Urban Vault, one of India’s fastest-growing flexible workspace providers, has announced the launch of its new co-working centers in Pune, marking a significant step in its nationwide expansion strategy. The company aims to cater to the surging demand for hybrid workspaces among startups, SMEs, and corporate clients seeking flexible, tech-enabled environments.

India’s employment landscape is showing promising signs of revival, with hiring intent projected to rise by 11% in 2026, according to recent industry research. This surge reflects growing business optimism, strong domestic demand, and sustained expansion across sectors such as manufacturing, technology, retail, and financial services. Employers appear increasingly confident amid steady GDP growth and favorable macroeconomic conditions.

Global investment major Goldman Sachs has upgraded India’s equity market to an ‘overweight’ rating, citing robust macroeconomic indicators, healthy corporate earnings, and consistent capital inflows. The move underscores growing confidence among global investors in India’s sustained growth trajectory amid global economic uncertainty. The firm anticipates continued momentum in the Sensex and Nifty, supported by resilient domestic consumption, policy stability, and a strong financial system.

In a major stride toward simplifying business travel and expense management, MakeMyTrip’s corporate travel arm, myBiz, has partnered with Swiggy to integrate corporate meal solutions across its platform. The collaboration enables employees to order meals from Swiggy’s vast restaurant network and charge them directly to the company account, eliminating the need for reimbursements.

Fintech giant Pine Labs Ltd closed its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) on a strong note, with overall subscriptions reaching 2.46 times on the third and final day. The issue attracted notable participation from Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs), while retail and non-institutional investors (NIIs) displayed moderate interest. Priced between Rs. 210 and Rs. 221 per share, the IPO aims to raise approximately Rs.

Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Ltd’s much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) opened to the public, raising ₹1,305 crore through a combination of fresh issuance and offer-for-sale (OFS). The Bengaluru-based solar module manufacturer received an enthusiastic response from institutional and retail investors alike, reflecting growing market confidence in India’s renewable energy sector.

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has secured a 400 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy project from SJVN Limited under the FDRE-IV tender, marking a pivotal step in India’s transition toward round-the-clock clean power. The 25-year contract, awarded at a tariff of ₹6.75 per unit, combines 300 MW of solar generation with 1,800 MWh of battery energy storage, enabling ACME to supply firm power during peak demand hours.

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India’s largest state-run explorer, reported an 18% drop in standalone net profit for the second quarter of FY2025, dragged down by weaker crude prices despite stable production volumes. The company’s profit fell to Rs. 9,848 crore from Rs. 11,984 crore in the same period last year, as average crude realization slipped nearly 14% year-on-year to US$ 67.34 per barrel. Revenue declined modestly to Rs. 33,031 crore, while the board approved an interim dividend of Rs.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has unveiled a Rs. 100 crore initiative under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) to promote pilot projects aimed at advancing indigenous hydrogen technologies. The scheme, which seeks proposals from startups, industry, and research bodies, underscores India’s commitment to achieving its ambitious target of producing 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030.

In a landmark development for India’s clean energy sector, the Adani Group has unveiled plans to build the nation’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) in Gujarat’s Khavda region. The project, with a planned capacity of 1,126 MW / 3,530 MWh, marks the conglomerate’s strategic entry into large-scale energy storage solutions. Designed to enhance grid stability and ensure round-the-clock renewable energy availability, the initiative represents a major leap toward India’s 2030 renewable capacity targets.