Legendary Indian actor Dharmendra has been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai nearly a week after undergoing a routine health check. Sources close to the development indicated that the 88-year-old star was brought in for further medical observation as a precautionary measure. While no serious complications have been reported, the decision to admit him underscores the heightened care protocols often followed for senior public figures. Known as one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring icons, Dharmendra continues to command immense admiration across generations.

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has initiated the Private Sector Science and Technology (S&T) Survey 2024–25, a comprehensive nationwide effort to evaluate research and development (R&D) investments, innovation capacity, and technology adoption across India’s private enterprises. The initiative aims to capture granular data on industrial innovation, R&D expenditure, and emerging technology trends to inform evidence-based policymaking.

SIS Group, a leading security and business services company, has navigated a remarkable transformation since the turbulence of India’s demonetisation era. Once challenged by liquidity shortages and operational hurdles, the firm leveraged innovation, diversification, and disciplined management to engineer a turnaround that now positions it as a resilient market leader. Through its integrated security, cash logistics, and facility management services, SIS has not only recovered lost ground but expanded across domestic and international markets.

A-1 Ltd, a diversified manufacturing and engineering firm, has unveiled a multifaceted corporate strategy that includes a bonus share issue, a stock split, and an ambitious foray into the electric vehicle (EV) segment. The announcement underscores the company’s confidence in its growth trajectory and commitment to long-term shareholder value. By leveraging its existing technological expertise and expanding into EV manufacturing, A-1 Ltd aims to capture emerging opportunities in India’s rapidly evolving clean mobility sector.

Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp decline on Wednesday as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued their selling spree amid weak global sentiment and cautious domestic trading. The Sensex and Nifty closed lower for the third consecutive session, dragged down by losses in banking, IT, and energy stocks. Analysts attributed the fall to persistent foreign fund withdrawals, rising U.S. bond yields, and concerns over global economic growth.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasized the urgent need for India to develop world-class banking institutions capable of supporting the nation’s ambitions to become a global economic powerhouse. Addressing industry leaders and financial experts, she underscored that robust, technologically advanced, and well-capitalized banks are vital for sustaining India’s high-growth trajectory.

In a significant expansion move, the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced the opening of a new Taj Hotel in Chennai, reinforcing its leadership in India’s luxury hospitality sector. The project underscores IHCL’s strategic focus on Tamil Nadu, one of its key growth markets in southern India. The new property, developed under a management contract, aligns with the company’s broader plan to enhance its premium portfolio and cater to the rising demand for luxury accommodation in business and leisure destinations across the region.

The latest MSCI India Index review, effective November 26, 2025, has brought notable reshuffles to the country’s stock landscape. Paytm, Fortis Healthcare, GE Vernova T&D India, and Siemens Energy India are among the new entrants, while Tata Elxsi and Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) have been excluded. The changes have increased India’s weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, prompting expectations of passive inflows worth up to US$1.5 billion (approximately Rs. 12,500 crore).

India’s major bank unions have intensified their opposition to the central government’s ongoing push for privatization in the banking sector, warning that such moves could undermine financial stability, job security, and inclusive growth. The unions argue that public sector banks (PSBs) remain the backbone of India’s economy, especially in extending credit to priority sectors and supporting rural development.

India’s solar manufacturing sector, once buoyed by rapid capacity additions and strong policy support, is now entering a phase of consolidation. According to a recent report by credit rating agency ICRA, a sharp rise in domestic manufacturing capacity for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and cells is expected to outpace near-term demand, leading to heightened competition and pressure on profit margins.