Kerala has achieved a landmark milestone by completing 99.3% of reforms under the national Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP), earning the “Fast Mover” status in India’s Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) rankings for 2024. This achievement underscores the state’s commitment to creating a more investor-friendly, transparent, and efficient business environment. From digitized clearances to streamlined tax procedures, Kerala’s reform agenda signals a broader shift toward fostering entrepreneurship and attracting global capital.

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd (RInfra) reported a notable drop in its consolidated net profit for the second quarter ended September 2025, reflecting margin pressures and lower revenue across key business verticals. Despite the decline, the company remains focused on financial consolidation and future expansion, with its board approving a plan to raise up to USD 600 million through foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs).

JSW Energy has achieved a major milestone in India’s energy transition by commissioning the nation’s largest green hydrogen plant at its Vijayanagar facility in Karnataka. The project, launched under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, marks a pivotal step toward decarbonising India’s steel and heavy industries. With an initial capacity of 3,800 tonnes per annum (TPA) of green hydrogen and 30,000 TPA of green oxygen, the plant will cater primarily to JSW Steel’s direct reduced iron (DRI) operations.

Moneyboxx Finance Ltd, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) specialising in funding micro and small enterprises, has announced its ambition to achieve an asset under management (AUM) milestone of Rs 1,000 crore by FY26. The company’s strategy rests on expanding its secured lending portfolio, improving credit quality, and widening its geographic footprint. As of September 2025, Moneyboxx’s AUM stood at Rs 892 crore, with secured loans making up over 55% of the portfolio.

India’s life insurance sector is witnessing a notable surge in premium collections following the recent reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on insurance products. The move, which lowered the tax burden on policies, has revitalized consumer sentiment and encouraged greater participation in long-term savings and protection instruments. Industry executives report a rise in both individual and group policy purchases, particularly in term and annuity plans.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the government is examining the feasibility of introducing a visa-on-arrival (VoA) facility for foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in India. The move aims to strengthen the country’s medical tourism sector and advance the “Heal in India” initiative, which promotes India as a global destination for affordable, high-quality healthcare.

India’s sugar production is projected to rise by 18.6% in the 2025–26 marketing year, reaching 30.95 million tonnes, according to the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA). This robust increase, driven by favourable monsoon conditions and improved cane yields in major producing states, comes after a subdued output last season. The expected surplus could bolster India’s export potential and support ethanol blending initiatives, offering a positive outlook for both the agricultural and energy sectors.

Denta Water Ltd., a leading player in India’s packaged water and beverages sector, posted a 71% year-on-year rise in net profit for the second quarter of FY2024-25, driven by robust sales growth, improved margins, and cost optimization initiatives. The company’s profit soared to Rs. 142 crore, compared with Rs. 83 crore in the same period last year, while revenue climbed to Rs. 1,180 crore, reflecting a sustained recovery in on-premise consumption and expanding distribution networks.

Federal Card Services (FCS), a global leader in premium and sustainable payment cards, has announced a $250 million (approx. Rs. 2,075 crore) investment to establish its first manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra. The facility, set to begin operations by February 2026, will initially produce 2 million cards per year, scaling up to 26.7 million annually in later phases.

After months of strong inflows, mutual fund (MF) investments into equity schemes slowed in October, totaling Rs 24,690 crore — a noticeable dip from September’s Rs 26,686 crore. The decline reflects investor caution amid heightened market volatility, profit-booking, and shifting sentiment toward hybrid and debt instruments. Despite the moderation, systematic investment plans (SIPs) continued to show resilience, suggesting that long-term retail participation remains intact.