In a significant move to enhance bilateral trade and sustainable logistics, India's Commerce Secretary, Sunil Barthwal, has initiated discussions with the Port of Rotterdam to establish a green and digital corridor for the export of green hydrogen to Europe. This collaboration is seen as a major step in advancing port modernisation, green shipping, and digitalisation of logistics. The move is aligned with India's Maritime Vision 2030, which seeks to modernise ports and improve logistics efficiency.

Aurum PropTech Ltd, a key player in India's PropTech sector, has appointed Ashish Deora, founder and CEO of its parent company Aurum Ventures, as a non-executive director. In a recent regulatory filing, the company highlighted the appointment as a strategic move to drive its growth towards achieving Rs 1,000 crore in revenue. Deora, an alumnus of Harvard Business School, brings a wealth of experience across various sectors, including telecom, aviation, renewable energy, and real estate.

Ambuja Cements Ltd, part of the Adani Group, has announced its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of FY2025 at Rs 1,282.24 crore, a decrease from Rs 1,521.21 crore in the same period last year. Despite this, the company saw a 12% rise in its revenue from operations, totaling Rs 9,802.47 crore. The results, however, are not directly comparable to previous quarters due to the inclusion of financials from recent acquisitions, including Sanghi Industries, Penna Industries, and MY Home Industries. Ambuja’s stock price fell by 1.84% following the announcement.

Alterra, the world's largest private climate investment fund, has made its inaugural co-investment, pledging USD 100 million to Evren, an Indian renewable energy company. This investment, which also includes contributions from Brookfield Asset Management, aims to develop and construct up to 11 GW of solar, wind, and battery storage projects in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. This move aligns with India's ambitious goal of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Kult, a Gurugram-based beauty tech startup, has successfully raised USD 20 million (Rs. 170 crore) in Series A funding to expand its mobile application-based platform. The investment round, led by Payal Kanodia and Aishwarya Bansal from M3M Family Office, also included participation from Venture Catalysts. The company aims to achieve a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of Rs. 650-700 crore in the current fiscal year, with a focus on personalized skincare and an ambitious target of 10,000 daily orders.

India’s stainless steel industry is facing heightened pressure from increasing imports of finished steel, particularly from China and other ASEAN countries. The Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) has called on the government to implement safeguard duties to protect local manufacturers already struggling with high input costs and volatile market conditions.

IndusInd Bank's Deputy CEO, Arun Khurana, has resigned following the revelation of significant accounting discrepancies that have resulted in a massive Rs. 1,960 crore loss for the fiscal year ending March 2025. The lapse, tied to errors in internal derivative trades, has put a strain on the bank’s financial position. Khurana, who oversaw the treasury function at the bank, has offered his cooperation during the transition period.

The Uttar Pradesh government is spearheading a transformative push toward a green energy future, setting an ambitious goal of generating 500 gigawatts of solar energy by 2030. With strategic partnerships signed with the Smart Energy Council of Australia and the Hinduja Group, the state aims to become a leader in solar energy production, particularly in regions such as Bundelkhand and Vindhya.

In the wake of the Delhi High Court's ruling against mandatory service charges, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has stepped in to enforce consumer rights. Five restaurants—Makhna Deli, Xero Courtyard, Castle Barbeque, Chaayos, and Fiesta by Barbeque Nation—have been issued notices for continuing the practice of imposing service charges despite the court’s decision. The CCPA demands refunds for unlawfully collected charges and insists that businesses comply with guidelines making service charges optional and voluntary.

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Ltd, a prominent player in the Indian life insurance sector, has filed its preliminary papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for an initial public offering (IPO). The offering, which will be a complete offer-for-sale (OFS), follows a similar move by Canara Robeco Asset Management Company (AMC), which also filed for an IPO recently. Despite market volatility, Canara HSBC Life’s IPO aims to raise funds through a strategic divestment of shares by its promoters and investors.