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TCS needs to be prepared to take advantage of AI: N Chandrasekaran
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran asked TCS employees to embed AI into daily work, reflect on recent underperformance and focus on execution as adoption of the technology accelerates
 "TCS needs to be prepared to take advantage of AI: N Chandrasekaran")
Embassy REIT expects GCCs to contribute 75% to portfolio in next 2 years
Embassy Office Parks REIT is sharpening its focus on global capability centres, which it expects to account for up to three-fourths of its portfolio as multinationals expand operations in India
 "Embassy REIT expects GCCs to contribute 75% to portfolio in next 2 years")
Marico signs pact to buy majority stake in Vietnamese D2C company Skinetiq
The FMCG major will acquire a 75% stake in Vietnam-based Skinetiq in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 350 crore, strengthening its premium beauty and D2C play in the market
 "Marico signs pact to buy majority stake in Vietnamese D2C company Skinetiq")
Flipkart appoints Vipin Kapooria, Yogita Shanbhag as VPs ahead of IPO
These appointments come shortly after a series of high-profile hires at the IPO-bound company in the past month
 "Flipkart appoints Vipin Kapooria, Yogita Shanbhag as VPs ahead of IPO")
NCLT greenlights Ambuja Cements' merger with its arm Sanghi Industries
The approval comes after Ambuja Cements, in 2023, completed the acquisition of Sanghi Industries, at an enterprise value of ₹5,185 crore
 "NCLT greenlights Ambuja Cements' merger with its arm Sanghi Industries")
Panapakkam puts Tamil Nadu on Jaguar Land Rover's global production map
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and JLR have begun operations at a Rs 9,000 crore plant in Panapakkam, positioning Tamil Nadu as a key node in Jaguar Land Rover's global manufacturing network
 "Panapakkam puts Tamil Nadu on Jaguar Land Rover's global production map")
LIC Mutual Fund launches India's first women-centric AMC branch in Delhi
As of December 31, 2025, LIC Mutual Fund's AUM in South Delhi stood at around ₹200 crore, including nearly ₹175 crore in equity assets
 "LIC Mutual Fund launches India's first women-centric AMC branch in Delhi")
JK Lakshmi Cement sees pre-tax earnings improve from Q4 on higher sales
Rising institutional cement prices, improving demand and higher premium product contribution are expected to offset cost pressures, management says
 "JK Lakshmi Cement sees pre-tax earnings improve from Q4 on higher sales")
GreenCell Mobility to deploy 570 e-buses in Delhi over next few months
The company currently operates a fleet of over 1,200 electric buses across intra-city and inter-city routes, supported by more than 270 charging stations nationwide
 "GreenCell Mobility to deploy 570 e-buses in Delhi over next few months")
Euler Motors partners Jio-bp to expand EV charging network across India
The strategic partnership aims to support the growth of electric commercial vehicles by improving charging accessibility for fleet operators and users nationwide
 "Euler Motors partners Jio-bp to expand EV charging network across India")
MakeMyTrip, Minor Hotels tie up to boost overseas stays options for Indians
Currently, 60 Minor Hotels properties are live on the MakeMyTrip platform, with the listing expected to scale rapidly across Minor Hotels' wider global portfolio
 "MakeMyTrip, Minor Hotels tie up to boost overseas stays options for Indians")
Tata Motors PV starts manufacturing at new TN unit; Evoque first model
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Jaguar Land Rover have commenced operations at their ₹9,000 crore Panapakkam plant in Tamil Nadu, rolling out the Range Rover Evoque as the first vehicle
 "Tata Motors PV starts manufacturing at new TN unit; Evoque first model")
Velocity earmarks ₹100 crore to scale its AI-led shipping platform
The investment will be directed toward strategic hiring, product development, and AI-led innovation across the logistics value-chain
 "Velocity earmarks ₹100 crore to scale its AI-led shipping platform")
Maruti marks record rail dispatches in 2025, 18% jump over last yr
Rail accounted for about 26 per cent of the company's outbound vehicle dispatches in 2025, up from 23.5 per cent in 2024
 "Maruti marks record rail dispatches in 2025, 18% jump over last yr")
Velocity to invest ₹100 crore over 2 yrs to expand AI-led shipping platform
The investment will be funded entirely through internal cash reserves and revenues from the company's core businesses
 "Velocity to invest ₹100 crore over 2 yrs to expand AI-led shipping platform")
Adani Energy secures Japanese funding for 6,000 MW green power project
The transmission project will carry renewable power from solar-rich Rajasthan to the national grid, ensuring electricity reaches high-demand regions across India
 "Adani Energy secures Japanese funding for 6,000 MW green power project")
Airtel seeks reassessment and recalculation, not deferment on AGR dues
It may invest $6 bn into data centres to scale up capacity to 1 Gw by 2030
 "Airtel seeks reassessment and recalculation, not deferment on AGR dues")
ACME Group forays into packaged foods with snacks under ACME Poshan
Launches snacks, protein bars and noodles under ACME Poshan
 "ACME Group forays into packaged foods with snacks under ACME Poshan")
Avoid costly, large LLM buildouts; focus on smaller models, says Vembu
Vembu said there is significant scope for research and development in AI, and added that Zoho is actively pursuing more energy-efficient routes, including smaller models or other approaches
 "Avoid costly, large LLM buildouts; focus on smaller models, says Vembu")
India's housing mkt strong, steady after growth post covid: Pirojsha Godrej
Pirojsha exuded confidence that the company would easily achieve its Rs 32,500 crore target of sales bookings for this fiscal
 "India's housing mkt strong, steady after growth post covid: Pirojsha Godrej")