Muthoot Finance, India's leading gold loan non-banking financial company (NBFC), has declared a substantial interim dividend of Rs 26 per equity share for the fiscal year 2024–25. The announcement, made ahead of its fourth-quarter financial results, reflects strong earnings visibility and robust financial positioning. Additionally, the board has proposed a significant increase in its borrowing ceiling to Rs 2 lakh crore, signaling aggressive future expansion. The company also appointed George Joseph as an independent director.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has initiated a comprehensive strategy to address electricity theft and reduce power losses in the state. Directing the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) to implement feeder-wise mapping of all consumers, the CM aims to enhance monitoring and accountability. Additionally, Sukhu emphasized the timely completion of the 450 MW Shongtong Hydroelectric Power Project in Kinnaur by July 2025, highlighting its potential to generate significant revenue and support the state's green energy objectives.​

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing efficiency in India's securities dispute resolution framework, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed an update to its Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) system. The regulator recommends bypassing the conciliation stage in cases involving financial claims of Rs. 10 crore or more, or those categorized as chronic and repetitive. These amendments seek to expedite dispute resolution, increase stakeholder trust, and modernize legal recourse in India’s capital markets.

HDFC Bank has announced an ambitious plan under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, Parivartan, aiming to bring clean and renewable energy solutions to 1,000 villages across India by 2025. This initiative aligns with Earth Day’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” which emphasizes the need for rapid clean energy adoption. HDFC Bank has already made significant strides in renewable energy, including the installation of over 61,000 solar streetlights across 22 states and the launch of several programs to enhance rural livelihoods through solar power.

The Indian real estate market witnessed a strong start to 2025, with 28 deals valued at USD 1.2 billion in the first quarter, reflecting a substantial 133% increase in transaction volumes compared to Q1 2024. Despite muted IPO and QIP activity, private equity transactions dominated, contributing USD 1,050 million across 17 deals. This surge in deals highlights sustained investor interest in real estate, particularly in the private equity space.

Montra Electric, a part of the Murugappa Group, has signed an initial agreement with Magenta Mobility to supply 100 units of its electric small commercial vehicles (eSCVs) for logistics operations. These vehicles will be deployed in sectors like FMCG, e-commerce, grocery, and telecom. The partnership aims to enhance the adoption of electric vehicles in the logistics sector by focusing on increased operational efficiency, driver comfort, and safety.

Hyundai Motor India has revealed a significant tilt in consumer demand toward SUVs, which accounted for 68.5% of the automaker’s total sales in FY25. With strong traction for premium features such as sunroofs and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the company aims to push SUV contributions beyond 70% in the coming fiscal year. Domestic sales reached 5,98,666 units, while exports stood at 1,63,386 units.

Tata Motors has announced a strategic alliance with Tata Power Renewable Energy to jointly develop a 131 MW wind-solar hybrid project, aimed at powering its key manufacturing units in Maharashtra and Gujarat. This ambitious initiative will generate approximately 300 million units of clean energy annually, significantly reducing the company’s carbon footprint by over 2 lakh tons of CO₂ each year. The development underscores Tata Motors' commitment to sustainable manufacturing while aligning with India’s broader green energy ambitions.

As India charts its course toward becoming a developed nation by 2047—the centennial year of its independence—its policymakers are confronted with a formidable set of challenges. Chief among them is the imperative to generate at least 8 million jobs annually over the next decade, while simultaneously raising the share of manufacturing in GDP.

Mahindra Logistics Ltd (MLL) reported a robust 67% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit for the final quarter of FY 2023–24, reaching Rs. 13.12 crore, driven by improved performance across third-party logistics (3PL), express delivery, and freight forwarding segments. Quarterly revenue rose to Rs. 1,293 crore, up from Rs. 1,183 crore a year earlier. Despite a 30% decline in full-year PAT, revenue for the fiscal rose 10% to Rs. 5,013 crore.