The latest philanthropy data for 2025 shows a sharp rise in large-scale giving across India. A total of 191 philanthropists together donated ₹10,380 crore — an increase of 85% compared with three years ago. Behind the headline number is a growing group of individuals and families making gifts of more than ₹100 crore each, reshaping … Read more
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu recently said the government will soon unveil India’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Policy, and highlighted the country’s strong potential to become a global leader in SAF production. The move signals a major step in India’s push to decarbonise aviation while creating new industrial and rural opportunities. Why SAF … Read more
Mahindra and Mahindra exits RBL Bank with healthy profit Mahindra and Mahindra has sold its entire 3.53% stake in RBL Bank for ₹678 crore, booking a gain of about 62.5%. The move comes as Emirates NBD plans a roughly $3 billion acquisition of a majority stake in the bank, a deal that would be one … Read more
Piramal Finance seeks patient foreign partners for steady growth Piramal Finance has signaled openness to strategic foreign investment, but with a clear message: any capital should support long-term growth rather than short-term gains. The company is positioning itself to scale deliberately, prioritising sustainable expansion over quick returns. Ambitious AUM goal for FY28 The firm aims … Read more
India’s green energy boom is pulling in capital from everywhere India’s renewable energy market has grown into one of the world’s largest investment opportunities. The sheer scale of demand for clean power and related infrastructure is drawing attention from both domestic investors and global funds. For businesses and financial players, the country now represents a … Read more
Regulatory discovery sparks fresh controversy A France consumer watchdog’s discovery of sex dolls listed on a major fast-fashion website has reignited public criticism and increased pressure on the retailer. The finding prompted immediate outcry from consumer groups and put the company back in the spotlight at a time when its physical stores were already under … Read more
Perplexity co-founder and CEO Aravind Srinivas has publicly responded after a legal challenge from a major cloud and retail company over the startup’s new AI browser, Comet. Srinivas framed the dispute as one about user choice and industry collaboration, promising to defend the product and its users while inviting a constructive resolution. What happened The … Read more
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd has been named the top co-operative in the world in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025 rankings. The recognition highlights the organisation’s scale, farmer-centric model and growing global footprint. Global recognition for a dairy cooperative The ICA World Cooperative Monitor places co-operatives by size, social impact and economic performance. … Read more
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone delivered a strong earnings performance, posting robust profit growth driven by steady cargo volumes and operational efficiencies. At the same time, the group flagship, Adani Enterprises, experienced a fall in its core revenue and underlying profit, although the headline numbers were buoyed by significant one‑off gains. What drove the … Read more
Current situation Over 40 aircraft in the carrier’s fleet remain grounded, and all of them use Pratt & Whitney engines. The airline says it currently has no clear timeline for when the groundings will end, leaving operations in a state of uncertainty. How the fleet is changing The share of Pratt & Whitney-powered aircraft within … Read more