Skoda Auto India is actively seeking to increase its export share within the global automotive landscape, even as it remains deeply committed to expanding its overseas shipments. Brand Director Petr Janeba highlighted the company's focus on improving exports, noting that while the main exports currently stem from Volkswagen-branded vehicles, Skoda is progressively venturing into new markets. This push aligns with the launch of key models like the second-generation Kodiaq SUV, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to both domestic growth and international outreach.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, made it clear this week that the regulatory body will not allow commercial interests to overshadow public welfare when assessing the National Stock Exchange's (NSE) long-delayed Initial Public Offering (IPO). Despite the market bourse’s plans having been in limbo for over eight years, Sebi is keen on ensuring that the process remains fair and transparent, prioritizing the interests of the general public over corporate ambitions.

India is positioning itself as a formidable force in the global economic arena, with projections indicating it will surpass Germany and Japan to become the world’s third-largest economy within three years. NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, speaking at a recent event, outlined a bold vision for India's economic future, asserting that by 2047, the nation could emerge as the second-largest economy globally, with a projected GDP of USD 30 trillion.

In a significant development in the ongoing antitrust proceedings against Google, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has directed the removal of sensitive revenue-related information from its March 28 ruling. The redacted content, originally included in Paragraphs 97 to 100, was extracted from a confidential letter submitted by Google during investigations by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). While upholding CCI’s finding that Google’s Play Store billing policy was anti-competitive, NCLAT revised the penalty from Rs. 936.44 crore to Rs. 216.69 crore.

Alembic Pharmaceuticals has received regulatory clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to commercialize a generic version of Carbamazepine Tablets USP, 200 mg in the American market. The product, a therapeutic equivalent to Novartis' Tegretol, is used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia. With an estimated market size of USD 32 million as of December 2024, the approval strengthens Alembic’s presence in the U.S. generics segment.

Tata Motors, one of India’s leading automotive manufacturers, has announced a record-breaking year for innovation, filing 250 patents and 148 design applications in fiscal year 2024–25 (FY25)—its highest ever in a single financial year. The filings reflect a strategic emphasis on automotive megatrends, including connectivity, electrification, sustainability, and safety. The company also made strides in hydrogen-based technologies and fuel cell development.

India’s all-electric ride-hailing platform BluSmart abruptly suspended operations across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, following regulatory action by SEBI against its co-founder over alleged financial misappropriation at a related company. The sudden shutdown has disrupted mobility for thousands and jeopardized livelihoods of over 10,000 driver partners. The controversy stems from the misuse of loans granted to Gensol Engineering—BluSmart's affiliated company—for electric vehicle procurement.

Zelestra India, a key player in the renewable energy sector, has appointed Prashant Kumar as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), signaling a strategic push to strengthen financial governance and operational efficiency amid accelerated business growth. Reporting directly to CEO Sajay K V, Kumar will oversee financial planning, capital optimization, and project financing to support the company's ambitious 5 GW pipeline, which includes wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

EaseMyTrip, one of India's prominent online travel booking platforms, issued a strong statement denying any involvement—direct or indirect—with the Mahadev betting app, following Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the residence and office of its co-founder and chairman, Nishant Pitti. The ED’s nationwide action, spanning 55 locations, is linked to an ongoing money laundering investigation involving the controversial online betting network. While the developments caused ripples in market sentiment, EaseMyTrip emphasized its commitment to full cooperation with authorities.

In a significant boost to India’s digital infrastructure landscape, Sify Technologies has inaugurated a state-of-the-art data center campus in Siruseri, Tamil Nadu, at an investment of Rs. 1,882 crore. The facility was formally opened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, marking a major milestone in the state’s tech-driven economic development strategy. The data center is expected to generate around 1,000 direct employment opportunities while reinforcing Sify’s role as a key enabler in India's digital transformation.