Category: Business

Georgia has stepped in to facilitate a one-time free rail transport of fuel from Azerbaijan to Armenia, easing tensions over reported high transit fees. This move, ordered by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on December 5, 2025, comes amid claims from Azerbaijani media that Georgia’s tariffs were blocking the shipment, highlighting efforts to boost regional cooperation in the South Caucasus. Background on the Fuel Transit Request The request for fuel transit…

India’s busiest airline is still nowhere close to normal operations. Nearly 300 IndiGo flights were cancelled on Monday, extending a week-long aviation crisis that has clogged terminals, stranded passengers, and tested the patience of both the industry and travellers. The chaos, triggered by a shortage of cockpit crew linked to new rest regulations, has led to what officials describe as one of the largest disruptions India has ever seen in…

A Georgia based nonprofit just scored a major win in the fight against family homelessness. St Vincent de Paul Georgia received a $5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund, founded by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos, as one of 32 recipients across the United States in 2025. Grant Details and Announcement This generous award marks the largest donation in the history of St Vincent de Paul…

Georgia’s cotton industry faces a sharp decline in 2025, with acreage dropping 22 percent from 1.1 million to under 850,000 acres. Farmers blame high costs, low demand, invasive pests, and natural disasters, threatening livelihoods and the state’s economy. Sharp Drop in Cotton Acres Sparks Alarm This year, vast fields in south Georgia that once bloomed white with cotton now grow corn or peanuts instead. The state saw a major reduction…

A major shift in federal rules is set to ban most THC products made from hemp, shaking up businesses across Georgia. This change, tucked into a bill to end the recent government shutdown, takes effect in November 2026 and could wipe out jobs and boost illegal sales. What the New Law Changes Congress passed a funding bill in November 2025 that redefines hemp under the farm bill. The update caps…

Tree clearing has begun along Georgia 400, marking the start of a massive $4.6 billion project to add express lanes between Sandy Springs and Forsyth County. This overhaul aims to ease traffic congestion for thousands of daily commuters, with construction set to ramp up over the next year. Project Overview The Georgia Department of Transportation leads this ambitious effort to improve travel on State Route 400. The project adds two…

India and Georgia are ramping up cooperation in silk production and textiles through a recent high-level visit. A delegation from India’s Ministry of Textiles wrapped up a five-day trip to Georgia on November 21, 2025, focusing on new partnerships in sericulture, apparel, and carpet trade. Key Highlights from the Delegation Visit The visit, led by P. Sivakumar, Member Secretary of the Central Silk Board and Secretary General of the International…

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze spoke at the opening of the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on November 5, 2025, stressing his country’s growing position as a vital bridge between Europe and Asia. He pointed to stronger ties with China through trade deals, infrastructure projects, and the Belt and Road Initiative, as Georgia takes center stage as the guest of honor at the event. Expo Opens with High-Level…

Mehli Mistry, a key figure in the Tata Group, has decided to step away from his role as a trustee at Tata Trusts after a recent board vote went against him. This move, announced on November 4, 2025, ends weeks of tension and aims to protect the organization’s reputation amid growing speculation. Background of the Dispute The controversy started last month when trustees met to discuss renewals. Reports show that…

Georgia’s Ministry of Infrastructure is struggling with budget shortfalls in 2025, as delays in major projects hinder spending plans. First Deputy Finance Minister Giorgi Kakauridze revealed during a parliamentary hearing that unspent funds total 168 million GEL after nine months, mainly due to slow tender processes for highways and other initiatives. Budget Shortfall Details Emerge in Hearing Kakauridze addressed lawmakers at a committee session on the state budget performance. He…