The untimely demise of Sona Comstar’s chairperson has ignited a dramatic succession battle within the company’s top echelons, with control over promoter holdings valued at more than ₹8,200 crore now hanging in the balance. What was once a closely-knit leadership overseeing one of India’s fastest-growing auto component makers has now spiraled into a boardroom tussle,…
India’s automotive sector has showcased robust momentum by clocking mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investment deals worth $1.3 billion in the April-June quarter of 2025. The report, compiled by a leading consultancy firm tracking private equity (PE), venture capital (VC), and strategic deals, highlights the sector’s growing strategic importance as global supply chains diversify and…
Anupam Mittal, renowned entrepreneur and founder of Shaadi.com, has criticised India’s current approach towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) skilling, arguing that the country is being misled by tech elites into a premature and unstrategic AI learning spree. Speaking at a recent business leadership forum, Mittal stated that while AI is the future, India must focus on…
Marico Ltd, one of India’s leading consumer goods companies known for brands like Parachute, Saffola, Nihar, and Livon, has set an ambitious growth trajectory to become a ₹20,000 crore FMCG powerhouse by 2030. The company announced that it aims to double its revenue within the next five years as part of its strategic blueprint for…
In a major move to reward its employees and boost morale amid intensifying competition in India’s ecommerce sector, Flipkart has announced a USD 50 million Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) buyback. This initiative will benefit over 7,000 employees across levels, marking one of the largest buybacks by an Indian startup in 2025. What Is Flipkart’s…
In a strategic policy move to protect domestic manufacturers, the Indian government has extended the existing anti-dumping duty on imports of clear float glass from Malaysia until February next year. The decision, notified by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), comes amid recommendations by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) to…
In a strategic boost to India’s global trade ambitions, Switzerland has formally ratified the India-EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, clearing the path for one of India’s most comprehensive free trade pacts in recent years. The ratification signals Europe’s confidence in India’s growth potential while unlocking multi-billion-dollar opportunities across key sectors….
In a landmark decision, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has appointed Priya Nair as its next Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2025, marking the first time in its 92-year history that the company will be led by a woman. Nair succeeds Rohit Jawa, who concludes his tenure after steering HUL through significant…
In a significant insight into India’s clean energy transition, leading industry experts and battery technologists have highlighted the urgent need for diversifying beyond lithium-based battery technologies to ensure long-term energy security, supply chain resilience, and cost-effective storage solutions. Why India must look beyond lithium Lithium-ion batteries currently dominate India’s battery ecosystem, powering electric vehicles (EVs),…
In a major statement underscoring India’s clean energy ambitions, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles, Piyush Goyal, highlighted that the country has achieved an unprecedented 4000% growth in solar power capacity over the last decade, with total installed renewable energy capacity reaching 227 GW as of mid-2025….
