Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: Jan 29: Biocon Biologics Limited, a fully integrated, global biosimilars company and subsidiary of Biocon Ltd., today announced that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded the Company’s long-term issuer credit rating to ‘BB+’ from ‘BB’, and revised the outlook to “Stable”. The rating on the senior secured notes issued by Biocon Biologics Global PLC has also been upgraded to ‘BB+’. This positive development…
Dr Anish Shah Expresses Grief Over Tragic Aviation Incident in Maharashtra
Dr Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic news of the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash earlier today. As a senior leader and policymaker, he played a significant role in shaping the development agenda of Maharashtra and worked tirelessly for the welfare of its citizens. His sudden passing is a…
Industry Leaders Urge Budget 2026 Reforms to Boost Manufacturing, Housing and MSME Growth Alternate Strong Headlines
Mr. Abhishek Somany, Managing Director and CEO, SOMANY Ceramics Natural gas constitutes one of the most critical input costs in ceramic tile manufacturing, yet it continues to remain outside the GST framework. This exclusion leads to a significant cascading tax impact, as manufacturers bear tax levies without access to input tax credit, thereby increasing production costs significantly. Bringing natural gas under GST would meaningfully improve…
COLORFUL Launches Flagship iGame X870E VULCAN OC Motherboard
Mumbai, India, Jan 28: Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PCs, laptops, and HiFi audio, unveils its flagship motherboard, the iGame X870E VULCAN OC, built on the AMD X870E platform for enthusiasts and extreme overclockers. Even prior to its official launch, the motherboard made global headlines by pushing the AMD Ryzen™ 7 9800X3D processor to an astounding 7335.48MHz, setting a new world…
Honeywell and TruAlt Bioenergy Sign Agreement to Drive 80,000 TPA SAF Production in India
NEW DELHI, India, Jan 28: Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that TruAlt Bioenergy Limited will use Honeywell’s Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) process technology to produce 80,000 tons per annum (TPA) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India. The agreement marks a major step towards establishing one of India’s first grassroots, dedicated SAF production facilities utilizing ethanol as a feedstock. Honeywell UOP’s Ethanol-to-Jet technology enables producers to convert ethanol derived…
Industry Leaders Call for Sustainable Manufacturing, Design-Led Real Estate and Tech-Driven Logistics in Budget 2026
Neal Thakker, Founder and CEO of Magma Group “As India’s manufacturing base scales, the next phase has to be about building factories that are not just bigger, but cleaner and more resilient. From our experience on the ground, MSMEs are ready to invest in energy-efficient machinery, better materials, and circular processes if access to capital and policy support is predictable. Budget 2026 is a real…
India Emerges as Key Investment Hub Amid Global Real Estate Capital Rebound
Global Real Estate Capital Rebounds in 2026 Global R; India Strengthens Position as a Strategic Investment Market: Knight Frank Active Capital 2026 Mumbai, Jan 28: Global institutional investors are set to deploy USD 144 billion into commercial real estate in 2026, marking a clear rebound in investment activity, according to Knight Frank’s latest Active Capital Survey. The research captures the views of 119 of the…
Union Budget Push Accelerates India’s Infrastructure Momentum, Focus Shifts to Water and Urban Growth
Mr Sunil Nair, CEO, Ramky Infrastructure Ltd. ” India’s infrastructure journey has gained remarkable momentum, and what’s commendable is the government’s steadfast commitment demonstrated in the Union Budget 2025-26. Key initiatives included a massive INR 11.21 lakh crore capex allocation, fueling projects like the ₹1 trillion Urban Challenge Fund for cities as growth hubs and water sanitation, alongside the second Asset Monetisation Plan targeting ₹10…
Akme Fintrade Broadens Financial Services, Reinforces Capital Structure
Akme Fintrade Enters Life Insurance Distribution Through Axis Max Life Reinforces Capital Base Through NCD Issuances Mumbai, Jan 28: Akme Fintrade (India) Limited (AFIL) today announced that it has entered into a Corporate Agency Agreement with Axis Max Life Insurance Limited to solicit and procure life insurance products on behalf of Axis Max Life. Through this strategic partnership, Akme Fintrade will leverage its nationwide customer…
India’s Mid-Scale Hotel Market Set for Rapid Growth, With 30 percent of Brands Planning Global Expansion
Bengaluru, Jan 28: India’s mid-scale hotel segment is witnessing significant growth, with the market expanding at a 13% CAGR and poised to reach USD 6.3 billion by 2030, up from USD 3.75 billion in 2023. A new white paper by Hotelogix, a leading global provider of cloud-based hospitality solutions, highlights key trends shaping the sector, including consolidation, international expansion, technology adoption, and IPO momentum. Titled…