In a strategic leadership transition, Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), one of India’s top three steel producers, has appointed Ashok Kumar Panda as its new Director (Finance). Having risen through the ranks since joining as a management trainee in 1992, Panda brings more than three decades of operational and financial expertise to the role. His appointment signals SAIL’s intent to deepen its fiscal prudence and operational transparency.

Infosys, a leading Indian IT services provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Yorkshire Building Society, one of the UK’s largest member-owned financial institutions. The collaboration aims to drive the digital transformation of Yorkshire Building Society by enhancing mobile-first, data-enabled banking experiences for its mortgage, commercial, and savings members.

In an effort to enhance cybersecurity and cyber resilience within India's financial markets, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has categorized registered entities (REs) into four distinct groups based on their size and risk levels. This new framework, introduced in August 2024, aims to ensure better protection against cyber threats by imposing varying obligations on different entities.

Safex Chemicals has entered into a strategic partnership with Bayer under the Better Life Farming initiative, aimed at improving agricultural practices for small farmers in India. The collaboration will focus on upskilling farmers in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and other underserved regions, introducing cost-effective crop protection and nutrition solutions tailored to local needs. This initiative aligns with Safex's broader vision of enhancing productivity, sustainability, and farmer income.

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India is recalling over 47,000 vehicles, including popular models like the Taigun, Virtus, Kushaq, Slavia, and Kylaq, due to a safety concern related to the rear seatbelt system. The recall, which impacts units manufactured between May 24, 2024, and April 1, 2025, involves a potential defect that could compromise passenger safety during a frontal collision.

Jindal (India) Ltd has officially announced its entry into the steel section pipes and tubes market with a strategic investment of Rs. 100 crore. The expansion, located at its advanced manufacturing facility in West Bengal, is expected to ramp up production capacity to 5,000 metric tonnes per month. This move is projected to generate Rs. 315 crore in revenue in FY26.

Vedanta Ltd., the diversified natural resources conglomerate led by Anil Agarwal, is on track to complete its long-anticipated business demerger by the end of September 2025. The strategic restructuring aims to unlock value by segregating Vedanta’s sprawling operations into multiple standalone entities. While the base metals business will remain under the parent company, the revised demerger plan is expected to enhance operational focus and shareholder value. Simultaneously, Vedanta reported a dramatic 154.4% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit to Rs.

MOIL Ltd., India’s leading manganese ore producer under the Ministry of Steel, reported a 27% year-on-year increase in net profit for the fourth quarter of FY25, totaling Rs. 115.65 crore. For the full fiscal year, profit surged by 30% to Rs. 381.63 crore, driven by improved sales, higher production volumes, and increased operational efficiency. Revenue also saw a modest rise, reflecting steady demand in core sectors.

Pharmaceutical firm Corona Remedies has taken a significant step toward entering the capital markets by filing a draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to initiate an Rs. 800-crore initial public offering. The IPO will be executed entirely through an offer for sale (OFS) by existing investors, including Sepia Investments, Anchor Partners, and Sage Investment Trust, with no fresh equity infusion planned.

DreamFolks Services Ltd., a prominent player in India’s airport and travel services sector, has appointed Shekhar Sood as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), marking a pivotal shift in leadership as the company enters a new phase of tech-driven growth and operational scaling. Backed by nearly 20 years of financial expertise across global corporations and fast-growing firms, Sood’s appointment signals DreamFolks’ focus on bolstering financial governance and long-term value creation.