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TVS Infrastructure Trust raises ₹830 cr under ₹1,100-cr NCD programme

TVS Infrastructure Trust, an Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) sponsored by TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP), on Monday said that it has raised Rs 830 crore under tranche-1 of its Rs 1,100 crore Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD) programme. The company, in a statement, said the funds were raised through a 20-year, long-tenor bond issuance, anchored by the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID). "This long-tenor bond issuance, extending up to the year 2046, is among the first of its kind in India's industrial infrastructure space," Ravi Swaminathan, Founder and Vice Chairman, TVS ILP, said. Samuel Joseph Jebaraj, Deputy Managing Director Lending & Project Finance, NaBFID, said, "This investment is aligned with NaBFID's mandate to support institutionally governed infrastructure platforms that contribute meaningfully to India's sustainable economic development." The bonds are rated AAA by ICRA. TVS ILP is backed by a broad, diversified ..

Everstone to sell stake in Burger King operator Restaurant Brands Asia

Under the deal, Restaurant Brands Asia will get a new strategic investor, said the two sources, who declined to be named as the matter is confidential

India's new FTA playbook looks beyond trade and tariffs to investment ties

India's recent free trade agreements mark a shift from tariff-led negotiations to deeper economic partnerships, embedding investment commitments, market access and supply chain integration

Align tax saving with your financial goals, horizons, and liquidity needs

Begin making these investments now, based on informed choices, instead of waiting till the last moment when mistakes are more likely

Fly, Wild Swans is Jung Chang's return to memory and writing against power

Jung Chang revisits her life, her mother, and modern China in Fly, Wild Swans, a reflective coda to her landmark memoir and a meditation on memory, freedom and power

High Seas Treaty takes effect, setting new rules for ocean conservation

The world's first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect Saturday, marking a historic moment for ocean conservation after nearly two decades of negotiations. The High Seas Treaty will govern nearly half the planet's surface the vast ocean areas beyond any country's control. These waters face mounting threats from destructive fishing practices, shipping, plastic pollution, overfishing and potential deep sea mining, all compounded by climate change. The ocean absorbs carbon dioxide and produces oxygen, making its health critical for addressing the climate crisis. The treaty entered into force 120 days after it reached the threshold of ratification by 60 countries in September. As of Friday, 83 countries had ratified it, including the recent addition of major maritime powers such as China and Japan. The treaty creates the first framework for establishing Marine Protected Areas on the high seas, which make up about two-thirds of the world'

Uganda's Yoweri Museveni wins 7th term as Opposition rejects poll results

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won his seventh term with 71.65 per cent of votes, according to official results Saturday, in an election marred by internet shutdown and fraud claims by his youthful challenger, who rejected the outcome and called for peaceful protests. The musician-turned-politician best known as Bobi Wine took 24.72 per cent of the vote, the final results showed. Wine, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has condemned what he described as an unfair electoral process and alleged abductions of his polling agents. He said he had rejected the fake results and urged Ugandans to peacefully protest until the rightful results are announced. Wine said he had to escape to avoid arrest by security forces who stormed his house Friday night. His party said earlier he was forcefully taken away in an army helicopter but police denied it. Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said Wine was not under arrest and was free to leave his house, but there was controlled access for .

Centre permits 500,000 tonnes of wheat product exports under strict rules

This permission to export wheat products comes just weeks ahead of the 2026 harvest season, in which wheat production is expected to touch a new record

Forgotten Heroes of Indian Science: Discoveries that shaped global health

They lived under British rule, struggled to overcome racial barriers, and contended with inadequate resources, yet left the world healthier through their groundbreaking discoveries

BlackRock's assets hit record $14 trillion on fourth-quarter markets rally

As inflation eased and the job market cooled, the Federal Reserve turned more dovish, driving strong inflows into BlackRock's fixed-income products

Check the best term insurance premium rates for young professionals

Here is a selected list of the best term insurance rates from various insurers for young male professionals living in a large city

Stepping Up: How homegrown sneakers are redefining India's footwear scene

Indian consumers are increasingly choosing homegrown sneaker brands over global labels, drawn by better comfort, local design relevance, sustainability and value-for-money pricing

Resolve all land disputes in Uttarakhand within month: CM to officials

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday directed officials to resolve all land disputes in the state within a month, asserting that such matters must be brought to a "zero level" through an intensive campaign. The chief minister instructed Chief Secretary Anand Vardhan and Director General of Police Deepam Seth to ensure that pending cases in every district are settled within the 30-day deadline to provide relief to the public. Dhami noted that land disputes directly affect the lives of ordinary citizens and can lead to problems in law and order and social harmony. He said the government's priority is to ensure a swift, transparent and equitable resolution to these matters. The chief minister directed officials to pay special attention to sensitive cases and warned against any negligence during the campaign. To ensure targets are met within the stipulated timeframe, Dhami asked the chief secretary to review the progress of the campaign every week. This regular monitoring wi

The Emergency revisited: What it still tells us about power in India

Despite all the pledges that an Emergency will never happen again, this book asks whether India is worse off today than it was when fundamental rights were suspended

Need more women in senior AI roles for balanced outlook: AnitaB.org CEO

As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates, women leaders can bring diversity, inclusivity and safeguards against bias and job losses, leaders from AnitaB.org say

Chinese regulators examine foreign ETF trades after probe in Jane Street

Jane Street accounts for less than 2% of overall ETF trading in mainland China, according to a person briefed on the matter

India's startups turn to AI applications in 2026 after missing infra boom

Venture investors and startup executives are betting on services, enterprise tools in 2026 after missing the infrastructure boom

SC delivers split verdict on Section 17A of anti-graft law, refers to CJI

The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of a 2018 provision of the anti-graft law which mandates prior sanction for initiating a probe against a government servant in a corruption case. While Justice B V Nagarathna said Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act is unconstitutional and needs to be struck down, Justice K V Viswanathan held the provision as constitutional while adding that sanction must be decided by an independent authority like the Lokpal or the Lokayukta. Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, introduced in July 2018, bars any enquiry or inquiry or investigation against a public servant for recommendations made in discharge of official duties without prior approval from the competent authority. The case will now be placed before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant for forming a larger bench to hear the matter for a final decision. "Having regard to the divergent opinions expressed by us, we direct th

Hungry for power: Rise of data centres fuels concerns over energy infra

India's fast-growing data centre sector is emerging as a major new driver of power demand, prompting questions over grid capacity, energy sourcing and long-term infrastructure readiness

Iran official says nearly 2,000 killed in ongoing anti-regime protests

The Iranian official, speaking to Reuters, said that people he called terrorists were behind the deaths of both protesters and security personnel