Adani airport expansion investment set to total ₹1 lakh crore over the coming five years. This aggressive financial commitment underscores the conglomerate's strategic focus on capturing a dominant share of India's rapidly growing aviation and airport infrastructure sector. The colossal Adani...
When Titans Meet: Rajamouli, Cameron, and a Preview of Pandora’s Future
In an event that will be etched in the annals of global cinematic history, two of the world’s foremost architects of cinematic spectacle recently shared an exclusive and intimate creative space. SS Rajamouli, the Indian maestro whose films Baahubali and RRR redefined scale and emotional grandeur for a billion-plus audience, was personally invited to...