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House of Abhinandan Lodha eyes ₹10,000 cr sales by FY30: Company chief
No other real estate asset classes can give the return that land gives if one buys it in the right location and from the right developer, says Lodha
 "House of Abhinandan Lodha eyes ₹10,000 cr sales by FY30: Company chief")
Tariffs to slow energy transition, India mustn't give up coal: Vedanta CEO
Vedanta CEO Deshnee Naidoo said US tariffs will not broadly hit India's economy but will slow global energy transition, adding that India must continue coal use for growth
 "Tariffs to slow energy transition, India mustn't give up coal: Vedanta CEO")
Vedanta CEO warns US tariffs risk slowing global energy transition
Vedanta CEO Deshnee Naidoo cautioned that US tariffs could slow global decarbonisation, stressing India must prioritise critical minerals and domestic value chains
Who is Deedy Das, Kolkata-born techie now Partner at Menlo Ventures?
Deedy Das has been promoted to Partner at Menlo Ventures just 18 months after joining, cementing his reputation as a rising force in AI
 "Who is Deedy Das, Kolkata-born techie now Partner at Menlo Ventures?")
AI won't replace people but make them more productive: Haresh Khoobchandani
What made me stay on in the technology world was the realisation of what tech can do. It has the capability to change lives, said Haresh Khoobchandani
 "AI won't replace people but make them more productive: Haresh Khoobchandani")
JBM Auto's Ecolife gets $100 mn IFC funding to expand e-bus operations
JBM Ecolife Mobility secured $100 million from IFC to deploy 1,455 electric buses in Maharashtra, Assam, and Gujarat, marking IFC's first capital investment in Asia's e-bus sector
 "JBM Auto's Ecolife gets $100 mn IFC funding to expand e-bus operations")
Chennai Petroleum targeting ₹1 trn revenue in next few years: MD Shankar
H Shankar elevation comes amid the Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) arm's plan to foray into the fuel retail business and line up expansion plans
 "Chennai Petroleum targeting ₹1 trn revenue in next few years: MD Shankar")
Tata Motors markets $4.5 bn loan for acquisition of Iveco's CV business
The planned deal would add to the rising number of loans to fund cross-border mergers and acquisitions that have originated from Asia Pacific this year
 "Tata Motors markets $4.5 bn loan for acquisition of Iveco's CV business")
Jamshyd Godrej calls for deregulation, big reforms to boost investment
Jamshyd Godrej said India needs significant deregulation and more big reforms to drive capital expenditure, boost competitiveness and double its share in global trade
 "Jamshyd Godrej calls for deregulation, big reforms to boost investment")
Citi sees $10-12 billion IPO pipeline in 3 quarters, says Amol Gupte
Citi's Amol Gupte says India's reform push and strong domestic demand will help navigate US tariff shocks; sees GST cuts boosting growth, FDI pipeline intact
 "Citi sees $10-12 billion IPO pipeline in 3 quarters, says Amol Gupte")
NSE appoints Srinivas Injeti as its chairperson after year-long vacancy
The move is seen as a step forward in the exchange's long-pending plan to go public
 "NSE appoints Srinivas Injeti as its chairperson after year-long vacancy")
India is the number one office market in the world: Mindspace Reit
K Raheja-backed REIT plans ₹4,000 cr capex, portfolio expansion, and higher occupancy
 "India is the number one office market in the world: Mindspace Reit")
Hero MotoCorp appoints Harshavardhan Chitale as CEO, effective Jan 2026
Ex-Signify and Philips executive Harshavardhan Chitale to succeed Vikram Kasbekar as Hero MotoCorp CEO
 "Hero MotoCorp appoints Harshavardhan Chitale as CEO, effective Jan 2026")
Marriott appoints Kiran Andicot as senior V-P for South Asian region
Marriott International appoints Kiran Andicot as senior vice president for South Asia after Ranju Alex's departure to Accor Hotels, marking a key leadership change
 "Marriott appoints Kiran Andicot as senior V-P for South Asian region")
Luxury car buyers may get 5-8% price benefit: Mercedes-Benz India MD & CEO
Mercedes-Benz India MD & CEO Santosh Iyer says GST rationalisation will boost festive sales, with buyers set to gain 5-8% price benefit
 "Luxury car buyers may get 5-8% price benefit: Mercedes-Benz India MD & CEO")
In seven years, HVDC market size is going to be $12-15 billion: GE Vernova
India needs to progress in procurement. It must review its procurement process, says Bindele
 "In seven years, HVDC market size is going to be $12-15 billion: GE Vernova")
We don't make films for profit, that's exactly why it follows: Dinesh Vijan
With a net profit of ₹80 crore on revenues of ₹380 crore in the financial year ending 2024, Maddock is clearly on a roll.
 "We don't make films for profit, that's exactly why it follows: Dinesh Vijan")
BS Infra Summit: India becoming a global gateway, say airport CEOs
Delhi and Noida airport chiefs say India is on the cusp of becoming a global aviation hub, driven by rising transfer traffic and expanding international connectivity
 "BS Infra Summit: India becoming a global gateway, say airport CEOs")
Power sector to require ₹3 trn investment in 5 years: Praveer Sinha
India must accelerate renewables, ease capital access, and streamline clearances to achieve its 500 GW clean energy goal by 2030, says Sinha
 "Power sector to require ₹3 trn investment in 5 years: Praveer Sinha")
No major impact of additional tariff or trade uncertainty: Suzlon V-C
The Indian industry is at a stage where renewables have moved from a "nice to have" to "must have" position, says Tanti
 "No major impact of additional tariff or trade uncertainty: Suzlon V-C")
