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Skoda Auto India links up with CSC Grameen eStore for bookings
Skoda Auto India is expanding its reach. The company has partnered with Common Services Centre Grameen eStore. This collaboration will make Skoda's cars available in non-metropolitan and semi-urban areas. Customers can now easily inquire about and purchase vehicles. Skoda aims to bring its products closer to more people across India. This initiative creates a more accessible mobility ecosystem for everyone.
Native logic: Urban Company bets on Diwali launch of AC-purifier hybrid to scale consumer durables business
This strategic move marks Urban Company's expansion beyond beauty services, aiming to capture a rapidly growing market.
Overall tele-density rises from 92.66% in Feb-26 to 93.26% in Mar-26
Ministry of Communications stated in a latest update that as per the information received from 1520 operators for the month of March 2026, the total number of broadband subscribers increased from 1059.05 million at the end of February 2026 to 1065.88 million at the end of March 2026 with a monthly growth rate of 0.65%. The number of wireline subscribers increased from 47.99 million at the end of February 2026 to 48.25 million at the end of March 2026. The net increase in the wireline subscriber base was 0.25 million with a monthly growth rate of 0.53%. The overall wireline tele-density in India increased from 3.37% at the end of February 2026 to 3.38% at the of March 2026. Urban and rural wireline tele-density were 8.37% and 0.57% respectively, at the end of March 2026. The respective share of urban subscribers, and rural subscribers in total wireline subscribers were 89.24% and 10.76% respectively at the end of March 2026.
The IPO afterlife for unicorns: How mutual funds are doubling down on next-gen leaders
Indian mutual funds have boosted their investments in five new-age companies. Funds poured into stocks like Urban Company, Ather Energy, Lenskart, Meesho, and PhysicsWallah. This shows growing confidence from domestic investors in these tech-focused businesses. Brokerages are also initiating coverage with positive outlooks. This trend indicates a significant shift in institutional capital towards India's new-age economy.
Unemployment rate edges up to 5.1% in Mar-26compared to 4.9 in previous month
Government released the latest monthly update on Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), reflecting a modest rise in unemployment rate (UR). The overall Urban Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) among persons of age 15 years and above is reported as 55.4% in March, 2026. Rural LFPR was 58.0% in March, 2026 as compared to 58.7% in February, 2026 while urban LFPR remained almost stable during this period. Female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in March, 2026 was reported as 34.4%, against 35.3% in February, 2026. Female LFPR in rural areas was found as 38.9% in March, 2026, while the same stood at 25.2% in urban areas during the month.
HDFC Bank, SBI to Urban Company: Here's what mutual funds bought and sold the most amid stock market crash in March - Mint
HDFC Bank, SBI to Urban Company: Here's what mutual funds bought and sold the most amid stock market crash in MarchMint
HDFC Bank, SBI to Urban Company: Here's what mutual funds bought and sold the most amid stock market crash in March
The equity funds recorded strong net inflows of ₹40,500 crore last month, up sharply from ₹26,000 crore in February, a 56% increase, even as the Indian stock market's benchmark indices posted their worst monthly fall in six years amid the US-Iran war-led selloff.
NBCC, HUDCO partner for August Kranti Bhawan redevelopment, project funding
NBCC signs two MoUs with HUDCO to redevelop August Kranti Bhawan in Delhi and secure funding for self sustainable projects, aiming to speed execution and boost urban infrastructure.
Enviro Infra wins two EPC contracts worth ₹972 crore for sewage projects
Enviro Infra Engineering wins two EPC contracts worth ₹972 crore to build sewage treatment plants and sewer networks under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. Shares of Enviro Infra Engineering ended higher on Friday, April 10, by 1.25% at ₹173.15 on the NSE.
Power Mech enters urban mobility with ₹296 crore Mumbai Monorail contract
Power Mech wins ₹296 crore five year O and M contract from MMMOCL for Mumbai Monorail, marking its entry into urban mobility, shares rise nearly 6%.
Kevin Warsh’s US Fed chair hearing delayed amid pending paperwork
Kevin Warsh was scheduled to appear before the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on April 16.
TCS picks up 20-acre land in Kolkata’s New Town through 99-year lease
The West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBHIDCO), the state-run nodal agency responsible for developing New Town as a planned urban and technology hub, has allotted the land to the information technology services company.