Texmaco, RVNL form strategic rail JV
Texmaco and RVNL create a 51:49 JV to build trains and execute rail projects in India and global markets.
Texmaco and RVNL create a 51:49 JV to build trains and execute rail projects in India and global markets.

Novartis is selling its 70.6% stake in Novartis India to ChrysCapital for ₹14.46 billion, sending shares up nearly 20%. With an open offer that could push ownership above 96%, this marks a major shift in Indian pharma.
Qualcomm partners Tata Electronics to manufacture automotive modules in Assam, boosting India’s semiconductor push.
Exato Technologies has secured a $240,000 export order from UK based Diligenta, a TCS subsidiary. The digital engineering firm, known for AI, data and cloud solutions, adds another global client as it builds momentum after strong investor demand in the primary market.
ePlane teams up with Nvidia to build India’s first electric air taxi using AI simulation and onboard computing.
Pace Digitek’s subsidiary Lineage Power wins $1.35M Saudi order for mobile battery systems powering 150–200 homes each.
Dr. Reddy’s acquires Indian rights to Progynova and Cyclo-Progynova, entering the $19B hormone therapy market.

EV charging startup Statiq has raised $18 million to expand across India and beyond. With 10,000+ chargers in 100 cities and plans for more highway fast chargers, it aims to make EV travel smoother. The app also connects users to rival networks, building one unified charging ecosystem.

HUL plans to invest ₹2,000 crore to expand beauty and home care capacity. With premium demand steady and most urban growth shifting beyond top metros, the FMCG giant is quietly preparing for India’s next consumption wave.
Cochin Shipyard wins $360M order from CMA CGM to build six LNG container ships, boosting India’s green exports.
Aurionpro gains 5% after winning a global data centre upgrade contract in Mumbai to support rising AI and cloud demand.

E2E Networks hit the 20% upper circuit after Nvidia named it a next-gen cloud partner. The company plans to build a Blackwell GPU cluster in Chennai, giving it access to top-tier AI chips in a market Nvidia dominates.
Wealthtech startup Stable Money raises $25M pre-Series C to expand savings products and upgrade its investment platform.
Eternal deepens OpenAI tie-up to power AI assistants, smarter search and automation across Zomato, Blinkit and partner apps.

Dilip Buildcon shares rose 3% after winning a ₹668 crore Narmada flood embankment project in Gujarat. The project aims to reduce monsoon flood risks in Bharuch, protecting homes, farms and local businesses.
Nvidia teams up with Reliance, TCS and L&T to power India’s AI push with advanced chips and enterprise software.
Cochin Shipyard emerges lowest bidder for ₹5,000 crore Navy vessels, boosting its defence order book.
Adani plans $100B green AI data centre push, targeting 5 GW capacity and boosting India’s sovereign AI ecosystem.
Texmaco Rail rises 9% after winning ₹219 crore Mumbai signalling and ₹28 crore railway maintenance orders.
Infosys ties up with Anthropic to integrate Claude AI into Topaz, lifting IT stocks and boosting enterprise AI push.

Reliance Consumer Products has partnered with Nigeria’s TGI Group to enter one of Africa’s fastest-growing FMCG markets. With Nigeria’s FMCG sector surging 54.1% in 2025, RCPL is betting big on Africa’s rising consumer demand.
ixigo buys 60% of Spain’s Trenes for ₹125 crore, marking its Europe entry and expanding in the rail booking market.
Anthropic launches Bengaluru office as India becomes Claude’s second-largest market, driving enterprise AI growth.
AMD and TCS partner to build Helios, a 200 MW AI data centre platform to power large-scale AI in India.
Deep Industries bags ₹148 crore Oil India deal to deploy a 1000 HP drilling rig in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
NALCO partners with NLCIL for a 1,080 MW captive power project to secure cheaper, steady electricity for its aluminium plants.
Inox Clean and RJ Corp partner to build 570 MW solar capacity in Africa, targeting 2.5 GW by FY29.
Inox Green’s Q3 profit surged over 500% to ₹24.7 crore as wind O&M revenue rose 34%, boosting margins and cash flows.
Shilpa partners Switzerland’s NXI to develop a new autoimmune drug, tapping into a $150 billion global treatment market.
Transrail bags ₹2,350 crore power grid orders, boosting FY26 inflows to ₹7,980 crore amid India’s transmission expansion push.
IDfy raises ₹476 crore to expand globally, boost fraud detection tools, and scale infrastructure amid rising data privacy regulations.
Black Box buys Brazil’s 2S for ₹275 crore to expand Latin America IT services and strengthen networking solutions.
ECDS will set up a ₹780 crore Ujjain medical tech plant with Korean partners, with ₹1,250 crore more planned in three years.
India revamps CPI with 2024 as base year. Food weight drops below 40%, making inflation less sensitive to price spikes.
Bondada signs deal with Bryanston Renewables to build green data centres in India, entering the fast-growing digital infrastructure space.
Aditya Birla partners JOE & THE JUICE to tap India’s ₹6,000 crore, fast-growing premium café market.
Kernex bags ₹411 crore BLW order for 505 KAVACH units, strengthening its railway safety order book.
Ion Exchange bags a ₹1,730 crore, 20-year Oman water project, boosting its global order book and water security footprint.
Reliance buys Manna to tap ₹70,000+ crore health foods market and scale millet products across 18,000+ stores.
Polaris will invest ₹4,500 crore to double smart meter capacity, enter battery storage, and prep for a potential IPO by 2027.
Tata Motors bags 70,000 CV order in Indonesia, its biggest single commercial vehicle deal in the country.
PVV Infra partners Taiwan’s ITC to build a ₹1,250 crore integrated solar and battery manufacturing complex in India.
GRSE and Hindustan Shipyard sign MoU to jointly build advanced vessels and boost India’s shipbuilding capacity.
Edelweiss jumps as Carlyle invests ₹2,100 crore to acquire 45% of Nido Home Finance, betting on India’s affordable housing growth.
AstraZeneca wins approval to bring Imfinzi to India for uterine cancer, adding a new immune-based treatment option for patients.
Ceigall India bags a ₹1,700 crore order to build a 220 MW solar-plus-battery project in Madhya Pradesh, boosting clean power supply.
Satlabs just raised $1M to make satellite data reach the ground faster. Its relay network cuts delays from hours to minutes, with near real-time next. That could power quicker calls in defence, farming, disaster response, and industry.
Marico acquires a 75% stake in Vietnam’s Skinetiq for ₹262 crore, strengthening its push into premium, digital-first skincare markets.
Gravita India acquires RMIL for ₹565 crore, entering copper recycling to tap rising demand from EVs, renewables, and infrastructure growth.
Gujarat ties up with Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring satellite internet to remote areas, boosting access to services, education, and healthcare.
Reliance Consumer acquires a majority stake in Australia’s Goodness Group Global, expanding its healthy beverages play globally.
Axiscades shares surged after its defence arm won an ₹80 crore order under HAL’s Tejas fighter jet programme, boosting Make in India play.
Adani Energy raises Japanese funding for a 6,000 MW HVDC corridor to move renewable power from Rajasthan to North India.

BEL bagged fresh orders worth ₹581 crore for defence gear and services, from radars to comms and upgrades. The stock still slipped, even as Q3FY26 profit rose 20.8% YoY and the order book stood at ₹73,015 crore.

Tata Steel’s Q3FY26 net profit hit ₹2,689.7 crore, up 723%, as revenue rose 6% to ₹57,002 crore. A Netherlands profitability rebound and steady India operations offset ongoing UK losses.

Mahindra is building its largest auto and tractor facility in Nagpur, spanning 1,500 acres, with a supplier park in Sambhajinagar. Backed by ₹15,000 crore capex, it targets 2028 output of 5 lakh vehicles and 1 lakh tractors.

Hitachi Energy’s Q3 profit surged 90% YoY and the stock jumped nearly 14% as it reaffirmed double-digit EBITDA guidance. Revenue rose 29%, driven by transformers and switchgear, with data centres and renewables powering new orders.
Talbros Automotive wins multi-year orders worth over ₹1,000 crore from global automakers, boosting export exposure and revenue visibility.
RBI okays Blackstone’s plan to buy up to 9.99% in Federal Bank, signalling rising global investor confidence in Indian lenders.

RBI keeps the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for the third time in four meetings and stays neutral. EMIs should remain steady. Inflation forecast rises to 2.1% while FY26 growth is nudged up to 7.4%.

PVR INOX delivered a blockbuster Q3 as profit jumped 166% YoY to ₹95.7 crore and revenue rose 9%. A stronger, steadier film slate led by Dhurandhar packed theatres. The company also says 2025 was its best box office year yet.
Indian Oil’s Q3 profit jumped 59% and revenue rose 14% QoQ as Brent crude fell over 9% and India’s fuel use hit record highs. Lower costs plus stronger demand lifted margins and pushed the stock up.
Clean-label brand The Whole Truth raises $51 million in Series D, kickstarting its IPO journey as demand for healthy foods surges.
Marico acquires a 60% stake in Cosmix for ₹375 crore, strengthening its play in the fast-growing plant-based protein market.

Swan Defence has secured an export order from Oman to build a next-gen naval training ship for the Royal Navy, with delivery expected in 18 months. The stock is already up over 3,000% in a year, amid steady order-related updates.

Ashok Leyland teams up with PT Pindad to co-develop electric buses and next-gen defence vehicles in Indonesia, mixing EV know-how with local manufacturing. The move aligns with Jakarta’s push for cleaner transit and modern military mobility.

From ancient cotton fields to mega textile parks, India’s textile sector is seeing fresh investment momentum. Backed by Budget 2026 policies, global capital, and export ambitions, the industry is stitching together history, scale, and future growth.
Loop AI secures $14M Series A to boost AI tools for restaurants, expand operations in the US and India.
Varaha secures $45M to scale carbon-reduction projects, expand markets, and strengthen carbon-credit partnerships with global firms.
BHEL won a ₹1,200–1,500 crore Hindalco order to supply 300 MW captive power for Aditya Aluminium, Odisha.
India’s services PMI hit a two-month high in January, signalling improved activity as manufacturing and trade outlook support growth.

Mahindra shares jumped after the automaker landed a 35,000-unit export order to Indonesia, bigger than its entire FY25 exports. The Scorpio Pik-Ups will power rural logistics and food security, marking a major leap in Mahindra’s global journey.
Indian IT stocks fell up to 9% as US software shares sold off after new AI tools sparked fears of disruption to traditional IT services.

Infosys and U.S. bank Citizens are launching an AI-first innovation hub in Bengaluru to embed AI across banking operations, products, and security, signaling higher 2025 spend on safer, smarter digital services.
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