Current Affairs - Business

IndiGo has become the official airline for the Indian football team. The partnership was announced on September 15, 2023, and will be in place for one year. Under the partnership, IndiGo will provide the Indian football team with travel services for all domestic and international matches. The airline will also provide the team with access to its lounges and other facilities.

Swiggy has partnered with the Goa government to launch the 'Chavath e-Bazaar-2023', which will allow consumers to purchase homemade festive sweets and snacks from local Goan entrepreneurs online. The initiative is aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs and preserving Goan culture and traditions.

Tata Steel has signed a 500 million pound deal with the UK government to invest in electric arc furnace steelmaking at the Port Talbot steelworks in Wales. The deal is expected to create 1,600 jobs and secure the future of the steelworks for decades to come.

Infosys is the only Indian company to make it into the top 100 rankings of TIME magazine's 'The World’s Best Companies of 2023' list, claiming the 64th position with an impressive overall score of 88.38. The list is compiled by TIME magazine in collaboration with Great Place to Work Institute.

The Indian government received ₹1,487 crore in dividend from NTPC in September 2023. This follows NTPC's announcement of a ₹2,908.99 crore final dividend for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The dividend payment is a welcome boost for the Indian government, as it looks to shore up its finances amid rising global uncertainty. It is also a testament to the strong financial performance of NTPC, which is one of India's leading power companies.