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IndiGo launched a promotion offering 20,000 free domestic tickets to mark its 20th anniversary. Customers who book flights between August 4 and August 6 through direct channels get a chance to win. Selected passengers who answer a question correctly will get a refund of their booking amount, up to Rs 10,000.
The EPFO e-Office application will remain unavailable on August 5, 2026, due to a scheduled system upgrade. Services will stay offline from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The EPFO said the work aims to upgrade multiple components. Additionally, EPFO services through the UMANG app will also face downtime during this period.
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus hired former hardware executive Laura Legros for his new management team. Legros, who retired in 2022, will report to Ternus when he starts on Sept. 1. This move showed Ternus is shaping his leadership ranks as many senior executives at the company near their retirement.
Indian Railways loaded 141.3 million tonnes of freight in July 2026, marking a 9% jump from last year. This growth helped the national transporter earn Rs 1,137 crore more in revenue. Strong demand from the energy and manufacturing sectors helped, as coal and iron ore shipments showed a steady rise.
The Reserve Bank of India’s new FCNR(B) swap window could help stabilise travel costs, said Thomas Cook CEO Mahesh Iyer. "This is a welcome move - helping stabilise prices across leisure, business and incentive travel," he said. The scheme offers NRIs higher interest rates, which should help boost forex inflows.
CLSA initiated coverage on the cable sector, giving RR Kabel and Polycab an ‘Outperform’ rating. The brokerage said, “Distinguished moats of entrenched distribution network, influencer engagement, export leadership and integrated manufacturing should help drive growth.” Meanwhile, KEI Industries got a ‘Hold’ rating as current valuations limit further upside for investors.
Godrej Properties expects operating cash flow of ₹20,000 crore by the fourth quarter of financial year 2028. The company announced this during its August 4 report. While booking value grew 22% to ₹8,651 crore, net profit fell 42% to ₹350 crore. The firm also plans to become free cash flow positive.
India’s pharmaceutical industry will likely miss its 2030 sales target due to shipping issues and U.S. tariff uncertainty. Namit Joshi said, "I don't foresee us achieving that growth target." The sector now expects $80 billion to $90 billion in sales, falling short of the $130 billion goal set last April.
Yash Raj Films launched Raah Records to nurture original music talent across India. The label will debut with the song "Jaadugari" by Aman on August 5. CEO Akshaye Widhani said, "Great artists need more than distribution—they need belief, time and long-term creative partnership." The label focuses on long-term artist development.
Nippon Life India Asset Management got recognised under Mint's India's Iconic Workplaces initiative. The firm manages over INR 8.6 Trillion with attrition under 12% in FY26. MD Sundeep Sikka said, "What has remained constant is the resilience and commitment of our team, which has stood strong through every phase."
The Lenin, the world's first nuclear-powered icebreaker, remains a symbol of Russia's Arctic legacy in Murmansk. Vladimir Ulyanikhin said, "The nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin, the world's first nuclear-powered surface ship, was in service for 30 years." India and Russia now use this route, as both nations started working together to improve connectivity.
Bengaluru Airport started a digital pre-book service for Duty Free shopping. Travellers use the BLR Pulse app or website to buy items before they fly and collect them at the airport. Kenneth R. Guldbjerg said, "The future of airports is not built around transactions. It is built around experiences."