India’s affordable housing market is facing headwinds as rising US tariffs ripple through global supply chains, pushing up input costs for developers. According to Anarock, the higher import duties on Chinese goods have indirectly impacted construction material prices, making budget housing projects more expensive to execute. This cost inflation has led to cautious sentiment among builders and buyers in the segment priced below Rs. 40 lakh.

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has posted a 15% year-on-year increase in its net profit, reaching Rs. 502 crore for the financial year 2024–25. The performance underscores SECI’s expanding role in India’s renewable energy sector, supported by rising project executions, power trading operations, and strategic policy alignment with the nation’s clean energy goals. Backed by steady revenue growth and operational efficiency, the company continues to strengthen its financial base while facilitating large-scale renewable energy adoption across the country.

Ramco Cements Ltd. delivered a robust performance in the first quarter of FY26, reporting a net profit of Rs. 181.58 crore, marking a significant turnaround from the previous year’s subdued earnings. Backed by higher volumes and improved operational efficiency, the company recorded notable revenue growth alongside stronger EBITDA margins. Strategic cost management, coupled with easing input prices, played a crucial role in supporting profitability. The company’s steady performance reflects the sector’s ongoing recovery and underlines Ramco’s resilience amid market fluctuations.

Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar commemorated the 19th anniversary of his iconic film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, reflecting on its impact and enduring resonance with audiences. Released in 2006, the film challenged traditional narratives of love and relationships, setting a precedent for complex storytelling in Indian cinema. Johar’s celebration underscores not only the movie’s critical and commercial success but also its role in redefining contemporary romance on screen.

Patel Engineering Ltd. reported a 56% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY2025, reaching ₹75 crore compared to ₹48 crore in the same period last year. The growth was fueled by improved project execution, healthy order inflows, and operational efficiencies across its infrastructure portfolio. Revenue also saw notable expansion, reflecting progress in key irrigation, hydropower, and tunneling projects.

In a significant move underscoring renewed optimism in India’s premium housing market, real estate major DLF Ltd has announced a sweeping investment of Rs. 23,500 crore across its upcoming residential developments. The investment will fund over 11 million square feet of saleable area, with a majority focused on luxury and premium housing in key urban markets. The strategic deployment of capital signals DLF’s bullish stance on sustained demand for high-end homes, particularly in Delhi-NCR.

Zomato, one of India’s leading food delivery platforms, has named Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan as its official brand ambassador, signaling a strategic move to reinforce its market presence and deepen customer engagement. This high-profile association is expected to bolster the brand’s recall value, particularly among urban and digitally savvy consumers. With Khan’s pan-India appeal and cross-generational popularity, Zomato aims to blend star power with digital innovation to drive growth.

Sun TV Network Ltd., one of India's largest media conglomerates, posted a 5.4% year-on-year decline in net profit for the first quarter of the current fiscal year, settling at Rs. 529.21 crore. Despite maintaining a strong foothold in the South Indian broadcasting space, the company faced moderate headwinds, including softer advertising revenues and increasing operational expenses. While subscription income remained steady, the evolving media consumption landscape and intensifying competition have placed pressure on the traditional television business model.

The reintroduction of higher U.S. tariffs under Donald Trump’s trade policy framework is expected to create fresh headwinds for Indian exporters, particularly in labor-intensive sectors such as textiles, leather, engineering goods, and certain agricultural products. While the move aims to protect American manufacturing and reduce trade deficits, it could erode the price competitiveness of Indian goods in the U.S. market.

As the political narrative around agrarian issues intensifies ahead of upcoming elections, the Congress party has sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's renewed outreach toward India’s farming community. While the ruling administration projects Modi as a pro-farmer leader committed to rural upliftment, the opposition alleges a mismatch between rhetoric and reality. Congress leaders argue that despite high-profile schemes and public gestures, ground-level agricultural distress persists.