Bharti Airtel has deepened its digital service offerings through a strategic collaboration with Google, providing its postpaid and Wi-Fi customers six months of complimentary Google One cloud storage. After the trial period, users can continue with 100 GB of cloud space for Rs. 125 per month. The initiative addresses rising consumer demand for digital storage and seamless data backups. In parallel, Airtel has also enhanced its Rs. 399 Airtel Black plan by integrating IPTV services, delivering access to over 600 channels and 29 OTT platforms.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd reported a 6% decline in net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, citing subdued sales and mounting market pressures. The company posted a net profit of Rs. 355 crore in Q4, down from Rs. 379.82 crore in the same quarter last year. Despite the quarterly headwinds, the company closed the fiscal year with an 8.5% rise in net profit to Rs. 1,437 crore, supported by a 6.3% increase in annual sales. The board declared a total dividend of Rs. 51 per share for FY25, underscoring confidence in long-term fundamentals.

Inox Green Energy Services Ltd., a key player in India's renewable energy operations and maintenance (O&M) space, has inked new agreements to manage 639 MWp of solar assets for an undisclosed renewable energy major. With this strategic addition, the company’s solar O&M portfolio has grown to 1.6 GW, while its total renewable energy portfolio now exceeds 5 GW. The development reflects Inox Green’s aggressive growth trajectory and its commitment to scaling operations across diverse geographies, aligning with India's clean energy ambitions and global decarbonization trends.

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality enterprise under the Tata Group, has signed a strategic agreement with the Government of Tripura to restore and operate the historic Taj Pushpabanta Palace in Agartala as a luxury heritage hotel. This 100-key property will be refurbished in line with the iconic Taj legacy, aiming to revitalize tourism and contribute to the cultural economy of the Northeast. As part of its “Accelerate 2030” roadmap, IHCL plans to expand its northeastern portfolio to 30 hotels by the end of the decade, backed by a Rs.

Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd (HMPL), a diversified player in infrastructure and renewable energy, has been awarded a Rs. 22.99 crore contract by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The contract pertains to toll fee collection services at the Shrishikalan Fee Plaza on National Highway-76 in Uttar Pradesh. This development reinforces HMPL's growing presence in highway operations and infrastructure services.

In a bold stride toward safeguarding digital finance, India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has rolled out the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)—a data-driven, multi-stakeholder intelligence tool designed to proactively flag and mitigate mobile-linked cyber fraud. Embedded within the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP), this initiative enables real-time sharing of risk assessments with banks, NBFCs, and UPI service providers.

Ashishkumar Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), reaffirmed the bourse’s commitment to supporting India’s economic transformation during a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The discussion centered around NSE’s alignment with the government’s long-term development agenda, Viksit Bharat 2047—a strategic vision to position India as a developed nation by its centenary of independence.

Public sector enterprise Balmer Lawrie & Company, operating under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has announced an ambitious blueprint to double its revenue to Rs 6,000 crore by FY 2030. The company aims to leverage its core verticals—industrial packaging, grease and lubricants, travel and vacations, and logistics—to drive top-line growth.

India’s financial enforcement authorities have reignited scrutiny over a long-running political and legal controversy involving Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. At the center is the acquisition of Associated Journals Limited (AJL) by Young Indian Limited (YIL), a not-for-profit company in which the Gandhis hold a majority stake. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleges that this transaction constitutes a prima facie case of money laundering.

In a landmark moment for Indian cinema, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound received a thunderous nine-minute standing ovation following its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The emotionally charged drama, which debuted in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section, is the only Indian feature film featured at this year’s festival. Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, and others, and backed by executive producer Martin Scorsese, Homebound has quickly garnered critical attention for its poignant portrayal of ambition, friendship, and social mobility.