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Maritime fund to spur Rs 1.5 trn investment by 2030: Sarbananda Sonowal

The Rs 25,000 crore MDF will give a strong start to India's shipbuilding journey tells Sonowal

Budget 2025: More push for private funding in power infrastructure

Centre lures states with higher borrowing limit, brings back focus on privatisation of distribution companies

Budget 2025: Breathing life into India's consumption and investment story

The upcoming Income Tax Bill further promises to be clearer, reducing the number of chapters in the current law by half, which could lead to greater certainty and reduced litigation

Andhra Pradesh investment board approves projects worth Rs 44,776 crore

Andhra Pradesh investment board has approved projects worth Rs 44,776 crore this month, largely in the clean energy space, which will generate 19,580 jobs, the state government said. Of the projects approved, Rs 42,932 crore worth of projects are in the energy sector, mostly solar energy. The energy projects cleared include Rs 14,328 crore investment by Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd and Rs 10,300 crore investment by Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd. Other companies whose projects were cleared include Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (RS 2,000 crore), Ayana Renewable Power Pvt Ltd (Rs 4,435 crore), Ampin Energy Transition Pvt Ltd (Rs 3,142 crore), SAEL Solar MHP1 Pvt Ltd (Rs 1,728 crore), SAEL Solar MHP2 Pvt Ltd (Rs 1,728 crore), Cuddapah Renewables Pvt Ltd (Rs 1,163 crore) and Ecoren Energy India Pvt Ltd (Rs 1,651 crore). According to the state government, Rs 1,844 crore worth of projects in other sectors were also approved. Since July 2024, the State Investment Promotio

UP receives Rs 1 trn investment proposals in hospitality sector in 2 years

Most of the investment is proposed in religious and spiritual centres such as Varanasi, Ayodhya and Prayagraj apart from traditional tourism hotspots like Lucknow, Agra, Kanpur, and Noida

India's AI infrastructure falls short, needs more investments: VCs

Concerns over India's AI readiness come amid global developments, such as China's DeepSeek open-sourcing large language models (LLMs)

MP CM Yadav invites Japanese investments; state exported $92.8 mn goods

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the state has exported goods spanning multiple industries worth USD 92.8 million to Japan in 2023-24 on Tuesday, while inviting business leaders to explore investment opportunities in the state. Yadav was speaking during an interactive session on investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh being held in the Indian Embassy here. He is on a four-day visit to Japan and will be visiting Tokyo, Osaka, and Kobe between January 28 and 31, 2025, as he aims to highlight Madhya Pradesh's potential to investors and extend an invitation for the upcoming Global Investor Summit in the state. He referred to the longstanding relations between Madhya Pradesh and Japan, citing the USD 92.8 million worth of exports from the state, and expressed hope to receive significant investments from the country. Madhya Pradesh is one of the largest states in the country, with a population of 8.5 crore, and the state's economy has grown 3-fold in the past decade

Ares looks to boost private credit presence in record Indian market

The alternative asset manager has deployed $4.5 billion to Indian companies as of the end of September, roughly half the firm's investment in Asia over the past five years

Global mining sector needs $1.7 trn funding to transition energy: HZL cheif

The global mining sector requires an estimated investment of USD 1.7 trillion to facilitate energy transition, Hindustan Zinc's (HZL)Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar has said. "For the energy transition to happen successfully...we need $1.7 trillion in mining investment. We see an opportunity in India. India is in a sweet spot where it can thrive in this sector," she said. At the recently held World Economic Forum in Davos, Hebbar addressed the critical topics surrounding the global energy transition on multiple occasions. She spoke about the importance of critical minerals, the future of climate action strategies, embedding sustainability across the value chain, prioritising women's health and driving India's workforce revolution. She was amongst the few Indian women entrepreneurs representing Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc at the esteemed forum, where industry stalwarts, political leaders, academicians and scholars create dialogues with the mission to improve the state of the world.

Godrej Enterprises to invest over Rs 1,200 cr on digital solutions

Godrej Enterprises Group on Monday said it will invest over Rs 1,200 crore over the next three to five years in new digital solutions and technology platforms. The group, which comprises Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates, and has a presence across multiple industries spanning aerospace and aviation to defence, furniture and IT software, said the investments will include strategic digital platforms, AI, and generative AI technologies across business units. "With a consumer base of over 1.1 billion, we are committed to redefining how customers interact with us. Our vision is to create a customer-first ecosystem that offers a unified experience that helps foster deeper relationships with our stakeholders," Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) Executive Director, Nyrika Holkar said. She further said, "With cutting-edge digital and AI tools, extensive skills training, and unwavering commitment to transformation, we want to shape the future of customer experience." To achieve a seamless ...

Emaar India to invest Rs 1,600 cr on new housing project in Gurugram

Realty firm Emaar India will invest around Rs 1,600 crore to develop a new luxury housing project in Gurugram as part of its expansion plan amid strong demand for residential properties. Emaar India, which is part of Dubai-based Emaar Properties, has launched a new housing project 'Urban Ascent' in Sector 112, Gurugram. "We have launched a new housing project on Dwarka Expressway, Gurugram. It is a 9.2 acre luxury housing project where we will be developing 816 apartments," Emaar India CEO Kalyan Chakrabarti told PTI. He said this project is under joint development agreement (JDA) with land owners. "The total investment will be around Rs 1,600 crore to develop this green project," he said. Chakrabarti said the housing demand continues to be strong in Delhi-NCR from end-users as well as investors. "This is our first launch this year. Urban Ascent is more than just a residential project'- it's a lifestyle crafted for those who seek comfort, convenience and a connection to nature,"

Budget2025: Invest in infra, startup, EdTech to create jobs, say experts

The government should provide investments and incentives in infrastructure, hospitality, startup ecosystem, EdTech and MSME sectors in the General Budget to boost employment and skill development, say industry experts. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the General Budget 2025 in the Lok Sabha on February 1. On expectations from the forthcoming budget, Noormahal Group CMD Manbeer Choudhary said the hospitality sector in India plays a crucial role in job creation and is one of the largest contributors to the economy. The Union Budget 2025 could be pivotal in enhancing the industry and significantly contributing to the vision of a USD 3 trillion tourism GDP by 2047, he added. Choudhary stated that one of the longing demands is granting industry status to the hospitality sector, as this recognition could lead to improved access to finance, regularised policies, and a more strategic approach to tourism development. The special allocation for infrastructure development, .

Chhattisgarh attracts investment proposals of Rs 6,000 cr at investor meet

The Chhattisgarh government received investment proposals worth Rs 6,000 crore in sectors such as plastic, textile, information technology, and food processing at an investor connect meet here on Thursday. The highest amount of investment proposal of Rs 2,367 crore came from Ambuja Cement, the state government said in a statement. At the meet, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also held discussions with US Consul General Mike Hankey and Consul General of Russia Ivan Y Fetisov on investment possibilities in the state in sectors like health, education, IT and tourism. "In the second leg of the investment meet in Mumbai, Chhattisgarh has attracted Rs 6,000 crore investment through various industrial proposals by leading companies focusing on plastic, textile, IT, food processing sectors," it said. According to the chief minister, since the launch of the state's new industrial policy, Chhattisgarh has received proposals worth Rs 1 lakh crore through these meets, organized in .

AI, autonomous robotics firm Ati Motors raises $20 mn in Series B funding

In 2023, the Bangalore-based startup raised $10.85 million in a Series A funding round. This latest investment brings Ati Motors' total funding to over $37 million

PE-VC bets grow 5% to $56 bn in 2024, 2025 to be challenging: Report

Investments by the private equity and venture capital industry grew 5 per cent to USD 56 billion in 2024, after declining for two consecutive years, a report said on Wednesday. The ongoing calender year is going to be a "challenging" one with many uncertainties expected to unfold, the report by industry lobby grouping IVCA and consultancy firm EY said. "The yet to be unveiled policies of the new US govt could have far reaching effect on international trade flows, exports, currency, crude oil prices and their cumulative impact will have a bearing on the Indian macro," the consultancy firm's partner Vivek Soni said. He said Indian consumption also appears to be slowing down, and it hopes government takes steps to address the same. The firm is "cautiously optimistic" and hopes for the ongoing corrections in markets to close the valuation gap which can help in deal closures. In the year gone by, PE and VC funds' deal volumes surged 54 per cent to 1,352 transactions, indicating a declin

IESA projects $500 mn investment in India's battery, mobility ecosystem

Industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has projected USD 500 million investment in Indian battery and mobility startup ecosystem within a year. This investment will drive new innovations, research and development, and advancements in products manufactured by these startups, IESA said in a release. Besides, this investment will also benefit a range of companies involved in Battery Management Systems (BMS), safety management, and component manufacturing. The IESA organized the Start-Up Connect program in collaboration with Hero MotoCorp, during the Bharat Battery Show, part of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. During the Start-Up Connect program, Panneerselvam Madanagopal, CEO of MeitY Startup Hub, demonstrated how India can collaborate with government entities to support the growth of this ecosystem jointly. In addition, IESA is actively working to promote the start-up ecosystem through its start-up and innovation program, which is already collaborating with 400 ...

Costly affair: Hedge fund managers keep nearly half of profit as fees

Of the $3.7 trillion in profits they have earned as an industry since 1969, nearly half or a staggering $1.8 trillion was gobbled up as fees, according to estimates by LCH Investments

States join hands with Centre to present India's united colours at WEF meet

Putting aside their party affiliations, the Centre and states have come together in this skiing resort town, at least in terms of the space for their respective pavilions. Two India pavilions, just a few blocks apart on the same side of the famous Promenade street, together house all lounges and meeting rooms for the union ministers, central government departments and state governments. One has got pavilions of Kerala, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. Apart from the delegation from these states, the second one has pavilions of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Both pavilions will also host five union ministers at different times, while the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Invest India are also present -- the two agencies handling most of the country's presence here. Industry body CII is also present with a large delegation of CEOs and other business leaders. Among states, Kerala is ruled by the Left Front, Telangana by Congress, Uttar Prad

Rajasthan govt works to convert investment proposals into running projects

A source in the industries department said that to make things easy for prospective investors, the state government is planning to develop a three-layer system to give clearance to these proposals

2025 market outlook and investment strategies for investors in India

Varun Goel, sr. fund manager at Mirae Asset, discusses India's 2025 outlook, highlighting key sectors, smallcap opportunities, and tax-saving strategies for investors