Kolte-Patil Developers Ltd. has reported a 15% decline in sales bookings for the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25, totaling Rs 631 crore compared to Rs 743 crore in the previous year. The decline in bookings is attributed to lower volumes, with a notable 23% drop in sales volume to 0.8 million square feet. Despite these setbacks, the company showed resilience with an 8% rise in average realisation per square foot and strong collections of Rs 2,432 crore for the full fiscal year.

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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has clarified that no decision has been made regarding the nationwide implementation of satellite-based tolling, which was previously rumored to launch on May 1, 2025. Instead, the ministry confirmed plans to roll out an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)-FASTag-based tolling system at selected toll plazas. This new system aims to reduce travel time by allowing vehicles to pass through tolls seamlessly using a combination of ANPR and FASTag technologies, while also introducing penalties for non-compliance.

Signature Global, a prominent real estate developer, has made a significant acquisition of 48 acres of land in Gurugram for Rs 1,070 crore as part of its strategic expansion. This move aligns with the company's goal of increasing its land bank and sustaining its impressive growth trajectory amid strong consumer demand in the residential real estate sector. The acquisition supports Signature Global's long-term vision of developing residential projects in key markets and is complemented by its record sales bookings and improved operational performance.

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has ruled against the appeals filed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Byju's co-founder Riju Raveendran, seeking to withdraw insolvency proceedings against the edtech giant. Despite the settlement offer presented by the parties involved, NCLAT upheld the decision of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to place the offer before the newly formed Committee of Creditors (CoC).

Capital India Finance Ltd (CIFL), a non-banking financial company (NBFC), has marked a significant milestone by listing its equity shares on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), effective April 17, 2025. This strategic move aims to broaden the company's investor base, enhance liquidity, and boost long-term shareholder value. Previously listed solely on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), CIFL's dual listing is expected to improve accessibility for institutional and retail investors alike.

National Fertilizers Ltd (NFL), a state-owned enterprise, is set to acquire an 18% equity stake in a strategic joint venture aimed at establishing a high-capacity urea production facility in Assam. The investment, valued at Rs. 572.45 crore, is part of a broader government-backed initiative to enhance domestic fertilizer output, particularly in the under-served northeastern region.

India’s oilmeal exports experienced a significant contraction in the fiscal year 2024–25, falling by 21% in value terms to Rs. 12,171 crore. This decline was primarily driven by an 11% drop in export volumes, with reduced shipments of rapeseed and castorseed meals being the key contributors. Despite ongoing political uncertainty, Bangladesh remained India’s top oilmeal importer, followed by South Korea and Thailand.

Sundaram Home Finance, the housing finance arm of Sundaram Finance Ltd., is ramping up its presence in Karnataka with a strategic expansion into emerging towns, including the recent launch of a new branch in Tumkur. Backed by a robust 30% year-on-year growth in disbursements during the April–December 2024 period, the company aims to disburse Rs. 900 crore across the state by the end of the current fiscal.

Divi’s Laboratories, a heavyweight in India’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, has entered into a long-term supply agreement with a global pharmaceutical firm to manufacture and deliver advanced intermediates. While the identity of the partner remains undisclosed, the deal is expected to generate significant revenue in the coming years. Concurrently, the company announced plans for a Rs. 650–700 crore investment to expand its manufacturing capacity, fully funded through internal accruals.

India’s ambitious Plastic Parks Scheme is entering a critical phase, with the government aiming to complete physical infrastructure across nine parks by the end of 2025. Backed by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, this initiative seeks to catalyze domestic manufacturing, attract foreign investment, and build a globally competitive plastics processing ecosystem. While progress has been hampered by delays in land acquisition and coordination challenges with state governments, several parks—such as those in Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Assam—are now partially operational.