Force Motors Ltd, a prominent name in India's automotive sector, has initiated a sweeping digital transformation strategy in collaboration with global software powerhouse Zoho Corporation. Under the ambit of ‘Project DigiForce,’ the initiative seeks to modernize operations across the company’s expansive dealership network using Zoho’s advanced CRM, Dealer Management System, and AI-powered front-office applications.

In a significant leadership transition, Rothschild & Co has appointed Aalok Shah as Head of Global Advisory for India, succeeding long-serving executive Chandresh Ruparel. Shah’s promotion marks a pivotal shift for the firm’s Indian operations as it enters a new phase of strategic expansion. With nearly two decades of experience within the firm and an extensive record of service in both London and Mumbai, Shah is positioned to guide Rothschild & Co’s advisory business in one of Asia’s fastest-growing financial markets.

In a move that blends economic development with social upliftment, Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has inked a landmark agreement with the Government of Uttarakhand to set up a hospitality-focused skill development centre in Nainital. The project, aligned with IHCL’s ESG+ initiative "Paathya," is designed to impart industry-specific training to local youth, equipping them for gainful employment in India's booming tourism sector.

In a significant move on Wednesday, Hong Kong-based hedge fund WFM Asia divested a 2.84% stake in Star Health and Allied Insurance Company for approximately Rs 701 crore through an open market transaction. The deal saw over 1.66 crore equity shares being offloaded at an average price of Rs 420.03 per share, marking a key reshuffling in the company’s investor base. Simultaneously, SBI Mutual Fund acquired a similar-sized stake in the health insurer, investing nearly Rs 690 crore for over 1.64 crore shares.

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd has received a significant boost in market credibility with CRISIL upgrading its long-term and corporate credit ratings to ‘AA/Stable’—the highest in the company’s history. This milestone comes on the back of robust financial performance in FY25, marked by an 11% year-on-year revenue increase to ₹8,251 crore, fueled largely by travel segment momentum.

In a significant technological milestone for India’s disaster response infrastructure, deep-tech startup BonV Aero’s ground-penetrating radar (GPR) drone played a crucial role in aiding the Indian Army's rescue operations following a devastating landslide in Lachen, Sikkim. Deployed within 24 hours of the incident, the drone provided real-time sub-surface imaging in unstable, high-altitude terrain. Its findings enabled the identification of human remains, allowing rescue teams to act with surgical precision and avoid indiscriminate digging.

Indian streaming platform Jiohotstar has emerged as a formidable global OTT player, amassing a staggering 300 million subscribers—just behind Netflix’s 301.6 million as of December 2024. This exponential growth, up from just 50 million in February, was largely driven by the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The tournament witnessed record-breaking digital viewership and monetization, with Jiostar—the newly formed entity from the merger of Jiocinema and Disney+Hotstar—reporting the highest revenue in Indian sports broadcast history.

Suntech Infra Solutions, a B2B construction services provider, has announced the launch of its Rs. 44.39 crore initial public offering (IPO), with a price band set between Rs. 81 and Rs. 86 per share. The issue opens for subscription on June 25 and will close on June 27, with plans to list on the NSE SME platform. The offering comprises a fresh issue worth Rs. 34.18 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) component of Rs. 10.21 crore. Proceeds from the IPO will be channeled into working capital, equipment purchases, and general corporate needs to support the company’s continued expansion.

HDB Financial Services, the non-banking finance subsidiary of HDFC Bank, has raised Rs. 3,369 crore from a robust cohort of 141 anchor investors ahead of its highly anticipated Rs. 12,500-crore initial public offering (IPO). With a valuation nearing Rs. 61,400 crore, the offering includes both a fresh equity issue and a significant offer-for-sale by HDFC Bank. The IPO, set to open on June 25, marks a pivotal moment for the company as it seeks to fortify its capital base while complying with RBI’s listing mandate for upper-layer NBFCs. Market listing is expected on July 2.

In a nostalgic reunion that thrilled fans worldwide, Hollywood icons Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise reunited after more than two decades at the London premiere of F1, Pitt’s latest cinematic venture directed by Top Gun: Maverick helmer Joseph Kosinski. The stars, last seen together in the 1994 gothic cult classic Interview with the Vampire, shared a warm moment at Leicester Square, reigniting public fascination and online buzz.