The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), the country’s largest equity trading platform, reported a robust 47% year-on-year increase in net profit for the fiscal year ending March 2025, reaching Rs. 12,188 crore. This performance was achieved despite a 13% decline in quarterly revenues for Q4, which stood at Rs. 4,397 crore. The exchange’s board declared a final dividend of Rs. 35 per share, including a one-time special payout. NSE’s tax contributions crossed Rs. 59,000 crore, with the cash and derivatives segments jointly generating significant securities transaction tax revenues.

In a bid to attract investments and foster economic growth, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi engaged with top industry leaders during a series of one-on-one meetings in Mumbai. Held alongside the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), these meetings aimed to secure investments in key sectors including steel, energy, agro-processing, and aluminum manufacturing. Majhi's talks with major companies like Tata Steel, Shapoorji Pallonji Group, and Waaree Energies highlight the state's push to position itself as a leading investment destination.

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (GCPL) has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs. 411.9 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25, marking a dramatic turnaround from a net loss of Rs. 1,893.21 crore a year earlier. This recovery was driven by 6% volume growth, especially within the domestic and Indonesian markets, even as input cost pressures from soaring palm oil prices weighed on margins. With consolidated revenues rising to Rs.

India and Belgium have been actively discussing ways to bolster their economic relationship, focusing on increasing bilateral trade, fostering industrial collaboration, and boosting investments in sectors such as semiconductors, clean energy, defense, and pharmaceuticals. The two countries also reviewed the progress of negotiations for the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming to eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers to market access.

Negotiations between India and the UK for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) are still ongoing, with unresolved issues delaying a final agreement. While the two countries had hoped to conclude talks in late April, differences over several key points have kept the discussions open. The primary issues under discussion include a sunset clause in the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), the UK’s new carbon tax, and data localization concerns.

Samsung India has taken legal action against a substantial customs penalty of over $500 million imposed by Indian authorities for allegedly misclassifying telecom equipment imports. The company has filed an appeal with the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), disputing the charges. The penalty, which was imposed earlier this year, pertains to the classification of networking gear and other telecom equipment. Samsung's legal team has initiated the petition with the tribunal, but the matter is still awaiting a hearing.

Tejas Networks, a prominent telecom gear provider under the Tata Group, has successfully completed the delivery of telecom equipment to BSNL for the installation of 1 lakh sites dedicated to 4G and 5G services. The project, awarded in August 2023, is hailed as one of the largest single-vendor RAN networks ever deployed globally. Despite facing a consolidated loss in the March quarter, Tejas Networks reported significant growth in revenue and profits for the year ending March 2025.

In a strategic move to highlight financially resilient firms, Asia Index, a subsidiary of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), has introduced the BSE Dividend Leaders 50 index. This newly launched benchmark tracks companies within the BSE 500 that have demonstrated consistent dividend payouts over the past decade. Designed for passive investment strategies, this index not only underscores long-term corporate discipline but also offers fund managers a reliable tool for benchmarking performance.

India's public sector banks (PSBs) have collectively reported a record net profit of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the financial year ended March 2025, marking a robust 26% year-on-year increase. This performance is a far cry from the staggering losses of Rs 85,390 crore reported in FY18 and reflects a significant turnaround driven by strategic reforms, recapitalisation efforts, and improved governance. The State Bank of India led the charge, contributing over 40% of total earnings.

In response to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Indian telecom operators have initiated emergency protocols to safeguard national connectivity infrastructure. Amid the threat of cross-border military aggression, including missile and drone attacks, telecom firms are collaborating closely with the government to maintain uninterrupted services. Measures include establishing national control centers, enhancing roaming capabilities, and stockpiling diesel to power mobile towers during outages.