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Hilton to open 125 Hampton hotels across India under franchise deal

Hilton signs franchise agreement with Royal Orchid Hotels to launch 125 Hampton hotels across India, strengthening its presence in the midscale hospitality segment

Hilton to open 125 Hampton hotels across India under franchise deal
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:45 PM IST

Permira to invest $100 million in SILA to back expansion, tech push

Permira to invest $100 million in SILA to support technology-led expansion and strengthen its presence across India's built-environment services ecosystem

Permira to invest $100 million in SILA to back expansion, tech push
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:40 PM IST

Future Consumer reports ₹615 crore default on loans, interest payments

The firm has an outstanding total default of ₹290.41 crore, over loans from unlisted debt securities -- NCDs and NCRPs, for the same period

Future Consumer reports ₹615 crore default on loans, interest payments
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:31 PM IST

Higher fuel prices, ethanol push may accelerate EV shift: BMW India

Rising fuel prices, higher ethanol blending and improving EV ranges could accelerate electric vehicle adoption in India, says BMW Group India chief

Higher fuel prices, ethanol push may accelerate EV shift: BMW India
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 6:51 PM IST

Adani Group to invest ₹33,081 crore in Odisha across three projects

Adani Group will invest Rs 33,081 crore in Odisha across power, cement and data infrastructure projects, creating nearly 10,000 jobs and supporting the state's long-term economic growth plans

Adani Group to invest ₹33,081 crore in Odisha across three projects
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 6:46 PM IST

MMTC-PAMP launches first organised silver buyback service across cities

MMTC-PAMP currently operates 17 gold recycling stores in India and aims to extend its silver buyback service across these centres

MMTC-PAMP launches first organised silver buyback service across cities
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:59 PM IST

Japan's MUFG Bank acquires 20% stake in Shriram Finance for ₹39,618 cr

The transaction represents the largest cross-border investment in India's financial services sector

Japan's MUFG Bank acquires 20% stake in Shriram Finance for ₹39,618 cr
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:58 PM IST

Hilton, Royal Orchid tie up to open 125 'Hampton by Hilton' hotels by 2035

Hampton by Hilton is the company's largest brand by number of hotels in the upper-mid scale segment globally

Hilton, Royal Orchid tie up to open 125 'Hampton by Hilton' hotels by 2035
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:08 PM IST

Flipkart accelerates AI push across business as it shifts to execution

E-commerce company moves to operationalise AI use cases at scale under senior leadership

Flipkart accelerates AI push across business as it shifts to execution
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 4:18 PM IST

Hemant Badri to lead Flipkart's AI push as CEO outlines next-decade vision

Badri will focus on identifying and operationalising the business use cases where Al can drive the most impact

Hemant Badri to lead Flipkart's AI push as CEO outlines next-decade vision
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

US court accepts Adani's plea seeking dismissal of SEC fraud case

The US SEC sued Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani in November 2024, alleging they misled investors by failing to disclose an alleged bribery scheme involving Indian state officials

US court accepts Adani's plea seeking dismissal of SEC fraud case
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:32 AM IST

Hyundai Motor India to hike prices by up to 1% from May amid cost pressures

The company has planned to increase the prices of its cars up to 1 per cent across the portfolio, effective May 2026

Hyundai Motor India to hike prices by up to 1% from May amid cost pressures
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

Adani seeks dismissal of US SEC fraud case, cites lack of jurisdiction

Lawyers for the Indian billionaire and his nephew Sagar said in a letter to a federal judge that they will formally seek to dismiss the case by the end of the month

Adani seeks dismissal of US SEC fraud case, cites lack of jurisdiction
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 6:26 AM IST

Trading ban upends State Bank of India's $5 billion short, forces unwind

State Bank of India (SBI) is estimating losses of about ₹3 billion ($32 million) from the forced unwinding of these trades, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential details

Trading ban upends State Bank of India's $5 billion short, forces unwind
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Industrialist Gautam Adani to seek dismissal of SEC fraud case in US court

Adani's lawyers said the SEC's claims were "impermissibly extraterritorial," and no ​statements challenged by the regulator were ‌actionable

Industrialist Gautam Adani to seek dismissal of SEC fraud case in US court
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

CCI okays Torrent Power's proposal to acquire Nabha Power from L&T's arm

Nabha Power Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of L&T Power Development Ltd (L&TPDL), and has been operating a 2x700 Megawatt supercritical thermal power plant at Rajpura, Punjab, since 201

CCI okays Torrent Power's proposal to acquire Nabha Power from L&T's arm
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

25 firms join pre-bid meet for ₹7,280 crore rare earth magnet scheme

On March 20, the heavy industries ministry invited bids for setting up manufacturing facilities for 6,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of magnets under the scheme

25 firms join pre-bid meet for ₹7,280 crore rare earth magnet scheme
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

Summer will be tough, but growth in line of sight, says Blue Star MD

Unseasonal rains and West Asia conflict may hit demand and costs, but Blue Star expects 20 per cent growth backed by strong long-term AC market expansion

Summer will be tough, but growth in line of sight, says Blue Star MD
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Investment in research, innovation critical to be Atmanirbhar: Uday Kotak

Underscores need to strengthen "middle manufacturing", describing it as a missing link in India's industrial ecosystem

Investment in research, innovation critical to be Atmanirbhar: Uday Kotak
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

CCI clears Advent to acquire 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance

In another release, CCI approved the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity shareholding of KNR SPVs by Indus Infra Trust from KNR Constructions Ltd

CCI clears Advent to acquire 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 9:26 PM IST