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Odisha signs pact with Japanese co, ACME Group for Rs 67,000-cr investment
Odisha has inked a significant Memorandum of Cooperation with ACME Group and Japan's IHI Corporation, committing an investment of Rs 67,000 crore for green industrialization and technology transfer. This collaboration aims to establish a massive green hydrogen ecosystem in the state, building on recent large-scale investments. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted Odisha's ambition to become a global leader in green steel production, with two dedicated industrial corridors being developed.
China stocks mixed as weak consumer and property data offset industrial strength
Investor sentiment was weighed down by signs of uneven economic recovery. China's new home prices fell for a 35th straight month, remaining at their sharpest pace of decline since May 2025. Fixed-asset investment growth for JanuaryMay also missed expectations, while retail sales unexpectedly contracted in May, marking their first annual decline since December 2022.
Hidden AI India winners add $48 billion on data-center boom
Indian industrial companies are experiencing significant growth by supplying components for data centers. This trend is driven by massive global investments in AI infrastructure. Firms making transformers, cooling systems, and cables are seeing substantial gains. This industrial capex cycle is a major contemporary investment trend. Foreign investors are increasing their stake in these companies.
Centre approves Rs 1,359 crore four-laning of the Nagaur-Bikaner stretch of NH-62 in Rajasthan
The Centre has approved a Rs 1,359 crore project to four-lane the Nagaur-Bikaner stretch of National Highway-62 in Rajasthan. This development under the Build-Operate-Transfer model will significantly improve connectivity in western Rajasthan. The project is expected to boost economic activity, create new investment and employment opportunities, and accelerate industrial and tourism growth in the region.

Mayuresh Joshi favors Kirloskar Pneumatic, Navin Fluorine amid market volatility
Mayuresh Joshi, Director Research at Marketsmith India, said larger diversified NBFCs are better placed than pure gold financiers due to stable margins, stronger balance sheets and diversified loan books. He remains cautious on crude-linked sectors despite lower oil prices, citing near-term earnings pressure. Joshi also expects IndiGo to retain its market leadership despite a challenging quarter and highlighted strong order visibility, profitability and cash flows as key drivers for select industrial and specialty chemical companies. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
South Korea, Taiwan leapfrog India, but the race was lost decades ago
South Korea and Taiwan have surged ahead of India in global stock markets, driven by AI-powered semiconductor booms. Their success stems from decades of strategic state investment and industrial policy, creating market leaders like Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC. India, despite recent efforts, faces a long road to catch up after historical missed opportunities in chip manufacturing.

SBI Mutual Fund Gets SEBI Nod for ₹13,000 Crore IPO | India's Largest AMC to List
SBI Mutual Fund, India's largest asset management company, has received SEBI's approval for its much-awaited IPO, which is expected to be worth around ₹13,000 crore. The public issue will be entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS), with no fresh equity issuance, as existing shareholders SBI and Amundi India Holding pare their stakes. The IPO is expected to hit the market next month and will mark the listing of one of the country's most dominant mutual fund players. With average assets under management of nearly ₹12.5 lakh crore as of December 2025, SBI Mutual Fund is a key player in India's growing investment ecosystem. The listing will place it alongside other listed AMCs such as HDFC AMC, Nippon Life India AMC, ICICI Prudential AMC, UTI AMC and Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC.