Investment

Hinduja Group to invest ₹2,500 cr in TN across renewables, EV ecosystem

The investment includes over 200 MW of renewable energy projects and electric buses, spanning solar, wind, battery technologies, charging infrastructure and mobility solutions

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 7:35 PM IST

Hinduja Group to invest ₹2,500 crore across businesses in Tamil Nadu

Hinduja Group on Thursday said it plans to invest Rs 2,500 crore in Tamil Nadu across its businesses. The investments will include renewable energy, electric mobility, automotive, financial services, energy, battery charging infrastructure and digital mobility solutions, the group said in a statement. "Our Rs 2,500 crore commitment is a statement of our confidence in Tamil Nadu and our desire to participate in its next phase of growth. With its strong industrial base, talent and renewable energy potential, Tamil Nadu is well positioned to lead India's energy and mobility transition," Hinduja Group of Companies (India) Chairman Ashok Hinduja said. The group is looking forward to building on its long-standing association with the state and working with the government of Tamil Nadu to create lasting value through investments in clean energy, electric mobility and other emerging opportunities, he added. A key component of the commitment will be the development of over 200 MW renewable

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

West Bengal's mega-project ambitions face old and familiar obstacles

The state could be the Bharatiya Janata Party's real test case of its business-friendly policies swot 

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 12:26 AM IST

How Indian investors are becoming the stock market’s biggest force | Share market news | Investment

Domestic investors are pouring record amounts into Indian equities, helping offset heavy foreign investor selling. Here’s how DIIs are reshaping Dalal Street, where they are investing.

Updated On: 10 Aug 2026 | 8:52 PM IST
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Leela Palaces to invest up to ₹185 crore in subisdiary Buildminds

Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts on Monday said it proposes to invest up to Rs 185 crore in its subsidiary Buildminds Real Estate Private Limited to meet the capital requirements for the construction of an upcoming 5-star hotel in Ayodhya. The investment in Buildminds will be made through subscription to Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) in one or more tranches over one or more years, the company said in a regulatory filing. "Buildminds is engaged in the development of our upcoming 5-star hotel at Ayodhya. The proposed investment forms part of the company's overall commitment to fund the capital requirements of Buildminds and is intended to support its ongoing business operations, project development activities and long-term growth plans. "The investment shall be made in one or more tranches, depending upon the funding requirements. Being an investment in an existing subsidiary, this will not result in any change in the management control or any economic interest in .

Updated On: 10 Aug 2026 | 6:58 PM IST

Money made easy: How to automate savings, bill payments and investments

Leave a half-month's buffer in the salary account before switching on automated switches

Updated On: 08 Aug 2026 | 8:41 AM IST

Industrial infrastructure gets fresh impetus with UPSIDA board approval

UPSIDA approves new industrial areas in Fatehpur and Ayodhya, backed by a ₹9,000 crore budget to boost manufacturing, investment, jobs, and industrial infrastructure

Updated On: 06 Aug 2026 | 5:41 PM IST

UP Private Business Park Development Scheme, 2025: Key features, eligibility, and implementation

The scheme aims to develop plug-and-play business parks on government land through private investment to attract GCCs, technology firms and other knowledge-intensive service industries.

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 4:26 PM IST

UP Bio-plastic Industry Policy, 2024: Key features, incentives, eligibility, and implementation

The policy offers incentives to attract a Rs 1,000 crore anchor PLA unit and develop a domestic bioplastics manufacturing value chain.

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 4:23 PM IST

Minus N-power plans, fresh private investments fell 32% sequentially in Q1

India's fresh investment plans jumped 71% in Q1FY27, but excluding four mega nuclear projects, private investment weakened amid West Asia-related uncertainty

Updated On: 02 Aug 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

Marvell to invest $250 million, double India workforce in 3 years

US chipmaker will expand its engineering footprint in Bengaluru and Hyderabad as it steps up research and development for AI, cloud and data infrastructure

Updated On: 29 Jul 2026 | 8:20 PM IST

Adventz joins West Bengal investment advent with ₹1,700 crore push

Adventz Group will invest ₹1,700 crore in West Bengal for a wagon plant and logistics park while expanding into defence, AI, renewables and real estate

Updated On: 29 Jul 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Starting anew: Despite Delhi connections, Bengal govt has its task cut out

There is no doubt that West Bengal's economy performed way below potential, and Mamata Banerjee's 15 years in power compounded the damage

Updated On: 27 Jul 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

Hindalco Industries lines up potential ₹1 trillion investment in India

Hindalco Industries will invest Rs 50,000 crore in India over the next three years across upstream and downstream businesses and is evaluating an additional Rs 50,000 crore of growth opportunities, creating a potential Rs 1 lakh crore investment pipeline, its Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Thursday. Speaking at the company's 67th Annual General Meeting, Birla said, "Across our businesses, Hindalco is executing an unprecedented investment to enhance capacities in our mines, upstream and downstream operations in India. We have already earmarked Rs 50,000 crore for strategic growth projects across the value chain. Another Rs 50,000 crore of opportunities are being evaluated." This potential Rs 1 lakh crore investment pipeline will lift the company's growth trajectory and put the company in a strong position to meet India's demands for metal solutions. Hindalco Industries, he said, is investing across the value chain to build scale, strengthen resource security and create ...

Updated On: 23 Jul 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

9 mega industrial zones on anvil to boost private investments in UP

UP plans nine mega industrial zones with plug-and-play facilities, skill hubs and employment centres to attract large private investments and boost manufacturing

Updated On: 23 Jul 2026 | 5:58 PM IST

Improving investment climate: Reforms at the state level can drive growth

NITI Aayog's investment index highlights wide disparities among states, underscoring the need for governance reforms, stronger institutions and balanced regional growth

Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 10:10 PM IST

PLI schemes led to investments of over ₹2.40 trillion until March 2026

The government on Tuesday said that Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have resulted in actual investments of over Rs 2.40 lakh crore and generated over 14.15 lakh jobs until March this year. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that the schemes have collectively enabled exports of over Rs 15.2 lakh crore since their inception, reflecting India's growing integration with global value chains. "As on March 31, 2026, under the PLI Schemes resulted actual investment of over Rs 2.40 lakh crore and employment generation of over 14.15 lakh (direct and indirect)," he said. According to the data provided by the minister in his reply, the maximum investment was received in the high efficiency solar PV modules (Rs 64,873 crore). It was followed by pharma (Rs 45,158 crore), auto (Rs 44,326 crore), speciality steel (Rs 23,896 crore), and the large-scale electronics manufacturing sector till March (Rs 20,580 ...

Updated On: 21 Jul 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

Momentum factor funds: Invest only with 5-yr horizon, high risk tolerance

Use them as part of a portfolio containing multiple factor strategies

Updated On: 20 Jul 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

Artificial intelligence investments must start delivering, say companies

AI adoption is shifting from experimentation to measurable returns as rising token costs push businesses to prioritise financial discipline and investment efficiency

Updated On: 19 Jul 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Gujarat tops the NITI Aayog's 1st investment friendliness index for states

The first Investment Friendliness Index assesses 36 states and Union Territories across 84 indicators, with no state crossing the 60-mark despite five qualifying as top performers

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 11:58 PM IST