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Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR: A tale of three housing markets
Bengaluru's housing market shows strong growth fueled by its expanding technology sector. Mumbai remains India's largest residential market, absorbing new supply effectively. Delhi-NCR faces a slowdown as premium homes dominate its available inventory. These contrasting trends indicate future property cycles will depend on job and investment growth. Infrastructure development is increasingly shaping buyer decisions across these key cities.
India sweetens the deal for global electronics manufacturers
India is expanding electronics manufacturing by offering customs duty concessions on machinery. These incentives aim to attract investment in critical components and advanced equipment. The government seeks to deepen the domestic electronics ecosystem beyond final product assembly. This policy supports the growth of India's electronics production and export capabilities. New Delhi is positioning India as a comprehensive electronics manufacturing hub.
India's content investment surge fuels race to nurture new writing talent
India's booming entertainment sector, with a projected $2.65 billion investment, is actively seeking new screenwriting talent. Major players like Netflix, Zee Entertainment, and NFDC are launching programs to discover and nurture emerging writers nationwide. This push aims to diversify storytelling and create fresh intellectual property to meet the growing demand for original content across the country.
PM Modi, Japan PM Takaichi jointly inaugurate Maruti Suzuki's Kharkhoda plant
Prime Minister Modi and his Japanese counterpart inaugurated Maruti Suzuki's expansive new manufacturing facility in Haryana, a significant investment bolstering India's automotive sector. This advanced plant, built with Industry 5.0 technologies and a focus on sustainability, marks a key step in the 'Make in India, Make for the World' initiative. The inauguration occurred during the India-Japan Economic Forum, highlighting deepening bilateral cooperation.
Zee Entertainment shares jump 6% after Rs 418 crore FDI approval
Zee Entertainment shares jumped after receiving government approval for a Rs 418 crore foreign investment from an Invesco-managed fund. This marks the fund's return to ZEEL's shareholder base after a previous exit. The investment comes as the company navigates challenges in its broadcasting business but sees improvements in its digital segment. FDI inflows into India's information and broadcasting sector also saw a significant rise.
Zee Entertainment Shares Jump 5% In Trade — What's Driving The Rally?
The investment is seen as a notable development given Invesco's history with Zee. The fund was once the company's largest shareholder, holding an 18% stake, before a high-profile corporate governance dispute led to its gradual exit.
PepsiCo commissions second India flavour plant in Ujjain with Rs 1,266-crore investment
PepsiCo India has launched a massive Rs 1,266-crore flavour manufacturing plant in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. This significant investment, part of a larger Rs 5,700-crore commitment, aims to boost industrial growth and create jobs across central India. The facility, PepsiCo's second flavour plant in the country, will produce beverage concentrates, reinforcing the company's dedication to the Indian market and its 'Partnership of Progress' with the nation.
Zee Entertainment gets govt nod for Rs 418-cr investment from Invesco fund
The move marks the return of the Invesco-managed fund to the broadcaster's shareholder base, nearly three years after it exited the company. According to DPIIT data, the investment was received under the foreign direct investment (FDI) route for acquisition of shares during the January-March quarter of FY26.
Yash Raj Films makes first bet on vertical entertainment with Rusk Media investment
Yash Raj Films is venturing into the burgeoning digital-first entertainment space with a strategic investment in Rusk Media. This move signals YRF's expansion into mobile-first storytelling, focusing on original animation and vertical micro-dramas. The partnership aims to create category-defining intellectual property for global digital platforms, leveraging India's massive mobile audience and establishing the country as a creative force in vertical entertainment.
Amazon to invest additional $13 billion in India AI, cloud infrastructure by 2030
Amazon is injecting an additional $13 billion into India's AI and cloud infrastructure by 2030, bringing its total planned investment to over $21 billion. This significant commitment, announced after CEO Andy Jassy met Prime Minister Modi, aims to bolster AWS data centers and provide advanced AI technologies. The move underscores India's growing importance in the global AI landscape and Amazon's long-term vision for the country's digital transformation.
DS Group to hike investment in hospitality segment to Rs 1,500 cr: Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar
DS Group is boosting its hospitality investment to Rs 1,500 crore. The conglomerate plans to double its room count ahead of its 2029 target. New projects include a W Hotels property in Delhi. DS Group is also exploring acquisitions and expansion in Northeast India. This move reflects significant growth potential in India's hospitality sector.
Sebi allows AIFs to retain liquidation proceeds beyond fund life
Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday issued guidelines to permit Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to retain liquidation proceeds beyond their permissible fund life under specified circumstances. The regulator also introduced an 'Inoperative Fund' framework for wound-up funds with residual obligations. The move follows amendments to the Sebi (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations on April 18 aimed at providing operational flexibility to AIFs during the winding-up process and surrender of registration. Under the new framework, AIFs or their schemes may retain liquidation proceeds beyond the liquidation or dissolution period if they have received litigation notices or regulatory demands, obtained consent from at least 75 per cent of investors by value for retaining funds against anticipated liabilities, or need to meet residual winding-up related operational expenses, Sebi said in its circular. The regulator said litigation-related communications could include notices from tax ...