SK Finance demonstrated significant financial growth in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, with net profit surging 49.35% year-on-year to Rs 141.62 crore. This impressive jump was driven by a 33.27% increase in total income to Rs 646.37 crore, underpinned by strong performance in its vehicle financing and MSME lending verticals. For the fiscal year 2024-25, the company’s net profit rose 21.72% to Rs 379.67 crore, reflecting robust operational momentum.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is set to invest USD 100 million in the current fiscal year to bolster the commercialization of innovative specialty drugs, signaling a focused push into patented therapies. Chairman and Managing Director Dilip Shanghvi outlined plans to prioritize the launch of two key products, Unloxcyt and Leqselvi, targeting metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and severe alopecia areata, respectively.

Brightcom Group, a leading provider of digital marketing and technology solutions, posted a remarkable more-than-threefold increase in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 120.68 crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2024. This surge was fueled by robust revenue growth, with operating income rising to Rs 987.48 crore from Rs 704.60 crore year-on-year. For fiscal 2024-25, Brightcom recorded a consolidated PAT of Rs 710.03 crore and operating income of Rs 5,146.66 crore, reflecting steady growth.

After two years, the Indian government has reduced the price of natural gas used for producing compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped cooking gas, reflecting a decline in global oil benchmarks. The price for gas from legacy fields allocated to state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has been lowered from USD 6.75 to USD 6.41 per million British thermal units (mmBtu). This adjustment, announced by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), will benefit city gas distributors who had been grappling with rising input costs.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) has reported a significant 17% year-on-year increase in total vehicle sales for May 2025, reaching 84,110 units. This growth is attributed to strong demand across both utility vehicles and tractors. The company's performance reflects its expanding market presence and the positive impact of favorable agricultural conditions on tractor sales. Additionally, M&M's strategic initiatives, including product diversification and enhanced customer engagement, have contributed to its robust sales figures.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) witnessed a substantial 22% year-on-year increase in sales during May 2025, achieving 30,864 units compared to 25,273 units in May 2024. Domestic wholesales to dealers reached 29,280 units, while exports accounted for 1,584 units. TKM’s Vice President, Varinder Wadhwa, expressed confidence in sustaining this growth momentum, especially with the onset of a normal to above-normal monsoon season anticipated to boost demand in rural and semi-urban markets.

Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup is accelerating its expansion in India, establishing a USD 2 billion electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district. VinFast, Vingroup’s EV division, plans to launch its VF7 and VF6 models in India before this year’s festival season. Beyond Tamil Nadu, the group is in active discussions with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to broaden its operational base.

The Indian Premier League is poised to crown a new champion as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings face off in the 2025 IPL final—marking the first time since 2016 that two teams without a previous title meet in the decider. After years of near-misses, heartbreaks, and reinventions, both franchises stand at the precipice of rewriting their legacy. For their loyal fanbases, long accustomed to disappointment, this is a moment of rare joy.

Television actor Vibhu Raghave, known for his roles in Nisha Aur Uske Cousins and Savdhaan India, passed away on June 2, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with stage 4 colon cancer. Diagnosed in 2022, Vibhu faced his illness with remarkable strength and positivity, inspiring many. His final social media post, shared in April 2025, candidly discussed his condition and treatment challenges, resonating deeply with his followers.

Indian equity markets faced renewed turbulence on Tuesday as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell nearly 1%, weighed down by broad-based selling, persistent foreign institutional outflows, and heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The BSE Sensex dropped 636.24 points to close at 80,737.51, while the NSE Nifty fell 174.10 points to end at 24,542.50. Investor sentiment was further dampened by weak global cues and volatility in international markets.