Intercity mobility startup zingbus has set an ambitious revenue target of Rs. 350 crore as it accelerates expansion across key travel corridors in India. The company is focusing on scaling its fleet, deepening route penetration and leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency and customer experience. The growth push comes amid rising demand for affordable, reliable intercity travel and increasing preference for organized mobility platforms.

The initial public offering of Bharat Coking Coal drew an overwhelming response from investors, with the issue subscribed 76 times on its final day. Strong participation from institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals and retail buyers reflected robust confidence in the company’s fundamentals and the broader outlook for the coal and energy sector. The sharp oversubscription highlights sustained appetite for public sector offerings, particularly those linked to core infrastructure and resource assets.

The Indian government is intensifying efforts to expand the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) internationally, positioning the platform as a global benchmark for real-time digital payments. Building on its domestic success, UPI’s overseas rollout aims to facilitate seamless cross-border transactions, support the Indian diaspora and strengthen India’s digital public infrastructure exports. The initiative reflects a broader strategy to enhance financial inclusion, reduce transaction costs and increase the global acceptance of Indian payment systems.

As preparations for the Union Budget 2026–27 gather pace, policymakers are increasingly focusing on import duty rationalisation as a lever to boost India’s export competitiveness. Industry stakeholders argue that high and uneven duties on raw materials and intermediate goods inflate production costs, eroding the pricing advantage of Indian exporters in global markets. A calibrated restructuring of customs duties could lower input costs, streamline supply chains and enhance value addition.

The proposed India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to significantly strengthen bilateral trade ties by expanding market access, lowering tariffs and improving regulatory cooperation. For Indian exporters, the pact offers opportunities across sectors such as engineering goods, textiles, pharmaceuticals and information technology services, while European companies stand to gain from improved entry into one of the world’s fastest-growing large economies. Beyond trade volumes, the agreement could enhance supply-chain resilience and investment flows.

India’s electronics exports have crossed the Rs. 4 lakh crore milestone, marking a significant step in the country’s transition toward high-value manufacturing and export-led growth. The surge reflects the combined impact of production-linked incentive schemes, rising global demand for electronics and India’s expanding role in global supply chains. Smartphones, consumer electronics and electronic components led the growth, supported by strong investments from global and domestic players.

India’s automobile industry posted a strong performance as passenger vehicle dispatches surged 27%, reflecting resilient consumer demand and improving supply conditions. The growth was driven by robust festive-season buying, increased availability of models and sustained interest in sport utility vehicles and premium segments. Automakers also benefited from easing supply-chain constraints and better inventory management. The sharp rise in dispatches signals renewed momentum in the domestic auto market, offering a positive outlook for manufacturers, component suppliers and dealers.

New mobility data released by electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy offers fresh insights into urban driving behavior across India’s major cities. The analysis reveals stark contrasts in how commuters navigate congested roads, with Kolkata emerging as the city with the highest incidence of honking, while Bengaluru records the most frequent panic-braking events. The findings highlight how traffic density, road infrastructure and commuter stress shape daily mobility patterns.

Shares of HCL Technologies declined following the release of the company’s third-quarter earnings, as investors reacted to a cautious outlook and mixed performance across key segments. While the IT major reported steady revenue growth and maintained operational discipline, concerns over margin pressures, softer client spending and muted near-term guidance weighed on sentiment. The market response reflected broader uncertainty surrounding global technology demand, particularly in discretionary enterprise spending.

The Federation of Associations of Cottage and Small Industries of India (FACSI) has called on the government to introduce focused fiscal and policy support for micro and small enterprises in the Union Budget 2026–27. Citing rising input costs, tight credit conditions and uneven demand recovery, the industry body stressed that smaller businesses remain under sustained financial pressure. FACSI’s recommendations span tax relief, easier access to affordable credit and measures to improve cash flows.