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New rules classify highway project failures as catastrophic; to affect contractor ratings & future contracts
New rules define catastrophic failures in highway projects. These failures will impact contractor ratings and future contract awards. Incidents like bridge collapses or pavement failures requiring full replacement are now classified as catastrophic. Implementation agencies must report such events promptly. The National Highways Authority of India has awarded a major ring road project in Odisha to three concessionaires for development.
Indian Railways launches Rail Tech Policy to promote innovation, start-up engagement
Indian Railways has launched a new Rail Tech policy designed to attract innovators, startups, and research institutions to co-create the future of rail transport. By streamlining the startup selection process, the initiative speeds up the testing and deployment of promising solutions.
Heineken bets on India’s premium beer demand for future growth
Heineken views India as a vital part of its global strategy. The company acknowledges recent sales dips due to weather but confirms its market share remains strong. Kingfisher and its premium brands like Heineken Silver are driving growth. India's beer market is expanding, and Heineken is leading category development and sales transformation.
Renault forecasts 2026 margin drop as price pressure dents profit
Renault is bracing for a tighter financial future, forecasting lower profit margins by 2026. Following a 15% fall in operating profit last year, the French automaker faces mounting pressure from Chinese upstarts and traditional rivals alike. In response to this competitive squeeze, Renault is committed to slashing costs and unveiling new car lines.
Markets Erase Gains as Metals Drag; IDBI Bank Bid Race Heats Up | Closing Bell
Markets surrendered early gains as metal stocks dragged benchmarks lower, with the Nifty hovering near 24,100 despite strength in auto counters. ONGC, Hindalco and Power Grid led the losers, while InterGlobe Aviation, M&M and Maruti Suzuki outperformed. In corporate news, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met PM Narendra Modi and announced an additional $13 billion investment in India, taking Amazon's planned investment to $48 billion through 2030. Fairfax is reportedly back with a fresh bid for IDBI Bank, valuing the lender at ₹77 per share and potentially unlocking a ₹50,000 crore divestment for the government and LIC. Meanwhile, uncertainty continues around Tata Sons as RBI is yet to decide on its NBFC deregistration request, keeping the possibility of a future listing alive. Catch all the key market moves, corporate developments and top business headlines in this edition of Closing Bell.