Tata Steel Ltd., one of India’s largest and most diversified steel producers, has acquired equity shares worth ₹3,104.03 crore in its Singapore-based wholly owned subsidiary, T Steel Holdings Pte. Ltd. (TSHP), marking a significant step in its global capital deployment strategy. The transaction, completed on August 26, 2025, involved the subscription of 353.23 crore equity…
In a sweeping portfolio realignment, BNP Paribas Financial Markets has offloaded stakes worth ₹3,416 crore across a clutch of high-growth Indian companies including Zomato parent Eternal Ltd., Swiggy Ltd., Waaree Energies Ltd., Vishal Mega Mart Ltd., and Hitachi Energy India. The bulk deals, executed on August 26, 2025, reflect the French financial giant’s evolving investment…
India’s leather industry, valued at over $4.1 billion annually, is undergoing a strategic shift as exporters grapple with a steep 50% tariff imposed by the United States on leather and footwear imports. With nearly 20% of India’s leather exports previously destined for the US, the sudden escalation in duties has triggered urgent efforts to diversify…
Global financial services firm Nomura has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 down to 6%, citing the adverse impact of the United States’ 50% tariff on Indian exports. The downgrade comes amid rising concerns over the vulnerability of key sectors such as textiles, gems and jewellery, and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which…
With the United States imposing a steep 50% tariff on Indian exports starting August 27, 2025, the Commerce Ministry has initiated a series of high-level consultations with industry stakeholders to explore shipment diversification and mitigate the impact on key sectors. The move comes amid mounting pressure on India’s export-driven industries, particularly textiles, gems and jewellery,…
Micromax’s manufacturing arm, Bhagwati Products Ltd, is making a bold move to scale up its electronics manufacturing footprint in India with the announcement of two new mega factories in Greater Noida. Co-founder Rahul Sharma confirmed that the expansion is part of a sweeping strategy to deepen India’s role in the global electronics supply chain, including…
In a landmark achievement for India’s maritime sector, Adani Group’s Vizhinjam International Seaport has handled over 1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) within just nine months of commencing commercial operations. Operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), the deep-water port located in Vizhinjam, Kerala, has exceeded expectations and set new benchmarks in container…
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has set an ambitious revenue target of ₹8,200 crore for the financial year 2025–26 (FY26), marking a 22% increase over its FY25 topline. The announcement was made following the signing of a performance-based Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on August…
Market educator and founder of Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy (ASTA), Avadhut Sathe, has issued a formal response following the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) recent search-and-seizure operation at his Karjat-based training facility. In a statement released on August 25, 2025, Sathe categorically denied allegations of offering stock tips or acting as a financial…
India’s digital infrastructure is entering a transformative phase, with global private equity (PE) giants preparing to invest $20–25 billion by 2030 in next-generation assets including hyperscale data centres, AI-ready cloud campuses, and scalable fibre networks. This aggressive capital deployment follows more than $15 billion already committed since 2020, positioning India as one of the fastest-growing…
