Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has stirred waves of nostalgia among fans by recreating the iconic track “Ek Uncha Lamba Kad” from his 2007 film Welcome, this time alongside actress Disha Patani for the upcoming multi-starrer Welcome to the Jungle. The actor, known for his impeccable comic timing and high-energy performances, took a sentimental detour as he fondly recalled shooting the original version with Katrina Kaif, one of Bollywood’s most celebrated on-screen pairings.

Global hospitality major Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled an ambitious expansion blueprint for India, aiming to operate 500 hotels and employ over 50,000 people by 2030. The plan underlines the company’s confidence in India’s fast-evolving travel and tourism sector, driven by rising domestic demand, infrastructure growth, and increasing business mobility.

Global technology firm Cognizant has announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic, the creator of the AI assistant Claude, to expand enterprise access to trustworthy and scalable artificial intelligence solutions. The collaboration aims to help businesses integrate advanced generative AI capabilities into their operations, enabling innovation across customer experience, data management, and decision-making processes.

Mufin Green Finance Ltd, a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) focused on electric vehicle (EV) financing, has raised Rs 50 crore through a non-convertible debenture (NCD) issuance. The fundraise aims to strengthen the company’s lending capacity, expand its green financing initiatives, and enhance its asset base amid India’s accelerating transition to clean mobility.

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group, has announced plans to raise up to Rs 25,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP) or other permissible modes. The move underscores the conglomerate’s renewed focus on strengthening its balance sheet, funding growth initiatives, and expanding into emerging business verticals such as green hydrogen, airports, and data centers.

India’s automobile sector continues to experience robust momentum, with sport utility vehicles (SUVs) emerging as the primary growth driver in the passenger vehicle (PV) market. According to a senior Hyundai Motor India executive, the SUV segment now accounts for the lion’s share of overall PV sales, reflecting evolving consumer preferences, higher disposable incomes, and the growing appeal of premium features.

In a significant consolidation move within India’s metals sector, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA) has acquired Tata Steel’s ferro chrome plant, further reinforcing its dominance in the ferroalloy industry. The acquisition aligns with IMFA’s long-term strategy to expand production capacity, secure raw material linkages, and enhance operational efficiency.

Renewable energy developer ACME Solar Holdings Ltd reported a remarkable sevenfold increase in net profit to Rs. 115 crore for the quarter ended September 2025, driven by rising power generation capacity, operational efficiencies, and improved tariff realization. The company’s strong quarterly performance reflects the rapid momentum in India’s renewable energy transition, as ACME expands its footprint in solar and hybrid projects.

The Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) has appointed S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director of Coromandel International Ltd, as its new chairman. His appointment comes at a time when India’s fertilizer sector is undergoing a crucial transition toward balanced nutrient management, sustainable agriculture, and digital innovation.

The Indian government has launched the third round of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel, marking another step toward strengthening the country’s steel manufacturing ecosystem. The initiative, designed to promote value-added steel production and reduce import dependency, invites applications from both existing manufacturers and new entrants.