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Southern Railway extended special trains between Ahmedabad-Mangaluru and Kanpur-Madurai until late November 2026. These services will keep their existing timings and stoppages for all trips. While advance reservations for the Kanpur-Madurai route are open now, Western Railway said that bookings for the Ahmedabad-Mangaluru special trains will open shortly for passengers.
Hyderabad’s dining scene is evolving beyond its biryani legacy as new experimental bars and restaurants open across the city. Tech entrepreneur Kishore Pallamreddy said, "Compared to even five years ago, Hyderabad has very different demographics." Global chains and hip bars now join traditional spots, reflecting a major cultural shift.
TVS Motor’s dealer training program boosted sales by up to 300% in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Catalyst Training Services helped 650 participants simplify pitches by using bikes as memory maps. Madhusudhan P said, "The modern sales problem is no longer an information deficit. It is an information-overload problem."
Nearly 90 companies, including NTPC, Coal India and Oil India, have scheduled record dates for dividends, bonus issues and stock splits from August 31 to September 4. Investors must hold these shares by the record date to get benefits. Many firms like Mastek and Glenmark Pharma started their payouts this week.
Park Medi World plans to add 1,450 beds across northern India by FY28. The hospital chain wants to grow in Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities to scale efficiently. Chairman Ajit Gupta said, "Healthcare demand is most pronounced in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities," as the company reported record profits.
HDFC Bank’s CEO succession process will happen “well within time” before Sashidhar Jagdishan leaves on October 26, 2026. Sources said the new leader will take over a strong bank while addressing post-merger challenges like loan restructuring. The board accepted his decision after he chose not to seek another term.
Balkrishna Industries will launch passenger-car tyres in November, aiming to double its revenue to ₹23,000 crore by FY30. The company started FY27 with strong growth, as Q1 revenue rose 25.2 per cent. Satish Sharma said, “We have a vision of ₹5,000 crore by 2030,” for this new on-road business.
The NCLAT rejected a plea from a Sintex Industries shareholder seeking Rs 110 crore in compensation. The tribunal upheld the clean slate principle, noting that equity shares were cancelled after Reliance Industries acquired the firm in March 2023. The bench said, "Any attempt to resurrect pre-resolution shareholders’ rights is impermissible."
The Nifty 50 is unlikely to fall below the 24,000 mark next week. Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities said, "Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices are likely to continue outperforming the benchmark indices." While some profit booking might happen, the broader market remains strong and Bank Nifty looks ready for movement.
The U.S. government plans to take a 35% passive stake in Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt's energy company. This deal follows President Trump’s Friday announcement about controlling Venezuelan oil reserves. However, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said, "The Office of Strategic Capital does not take equity stakes in private companies," creating some confusion.
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Saturday that the energy agreement with the United States will last 25 years. The deal targets crude output of 1.5 million barrels daily. Rodriguez said it is a "historic deal that would help revive the country's economy and boost government revenues" for Venezuela.
Travellers flying from Dubai could soon breeze through airport security without removing liquids, laptops or even shoes. Dubai Airports is installing advanced CT scanners to replace older X-ray machines. These new systems show detailed 3D images of bags, so many passengers will not need to unpack their items during security checks.