Business

July, 2025

• 31 July

  IFC Partners with CleanMax to Scale Solar Solutions for Thailand’s Commercial and Industrial Sector

  

  To expand access to reliable energy and make clean power more affordable for industrial businesses, IFC is investing THB 1,476 million (approximately $45 million) in CleanMax Energy (Thailand) Company Limited, a subsidiary of Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Private Limited (“CMES” “CleanMax”). Backed by Brookfield, CleanMax is a leading Indian renewable energy and net-zero solution provider for the Commercial and …
• 29 July

  SBI General Insurance Expands Southern Footprint with New Branch Office in Cochin

  

  SBI General Insurance Company Ltd., one of India’s leading general insurance companies, announced the inauguration of its new branch office in Cochin. This strategic expansion is aimed at enhancing customer service capabilities and offering affordable, high-quality insurance solutions tailored to the needs of customers in Cochin and the surrounding regions. The launch marks an important milestone in the Company’s continued …
• 29 July

  Bhumika Realty Wins the “Most Promising Image” Award at Golden Brick Awards 2025

  

  Bhumika Realty, one of India’s leading real estate developers, has been awarded the “Most Promising Image Award” at the Golden Brick Awards 2025, held at the Marriott – Al Jaddaf, Dubai. The award honors industry professionals, bodies, groups and entities for their outstanding contributions to the Real Estate & Infrastructure Sector in India. The award was proudly received by Mr. …
• 29 July

  RELIANCE SIGNS A JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH ONGC AND BP EXPLORATION (ALPHA)

  

  Reliance Industries Limited (“RIL”) has entered into a Joint Operating Agreement with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (“ONGC”) and BP Exploration (Alpha) Limited (“BP”) for the exploration Block GS-OSHP-2022/2 (“Block”). This Block in located off the western coast in Saurashtra basin and was awarded to RIL, ONGC and BP as part of Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy. Parties will pursue …
• 28 July

  CoverSure Partners with Jupiter to Offer Risk Assessment to Help Users Choose the Right Insurance Coverage

  

  CoverSure, the customer-first insurtech on a mission to make Indians more certain about their insurance needs, has partnered with Jupiter, the money super-app that brings clarity and confidence to personal finance. Through this collaboration, CoverSure’s scientific risk-assessment service is now available to Jupiter users helping them understand, in simple numbers, how future health or life events could impact their finances …
• 28 July

  Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar Sells Two Properties in Mumbai for Rs. 7.10 Crore: Square Yards

  

  Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has sold two adjoining residential properties in same residential project for a cumulative value of Rs. 7.10 crore in Mumbai’s Borivali East, according to property registration documents reviewed by online property portal squareyards.com on the website of the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) https://igrmaharashtra.gov.in. Both transactions were registered in June 2025. Borivali East is a prominent residential market in …
• 28 July

  Calcom Vision Sets Up New Subsidiary ‘Calcom Astra’ to Strengthen Global Export Operations in US and Europe

  

  Calcom Vision Limited, one of India’s leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Provider and Original Design Manufacturers (ODM) engaged in the production of energy-efficient electronics and consumer durables, has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Calcom Astra Private Limited, to steer its exports business and accelerate its international expansion plans. Calcom Astra will focus on strengthening Calcom Vision’s footprint in key global markets particularly …
• 27 July

  India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement: Signals Strong Economic Gains

  

  India and the United Kingdom have signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) aimed at expanding bilateral trade and enhancing market access. The agreement was formalized during a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reflecting the growing strategic importance of Indo-UK economic relations. The pact was officially signed by Indian Commerce and …
• 26 July

  The New Buyer Mindset: What Gurugram’s Young Affluent Homebuyers Want

  

  Gurugram’s luxury housing market is being led by a new generation of young, affluent homebuyers. These are upwardly mobile professionals, entrepreneurs, and global citizens who bring with them rising disposable incomes, international exposure, and aspirational mindsets. The younger generation, Millennials and Gen Zs, are paving the way for a new definition of luxury living, majorly shaped by unique experiences and …
• 26 July

  India-UK Free Trade Agreement Likely to Be Approved Soon: Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal

  

  Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal has informed that India’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with UK will be approved in the British Parliament as soon as possible with UK keen to get it over the line. Addressing a press confrence in New Delhi, Mr Barthwal added that UK sees the trade deal with India as very significant for their growth. Mr Barthwal …