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Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) has emerged as India’s largest creator of global intellectual property in FY25, overtaking established players such as TVS Motor, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and Ola Electric Mobility. The ranking is based on the latest data released by the Indian Patent Office. During the fiscal year, JPL filed 1,037 international patent applications, placing it well ahead of peers. TVS Motor followed with 238 filings, while CSIR filed 70. Other notable contributors included IIT Madras with 44 patents, Ola Electric Mobility with 31, Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions with 27, and Hero MotoCorp…

Indian Railways is preparing to roll out the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of long-distance rail travel. Unlike the existing Vande Bharat Express trains, which operate only during the day with chair car seating, the sleeper version is designed for overnight journeys covering longer distances. The Vande Bharat Sleeper is expected to run at a maximum speed of up to 160 kmph, significantly reducing travel time between major cities. It will feature fully air-conditioned sleeper coaches with enhanced berths, improved suspension systems, modern toilets, automatic doors, onboard infotainment, and advanced safety technologies…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated the Shyok Tunnel on the Durbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie (DS-DBO) road in eastern Ladakh, part of 125 infrastructure projects by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Singh described the 920-metre cut-and-cover tunnel as an “engineering marvel,” highlighting its role in providing all-weather connectivity to this strategically vital region along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The Shyok Tunnel, on the 255 km DS-DBO road—the only operational route linking Durbuk to the Depsang Plains and DBO—will enhance troop mobility, rapid deployment, and security, especially during harsh winters when heavy snowfall and avalanches often disrupt travel. The tunnel also benefits local border…

India’s cement sector has entered 2025 with improving demand and utilisation remaining around 60 percent. Most companies are growing steadily, but UltraTech and Adani are pulling ahead with faster expansion, better cost management, and sharper execution. India is the world’s second-largest cement producer, accounting for over 8 percent of global installed capacity, with nearly 98 percent of production controlled by the private sector. The top 20 players contribute roughly 70 percent of output, supported by extensive limestone reserves. In FY25, cement production rose 6.3 percent year-on-year to 453 million tonnes. Early FY26 data show an 8.9 percent rise, with July…

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are among India’s most influential industrialists, yet their educational backgrounds reflect sharply different paths to success. Mukesh Ambani pursued formal higher education at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, a premier institute known for producing industry leaders. Ambani later enrolled for an MBA at Stanford University but returned to India before completing the programme to help his father, Dhirubhai Ambani, build Reliance Industries. His academic training played a key role in shaping Reliance’s technology-driven expansion across petrochemicals, telecom, retail, and digital services. Gautam Adani’s journey, by contrast, is rooted in…

Meesho’s strong stock market debut has not only benefited investors but also turned co-founder Vidit Aatrey into a billionaire. On Tuesday, Meesho’s shares surged over 13% to reach an intraday high of ₹193.50, up from the previous close of ₹170.75. The stock has now gained nearly 75% since its issue price of ₹111, marking a remarkable rise since its IPO, which listed at a 46% premium. The rise in share price has pushed Aatrey’s net worth past $1 billion. Holding approximately 47.25 crore shares, or an 11.1% stake in Meesho, his holdings are valued at around ₹9,128 crore at the…

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Jordan and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Israel, India reiterated its commitment to peace and stability in West Asia. In Amman, Modi met King Abdullah II, highlighting opportunities for India-Jordan collaboration in reconstructing war-damaged infrastructure in Syria. Modi noted that Indian and Jordanian companies could jointly address Syria’s urgent rebuilding needs, particularly in railways and next-generation infrastructure. During his visit, Modi emphasized the shared determination of India and Jordan to combat terrorism, extremism, and radicalization, and reaffirmed India’s support for ongoing regional peace efforts. India has previously engaged with Syria’s post-Assad administration, sending…

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green became one of the most expensive purchases in IPL history when Kolkata Knight Riders acquired him for ₹25.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction. This makes him the third-highest paid player ever at an IPL auction and the priciest overseas player, surpassing records previously held by fellow Australians Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. Green’s rising value in the league is evident. He made his IPL debut in 2023 with Mumbai Indians, scoring 452 runs—including an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls—and taking six wickets. In 2024, he was traded to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he had a…

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has its largest investments in the Tata Group at ₹88,404 crore, followed by ₹80,843 crore in HDFC Bank and ₹60,065.56 crore in the Reliance Group, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. The Adani Group received ₹47,633.78 crore, while SBI attracted ₹46,621.76 crore from LIC, according to Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. LIC has invested over ₹5,000 crore each in 35 domestic companies and groups, totaling ₹7.87 lakh crore. Among them, L&T, Unilever, IDBI Bank, M&M, and Aditya Birla together account for ₹3.23 lakh crore of…

Ports Minister V N Vasavan said the next phase of construction at Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin in January, noting that the first phase of commercial operations has performed well beyond expectations. Speaking at a press conference in Vizhinjam after a review meeting, the minister said the port handled nearly four lakh containers more than its original target during its first year of operations. Commercial operations began on December 3, 2024, after engineers issued the completion certificate. While the initial target was to handle 10 lakh containers in the first year, the port has so far received 636 vessels and…