Oben Electric eyes Kerala expansion; launches Rorr Evo electric motorcycle  

Oben Electric, one of the fastest-growing R&D-driven electric motorcycle manufacturer, has announced plans to strengthen its presence across Kerala with the addition of 10 new showrooms across the State by…

JSW Group partners with Uber to develop and deploy EVs in India

JSW Group and Uber have partnered to jointly develop and deploy electric vehicle (EV) solutions tailored for the Indian ride-hailing market, with the aim of accelerating EV adoption in line…

QSR chains brace for slower growth, margin pressure after weak FY26 demand

India’s quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are bracing for a challenging 2026-27 after a weak 2025-26, as rising energy costs stoke inflation and weigh on discretionary spending, pressuring growth and margins. Looming…

Odisha NBFC Annapurna Finance to raise $75-100 mn to facilitate exits for early backers

MUMBAI: Annapurna Finance, a non-banking financial company in Odisha, plans to raise $75 million-100 million in equity this year with some of its early backers selling their stake in part…

Amazon India to add 100 beauty brands to its premium kitty as online competition increases

Amazon India is expanding its premium beauty portfolio with the addition of perfumes from Dolce & Gabbana and skincare and make-up products from Laura Mercier and Paula’s Choice to cater…

Adani Ports to acquire Jaypee Fertilizers for ₹1,500 crore through insolvency

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone on Thursday said it will acquire a 100 per cent stake in Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries from Jaiprakash Associates for ₹1,500 crore, as part…

Spike in freight rates amid global tensions big challenge for steel sector: Tata Steel official

A 28-30 per cent surge in global freight costs amid geopolitical tensions, including the escalating West Asia situation, is emerging as the biggest challenge for India’s steel industry, even as…

Novo Nordisk launches higher-dose Wegovy for those seeking greater weightloss

A new and higher dose of obesity drug Wegovy has joined Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide portfolio, giving patients and doctors more options for treatment. This comes even as semaglutide — the…

Amazon India widens beauty portfolio with 100 new premium brands

is adding over 100 new premium brands to its beauty portfolio this year amidst growing beauty per cap spends. Some of the brands include Dolce & Gabbana, Laura Mercier, Elemis,…

Man Industries (India) completes takeover of Saudi Arabia-based National Pipe Company

Man Industries (India) Ltd on Thursday announced the completion of the acquisition of 100 per cent stake in Saudi Arabia-based National Pipe Company Ltd (NPC) for $102 million (around ₹981…