Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is poised for a significant return to the silver screen with his upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par, scheduled for release on June 20, 2025. Directed by R. S. Prasanna and produced by Khan and Kiran Rao, the film is a Hindi-language sports drama inspired by the 2018 Spanish film Champions. The narrative delves into themes of Down syndrome and inclusive sports, marking a poignant continuation of Khan's legacy in socially conscious cinema. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh, marking their first collaboration.

Renowned filmmaker and media mogul Karan Johar has addressed widespread speculation about his recent physical transformation, firmly denying the use of Ozempic—a diabetes medication controversially repurposed by some for weight loss. Johar clarified during an Instagram Live session that his fitness journey was achieved through disciplined eating, portion control, and consistent physical activity. At 51, Johar says he's in peak health, driven by a personal decision to correct his blood parameters.

Isuzu Motors India has reported a remarkable 24% increase in its commercial vehicle (CV) exports, reaching 20,312 units in FY25, up from 16,329 units the previous year. This growth positions Isuzu as the leader among CV exporters in India. The company has significantly leveraged its manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, to cater to markets across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.

India’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) deal activity surged in the first quarter of 2025, according to Grant Thornton Bharat’s Dealtracker report. The quarter witnessed 669 deals worth USD 29 billion, marking the highest quarterly volumes since Q1 2022 and the highest values since Q3 2022. Domestic transactions led the way, with M&A activity reaching an all-time high. Private equity also saw robust growth, spurred by significant investments in early-stage funding and high-value deals.

Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited, a prominent spend management company, has secured Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). This milestone enables Zaggle to offer Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based payment solutions directly through its platform, catering to over 3 million engaged users. The approval marks a significant expansion in Zaggle's offerings, integrating payments, expense management, and financial services into one seamless experience.

DLF, India’s largest real estate firm by market capitalization, has sold its IT-ITeS Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project in Kolkata to Srijan Group for Rs. 693 crore. The deal, part of DLF's broader strategy to monetize its commercial assets, includes the sale of a 25.90-acre freehold land parcel along with the DLF Tech Park, which offers a gross leasable area of 10.54 lakh square feet. This transaction follows a similar move last year when DLF's joint venture DCCDL sold another IT park in Kolkata. The company continues to reshape its portfolio to focus on its core business segments.

Airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions are set to receive a massive investment of USD 240 billion over the next decade, with the aim of boosting passenger and cargo capacity. According to Airports Council International (ACI), the investment will support the modernization of existing airports and the development of new ones, creating an additional 1.24 billion passenger capacity and 71 million tonnes of cargo capacity. This infrastructure development is expected to foster significant economic growth, with a projected threefold increase in passenger traffic by 2053.

The demand for office spaces across India’s major cities has surged significantly in the first quarter of 2025, with net leasing rising by 54% year-on-year, according to JLL India. This growth, driven by robust demand from corporates, highlights the ongoing recovery of the commercial real estate sector post-pandemic. With net leasing reaching 127.8 lakh square feet and gross leasing jumping 28%, the commercial real estate market is seeing the highest leasing activity ever recorded for a first quarter.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revoked the banking licence of Ahmedabad-based Colour Merchants Co-operative Bank due to insufficient capital and earning potential. The decision follows the bank's failure to meet the regulatory standards of the Banking Regulation Act. As a result, the bank will be liquidated, and depositors are entitled to insurance claims up to Rs 5 lakh, with the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) handling the payouts.

UltraTech Cement, India's largest cement manufacturer and a subsidiary of the Aditya Birla Group, has announced its acquisition of a 26% stake in AMPIN C&I Power Eight, a renewable energy generation and transmission firm. The Rs 25.50 crore investment will support UltraTech’s green energy needs, enabling the company to optimize energy costs and comply with regulatory requirements. This strategic move aligns with UltraTech's sustainability goals, as it seeks to harness renewable energy through its partnership with AMPIN, which is developing a 75 MW solar power project in Rajasthan.