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TMB eyes home advantage in Thoothukudi's investment wave; to tap MSMEs

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) aims to capitalise on the investment surge in Thoothukudi, focusing on salary accounts and MSME lending to boost business growth amid a ₹1 trillion investment boom

VinFast opens first India showroom in Surat, targets 35 dealerships in 2025

The EV maker's first outlet in India comes ahead of its Rs 16,600-cr Tamil Nadu factory launch and will showcase the VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs backed by a growing dealer network

Shriram Finance eyes ₹3 trillion total AUM, 10 million customers

Shriram Finance expects its assets under management (AUM) to exceed ₹3 trn by FY26, anticipates reaching 10 mn live customers in Q2. Umesh Revankar discusses growth drivers and future projections

Historic port to future hub: Thoothukudi's giant leap for global reach

Thoothukudi is witnessing a major economic revival with Rs 1 trillion in investments across sectors, including EV manufacturing, green hydrogen, and space, alongside upgraded infrastructure

India-UK trade deal upshot: Norton gets thrust ahead of its India launch

Norton V4 is expected to be one of the costliest bikes to be available for sale in India, for around ₹50 lakh

India-UK FTA to open new opportunities for textiles, boost footwear exports

The India-UK free trade agreement is expected to significantly boost India's textile and footwear exports, unlocking Rs 7,000 crore in additional business and accelerating growth in the sector

Lotte India eyes ₹3,000 crore revenue by 2027 after Havmor merger

Lotte India sets sights on Rs 3,000 crore revenue by 2027, launches Korean snack Pepero, and invests Rs 475 crore in Rohtak to scale up domestic manufacturing

Indian auto sector can cut emissions by 87% with green power, steel: Study

Industry is at 'turning point' and could be the leader in low-carbon global economy, according to research by an independent group

Inbound Aerospace raises $1 mn pre-seed round led by Speciale Invest

Space tech startup will use capital for developing autonomous reusable re-entry vehicles

Ashok Leyland fuels LNG boom in trucks, eyes tie-ups with city gas giants

The plan is being floated as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is expecting a multi-fold jump in the number of LNG trucks from 700 at present to 500,000 by 2040

Kerala's veteran communist leader V S Achuthanandan dies at 101

V S Achuthanandan, former Kerala CM and senior CPI(M) leader, passed away in Thiruvananthapuram at 101. Known for his commitment to social justice, he left a lasting impact on Kerala politics

Milky Mist files DRHP for largest dairy IPO in India, raising ₹2,035 cr

Milky Mist Dairy Food has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI to raise ₹2,035 crore through an IPO, marking the largest IPO in India's dairy space to date

Diagnostic firm Aarthi Scans eyes North India, lines up ₹350 cr investment

Sets eyes on IPO in three years; also foraying into fitness diagnostics

VinFast looks to develop ecosystem to support its EVs: CEO Pham Sanh Chau

VinFast is committed to making EVs more accessible while contributing to economic growth through investment and local job creation.

VinFast India gets EV orders from Nepal, Sri Lanka, West Asia, and Africa

Thoothukudi facility likely to be inaugurated by month-end

India needs to develop a broader semiconductor ecosystem over time: Subbiah

Murugappa Group scion says India needs a China-style sectoral roadmap for growth, bets big on semiconductors and EVs

EV giant Tesla's India entry may have more symbolic than strategic value

Many see Tesla's India entry as an attempt to address the capacity glut at its global plants, from where excess inventory might be brought to India

Aerospace turf war: Andhra, Karnataka lock horns to attract investment

States clash after Karnataka scraps farmland plan; Andhra pitches 8,000 acres

Greenlam to invest ₹1,147 crore in Andhra for South's largest laminate unit

Andhra government will provide incentives of around Rs 329 cr to the company

Shubhanshu Shukla back on Earth, India's deep space dreams get wings

After 18 days in space, Shubhanshu Shukla becomes first Indian to visit ISS, boosting India's Gaganyaan mission and space goals including a Moon landing by 2040