IndiGo, India’s leading airline with a 64% domestic share, is embarking on a transformative global journey by adding Manchester and Amsterdam to its long-haul routes. CEO Pieter Elbers describes the launches as foundational, marking a shift not just in destinations but in aircraft strategy, partnerships, and service profile. By leveraging Amsterdam’s connectivity, IndiGo aims to seamlessly link India to Europe and North America.

Bengaluru-based solar technology manufacturer Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Ltd has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch an initial public offering (IPO) worth Rs. 3,000 crore. The offering comprises a fresh issue of shares totaling Rs. 2,143.86 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs. 856.14 crore by the company's promoters. Proceeds will primarily be used to reduce outstanding debt, which stood at nearly Rs. 1,950 crore as of March 2025.

Nithin Kamath, founder and CEO of Zerodha, has raised serious concerns about the possible repercussions of proprietary trading firms scaling back their operations in India, particularly in the wake of market regulator SEBI’s recent action against Jane Street. The New York-based hedge fund, accused of market manipulation, has been barred from Indian markets and had Rs. 4,843 crore in gains impounded. With Jane Street contributing nearly half of all options trading volumes, its exit could significantly disrupt retail activity, which accounts for approximately 35% of the segment.

Reliance Industries Ltd. is preparing for a transformational leap by investing heavily in generative artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and clean energy, with Morgan Stanley projecting a potential USD 50 billion boost in the conglomerate’s market valuation. With its current valuation exceeding USD 240 billion, Reliance’s future trajectory is increasingly tied to its diversification into AI and new energy verticals. The company is constructing a 1GW AI data center in Jamnagar, powered by renewable energy, while also advancing battery manufacturing and green hydrogen production.

A high-profile 22-member delegation from the Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) recently visited Sri City, a premier Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Andhra Pradesh, to explore potential business collaborations and investment avenues. During the visit on July 4, delegates were briefed on the region’s cutting-edge infrastructure, strategic location, and conducive policy environment. Officials emphasized Sri City's appeal as a thriving hub, already home to over 230 companies from 31 countries.

In a landmark move to bolster India’s technological sovereignty and global competitiveness, the government has unveiled a Rs. 1 lakh crore Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme. Approved by the Union Cabinet on July 1, the initiative aims to stimulate private sector and startup investment in sunrise sectors such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. The scheme promises long-term, interest-free funding and equity support to catalyze deep-tech entrepreneurship.

Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) is embarking on an ambitious expansion strategy to increase its mining capacity from 3.47 million tonnes to 12 million tonnes per annum by fiscal year 2030-31. Central to this growth plan is a strategic collaboration with Chile’s copper giant Codelco, aimed at enhancing technical expertise and deep exploration capabilities. Despite facing critical scrutiny from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) over past project delays and financial mismanagement, HCL recorded record underground ore production at its Malanjkhand Copper Project.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) injected Rs 14,590 crore into India’s equity markets in June 2025, marking the third consecutive month of positive inflows. This influx was supported by improving global liquidity, easing geopolitical tensions, a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and a strengthening rupee. However, this momentum reversed in early July, with FPIs pulling out Rs 1,421 crore in the first week, reflecting growing caution amid tariff uncertainties and volatile US economic data.

Borosil Renewables Ltd has initiated insolvency proceedings for its German subsidiary, signaling a strategic withdrawal from a faltering European solar glass market dominated by low-cost Chinese imports. The decision allows the company to redirect focus and capital toward the rapidly expanding Indian solar glass sector, buoyed by strong government support, growing solar capacity, and protective trade measures such as anti-dumping duties.

IndiGo’s codeshare alliance with Turkish Airlines remains intact, despite the impending expiry of its damp lease for two Boeing 777-300ER wide-body aircraft on August 31, according to DGCA approval. The airline is actively evaluating alternatives—including operating its A321 fleet—to sustain connectivity to Istanbul. CEO Pieter Elbers confirmed in an interview that the carrier is exploring diversified fleet strategies to uphold services. While supply chain challenges persist, IndiGo has effectively managed fleet availability through lease renewals and operational adjustments.