Year: 2026

Mumbai, Jan 1: Shares of major cigarette makers fell sharply on Thursday after the government announced to slap a fresh excise duty on cigarettes next month, a move that is expected to push up prices […]

New Delhi, Jan 1:  The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) undertook several policy, regulatory, institutional and technology-driven initiatives in 2025 to further simplify compliance, strengthen corporate governance, and enhance ease of doing business in India, […]

New Delhi, Jan 1: India on Thursday called for early release and repatriation of civil prisoners, fishermen along with their boats, and missing Indian defence personnel from Pakistan’s custody. As both countries exchanged – through […]

Ahmedabad, Jan 1: In December 2025, Chairman of the diversified infrastructure major Adani Group, Gautam Adani, stood in the vast expanse of the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. The landscape was stark. The intent […]

New Delhi, Jan 1: The bilateral trade between India and the Maldives has grown more than threefold over the last eight years, with India’s exports doubling to 680 million in FY 2024–25 and imports from […]

Chandigarh, Jan 01st:  Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Renault Group, reported a strong sales acceleration in the second half of CY2025, driven by consistent improvement in quarterly performance and a sharp surge in December. The company recorded 18.2% year-on-year growth in H2 CY2025, with […]

Mumbai, Jan 01st:  Odysse Electric Vehicles, one of India’s fastest-growing premium EV manufacturers, posted a strong 133% year-on-year growth in December 2025, with sales rising to 990 units from 425 units in December 2024. The brand sold over 5,255 units in 2025, reflecting sustained demand for its products. This sustained performance […]

Pune, Jan 01st:  Škoda Auto marked 2025 as its most defining year in its India journey so far. It marked its 25th anniversary in the country with its strongest-ever sales performance. The brand closed 2025 with sales of 72,665 cars, registering a 107% year-on-year growth compared to 35,166 units sold in 2024. This […]

Akash Sinha, CEO & Co-founder, Cashfree Payments “The December UPI numbers are a powerful indication of what the Indian payments ecosystem has collectively built over the last decade. A 29% year on year growth in transaction volumes and a 20% […]

CarDekho Group, India’s leading classified platform player, recorded a total revenue of INR 2,795 crores in FY25, a 24% growth year-over-year from INR 2,250 crores in FY24. The Group’s financials reflect steady performance throughout its […]

As 2025 comes to a close, the Indian furniture and interiors industry has undergone a noticeable shift from décor-led decisions to material-driven choices rooted in durability, safety, and long-term performance. Homes are now being planned with greater intent, where materials are expected to respond […]

Kolkata, Jan 01st: Srijan Realty, one of Eastern India’s leading real estate developers, proudly announces the launch of ‘B.T. Road Retail’, a contemporary, purpose-built High Street Retail hub strategically located on B.T. Road near Sodepur Crossing. Designed to set a new benchmark for organized retail in North Kolkata, […]

Gurugram, Jan 01st: JSW MG Motor India recorded a 19% year-on-year growth in CY 2025 compared to CY 2024. The carmaker sold 70554 units during the Jan–Dec period of 2025. MG SELECT, the brand’s luxury retail channel, witnessed 38% month-on-month wholesale growth, driven by strong consumer response to the M9 Presidential Limousine and the Cyberster—the […]

Chandigarh, Jan 01st: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Business (FEB), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for December 2025. Domestic sales in December 2025 were at 30,210 units, as against 22,019 units in December 2024, reflecting a 37% year-on-year growth. Total tractor sales (Domestic + Exports) during December 2025 were at 31,859 units, as against 22,943 units for the same period last year. Exports for the month stood at 1,649 units, […]

Chandigarh, Jan 01st:  Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), one of India’s leading automotive companies, today announced that its overall auto sales for the month of December 2025 stood at 86,090 vehicles, a growth of 25% including exports. In the Utility Vehicles segment, Mahindra sold 50,946 vehicles in the domestic market, a growth […]

New Delhi, Jan 1: The government on Thursday said that out of the cumulative target of 4.14 crore houses allotted to the states/UTs, 3.86 crore houses have been sanctioned and 2.92 crore houses have been […]

The Last Mega Franchise Expo of 2025 Sets a Powerful Tone for India’s Entrepreneurial Future Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 28 December 2025 Closing the year on a historic and high-impact note, Franchise Batao, in association with […]

United Nations, Jan 1: Facing a severe cash crunch, the world organisation starts 2026 with a shrunken budget of $3.45 billion and scheduled 19 per cent job cuts. The General Assembly has adopted a budget […]

New Delhi, Jan 1: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) on Thursday said that Tarun Garg has taken charge as the first Indian to lead HMIL as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In […]

Gandhinagar, Jan 1: The Gujarat government on Thursday announced a major reshuffle and promotion exercise in the state administration, granting promotions to senior IAS and IPS officers across multiple batches. The decision, taken on the […]

A Year of Market Leadership and Redefined Expectations Business-wise, it has been a deeply satisfying year, not just because the numbers were strong, but because of what they signify. We did not just lead markets. We redefined expectations. […]

Mumbai, Jan 01st: India in 2025 searched with intent, and every query reflected lifestyle shifts, inflation pressures, digital adoption and a Gen-Z driven cultural evolution. According to Justdial’s annual search study, ‘How India Searched in […]

New Delhi, Jan 1: The government has said that Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India’s first maritime focused non-banking financial company (NBFC), commenced its lending operations and approved loan sanctions of about Rs 4,300 crore. […]

Lax Cinema is a Netherlands-based film distribution and cultural platform dedicated to bringing Indian cinema to European audiences. Founded and led by cultural entrepreneur Soeniel Sewnarain, the company has become a key bridge between the […]

India’s love affair with handcrafted design has found a devoted storyteller in Rangreli — a brand that started as a humble home-studio experiment and has now become a national reference point for artistic name plates. With […]

New Delhi, Jan 1: The unified payments interface (UPI) saw 29 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 21.63 billion in the month of December — along with registering 20 per cent annual growth in […]

As the year 2025 draws to an end, India’s export policy landscape reflects a pivotal change toward global integration. Launch of the Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) by the Government of India marks a strategic shift in country’s export strategy, aimed at […]

New Delhi, Jan 1: Despite an uncertain and challenging global economic backdrop, the Indian economy continues to grow strongly, underpinned by robust domestic demand, benign inflation, and prudent macroeconomic policies, the Reserve Bank of India […]

Mumbai, Jan 1: The Indian stock markets welcomed 2026 with a positive opening on Thursday as overall sentiment remained cautiously constructive, supported by improving domestic technicals, despite mixed global cues and the absence of major […]

New Delhi, Jan 01st: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has reported strong business performance for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, registering healthy growth across key operational parameters, based on provisional data. Loan sanctions during the period stood at ₹40,100 crore, […]

Miami, Jan 01, 2026 –Thiel Capital, the private investment firm founded by technology investor and entrepreneur Peter Thiel, has opened an office in Miami, Florida. The new office is located in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood and […]

As rates eased and embedded finance went mainstream, Indian households became more selective, more digital, and more disciplined with credit. If 2024 was about restraint, 2025 was about intention. “Across lending categories, we saw a […]

Phoenix, Jan 01, 2026 — Cable One, Inc. (NYSE: CABO) (the “Company” or “Cable One”) today announced that James Holanda will join the Company as its next Chief Executive Officer and as a member of […]

Pune, Jan 01st:  ICICI Bank has set up a Corporate Ecosystem branch at Baner Road in Pune. This branch is equipped with an ATM which is available round-the-clock. The branch provides 360-degree banking solutions to […]

Jan 01st:  IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, concludes 2025 as a landmark year in its journey towards becoming a truly global carrier. The year saw accelerated network expansion, the launch of long-haul service, consistent passenger growth, international recognition and important operational learnings for IndiGo. The airline […]

San Diego, Jan 01, 2026  — Altium, a global leader in electronics design systems, today announced the appointment of Don Cantow as General Manager of Altium, effective January 1, 2026. In his role as General […]

Chandigarh, Jan 01st: National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), India’s leading stock exchange achieved the milestone of crossing 700 listings of SME companies on its NSE EMERGE platform on 24th December 2025. As of today, […]

India’s general insurance industry recorded steady growth in 2025, supported by higher awareness, improved penetration and a strong push towards digital-first solutions, said Mr. Subrata Mondal, Managing Director & CEO, IFFCO TOKIO General Insurance Company Limited. Rising demand for health insurance, aided by the waiver of GST […]

Whippany, N.J., Jan 01, 2026  –MetLife Investment Management (MIM), the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), closed today on its acquisition of PineBridge Investments (PineBridge). The combined business manages $734.7 billion¹ of […]

 By Mr Amit Sharma, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Consulting Engineers, As the year draws to a close, it is timely to reflect on how Tata Consulting Engineers continues to prepare for the next phase of India’s engineering and industrial growth. The year witnessed sustained momentum across infrastructure, power, […]

Mill Valley, Calif., Jan 01, 2026 — Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties (“FCPT” or the “Company”), […]

By Mr. Ajay Trehan, Founder & CEO, AuthBridge “2025 has been a wake-up call for enterprises worldwide. A series of security events underscored a simple but critical reality: as digital ecosystems become more interconnected, risks increasingly originate not within the enterprise, […]

Jan 01st:  Air India Express welcomed its 51st B737-8, which is its first line-fit aircraft, at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Configured and designed to Air India Express specifications by Boeing, the aircraft features a cabin designed to enhance comfort, space and convenience. Flown directly from Boeing’s facility in Seattle, the […]

Chandigarh, Jan 01st: Locks & Architectural Solutions, a business of the Godrej Group, continues to strengthen its leadership in home safety and architectural hardware, targeting revenues of ₹1,400 crore by FY26, up from approximately ₹1,250 crore in FY25, marking a growth of 12–14% year on year. The […]

Mumbai, Jan 01st:  Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has announced key senior-level appointments aimed at further strengthening its financial management and corporate governance. Shri Tusarkant Parida has joined IREDA as Executive Director (Finance & Accounts), while […]

Bengaluru, Jan 01st: Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has announced the successful launch of its newest property, Regenta Z Vadodara, in Gujarat. This launch signifies a major milestone for the group as it marks their fourth property in the city, […]

Chandigarh, Jan 01st:  Ambuja Cements, the 9th largest building materials solutions company globally, and part of the diversified Adani Portfolio, continues to transform rural lives through its integrated CSR interventions. The story of Mr. Mehboob Ali and his family from Marwar Mundwa, Rajasthan, stands […]

Fairfax, Va., Jan 01, 2026 — FVCbank today announced that its mortgage minority interest, Atlantic Coast Mortgage, LLC (“ACM”), a leading independent mortgage lender licensed in 40 states, recently announced its acquisition of Tidewater Mortgage […]

By Ms. Preet Sandhu, Founder & Managing Director, SPH Aviation “2025 marked a step-change for India’s drone and defence industry, as indigenous manufacturing moved closer to scale and commercial viability. Policy support, rising defence demand, and growing private-sector participation helped shift drones from […]

Chandigarh, Jan 01st:  The Indian MoD has awarded Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) a Rs. 1,661.9 crores contract for supply of 255,128 CQB Carbines (5.56 x 45 mm) to the Indian Army. The contract signed on 30th December, 2025, sets forth order execution within five years. The 5.56 x 45 mm CQB Carbine is an indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured (IDDM) compact firearm jointly developed by Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO and Bharat Forge Ltd., Pune. Aligned with the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission, we – BFL, and our […]