India’s fertiliser industry is pressing the government for urgent reforms in subsidy disbursement and GST structure ahead of the upcoming policy cycle. Companies argue that delayed subsidy payments and high tax burdens are straining liquidity and increasing operational costs at a time when the sector is critical to ensuring food security. Industry leaders are lobbying for faster reimbursement mechanisms, lower GST rates on key inputs, and a more streamlined system that reduces administrative bottlenecks.

CredFlow, a fast-growing fintech platform focused on cash-flow management for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has received its Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) licence from the Reserve Bank of India. The regulatory approval positions the startup to expand its suite of financial solutions, particularly in credit access and working-capital support for India’s business community. With the licence, CredFlow can now extend credit directly, instead of relying on third-party lenders — a move expected to accelerate its growth and strengthen financial inclusion for underserved enterprises.

Kotak Securities has projected an ambitious yet optimistic outlook for India’s equity markets, forecasting the Nifty 50 index to touch 29,000 by 2026. The brokerage attributes this expected rally to sustained corporate earnings growth, robust macroeconomic indicators and heightened investor participation across domestic and global markets. As India positions itself as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, analysts believe the structural reforms of the past decade, alongside improving consumption patterns and expanding private investment, will support higher valuations.

SBI Mutual Fund, one of India’s leading asset management companies, has begun formal preparations for its long-anticipated initial public offering by initiating the search for merchant bankers. The move marks a pivotal step toward unlocking value for shareholders and expanding the company’s market footprint. As the country’s mutual fund industry continues to scale rapidly, SBI Mutual Fund’s decision comes at a time of strong retail participation and increasing institutional interest in capital-market-linked products.

Indian equity benchmarks continued their downward trajectory for the third consecutive session, reflecting heightened investor anxiety amid weak global cues and persistent profit booking. The Sensex and Nifty both retreated as volatility intensified across sectors ranging from banking to technology. Market sentiment deteriorated further due to concerns over elevated U.S. bond yields, geopolitical tensions and apprehension about monetary policy direction. Domestic investors also responded cautiously to mixed corporate earnings and foreign institutional outflows.

Nestlé is positioning India as one of its most strategically significant growth destinations, anticipating that the country could soon enter the company’s top five global markets. With robust demand across packaged foods, rising household incomes and expanding urbanisation, India has emerged as a powerful consumption engine for the Swiss food giant. The company’s long-term strategy focuses on deepening market penetration, scaling manufacturing capacity and capturing growth in both traditional and emerging food categories.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised India’s GDP growth projection for FY26 to 7.2%, reflecting stronger-than-expected domestic consumption, improved investment sentiment and a supportive policy environment. The upgrade, from an earlier estimate of 6.5%, highlights India’s resilient economic fundamentals, propelled by tax reforms, steady manufacturing activity and sustained services-sector expansion. The country’s robust 8.2% GDP growth in the July–September quarter has further reinforced optimism.

Dubai’s premium real estate market received a significant boost with the sale of a high-profile commercial tower named after Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, which reportedly commanded a valuation of Rs 5,000 crore. The transaction underscores the emirate’s growing appetite for branded developments and investor confidence in luxury commercial assets. Strategically located and equipped with modern amenities, the property reflects a broader trend in which celebrity-associated projects are reshaping the dynamics of global real estate marketing.

India’s mutual fund (MF) industry is projected to witness exponential growth, with assets under management (AUM) expected to exceed Rs. 300 lakh crore by FY2035, according to a recent industry report. Analysts attribute this surge to rising financial literacy, increasing retail participation, robust equity market performance, and regulatory initiatives promoting systematic investment plans. The expansion is likely to have significant Rs.-denominated implications for fund houses, asset managers, and the broader financial ecosystem.

Welspun One has announced a major investment of Rs. 550 crore to establish a state-of-the-art logistics park in Pune, reinforcing India’s growing infrastructure and supply chain capabilities. The project is expected to enhance warehousing capacity, support e-commerce and manufacturing sectors, and generate significant employment opportunities. Analysts note that the Rs.-denominated investment aligns with rising demand for organized logistics solutions, driven by the rapid expansion of domestic consumption and digital commerce.