The Jio subscriber additions in August have once again demonstrated Reliance Jio’s dominance in India’s telecom market. As per the data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Jio added the maximum number of wireless subscribers during the month, while BSNL made a surprising leap to surpass Bharti Airtel, leaving Vodafone Idea (Vi) trailing behind with continued losses.
The recent Royal Enfield price cut has created a buzz among motorcycle enthusiasts across India. The legendary bike maker has officially announced that popular models like the Classic 350, Meteor 350, and Hunter 350 will now be more affordable thanks to the revised Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure. Starting September 22, 2025, Royal Enfield will pass on the full GST reduction benefit to its customers,
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, the first all-electric SUV from India’s largest carmaker, has officially begun production at the company’s Gujarat plant in Hansalpur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the milestone event, highlighting both the start of production of Maruti Suzuki’s first battery electric vehicle and the launch of India’s first locally produced lithium-ion battery cells and electrodes for hybrid vehicles.
Sebi rejects Anil Ambani’s settlement plea in a high-profile case linked to investments in Yes Bank’s additional tier-1 (AT-1) bonds, according to regulatory documents reviewed by Reuters. The rejection could result in a potential penalty of at least ₹1,828 crore ($208.4 million) for the industrialist, marking a significant development in one of India’s most closely watched financial disputes.
US President Donald Trump’s semiconductor tariff announcement is poised to shake global trade once again. On August 5, Trump stated that new tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceutical products could be rolled out within a week. As global markets brace for impact, India’s auto sector, heavily reliant on imported chips, could face significant ripple effects.
In a groundbreaking move in India’s digital ecosystem, Reliance Jio launches JioPC, its first-ever cloud-based desktop platform available at just ₹400 a month. JioPC is not a traditional hardware PC, but a virtual desktop experience powered by the cloud, offering full computing functionality — including AI tools, Microsoft Office, Adobe Express, and virus protection — all without the need for expensive physical machines.
In a major development in the artificial intelligence space, the OpenAI GPT-5 launch could happen as early as August, according to a report by The Verge. The highly anticipated next-generation model from the creators of ChatGPT is expected to be more advanced, versatile, and integrated than ever before — marking a significant leap in AI capabilities.
In a strategic move to reinforce ties with one of the world’s largest semiconductor consumers, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has reiterated the company’s dedication to the Nvidia China market. Speaking at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, Huang emphasized the firm’s ongoing efforts to serve Chinese clients, despite mounting global tensions and evolving trade restrictions.
TCS salary hike: India’s largest IT company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has yet to finalize its decision on employee salary increments for the current financial year. Despite reporting strong Q1 earnings for FY2025-26, the company has maintained a cautious stance on pay hikes due to prevailing uncertainties in the business environment. Speaking at the Q1 earnings press conference, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Milind Lakkad stated that no concrete decision has been made regarding the salary hike for its 6.13 lakh employees.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has added a significant feather to its cap by securing a Rs 6,500 crore contract from Adani Power, marking a major milestone in India’s power infrastructure landscape. The BHEL Adani Power contract entails the supply and supervision of six thermal power units of 800 MW each, underlining BHEL’s engineering expertise and reinforcing its leadership in the heavy electrical equipment sector.
