Karur Vysya Bank (KVB), one of India’s oldest and most trusted private sector lenders, has achieved a landmark milestone by crossing Rs. 2 lakh crore in total business. The achievement reflects the bank’s strategic focus on digital transformation, prudent lending, and customer-centric growth. Over the past few years, KVB has consistently strengthened its balance sheet through disciplined risk management and technology-driven operations.

In a festive initiative blending technology with tradition, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched the “Gift FASTag Annual Pass” for Diwali. This innovative move enables individuals to gift seamless highway travel to friends and family, promoting cashless transactions and faster commutes. The annual pass offers year-long toll access across national highways, enhancing travel convenience during one of India’s busiest festive seasons.

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd., one of India’s leading renewable energy developers, has successfully commissioned a 100-megawatt (MW) wind power project in Gujarat. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s transition from a solar-focused enterprise to a diversified clean energy provider. The project reinforces India’s growing commitment to sustainable energy and underscores Gujarat’s position as a key renewable hub.

ISS Facility Services India, a subsidiary of Denmark-based ISS Group, has announced ambitious growth plans to double its revenue to ₹2,500 crore and expand its workforce to 75,000 employees by 2025. This strategic initiative aims to capitalize on India's burgeoning facility management market, focusing on sustainability, technological innovation, and skill development. The company's growth trajectory is supported by increased demand in the post-pandemic business environment and a series of strategic partnerships.

At the G20 Environment Ministers' Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasized that financial support for climate action in developing countries should be viewed as a duty by developed nations, not a mere promise. Yadav's statement underscores India's call for developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments, highlighting the urgency of addressing climate change through collective and inclusive action.

Tata Steel has entered into a 20-year agreement with Air Water India Private Limited (AWIPL) for the operation and maintenance of its Air Separation Unit (ASU) in Jamshedpur. The ASU, currently in the stabilization phase, is designed to produce 1,800 tons of oxygen daily, along with nitrogen, argon, and dry compressed air. These gases are integral to Tata Steel's Blast Furnaces and Steel Melting Shops. The collaboration leverages AWIPL's global expertise in cryogenic operations, including insights from their Japanese facilities, to enhance plant efficiency and operational excellence.

BEML Limited, a flagship Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) under the Ministry of Defence, has entered a strategic collaboration with Kineco Limited to co-develop advanced composite materials for defence and aerospace applications. The partnership aims to enhance indigenous manufacturing capabilities in lightweight, high-strength components such as carbon-fibre-reinforced polymers (CFRP), glass-fibre-reinforced polymers (GFRP), honeycomb structures, and bonding consumables.

Wipro Ltd, a leading IT services firm, reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, revealing a 21% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹3,209 crore, compared to ₹2,646 crore in the same period last year. However, the company experienced a 1% decline in consolidated revenue, which stood at ₹22,302 crore for the July-September quarter. In a move to reward shareholders, Wipro's board approved the issuance of bonus shares in a 1:1 ratio, subject to shareholder approval.

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) now processes approximately 85% of all digital transactions in India, solidifying its position as the backbone of the nation's digital payment ecosystem. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted this achievement, emphasizing the role of Digital Public Platforms (DPPs) in fostering inclusive, secure, and scalable financial systems. This milestone underscores India's leadership in digital financial inclusion and showcases the effectiveness of its homegrown payment infrastructure.

Dr. Nitesh Kumar, Managing Director and CEO of Emami Realty Limited, has been appointed as the Co-Chairman of the Infrastructure & Real Estate Council of the Merchant’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) for the 2025–26 term. This appointment underscores Dr. Kumar's significant contributions to the real estate sector and his leadership within MCCI. As Co-Chairman, he aims to drive initiatives that enhance housing accessibility and affordability across India, leveraging his extensive experience in real estate development, strategic planning, and marketing.