Natco Pharma Ltd., a key player in India’s pharmaceutical landscape, has confirmed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has issued a Form 483 with seven observations following a comprehensive inspection of its Kothur facility near Hyderabad. The inspection, conducted between June 9 and June 19, 2025, scrutinized compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Natco has assured stakeholders that it will address the cited observations within the prescribed regulatory timeframe.

The death of billionaire industrialist Sunjay Kapur on June 12 has reignited public interest not only in his business accomplishments but also in his high-profile and often controversial personal life. Best known for leading auto parts manufacturer Sona Comstar through a phase of aggressive global expansion, Kapur also became a household name in India through his marriage to Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor. Their relationship, divorce, and subsequent legal battles were widely reported in the media.

CRISIL Ltd, a leading provider of ratings, analytics, and financial intelligence, has invested Rs 33.25 crore to acquire a minority stake in Online PSB Loans Ltd (OPL), a digital lending infrastructure firm. The move, which follows an earlier announcement made in December 2024, marks CRISIL’s strategic entry into the rapidly evolving fintech space focused on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and retail credit.

India's toy industry has undergone a significant quality transformation since the implementation of the Toys (Quality Control) Order in January 2021. According to data released by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), 91% of over 17,800 toy samples tested since the order’s rollout were found compliant with Indian safety standards. The increased surveillance and legal enforcement have resulted in a substantial improvement in the safety and reliability of toys available in the domestic market.

ker was launched in London during the UK-India Week by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds. The launch coincided with ongoing discussions to finalize the long-anticipated UK-India Free Trade Agreement, a pact expected to significantly elevate trade and investment flows between the two nations.

HDB Financial Services, a prominent non-banking financial subsidiary of HDFC Bank, is set to launch its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) on June 25, targeting a total raise of Rs. 12,500 crore. The offering comprises a fresh issue of Rs. 2,500 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of Rs. 10,000 crore by parent HDFC Bank. The proceeds will be primarily used to bolster HDB’s Tier-I capital base, enabling the company to pursue aggressive growth in lending operations. This listing is also aligned with regulatory mandates issued by the Reserve Bank of India for upper-layer NBFCs.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India’s engineering and infrastructure giant, has successfully raised Rs 500 crore through the issuance of ESG-linked non-convertible debentures (NCDs), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable financing. The unsecured debt instruments, carrying a coupon rate of 6.35%, are tied to predefined environmental, social, and governance benchmarks and will mature in June 2028. Concurrently, the company reported a 25% surge in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for Q4 FY25, reaching Rs 5,497 crore, driven by strong operational performance and one-time gains.

India’s commerce ministry has called for urgent consultations with shipping lines, exporters, and container companies to evaluate the impact of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel on the nation’s overseas trade. The conflict threatens critical shipping lanes such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, both lifelines for India’s energy imports and merchandise exports. Rising freight costs, shipping risks, and potential inflationary pressures loom large.

In a recent analysis, leading ratings agency CRISIL reported a decline in India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based headline inflation to 2.8% in May 2025, signaling a positive trend for the economy. However, the report raises concerns about a steady uptick in core inflation—which excludes food and fuel—crossing the 4% mark for four consecutive months. While the moderation in food prices is easing headline inflation, the sustained increase in core metrics points to underlying pressures, partially fueled by global volatility.

In a landmark move aimed at reducing operational hurdles and enhancing regulatory flexibility, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the use of liquid and overnight mutual funds as acceptable instruments for compliance with deposit requirements by Investment Advisers (IAs) and Research Analysts (RAs). This is a shift from the earlier mandate of maintaining fixed deposits alone.