Arnya RealEstates Fund Advisors has committed Rs 130 crore to Casagrand’s upcoming residential project in South Bengaluru, marking the second investment for the company. This investment follows its first foray in October 2024, which targeted a project in Navi Mumbai. Arnya’s debut fund, the Arnya Real Estate Fund - Debt, launched in April 2024, has a target corpus of Rs 1,000 crore, with a green shoe option of an additional Rs 1,000 crore.

Jupiter International Ltd, a leading solar solutions provider, has successfully raised Rs 500 crore from the ValueQuest SCALE Fund and its affiliates to fund its ambitious solar manufacturing expansion plans. The investment will accelerate the company’s capacity expansion at its 1 GW facility in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, boosting its production potential to 5.6 GW of solar cells and 2.4 GW of solar modules. This strategic move aligns with India's energy transition goals, focusing on reducing import dependency and enhancing sustainable solar solutions.

The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association (IVPA) has raised concerns over the sharp rise in duty-free edible oil imports from Nepal under the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) provisions. The imports surged significantly in the first quarter of 2025, prompting the IVPA to request government intervention. With fears of third-country routing through Nepal and the resulting market imbalances, the association has called on the government to restrict these imports to protect domestic processors and ensure fair competition.

Automobili Lamborghini has appointed Nidhi Kaistha as the new Head of Lamborghini India, signaling its intent to strengthen its foothold in one of the fastest-growing markets in the Asia Pacific region. With over 25 years of experience in hospitality, aviation, and the automotive industry, Kaistha brings a wealth of expertise to the luxury carmaker. She previously contributed to Porsche India’s success in various leadership roles.

Jitendra EV, a prominent electric vehicle manufacturer, is set to invest up to Rs. 125 crore over the next five years in research and development (R&D), product innovation, and expanding its manufacturing capacity. The company is targeting a substantial increase in sales, aiming to double its total sales from 4,200 units in 2024-25. Jitendra EV is also preparing for the 2028 launch of its hybrid Triquad, the Hydrix, while focusing on expanding its portfolio with high-speed and low-speed electric two-wheelers to cater to evolving customer demands.

India's real estate market shows a complex landscape as unsold housing inventory decreases, yet challenges persist in the affordable housing segment. Unsold stock across major cities has fallen by 4% year-on-year, primarily driven by strong sales. However, luxury housing inventory continues to rise, largely due to increased supply over the last couple of years. Meanwhile, affordable housing has faced a severe downturn, with sales plunging during the pandemic and slow recovery.

Singapore has downgraded its 2025 GDP growth forecast to a modest 0-2% following the heightened risks posed by escalating trade wars, particularly between the United States and China. In response, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has further loosened its monetary policy to mitigate economic pressures. The growing uncertainty around global trade, exacerbated by U.S. tariffs and China's retaliatory measures, has dampened business confidence, and the effects are now being felt across Singapore’s key sectors, particularly manufacturing and finance.

In a coordinated response to the Reserve Bank of India's latest policy rate reduction, two major state-run banks—Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)—have slashed their repo-linked lending rates (RLLRs) by 25 basis points. BoM’s revised RLLR now stands at 8.80%, while IOB’s has been lowered to 8.85%. This move is expected to enhance the affordability of loans across key retail segments including home, auto, education, and gold.

In a pivotal shift that could reshape global supply chains, the United States has scrapped import duties on a range of consumer electronics, giving India and Vietnam a 20% cost advantage over China. The move, driven by geopolitical realignments and diversification of sourcing, is poised to accelerate India’s ascent as a key global hub for smartphone, tablet, and laptop manufacturing. With Apple already ramping up exports from India, this tariff reprieve bolsters India’s competitiveness, while offering investors a strong signal about the future of tech production.

Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), a key subsidiary of the Vedanta Group, has come under regulatory scrutiny after the Odisha State Pollution Control Board imposed a ₹71.1 crore compensation for the alleged unauthorized disposal of fly ash, a coal combustion byproduct. While the company has stated its intent to challenge the order legally, the market has responded with caution. As environmental liabilities increasingly influence investor sentiment, HZL’s situation highlights the growing financial risks companies face when environmental compliance falters—even temporarily.