Regulatory changes and shareholder tensions are pushing Tata Sons towards a potential public listing, with the conglomerate weighing strategic options to remain private amidst growing government scrutiny and investor demands. Tata Sons is once again at the centre of a…
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, known for his stability and institutional memory, is steering Tata Group into new strategic territories including air travel, semiconductors, and batteries, signalling a transformative phase under his steady leadership. Natarajan Chandrasekaran’s rise to the top of the Tata…
The Odisha government has announced major reforms and investments in semiconductor manufacturing and renewable energy, including financial incentives, large-scale irrigation projects, and social welfare schemes, aiming to boost industrial growth and social development. The Odisha government has widened its push…
The appointment of Noel Tata as chairman of Tata Trusts has reignited tensions over governance and the future of Tata Sons, with the unresolved listing of Tata Sons threatening to shift influence and transparency within India’s conglomerate giant. Noel Tata’s…
India’s defence industry is entering a new phase as private firms expand their presence, boost exports, and challenge state dominance with landmark projects like the stealth fighter and increased production milestones. India’s defence manufacturing is moving into a new phase…
Odisha has enhanced its semiconductor policy with additional fiscal incentives and a broader focus on supply chain inputs, aiming to attract large investments and foster a comprehensive ecosystem beyond chip manufacturing. Odisha has widened its semiconductor pitch with a policy…
The Indian government’s proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026, now with a 31-member parliamentary committee, aims to tighten regulations on overseas-funded organisations amid a significant decline in active NGOs, raising concerns over compliance costs and government oversight. India’s proposed…
Bengaluru startup Wippi raises seed funding to expand its screen-free, voice-based AI devices for children, aiming to reshape early learning with innovative, multilingual content and parental controls amidst rising competition. Wippi has raised $1.2 million in seed funding to expand…
Despite efforts to deregulate, Indian businesses continue to grapple with a complex web of requirements, raising calls for further reform to streamline approvals and reduce costs, particularly for smaller firms. A parliamentary standing committee has highlighted a familiar problem in…
Indian spiritual-tech startup AstroTalk has crossed the $1 billion valuation mark through an employee stock ownership plan buyback, marking a new route to unicorn status without external funding amidst rapid revenue growth and expanding ecommerce operations. AstroTalk has crossed the…
India and Nigeria are accelerating their partnership beyond trade into defence, energy, and political collaboration, with bilateral trade expected to reach about $9 billion in 2025–26, reflecting a broadening relationship in new global contexts. India and Nigeria are pushing their…
India’s Defence Ministry has announced a major tender for 60 medium transport aircraft, aiming to modernise the Indian Air Force and strengthen indigenous aerospace capabilities amid broader military modernisation efforts. India’s Defence Ministry has moved forward with one of its…
