Fast-moving consumer goods major Marico has indicated that it expects robust revenue growth in the third quarter, supported by stable consumer demand, strategic pricing actions, and gradual improvement in rural markets. The company’s outlook reflects steady traction across its core categories, including edible oils and personal care, despite ongoing inflationary pressures. Management commentary suggests that volume growth, coupled with selective price adjustments, has strengthened topline momentum.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is advancing its technology framework with the development of an artificial intelligence–based tool designed to analyze cyber safety across regulated market entities. The initiative aims to enhance real-time monitoring, identify vulnerabilities, and improve preparedness against cyber threats in India’s financial markets. As trading, settlement, and investor services become increasingly digital, the regulator’s move reflects a proactive shift toward technology-driven supervision.

Punjab National Bank reported a 9.57% year-on-year increase in global business during the third quarter, reflecting steady growth across both advances and deposits. The performance underscores the public sector lender’s improving balance-sheet strength and sustained credit demand in key segments. Management attributed the expansion to disciplined lending, higher retail participation, and improved asset quality. The growth comes amid a competitive banking environment marked by tight liquidity and cautious borrower sentiment.

India’s primary market is showing renewed vitality after the Securities and Exchange Board of India granted approval to eight companies to proceed with initial public offerings. The cleared firms, spanning manufacturing, logistics, and consumer-facing businesses, include RKCPL and Chartered Speed, among others. The regulatory nod allows these companies to tap capital markets to fund expansion, pare debt, and strengthen balance sheets.

The Life Insurance Corporation of India has launched a focused revival campaign to encourage policyholders to reinstate lapsed insurance policies, underscoring the long-term value of life cover and disciplined savings. The initiative targets customers who discontinued premium payments due to financial stress, lack of awareness, or changing priorities. By offering simplified revival procedures, flexible payment options, and limited concessions, LIC seeks to protect households from coverage gaps while strengthening its persistency ratios.

India’s rapidly expanding gig economy may be on the cusp of a regulatory shift, with policymakers proposing a 90-day minimum work threshold to extend social security coverage to platform-based workers. The move aims to bring clarity to eligibility norms while balancing flexibility for employers and protections for workers. If implemented, the framework could unlock benefits such as insurance, pensions, and income security for millions engaged in app-based and freelance work.

Medical experts are increasingly emphasizing the role of regular physical activity in lowering the risk of bowel cancer, one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide. New evidence reinforces the link between an active lifestyle and improved digestive health, better immune response and reduced inflammation—factors closely associated with bowel cancer prevention. Researchers note that exercise not only helps regulate body weight but also influences gut function and hormone levels.

Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) is set to receive a capital infusion of Rs 5,836 crore from its majority stakeholder, Vodafone Group, in a strategic move to bolster the telecom operator’s financial stability. The investment comes amid ongoing efforts to manage AGR-related liabilities, optimize debt structures, and sustain network expansion. Analysts note that the fund infusion will support liquidity, facilitate spectrum payments, and provide breathing space for operational investments while enhancing investor confidence.

India’s civil aviation regulator has sought detailed explanations from Air India after a series of technical snags were reported in its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The move underscores heightened regulatory vigilance as the Tata Group-owned carrier accelerates fleet modernization and network expansion. While no systemic safety failure has been confirmed, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is examining maintenance practices, incident reporting and corrective actions to ensure operational reliability.

India’s production-linked incentive scheme for the automobile and auto components sector has catalyzed investments worth Rs 35,657 crore, reinforcing the country’s push to become a global manufacturing hub. The inflows reflect strong industry participation across advanced automotive technologies, electric mobility and high-value components. Policymakers view the response as validation of the PLI framework, which ties incentives to output and value addition.