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JM Financial ARC top bidder for Rs 971-cr DLI debt
JM Financial ARC has emerged as the preferred bidder for Distribution Logistics Infrastructure's ₹971 crore debt, offering ₹621 crore. Lenders, led by Bank of Baroda, will see a 64% recovery. This follows a failed settlement attempt with promoters, with the process expected to take more time.
Cochin Shipyard to invest in deeptech platform Maritech
Cochin Shipyard has invested 5% in Maritech Integrated Maritime's deeptech platform, Integrated Maritime Exchange (IME), under its USHUS startup program. This initiative aims to bolster India's maritime ecosystem by fostering digital solutions for logistics and port services. The investment aligns with the government's vision for technological advancement in the maritime sector.
India’s realty boom may need Rs 50 lakh crore in fresh capital over next decade
India's real estate sector requires Rs 50 lakh crore capital for growth over the next decade. Data centres, logistics, industrial real estate, and GCC-led office developments will attract significant long-term investment. Despite challenges, strong domestic demand and infrastructure investments will drive growth. The focus is on channeling capital to affordable housing and emerging cities.
Adani Ports to acquire 100% stake in Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries
JFIL is the holding company of Kanpur Fertilizers and Chemicals (KFCL) (which has certain industrial and commercial lands in Kanpur). KFCL holds ~243 acres of land in Kanpur, strategically ideal for development of a world-class logistics park and warehousing facilities aligned with the Company's logistics business. The acquisition shall further consolidate Company's inland logistics presence and service capabilities in North India. The acquisition aligns with Company's ambition to expand its MMLP network from 12 to 16 and warehousing capacity by c.4x by the year 2031.
Adani Ports to acquire indirect control of Kanpur Fertilizers for Rs 1,500 crore under Jaiprakash Associates resolution plan
Adani Ports will acquire Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries for Rs 1,500 crore. This deal gives Adani Ports control of land in Kanpur. This land is suitable for a large logistics park. The acquisition will boost Adani Ports' inland logistics network in North India. It supports their plan to expand multimodal logistics parks and warehousing capacity.
Warehousing beats all odds amid global supply chaos
India's warehousing sector shows strong growth in the first quarter of 2026. Leasing activity increased by 15 percent compared to the previous year, reaching 19.3 million square feet across eight major cities. This surge is fueled by demand from manufacturing and third-party logistics firms. Companies are actively enhancing their supply chain networks and distribution capabilities.
Cement companies' profitability to moderate in FY27 on rising fuel, logistics costs: ICRA
In FY27, Indian cement manufacturers are anticipated to experience a notable dip in profits, ranging from 10-15%. The escalating prices of power and fuel, fueled by geopolitical tensions in West Asia, are set to exert a financial pinch. Although cement prices are likely to rise, they will not fully bridge the gap created by increasing input costs.
Aegis Logistics Ltd soars 1.82%, up for fifth straight session
Aegis Logistics Ltd is quoting at Rs 713.25, up 1.82% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 20% in last one year as compared to a 4.88% spurt in NIFTY and a 12.23% spurt in the Nifty Energy.
JP Morgan warns of FY27 earnings risk, says Nifty can fall to 20,500 in bear case
JP Morgan has cautioned that India’s FY27 earnings face significant risks from an extended energy and logistics shock linked to the Middle East conflict. The brokerage warned that the Nifty50 could slip to 20,500 in a bear case, even as it maintains a 27,000 base-case target amid fragile macro signals.
VRL Logistics Q4 profit slips 3% despite higher revenue; margin contracts
VRL Logistics reported a muted Q4 performance with profit and EBITDA declining year-on-year despite revenue growth. Margins remained under pressure, while the stock slipped over 3% in intraday trade.
Gautam Adani is overhauling his conglomerate, from Apple-style vendors to less hierarchy and more talent grooming
The ports-to-renewable energy conglomerate is aggressively developing a third-party vendor ecosystem to take over manufacturing, logistics, engineering and other functions.
Beyond metros: How small towns are driving the next wave of India’s e-commerce
India's e-commerce boom is expanding beyond metros, with Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities now driving significant new demand. Improved internet, digital payments, and logistics are unlocking this potential, transforming smaller towns into the core of digital commerce growth. Businesses are adapting with distributed infrastructure and D2C models to serve this evolving market.