Indian and Chinese industry representatives met in Shanghai, hosted by the Consulate General of India, to discuss strengthening bilateral economic cooperation focused on trade, investment, and technology. Consul General Pratik Mathur highlighted India’s “Viksit Bharat” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” priorities, including resilient supply chains, ease of doing business, digital public infrastructure, and manufacturing competitiveness via Production Linked Incentive schemes. Eastern China was flagged as a key partner for industrial ecosystems, investment scaling, and technology collaboration, with interest across advanced manufacturing, green tech, digital economy, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Ola Electric Mobility’s board has approved Rs 2,000 crore in investments into two wholly owned subsidiaries—Rs 1,500 crore for Ola Electric Technologies and Rs 500 crore for Ola Cell Technologies. The capital will be infused through compulsory convertible preference shares and is expected to be completed by May 14, 2027. Ola says the move will strengthen its EV ecosystem and battery manufacturing amid intensifying competition in India’s EV market and government pressure for localised cell production.
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India will need nearly Rs 80 lakh crore for urban infrastructure by 2037, with cities projected to contribute about 70% of GDP by 2036, according to Brickwork Ratings. The report flags a shift from grant-led support to market financing via an Urban Challenge Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore. It expects around Rs 4 lakh crore of investment in five years, requiring local bodies to fund at least 50% via municipal bonds, loans, or PPPs, while the Centre provides 25%. Credit ratings and a repayment guarantee scheme for smaller towns are central to access.
Nisus Finance Services has invested Rs 90 crore in a residential project being developed by Realnet Ventures, a Paranjape Schemes subsidiary, via its Real Estate Special Opportunities Fund-I. The tower will come up on 1.09 acres in Hinjewadi Phase 1, delivering a total saleable area of 4.02 lakh sq ft. The project’s gross development value is Rs 370 crore and is expected to generate an operating surplus of Rs 143 crore, part of Paranjape’s Blue Ridge township.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kicked off a high-stakes five-nation tour spanning the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy until May 20. Starting in Abu Dhabi, Modi is holding delegation-level talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with attention on trade, energy cooperation, investment and regional security. Industry groups see the agenda as a boost for sectors like engineering, pharma, textiles, logistics and digital trade, while European and Gulf partnerships are expected to deepen amid shifting global geopolitics and markets.
A senior US official told India and the US to pursue AI through openness while avoiding dependencies on adversarial nations. Speaking at the US-India AI and Emerging Technology Forum, Bethany Morrison said the goal is to give regional countries access to world-class technology and integrate it into society, delivering value for people. She linked AI progress to interoperability and security, noting private-sector AI investment has already surged, with significant funds directed to US companies.
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Bajaj Group is stepping into healthcare with a planned investment of over Rs 2,000 crore in Pune over the next three years. The group says it will build a comprehensive care model spanning prevention through acute intervention, before scaling it to multiple cities over the next decade, aiming for a broader footprint across India.
HFCL, known for telecom equipment, plans to invest Rs 230 crore to set up a defence manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh. The plant will produce multi mode hand grenades and related products, with operations targeted by December 2027. Funding will come from a mix of internal accruals, debt, and convertible warrants, marking a push into defence manufacturing.
Kalyan Jewellers shares have fallen more than 40% from their peak, cutting into investor wealth by about Rs 27,000 crore. The drop comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked people to pause gold purchases and the government raised import duties. Analysts cite policy headwinds plus technical weakness as the stock struggles to stabilize.
The RBI has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond SGB 2018-19 Series-III. Eligible investors can redeem starting May 13, 2026 at Rs 15,102 per unit. With this pricing, an investment of Rs 1 lakh could potentially grow to Rs 4.82 lakh, delivering a reported 382% return for those who redeem early at the fixed rate.
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Toyota plans a ₹20,000 crore greenfield SUV plant at Bidkin Industrial Area in Maharashtra, targeting 100,000 vehicles annually. Production is set to begin in the first half of 2029, with about 2,800 direct jobs and a boost to Toyota’s total India capacity to nearly 450,000 units. The reported $2.1 billion figure comes from a state estimate, not Toyota.
India’s private space sector is attracting rising global investment, led by Skyroot Aerospace becoming the country’s first space unicorn. Agnikul Cosmos is also reportedly in talks for new funding, underscoring investor confidence. But the road is long: startups must navigate lengthy development timelines and strict regulatory hurdles before capital turns into launches.
SoftBank’s executive Masayoshi Son is reportedly weighing a France investment that could reach as much as $100 billion, according to Bloomberg News. The potential move signals a major push into European markets and technology buildout, though details on timing, structure, and partners remain unclear. Analysts will watch for how this aligns with SoftBank’s broader funding strategy.
Adani Group has kicked off work on a massive cement grinding unit in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, with Pranav Adani announcing an investment of ₹1,060 crore at the Bhoomi Pujan. The project traces back to a commitment made by Chairman Gautam Adani at the Global Investors Summit. Adani says the wider plan includes ₹110,000 crore across sectors like cement and mining to drive MP’s expansion.
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OpenAI says it is forming a new company with over $4 billion in initial investment to help organizations build and deploy AI systems. The plan also includes acquiring AI consulting firm Tomoro, allowing the unit to scale quickly. The move comes as OpenAI pivots from early consumer traction toward winning major corporate contracts and large-scale business deployments.
RFBL Flexi Pack Ltd has announced a price band of Rs 47 to Rs 50 per equity share for its initial public offering. The IPO will open for subscription on May 12, giving investors a defined entry range as the flexible packaging materials company prepares to list. The move sets expectations for demand and pricing ahead of market debut.
India’s manufacturing sector posted positive growth in Q4 FY26, backed by strong domestic demand. Even as input costs rose and geopolitical risks lingered, production levels increased and firms stayed optimistic about future investment and hiring. Export sentiment also improved, with most manufacturers reporting enough funding availability to support the next phase.
Alpha Corp Development Ltd plans to pour nearly Rs 900 crore into three stalled housing and commercial projects across Greater Noida and Gurugram. The move is expected to bring tangible relief to over 3,000 existing customers by restarting development and completing long-delayed work in the Delhi-NCR region.
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Tata’s AI push includes a massive 4.7 billion investment tied to a company that remains largely under the radar. While the spotlight often goes to headline-grabbing projects, this quietly funded effort is building momentum behind the scenes. The size of the commitment raises questions about how quickly Tata plans to translate AI into real products and markets.
NeoLiv will invest Rs 500 crore to develop a golf-led luxury plotted township on 47 acres in Faridabad. The move follows strong momentum from a prior project where 285 premium plots generated Rs 1,251 crore in sales, with prices between Rs 2.88 crore and Rs 9.94 crore. Built through a management contract, the new project targets completion by March 2031.
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