Vedanta Ltd. delivered a sharp earnings rebound in the third quarter, reporting a 60% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 7,807 crore. The performance was driven by improved commodity prices, cost efficiencies and stronger contributions from key verticals, including aluminium, zinc and oil and gas. Better operational execution and disciplined capital management further supported margins despite a volatile global commodities environment.

India’s latest Economic Survey draws attention to the growing intersection between lifestyle-related illnesses and the expanding market for health supplements. As non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and obesity rise, consumer spending on preventive healthcare has accelerated. The Survey underscores how changing dietary habits, sedentary lifestyles and urbanization are reshaping health outcomes and consumption patterns.

India’s equity benchmarks opened on a firm note, with the Sensex and Nifty posting gains as buying interest returned to frontline stocks. Larsen & Toubro emerged as a key driver of the rally, supported by renewed optimism around capital expenditure and infrastructure-led growth. Broader market sentiment improved amid selective buying in industrials, financials and capital goods, even as investors remained cautious ahead of key macroeconomic cues.

Jammu and Kashmir is positioning itself for a renewed industrial push as expectations build around the upcoming Union Budget. Policymakers and industry stakeholders are hopeful that targeted fiscal support, infrastructure spending and investment-friendly measures will accelerate manufacturing, tourism-linked enterprises and small businesses in the region. With economic revival and job creation high on the agenda, the Budget is seen as a critical lever to unlock private investment and strengthen local value chains.

Gillette India reported a strong financial performance in the third quarter, posting a sharp rise in profitability despite a challenging consumption environment. The company’s net profit climbed 36.9% year-on-year to Rs 172.46 crore, reflecting disciplined cost management, steady demand for core grooming products and improved operating efficiencies. Revenue growth, coupled with margin expansion, underscored the resilience of Gillette India’s brand portfolio in a competitive fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market.

NASA has positioned the Artemis II moon rocket on the launch pad, signaling a major milestone in the agency’s effort to return humans to lunar orbit. The move represents a transition from preparation to execution for the first crewed mission under the Artemis program. Designed to validate systems, crew safety, and mission operations beyond low-Earth orbit, Artemis II is central to NASA’s long-term lunar and deep-space ambitions.

India’s banking sector is witnessing renewed activism from employee unions, as long-standing demands over workload, staffing, and working conditions return to the forefront. Unions representing bank employees and officers have intensified engagement with management and policymakers, warning of potential disruptions if concerns are not addressed. The renewed push comes at a time when banks are navigating rising credit demand, rapid digitalization, and heightened regulatory scrutiny.

The transition to electric vehicles is critical for India to achieve its long-term net-zero emissions目标, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said, underscoring the government’s focus on clean mobility as a cornerstone of climate strategy. Electrification of transport, he noted, can significantly cut carbon emissions, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, and stimulate domestic manufacturing.

India’s over-the-counter, or OTC, pharmaceutical market is on track to grow sharply, with industry estimates projecting its size at Rs. 98,000 crore by 2030. Rising health awareness, easier access to medicines, and a growing preference for self-care are driving demand across urban and semi-urban markets. The expansion is also being supported by stronger distribution networks, digital retail platforms, and product innovation by drugmakers.

The proposed India–European Union Free Trade Agreement is poised to significantly strengthen India’s textile and apparel exports by offering duty-free access to European markets. The move could sharply improve the global competitiveness of Indian manufacturers, who currently face tariff disadvantages compared with rivals from other exporting nations. Industry leaders and trade analysts see the agreement as a potential inflection point for India’s labor-intensive textile sector, with implications for exports, employment, and foreign investment.