11 Dec 2025

Adani Group plans to invest up to INR 12 lakh crore across India over the next six years, focusing on infrastructure, ports, mining, renewable energy and supporting technologies. Gautam Adani shared that the investment aligns with India’s drive for self-reliance and long-term growth. A major part of this plan includes the large renewable energy park coming up in Khavda, Gujarat, spread across 520 sq km and expected to generate 30 GW of clean power by 2030. The group also aims to strengthen its mining and materials business to support upcoming green-energy industries.Read more

11 Dec 2025

Citi Research expects India's Nifty 50 to rise 10% by the end of 2026, driven by rising consumer demand, rural spending, and signs of urban recovery. Indian equities have underperformed other emerging markets in 2025 despite brief record highs in November. Analysts say subdued earnings, higher tariffs, and limited AI-related growth are easing, while stable inflation and resilient GDP growth are expected to support the market. Citi forecasts strong Nifty earnings, a USD 20 billion balance of payments surplus, and the rupee at 91 per U.S. dollar, with sectoral opportunities in banks, telecom, and autos.Read more

10 Dec 2025

A new report by Bain - Company and Groww indicates that India's mutual fund AUM could exceed INR 300 lakh crore by 2035, supported by rising retail participation and strong digital adoption. Direct equity holdings are projected to reach INR 250 lakh crore, helped by a shift from speculative trading to long-term investing. The report found that mutual fund penetration across households may double to 20 per cent in the next decade. Younger investors, women and smaller cities are driving steady growth, while regulatory measures and digital platforms continue to strengthen overall market participation.Read more

10 Dec 2025

Guwahati is rapidly emerging as Northeast India's commercial hub, driven by strategic location advantages, strong market fundamentals, and transformative infrastructure projects. JLL's report highlights projected office stock growth of 80 per cent by 2027, declining retail vacancies, and limited industrial availability as key investment drivers. Major projects like the Guwahati Ring Road, North Guwahati Bridge, airport expansion, and Dighalipukhuri Flyover are expected to boost connectivity and unlock development potential. The city's skilled talent pool, affordable living costs, and expanding urban facilities further strengthen its position as a regional real estate and business hotspot.Read more

09 Dec 2025

India's latest battery storage bids have dropped to record-low levels, raising questions about whether these projects can be built and operated safely or profitably. Industry experts say the aggressive pricing trend may lead to low-quality technology, stalled execution, and increased safety risks, especially in high-temperature regions. While the country has tendered 83 GWh of storage capacity since 2021, only 36 GWh has been awarded so far, leaving a major gap compared to its long-term requirement. Analysts also noted that some winning bidders are attempting to sell projects for a premium rather than developing them, adding to concerns about viability.Read more

09 Dec 2025

Adani Green Energy Ltd has integrated the TNFD framework into its sustainability strategy, emphasizing a shift toward nature-positive renewable energy development. The move allows the company to assess and manage biodiversity-related risks while supporting India's climate leadership. AGEL, with a 16.5 GW operating portfolio the largest in India aims for 50 GW by 2030 and is developing a 30 GW plant in Gujarat. It has pledged No Net Loss of Biodiversity by 2030, planning to plant 27.86 million trees, and maintains certifications for water positivity, zero waste-to-landfill, and being single-use plastic-free.Read more

09 Dec 2025

A recent CAG report has drawn attention to Himachal Pradesh's continued dependence on central transfers, noting that only a third of the state's revenue came from its own sources during 2021-22. The findings, tabled in the Assembly by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, show limited growth in internal revenue and a modest rise of INR 500 crore in non-tax income. At the same time, expenditure on salaries, pensions, interest and subsidies continued to rise. The report also highlighted irregular spending of INR 22.61 crore from the Disaster Relief Fund despite earlier objections.Read more

08 Dec 2025

An Indian defence company has opened a new manufacturing facility in Pune dedicated to producing Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs), marking a major step in its collaboration with Liquid Robotics, a Boeing company. The plant will focus on locally building the Wave Glider-an energy-efficient USV powered by waves and solar energy that supports long-duration undersea surveillance and real-time data sharing. The facility will also handle ocean testing and long-term servicing. Positioned under the US-India defence partnership, the collaboration aims to expand co-production and technological capacity. Company leaders said the new unit aligns with India's 'Make in India' vision and will strengthen maritime domain awareness while reducing reliance on imported systems.Read more

08 Dec 2025

The RBI has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, ending a six-month pause and signalling renewed support for economic activity. The move comes amid export pressures from new US tariffs and a weaker rupee. To ease funding conditions, the RBI also announced INR 1 lakh crore of open-market bond purchases and a USD 5 billion forex swap this month. This is the fourth rate cut since February, taking the total reduction to 125 bps. With inflation down to 2.2% and GDP growth at 8% in April-September, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the environment now favours growth. Economists welcomed the decision, citing strong transmission potential next fiscal year.Read more

08 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court granted one-week interim relief to two property owners in Uttar Pradesh, temporarily halting further demolition of their properties. The court directed the petitioners to approach the Allahabad High Court for detailed examination while maintaining the status quo. It emphasized that demolitions require prior notice and adherence to due process, in line with its 2023 guidelines against arbitrary action. The protection does not limit the High Court from hearing the case on its merits, and the petitioners were instructed to file under Article 226 for urgent consideration.Read more