Spanish health insurance provider ASISA has joined hands with global technology company HCL Tech to accelerate its digital transformation and business expansion across the Iberian region. With this strategic partnership, ASISA aims to improve digital services and overall customer experience for its 2.2 million policyholders. HCL Tech will modernize ASISA’s IT platforms and use artificial
In a bid to safeguard rare earth supplies for domestic needs amid growing crisis as a result of the Chinese supply curbs, India has asked state-run miner IREL to suspend a 13-year-old agreement on rare earth exports to Japan. Given the global uncertainty, the focus has shifted on IREL in the Indian context. Let’s take
Adani Green Energy scored highly on the ESG ratings released by the National Stock Exchange this month — ranking first in the utilities/power sector. The company was also among the top five entities in the ratings assessed from the top 100 listed companies by revenue across the NSE. Data shared on the stock exchange website
Zepto has secured regulatory approval to restart operations at its Dharavi dark store in Mumbai after the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the suspension of its food business licence. The state regulator granted clearance following a reinspection by the Food Safety Commissioner and the submission of a compliance report by Zepto. The report
Capri Global Capital has raised about Rs 2000 crore through Qualified Institutions Placement. In an exchange filing, the company said that it has allotted 13,65,18,770 equity shares to Qualified Institutional Buyers. The company allotted the equity shares at an issue price of Rs 146.50 per equity share, including a premium of Rs 145.50 per equity
Happiest Minds Technologies has appointed Anand Balakrishnan as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Anand Balakrishnan will report directly to Managing Director Venkatraman Narayanan. Anand brings with him more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, and business strategy. He has previously held leadership positions at companies like Marsh McLennan (formerly JLT), GE Healthcare
Tata Power has reached a total energy generation capacity of 15.73 GW, while it has a 9.94 GW capacity under construction, the company said in its annual report released on Wednesday. The company is betting big on renewable energy, and it has added 1 GW of renewable energy capacity. ALSO READGovt mulling domestic production of rare
Senior investment bankers in India earn significantly more than their counterparts in Singapore and Hong Kong, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. The analysis, based on a survey conducted by recruiter Michael Page, revealed that investment banking heads and directors in India’s key financial centers — such as Mumbai and GIFT City — are paid 24 per
When the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) was announced as an option in place of the National Pension System (NPS) for around 24 lakh central government employees, employee unions and experts flagged multiple issues in the scheme. One of the issues they raised pertained to the denial of pension benefits till actual superannuation on voluntary retirement
India added 3.8 gigawatt (GW) of solar open access capacity in the first half of the calendar year 2025, down over 4% from 3.9 GW added in the first half of 2024, as per data from Mercom. In the second quarter of 2025, the country added 2.7 GW of solar open access capacity. ALSO READOrder
Cement stocks are once again on Dalal Street investors’ radars with the monsoon season expected to get over the next 2-3 weeks and peak construction activity expected to restart in most parts of the country. Also, with the government recently announcing that GST on cement industry would shortly fall to 18% from 28%, and lower
8th Pay Commission latest update: In a relief for over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners, the Centre has said it is “actively consulting” state governments on the 8th Pay Commission matter and an announcement can be expected soon with regard to the constitution of the panel. A delegation from the Government Employees National
The ministry of heavy industries (MHI) has proposed a Rs 13,000-crore incentive scheme for the construction equipment sector with the aim of strengthening domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence. The scheme is under discussion with key ministries and is expected to be taken up for Cabinet approval in the coming months, officials told Fe. ALSO
