Friscon India Pvt Ltd launches e-commerce platform MakeMyStore to help entrepreneurs sell online

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 12: The 8th edition of the o2h Collaborative Innovation Conference concluded in Ahmedabad, bringing together an eclectic gathering of entrepreneurs, scientists, venture investors, policymakers and changemakers for a day of dialogue, debate and shared curiosity.

New Delhi [India], March 12: In the dynamic business landscape of the United Arab Emirates, Indian entrepreneurs have played a significant role in shaping several industries. Among them, Satish Sanpal, Founder and Chairman of ANAX Holding, has emerged as a prominent business leader whose ventures span real estate, hospitality, and financial services.

Dubai [UAE], March 12: Wizz Financial, the global fintech company specializing in cross-border payments and digital wallets, today announced the completion of its first stablecoin-powered cross-border remittance and treasury transaction originating from the United States, with capabilities into 80 countries, in partnership with BitGo Bank & Trust, N.A. ("BitGo"), an OCC-regulated digital asset trust bank and subsidiary of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO). Through the partnership, Wizz Financial is utilizing BitGo's institutional-grade wallet infrastructure and e-trade services to facilitate the conversion of fiat currency into stablecoins, enabling near-real-time settlement, enhanced liquidity management, and compliant, scalable cross-border remittance flows across its global network as new corridors are progressively launched.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 12: Swiggy, India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, and HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector bank, today announced the expansion of their co-branded credit card portfolio with the launch of two new variants: the Swiggy BLCK HDFC Bank Credit Card and the Swiggy Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Card. The Swiggy BLCK and Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Cards are designed to maximize value across food, quick commerce, lifestyle, and travel. Card members will enjoy enhanced, category-leading cashback on Swiggy and premium partner platforms, alongside exclusive instant discounts on Cleartrip and Nykaa. The expanded portfolio offers up to ₹48,000 in annual savings, bringing elevated, everyday benefits to a wider segment of consumers.

"The country is making arrangements and efforts to explore more alternative destinations to import LNG. It's a kind of pre-emptive measure in case the war goes on for a longer period. Advisories are also being issued to farmers for the wise use of fertilisers," Singh said on the sidelines of a soil health event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in New Delhi.

The ongoing war in West Asia is disrupting global energy supply chains and creating challenges for several sectors in India, including industries dependent on gas and port-based trade, Ranjeet Mehta, CEO and Secretary General of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), told ANI today.

New Delhi [India], March 11: In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, a new generation of entrepreneurs is emerging with ideas that go beyond profit to create meaningful impact. These dynamic leaders are not only building successful enterprises but are also redefining industries through innovation, resilience, and purpose-driven strategies. From embracing technology to addressing real-world challenges, they are shaping businesses that contribute to economic growth while delivering value to society.

India is not China as the two countries differ significantly in their global outlook, development model and approach to international partnerships, Amb (ret) Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), told ANI today. Keshap, who is also Senior Vice President for South Asia at the US Chamber of Commerce, said India's rise in global affairs would benefit both the United States and the broader international community.

New Delhi [India], March 10: The Bharat Shining Conclave 2026, organized by Brand Vista Consulting, concluded successfully with an inspiring gathering of policymakers, diplomats, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and social change-makers who came together to deliberate on India's growth trajectory and its evolving role in the global economy.

The agreement between India and the member States of the European Free Trade Association, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, the partnership has moved from negotiation to implementation with effect from 1 October 2025. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, "The Agreement brings together India and a group of advanced European economies in a framework that supports trade, investment, services, technology collaboration and long-term industrial growth."