Coal India Ltd (CIL), the state-run coal giant, closed the March 2025 quarter with a 12% rise in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs. 9,604.02 crore, driven largely by higher income and infrastructure upgrades. Yet, despite the strong quarterly showing, the company's full-year net profit slipped to Rs. 35,358.16 crore, reflecting broader challenges. Capital expenditure fell sharply, coal output underperformed targets, and annual revenues remained stagnant. As India’s dominant coal producer, CIL now eyes a more ambitious production goal of 875 million tonnes for FY 2025-26.

United Breweries Ltd (UBL), the Indian arm of Dutch brewing giant Heineken, reported a 19.87% increase in consolidated net profit to Rs. 97.76 crore for the January-March quarter of FY 2024-25. However, the company’s revenue from operations dropped by 7.54%, reflecting challenging market conditions. Despite a decline in both revenue and total income, UBL managed to keep costs in check, with a decrease in expenses by 8.54%. For the full financial year, net profit rose by 7.67%, and total consolidated income increased by 5.37%. The company’s stock saw a modest rise, closing at Rs.

Reliance Jio continues to dominate the Indian telecom sector, adding 21.74 lakh subscribers in March, according to data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). In comparison, Bharti Airtel saw a growth of 12.50 lakh users, while Vodafone Idea experienced a decline, losing 5.41 lakh subscribers. As Jio strengthens its lead with a subscriber base nearing 47 crore, Vodafone Idea's market share continues to shrink.

In a decisive move to standardize the food sector and safeguard public health, the Uttar Pradesh government has extended its state-wide campaign aimed at enforcing mandatory registration and licensing for all food business operators (FBOs) until May 31. Launched by the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in early April, the initiative targets entities ranging from street vendors to industrial food units, ensuring their compliance under the Food Safety and Standards Act.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a new framework aimed at standardizing the process for creating and amending regulations. Designed to ensure transparency and stakeholder participation, the framework requires the central bank to publish draft regulations along with impact analyses and statements of particulars for public review. With the addition of a mandatory 21-day consultation period, the initiative seeks to improve the quality of regulations and foster broader engagement from industry players and the general public.

In a significant step toward sustainable industrial practices, the Indian government has launched a digital platform designed to modernize the country’s non-ferrous metal recycling sector. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Mines, this initiative aims to consolidate data, foster stakeholder collaboration, and drive evidence-based policymaking in the recycling of critical metals such as aluminium, copper, lead, zinc, and rare elements.

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has formally urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special session of Parliament. The call, echoed by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, seeks urgent deliberation on three critical developments: the Pahalgam terror attack, India's retaliatory Operation Sindoor, and the recently announced ceasefire.

Despite a challenging year for the Indian television industry, Samsung has defied market contraction by crossing Rs. 10,000 crore in TV sales in 2024, fueled by robust growth in the premium segment. The consumer electronics giant now sets its sights on double-digit growth for 2025, aiming to capture a third of the Indian market. With a new lineup of AI-powered TVs—including 100- and 115-inch models—Samsung is betting big on premiumisation and larger screen sizes.

Abbott India Ltd, a leading pharmaceutical firm, has announced a significant leadership shift with the resignation of Managing Director Swati Dalal, who is stepping down on June 13, 2025, to pursue external opportunities. Kartik Rajendran has been appointed as her successor and will assume the role of Managing Director and Additional Director effective June 14, 2025, for a five-year term, pending shareholder and government approval.

In a striking turn of regional geopolitics, Pakistan observed a national day of thanksgiving following a sudden and high-stakes ceasefire agreement with India. The move came after a series of retaliatory military exchanges along the border threatened to spiral into wider conflict. Termed “Youm-e-Tashakur,” the observance was declared to offer religious thanks, recognize the efforts of Pakistan’s armed forces, and celebrate what leaders described as a moment of national resilience.