Business Insights
BL Agro Industries Ltd, one of India’s fastest-growing FMCG companies, has unveiled a bold growth roadmap aimed at transforming itself into a USD 2.25 billion (approximately ₹18,750 crore) enterprise by 2030. The Bareilly-based firm, known for its flagship edible oil brand “Nourish,” plans to invest ₹3,000 crore over the next five years to scale manufacturing,…
FMCG major Marico Ltd has projected a robust consolidated revenue growth in the “thirties” for the second quarter of FY26, driven by resilient international performance, pricing interventions, and benefits from GST rate rationalisation across key domestic segments. The company, which owns marquee brands like Parachute, Saffola, and Livon, said demand trends remained stable through most…
In a landmark boost to India’s aerospace ambitions, Airbus Helicopters has partnered with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to manufacture the H125 utility helicopter in India, with the first units expected to roll out by early 2027. The collaboration marks the establishment of India’s first private-sector helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vemagal, Karnataka, and…
The Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited (TNPGCL) has invited tenders for the transportation of crushed coal by road from the Thoothukudi Thermal Power Station (TTPS) to the newly commissioned Udangudi Thermal Power Plant, marking a critical step in the operational rollout of the state’s latest coal-based energy project. The tender, announced on October 4,…
Ashoka Buildcon Ltd, one of India’s leading infrastructure development companies, has acquired a majority stake in Jay Constructions and Transport Company Ltd (JTCL) for ₹166 crore, marking a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) segment. The acquisition, finalized on October 2, 2025, gives Ashoka Buildcon a controlling interest…
Inox Air Products, one of India’s leading industrial and medical gas manufacturers, has commenced construction of a state-of-the-art specialty gas hub in Dholera, Gujarat. The facility, which will be spread across 30 acres in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), is designed to support India’s growing semiconductor, solar, and electronics manufacturing ecosystem. The project marks…
Global logistics major DHL has renewed its warehousing lease for a sprawling 3.17 lakh square feet facility in Panvel, Navi Mumbai, at a monthly rental of ₹1.80 crore. The lease extension, finalized in late September 2025, underscores the company’s long-term commitment to India’s fast-growing logistics and e-commerce ecosystem. The facility, located in the industrial belt…
Zoho Corporation, India’s largest bootstrapped SaaS company, is making a bold bet on data sovereignty and an ad-free business model to scale its operations globally. As government ministers and policymakers increasingly rally behind local tech champions, Zoho is positioning itself as the ethical alternative to ad-driven platforms, with a focus on privacy, localization, and long-term…
Shriram Finance Ltd., one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) for a potential $2.6-billion investment. According to multiple reports, the deal would involve MUFG acquiring a 20% stake through a preferential allotment, marking one of the largest foreign direct investments in India’s…
Smartworks, India’s largest managed workspace platform, has launched a new initiative called SmartVantage aimed at accelerating the growth of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) across the country. The program, unveiled on September 29, 2025, is designed to offer customized real estate solutions, enterprise-grade infrastructure, and strategic support to multinational corporations setting up or scaling their GCC…
