Arya.ag raises ₹725 crore to fix farm supply chains
Arya.ag raises ₹725 crore in Series D to scale farm storage, finance and market access for Indian farmers.
Arya.ag raises ₹725 crore in Series D to scale farm storage, finance and market access for Indian farmers.
Aurobindo Pharma acquires Khandelwal Labs’ non-oncology Rx business for ₹325 crore, boosting its pain and anti-infective presence in India.
L&T wins ₹5,000–10,000 crore steel EPC orders from SAIL, covering IISCO and Bokaro plant expansions across India.
Time Technoplast shares jumped after PESO and TÜV cleared its high-pressure composite gas cylinders for wide medical, industrial use.
Devyani and Sapphire plan a merger to combine KFC and Pizza Hut operations, building a larger QSR platform amid slowing demand.
Kalpataru Projects has secured a ₹719 crore Thane metro order, strengthening its urban mobility EPC business and easing congestion in key Mumbai corridors.
CapitaLand’s India Data Centre Fund acquires a 20.2% stake in three AI-ready data centres across Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
Deepa Jewellers has filed draft papers with SEBI to raise ₹250 crore, aiming to fund working capital and scale its B2B gold jewellery operations.
Zaggle has secured a seven year Visa partnership to launch co branded domestic prepaid cards in India. This long term tie up, combined with its Mastercard deal, positions Zaggle to scale its multi network payments ecosystem as card usage soars.

Bharat Forge shares rose after it secured a ₹1,661.9 crore defence contract to supply indigenously made CQB carbines. Built for urban combat, the compact weapons improve mobility and fill a key gap in modern military and counter-terror operations.
Vodafone Idea shares slid as AGR dues were frozen at ₹87,695 crore, but uncertainty over interest and penalties kept investors wary.
Dynacons shares jump after winning a ₹249 crore, five-year RBI contract to build and manage its Enterprise Application Platform.
Defence stocks rose after the MoD signed ₹4,666 crore deals for battle carbines and torpedoes, boosting Army and Navy combat readiness.
Godavari Biorefineries shares jumped over 7% after the company expanded into the US with a new Princeton-based subsidiary, aiming to boost its biotech pipeline and global out-licensing of intellectual property.
Bharti Enterprises and Warburg Pincus are buying into Haier India to tap India’s booming appliances market. The deal focuses on expanding local manufacturing, strengthening supply chains, and capturing rising demand as Indian households upgrade everyday appliances.
Vikran Engineering secures a ₹2,035 crore order to build a 600 MW AC solar project across Maharashtra, nearly matching its market value.
BP sells 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak for $6B, valuing the business at $10.1B and lifting Castrol India shares nearly 8%.
Defence tech firm CoreEL raises $30M to scale manufacturing, R&D and aerospace programmes, following its Lekha Wireless unit acquisition.
Zydus Lifesciences has partnered with Bioeq to bring NUFYMCO to the US, strengthening its biosimilars push in eye care and building momentum after recent oncology-focused deals.
Aurobindo Pharma is increasing its stake in Luoxin Aurovitas with a $5.12 million deal, strengthening its China presence, expanding inhalation manufacturing, and setting the stage for full control by 2029.
Samvardhana Motherson International has approved a €207 million deal to acquire the automotive wiring business of Nexans autoelectric and Elektrokontact, strengthening its global wiring harness presence across passenger and commercial vehicles.
HCLTech’s HCLSoftware is exploring the acquisition of Belgium-based AI startup Wobby, as rising demand for data and AI tools drives a push toward agentic analytics and natural-language business insights.
ArcelorMittal will invest $900 million in 1 GW of renewable energy projects in India to power steel operations and cut carbon emissions.
Kinetic Watts & Volts teams up with Jio Things to add voice control and smart connectivity to affordable electric scooters in India.
Shares of Dilip Buildcon jumped 3.4% after the company became the lowest bidder for a massive 1,363 MW solar project under MP’s PM KUSUM-C scheme. The project boosts clean energy and reduces power losses statewide.
Fortis Healthcare strengthens Bengaluru presence by acquiring People Tree Hospital for ₹430 crore. Plans include 300+ beds, advanced cancer care, and major facility upgrades, boosting city capacity from 900 to 1,500+ beds.
Kuku FM eyes a ₹3,000 crore IPO, tapping strong investor appetite and rising audio streaming demand as it targets a mid-2026 market debut.
Varun Beverages will acquire South Africa’s Twizza for ₹1,118.7 crore, expanding its soft drink portfolio and strengthening its Africa presence.
GE Vernova bags an HVDC contract from Adani’s AESL to transmit 2,500 MW of clean Khavda power to South Olpad, boosting renewable supply.
Ather Energy is entering auto insurance via a subsidiary to offer EV-focused policies and simplify ownership for its customers.
Adani Group will invest over $11 billion in airports by 2030, bid for 11 terminals, expand aviation services and prep its airports arm for an IPO.
Seamec awards Adsun a $3.25M contract for ONGC offshore pipeline repairs, ensuring safer, efficient oil and gas operations.
GPT Infra’s JV secures a ₹1,804 crore flyover project on LBS Marg, easing traffic between Kurla and Ghatkopar and improving commute times.
Reliance Consumer invests ₹380 crore for 76% of Tamil Nadu-based Udhaiyams Agro Foods, boosting its FMCG presence in South India.
Antony Waste’s unit wins two BMC contracts to manage 1,250 MT of daily waste, boosting Mumbai’s sanitation efforts and easing landfill pressure.
KP Group will co-develop $4B renewable energy projects in Botswana, boosting clean power, storage, transmission, and local skills.
L Catterton partners with Haldiram’s to back the iconic Indian snacks brand and accelerate its global growth ambitions.
Patel Engineering restores Arunachal’s 144 MW Gongri hydropower, a stalled project revived under the state’s new hydro policy.
Titagarh Rail Systems won a ₹273 crore Railway order to supply 62 rail maintenance vehicles, including training and long-term maintenance support.
Cyient buys 65% of Kinetic Technologies to boost its analog chip design and meet the rising global demand for smarter electronics and semiconductors.
Suzlon secures 306 MW wind order from Yanara in Rajasthan. With 102 S144 turbines, the project targets clean energy for 3 lakh+ Indian homes.
Kaynes Semicon teams up with Mitsui and AOI to boost chip packaging, secure supply chains, and strengthen India’s semiconductor ambitions.
Glenmark Specialty SA partners with China’s Jiangsu Hansoh to develop Aumolertinib, a next-gen lung cancer drug, gaining exclusive rights across Asia, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and select Caribbean nations.
Spacetech startup Digantara has raised $50 million from investors including 360 ONE, SBI Investments Japan and Ronnie Screwvala. The company plans global expansion, new satellite manufacturing facilities, and multiple launches as defence and government demand accelerates.
Mizuho acquires 78.3% of Avendus for ₹4,700 crore, exiting KKR. The deal links Japan’s global scale with India’s investment banking expertise.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Insurance Laws Amendment Bill, 2025, allowing foreign companies to fully own Indian insurance firms. The move aims to boost competition, expand coverage, improve services, and attract more capital into the sector.
Tata Power plans a ₹6,300 crore, 10 GW wafer and ingot plant, aiming to cut imports and become a fully integrated solar manufacturer.
SEPC shares rose over 4% after it won a ₹269.6 crore railway infrastructure project under the Ajmer–Chanderiya Doubling Project. The order covers civil works on the Mandpiya–Chanderiya section in Rajasthan, supporting Indian Railways’ capacity expansion.
ION Exchange shares jumped 5% after the company won ₹205 crore orders from Rayzon Energy and INOX Solar. The contracts cover ultra-pure water and wastewater treatment systems for large solar projects in Gujarat and Odisha, signalling rising demand for clean water.
FMCG giant Marico is close to acquiring protein startup Cosmix (valued at ₹300 Cr) to fuel its digital health portfolio and reach ₹2,500 Cr.
Solex Energy teams up with Malaysia's TT Vision for advanced solar automation, engineer training, and technology access to boost India's capacity.
Sisir Radar raised $7M led by 360 ONE Asset to build India’s first private L-band SAR satellite, planned for 2026. SAR works through clouds and rain, aiding border monitoring, disaster response and agriculture in monsoon regions.
MUFG is close to buying a 20% stake in Shriram Finance, betting big on India’s fast-growing gold loan and secured lending market.
SEPC surged 12% after joining a ₹3,300 crore South Eastern Coalfields mining consortium. The 10-year job boosts SEPC’s order book and adds capacity to move coal from pit to plant, easing supply bottlenecks.
Spinny is raising $160M to acquire GoMechanic, expanding into car servicing and strengthening its grip on India’s fast-growing used-car market.
KEC International won its largest-ever India power transmission order worth ₹1,150 crore, boosting its grid infrastructure footprint.
India’s CPI rose to 0.71% in November, below estimates, as food prices stayed in deflation despite easing price relief.
JSW Energy will supply 400 MW to Karnataka from 2026, securing long-term revenue visibility while helping the state bridge rising power demand.
Rama Steel and RST International will acquire UAE-based Automech for ₹728 crore, gaining full control and expanding global operations for long-term growth.
Disney has signed a three year, $1 billion deal with OpenAI to let users create short AI generated videos and images featuring iconic characters through ChatGPT and Sora. Starting 2026, Disney will also use OpenAI tools internally and build new interactive features for Disney+.
RRP Defense teams up with Israel’s Meprolight to localise advanced weapon optics in India, boosting Make in India and military self-reliance.
Ashoka Buildcon’s JV has won a ₹1,815.7 crore order from BMC to develop and clean a key Mumbai river, with major construction work and 10 years of maintenance, boosting the city’s flood control and the company’s long term revenue visibility.
Mazagon Dock and the Brazilian Navy will collaborate on Scorpène submarine upkeep, new defence deals, and tech development, boosting India’s naval ambitions.
Shakti Pumps won a ₹444 crore order to install 16,025 solar pumps in Maharashtra, boosting clean irrigation and reducing reliance on grid power.
DCM Shriram and Germany’s Bayer CropScience will jointly develop sustainable, tech-led farming solutions to boost productivity and support Indian farmers.
KSH International is launching a ₹710 crore IPO on December 16 to fund new machinery, solar power and growth plans as India’s magnet winding wire market heads toward a $5.25 billion size by 2028.
TCS will acquire Coastal Cloud for $700M, boosting its Salesforce and AI capabilities and becoming a top global Salesforce consulting player.
Zydus partners with Formycon to commercialise Keytruda biosimilar FYB206 in the US and Canada, tapping a fast-growing $10B oncology biosimilars market.
Anupam Rasayan has acquired US-based Jayhawk Fine Chemicals for $150M, boosting its specialty chemicals portfolio and expanding into the US market.
Subex shares rose after it won a five-year contract worth about $1 million from a large European energy and telecom group. The deal covers fraud management software plus consulting, training, managed services, and support via Subex’s European offices, adding to its recent Middle East win.
GPT Infraprojects jumped 6% after emerging as L1 bidder for a ₹199.1 crore North Eastern Railway order. The contract covers two bridges over the Rapti river and foundations for a double rail line built to 25-tonne axle-load standards on the Khalilabad–Bahraich route.
Amazon will invest $35B in India to expand AI, grow exports, support MSMEs, and train 20M people, strengthening India’s digital and manufacturing ecosystem.
SpaceX plans a $30B IPO at a $1.5T valuation, aiming for the biggest listing ever as revenue surges and Starlink expands into India.
Tata Power has activated a new Himalayan power line carrying 1,000 MW of clean hydropower from Uttarakhand to nine northern states and major cities.
Microsoft will invest $17.5B in India to expand cloud regions, build sovereign AI infra, and train 20M people, boosting digital and data security capabilities.
Delhivery’s stock jumped 4% as it launched Delhivery International, a cost-efficient air parcel service to simplify exports for India’s MSMEs.

RMZ Corp is exploring a $1B IPO, which could become India’s biggest real estate listing since DLF’s 2007 debut amid a booming property market.
Centre Court Capital has closed a ₹410 crore sports-tech fund backed by top investors and athletes to fuel India’s fast-growing sports and gaming ecosystem.
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