Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) posted a robust 15.3% year-on-year sales growth in October, fueled by festive-season demand and improved consumer sentiment across the passenger vehicle segment. The company sold 9,400 units domestically, compared to 8,150 units in the same month last year, marking a steady recovery in its performance. Backed by new launches and enhanced production efficiency, Honda continues to strengthen its foothold in the Indian automobile market amid evolving consumer preferences and intensifying competition.

In a major leadership development for India’s energy sector, Sanoj Kumar Jha has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited (CIL), the country’s largest coal producer and a key player in the nation’s energy ecosystem. His appointment comes at a critical juncture as CIL navigates challenges related to production efficiency, sustainability goals, and the global transition toward cleaner energy sources.

Bharat Rasayan Ltd. has declared a stock split alongside a bonus share issue, aimed at improving liquidity, broadening its shareholder base, and enhancing marketability of its shares. The stock split will increase the number of outstanding shares while reducing the nominal value per share, making them more accessible to retail investors. Concurrently, the bonus issue will reward existing shareholders with additional shares, reflecting the company’s robust financial health and consistent profitability.

India’s commercial real estate sector is witnessing strong office rent growth across key metropolitan hubs, according to Knight Frank’s latest report. Bengaluru, NCR, and Mumbai have emerged as prime markets, reflecting robust demand driven by IT, tech, and financial services companies. The report highlights rising leasing activity, shrinking vacancy rates, and upward pressure on rents, signaling confidence among corporates and investors. Analysts note that hybrid work models, sector-specific demand, and infrastructure development are shaping the office space landscape.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged global business leaders to invest in India’s rapidly growing shipping and maritime sector, highlighting the country’s transformation into a global trade and logistics hub. Addressing international CEOs, Modi emphasized India’s strategic location, expanding port infrastructure, and strong policy framework under initiatives such as Sagarmala and Maritime India Vision 2030. The Prime Minister outlined investment opportunities in shipbuilding, port modernization, coastal shipping, and green maritime technology.

India Maritime Week 2025 marked a transformative milestone for the nation’s shipping and port ecosystem, with memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 12 lakh crore signed across multiple sectors, including port modernization, logistics, shipbuilding, and renewable energy integration. The event underscored India’s commitment to advancing its blue economy, improving maritime infrastructure, and enhancing global trade competitiveness.

India’s electricity consumption fell 6% year-on-year in October 2025 to 132 billion units (BU), reflecting a slowdown in industrial activity and subdued power demand due to moderate weather conditions across much of the country. The decline follows months of robust consumption driven by strong manufacturing output and peak summer loads. Experts attribute the fall to lower cooling requirements, maintenance shutdowns in select industries, and improved efficiency in power usage.

Nearly a year after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination notes, around Rs 5,817 crore worth of these high-value bills remain in circulation. While most of the currency has returned to the banking system, a small fraction continues to be held by individuals or entities. The central bank confirmed that exchange and deposit options for the withdrawn notes remain available at its regional offices.

Mumbai’s property market witnessed a 10% decline in property registrations in October compared with the same period last year, reflecting a phase of market stabilization following months of strong activity. Industry analysts attribute the moderation to rising property prices, higher interest rates, and a temporary slowdown in fresh inventory launches. Despite the dip, overall revenue collection from stamp duty remained healthy, suggesting continued demand for premium and mid-segment homes.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister has urged Milkfed, the state’s cooperative dairy federation, to enhance its marketing strategies and prioritize quality improvement to strengthen the local dairy industry. He emphasized the importance of building consumer trust through consistent product quality, wider distribution, and efficient branding. The Chief Minister also highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting dairy farmers, boosting rural incomes, and positioning Milkfed products as a benchmark for purity and reliability.