Author: Deshwale Business Desk

Global investor interest in India’s residential real estate sector continues to gather momentum, with leading international investment firm Fidelity Investments making a significant investment in Lodha Developers. The firm has acquired nearly a 2 per cent stake in the company through an investment of approximately ₹1,864 crore (around US$200 million). The investment is being seen as a strong vote of confidence in both Lodha Developers and the long-term prospects of India’s housing market. It also comes at a time when foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have largely remained net sellers in the Indian equity market, making Fidelity’s move particularly noteworthy. Market…

Mumbai: XECH Technologies has launched a new monsoon campaign aimed at making everyday life easier with a range of smart, portable appliances and lifestyle gadgets. Titled “This Monsoon – Simplify Life with New-Age Appliances,” the campaign coincides with Amazon’s 10-Year Anniversary Prime Day Sale, which will run from July 4 to July 6, 2026. The campaign features attractive discounts across XECH’s product portfolio, including offerings from its sub-brands Everyday Organisers and Timalfi. The company says the initiative is designed to help consumers tackle common monsoon challenges while also taking advantage of limited-time Prime Day deals. During the rainy season, people…

Hero MotoCorp has announced a major investment of more than ₹3,200 crore in Andhra Pradesh, reaffirming its commitment to India’s manufacturing sector and the future of electric mobility. As part of this expansion, the company has laid the foundation stone for its second Global Parts Centre (GPC) in Tirupati, a project that will involve an investment of over ₹750 crore. The new facility is expected to play a key role in strengthening Hero MotoCorp’s domestic and international supply chain while transforming Tirupati into a major manufacturing, logistics and electric vehicle hub. New global parts centre to strengthen supply chain The…

The 19th edition of HGH India, one of the country’s largest trade shows for the home and lifestyle industry, has opened at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, bringing together leading domestic and international brands under one roof. Running from 30 June to 3 July, the four-day exhibition is expected to attract more than 50,000 trade buyers from India and overseas, reaffirming its position as a key business platform for the sector. This year’s edition features over 700 Indian and international brands, presenting the latest products and innovations across home textiles, home décor, houseware, furnishings, gifts and lifestyle products. The exhibition…

भारत में करॉजन (जंग) के कारण हर वर्ष होने वाले लगभग ₹12 लाख करोड़ के आर्थिक नुकसान को कम करने के लिए स्टेनलेस स्टील उद्योग ने केंद्र सरकार से राष्ट्रीय स्टेनलेस स्टील नीति और राष्ट्रीय एंटी-करॉजन मिशन लागू करने की मांग की है। उद्योग का कहना है कि यदि इस दिशा में समय रहते ठोस कदम उठाए जाएं तो देश न केवल आर्थिक नुकसान को कम कर सकता है, बल्कि वैश्विक स्टेनलेस स्टील उत्पादन का प्रमुख केंद्र भी बन सकता है। यह मांग इंडियन स्टेनलेस स्टील डेवलपमेंट एसोसिएशन (ISSDA) और ग्लोबल स्टेनलेस स्टील एक्सपो (GSSE) के बीच हुई रणनीतिक साझेदारी…

Indriya, the jewellery brand from the Aditya Birla Group, has introduced a new benchmark for natural diamonds in India by placing greater emphasis on a diamond’s sparkle. The brand says its latest approach goes beyond the traditional standards used to grade diamonds and aims to make the buying experience more transparent and trustworthy for customers. According to the company, only one in every five natural diamonds meets its strict selection criteria. Instead of relying only on the well-known 4Cs of diamonds, cut, colour, clarity and carat, Indriya has introduced a more detailed evaluation process that measures how well a diamond…

Adon Agro Commodities Limited, the company behind the popular dry fruits brand Hunger Nuts, is all set to make its debut in the Indian stock market with the launch of its ₹44.03 crore SME Initial Public Offering (IPO). The public issue will open for subscription on June 29, giving investors an opportunity to participate in the company’s next phase of growth. The IPO comes at a time when Adon Agro has reported remarkable business expansion. Over the last three years, the company’s operating revenue has increased nearly 13 times, reflecting its rapid growth in India’s organised dry fruits market. This…

Global adhesive and consumer brands leader Henkel has appointed Pradhyumna Ingle as its new Country President for India, underscoring the company’s commitment to one of its most strategically significant and fastest-growing markets worldwide. Based in Navi Mumbai, Ingle will lead Henkel’s growth agenda in India, focusing on strengthening the company’s market position, driving innovation, and expanding its business footprint across key sectors. Alongside his new responsibility, he will continue to serve in his global leadership roles as Global Head Infrastructure Protection & Repair and IMEA Head Manufacturing & Maintenance within Henkel Adhesive Technologies. The appointment comes at a pivotal time…

India’s packaging industry has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the manufacturing sector, driven by rising consumer demand, e-commerce expansion, and increasing exports. Against this backdrop, Gujarat-based Knack Packaging Limited is preparing to enter the capital markets with its much-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO), offering investors an opportunity to participate in the company’s next phase of growth. The IPO will open for subscription on July 1, 2026, and close on July 3, 2026. The company has fixed a price band of ₹161 to ₹170 per equity share. With growing interest in manufacturing and export-oriented businesses, the issue is…

कराधान, लेखांकन, कानून और संबंधित पेशेवर क्षेत्रों में उत्कृष्टता को बढ़ावा देने वाली अग्रणी संस्था द चैंबर ऑफ टैक्स कंसल्टेंट्स (सीटीसी) ने अपने शताब्दी वर्ष के उपलक्ष्य में आयोजित ‘शताब्दी मंथन’ कार्यक्रम के दौरान प्रतिष्ठित कानूनी विशेषज्ञों और वरिष्ठ पेशेवरों को मानद सदस्यता प्रदान कर सम्मानित किया। यह आयोजन संस्था के 100 वर्ष पूरे होने के अवसर पर आयोजित समापन समारोह का महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा था। सीटीसी ने इस अवसर पर उन व्यक्तित्वों को सम्मानित किया जिन्होंने कानून, कराधान और संवैधानिक व्यवस्था के क्षेत्र में उल्लेखनीय योगदान देकर देश की पेशेवर और न्यायिक प्रणाली को नई दिशा दी है। मानद सदस्यता…