Business

Vedanta Ltd., one of India’s leading natural resources companies, has announced a strategic goal to increase women’s participation in its workforce to 35 percent. The initiative reflects the company’s broader commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across its operations in mining, metals, oil and gas, and energy. Historically, heavy industries have struggled with gender imbalance due to operational challenges and legacy workforce structures.

Sunil Gold India has initiated the process to go public by submitting draft papers for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The proposed offering is expected to include a fresh issue of equity shares and possibly an offer for sale by existing shareholders. The proceeds will likely be directed toward expanding the company’s manufacturing capacity, strengthening working capital, and enhancing brand visibility in the competitive jewelry market.

Samsung Electronics is increasingly leveraging its extensive research and development operations in India to contribute to the creation of its next-generation flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S26. The company’s Indian R&D centers have become integral to Samsung’s global innovation strategy, supporting software engineering, artificial intelligence integration, and user-experience design. As competition intensifies in the premium smartphone segment, the involvement of India-based engineers highlights the country’s growing importance as a global technology development hub.

SastaSundar Ventures Limited is expanding its hybrid healthcare model in India, integrating digital health platforms with a growing network of physical pharmacies and healthcare centers. The strategy aims to make essential medical services, medicines, and consultations more accessible and affordable for a broader population. By combining online health services with brick-and-mortar delivery points, the company seeks to strengthen last-mile healthcare distribution and improve patient convenience.

Audio entertainment platform Pocket FM has announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to enhance content creation using advanced artificial intelligence technologies. The partnership aims to accelerate the production of audio stories, expand multilingual storytelling, and improve personalization for listeners worldwide. By integrating generative AI tools into its creative ecosystem, Pocket FM seeks to empower writers, streamline production workflows, and deliver high-quality narrative experiences at scale.

Global beauty giant The Estée Lauder Companies has strengthened its footprint in India’s fast-growing premium skincare market by acquiring a stake in Forest Essentials. The strategic investment highlights the rising global interest in India’s luxury beauty segment, particularly brands rooted in traditional wellness and natural ingredients. Industry analysts view the move as a significant step in expanding Estée Lauder’s presence in emerging markets while enabling Forest Essentials to accelerate international growth.

India’s primary market activity continues to gain momentum as the Innovision IPO prepares to open for subscription on March 10. The public issue aims to raise capital to support the company’s expansion plans, strengthen its balance sheet, and enhance operational capabilities. With a defined price band and structured allocation for institutional, non-institutional, and retail investors, the offering is expected to attract attention from market participants tracking emerging growth companies.

Yes Bank has introduced a specialized salary account designed exclusively for working women, marking a strategic step toward advancing financial inclusion and tailored banking services in India. The initiative aims to provide women professionals with customized financial benefits, lifestyle privileges, and enhanced security features that address their evolving banking needs. By combining traditional salary account features with value-added services, the bank seeks to empower female employees across sectors with better financial management tools and exclusive offers.

A disruption in global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply has triggered a steep increase in retail gas prices by Adani Total Gas Limited, highlighting the vulnerability of India’s city gas distribution sector to international energy market volatility. The company reportedly raised prices significantly—nearly tripling rates in certain segments—after supply constraints tightened availability of imported LNG. The development underscores the delicate balance between global fuel supply dynamics and domestic energy affordability.

India’s telecommunications sector recorded a landmark performance in the December quarter, with cumulative industry revenue crossing Rs. 1 lakh crore for the first time. The milestone reflects sustained tariff adjustments, expanding 5G adoption, and resilient subscriber growth across urban and rural markets. Leading operators reported stronger average revenue per user, supported by premium data plans and enterprise connectivity demand. Analysts interpret the surge as evidence of structural stabilization following years of price wars and balance sheet stress.