German furniture fittings leader Hettich is poised for significant growth in India, aiming for the country to contribute roughly 20% of its global revenue in the coming years. Since establishing its first manufacturing facility in Vadodara in 2013 and expanding with a second plant in Indore, the company has capitalized on India’s burgeoning middle class and government policies promoting local production. India has swiftly become Hettich’s second-largest market after Germany, fueling export opportunities to global regions including the US, Europe, Australia, and even China.

Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), the flagship entity of billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate, has announced a fresh public issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth Rs 1,000 crore, offering an effective yield of up to 9.30 percent per annum. Opening on July 9 and closing on July 22, 2025, this marks the company’s second NCD issuance following a robust debut in 2024. Rated “Care AA-; Stable” and “[ICRA]AA- (Stable),” these secured, listed, and redeemable instruments aim to attract retail investors seeking stable, long-term fixed-income options amid a recent rate cut cycle.

India’s equity markets witnessed a turbulent week, eroding over Rs. 70,000 crore in combined market capitalization from six of the country’s ten most valuable listed firms. Leading the decline were banking giants HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, followed by Bajaj Finance, LIC, TCS, and Bharti Airtel. This sell-off occurred as the BSE Sensex dipped by 626.01 points or 0.74%. In contrast, Reliance Industries, Infosys, SBI, and Hindustan Unilever managed to post modest valuation gains, underscoring the sectoral divergence amid investor caution.

Adani Enterprises Ltd., the flagship of billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate, is making a high-stakes entry into India’s petrochemical sector by developing a Rs. 1 million tonne-per-annum (TPA) PVC manufacturing facility in Mundra, Gujarat. With domestic demand for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) rapidly outpacing supply, this project positions Adani to directly challenge market leader Reliance Industries. Slated for commissioning by FY 2028, the plant will operate within a larger petrochemical cluster and leverage acetylene and carbide-based processes.

India’s burgeoning electronics manufacturing sector is confronting significant headwinds due to recent import restrictions on gold compounds, essential raw materials used in advanced electronic components. This regulatory shift compounds challenges already posed by China’s stringent controls on rare earth magnet exports, which are vital for producing semiconductors, electric vehicles, and other high-tech devices.

India's benchmark indices ended the week with modest gains in a choppy trading session on Friday, supported by selective buying in banking and technology stocks, alongside positive cues from U.S. markets. The BSE Sensex rose by 193.42 points to close at 83,432.89, while the NSE Nifty advanced 55.70 points to settle at 25,461. The session witnessed sharp intraday swings, reflecting investor caution ahead of global trade developments and first-quarter earnings.

The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), operating under the Ministry of Mines, will convene a prestigious national ceremony in Jaipur to recognize the country’s leading mines for exemplary adherence to sustainable and responsible mining practices. The event will honor three mines awarded the coveted 7-star rating and 95 mines rated 5-star for their outstanding performance in the fiscal year 2023-24. The Star Rating of Mines initiative, launched in 2014-15, serves as a robust framework encouraging environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic progress in mining regions.

India’s small-scale farmers, who constitute over 86% of the farming population, face mounting climate challenges that threaten their livelihoods and the country’s food security. Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), emphasizes that an estimated investment of USD 75 billion is essential to help these farmers adapt to climate change. Despite their critical role, they receive less than 1% of global climate finance.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, speaking at the FTII Traders’ Conclave in Srinagar, addressed growing concerns from the Kashmiri apple trade over increasing import pressures. While he assured traders that their demand for stronger safeguards would be reviewed, he emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance between farmer welfare and consumer affordability. Goyal also responded positively to calls for a reduction in the goods and services tax (GST) on handicrafts from 12% to 5%, promising to engage with the finance ministry.

Global automotive group Stellantis is doubling down on its India strategy, with a renewed call for long-term, consistent, and nationwide policy frameworks to enable strategic planning, especially in the electric mobility and taxation domains. Through its Citroën and Jeep brands, Stellantis aims to expand its footprint by significantly enhancing its sales network, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas.