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Adani Group’s flagship firm saw heavy demand for its third public bond issue, with subscriptions crossing more than twice the offer size on the first day, according to people familiar with the transaction. Adani Enterprises had aimed to raise ₹10 billion through two, three and five year bonds, but bids had exceeded that amount by late afternoon. Corporate investors led the response, subscribing over four times their allotted portion, followed by high net worth and retail investors. The issue is expected to close ahead of its scheduled January 19 deadline. This marks the company’s third public bond sale, following issuances…

Bhogapuram International Airport in Andhra Pradesh has successfully completed its first domestic test flight, bringing the country’s second greenfield airport closer to full commercial operations. The Air India flight from New Delhi, carrying Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and senior officials, landed smoothly on the airport’s 3.8-km runway on Sunday, January 4. The validation flight marks a critical step in final checks before passenger and cargo services begin. Spread over 2,200 acres and built by the GMR Group in a public-private partnership, Bhogapuram Airport is designed to operate up to 200 flights daily, with capacity to park 18…

Lakshmi Padma, a seasoned journalist and news presenter, offers an unfiltered look at the realities of working in media today. She emphasizes that journalism is more than reporting events. It is a responsibility to society. Lakshmi highlights that young aspirants entering the field, especially women, must be prepared for the intensity, long hours, and fierce competition that define the industry. Newsrooms are fast paced environments where schedules can be unpredictable, requiring journalists to work early mornings, late nights, or during weekends, often with little time for personal life. For those passionate about the profession, balancing work and family is challenging…

Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) has appointed actor Amitabh Bachchan as the brand ambassador for its packaged water brand, Campa Sure, according to sources familiar with the development. The deal is currently for one year, with the company aiming to leverage Bachchan’s wide popularity while emphasizing Campa Sure’s affordable pricing, an executive said. Similar to cola pricing strategies, Campa Sure is priced 20-30% lower than competitors like Bisleri, Coca-Cola’s Kinley, and PepsiCo’s Aquafina. Requests for comments from Reliance went unanswered. Bisleri, a key rival, is endorsed by actor Deepika Padukone. This marks RCPL’s third recent brand endorsement. In April, Campa…

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to visit India from January 12 to 13, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Monday, January 5, 2026. The visit will begin in Ahmedabad, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will welcome Chancellor Merz on January 12. During the visit, the two leaders will review progress in the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, which marked its 25th anniversary last year. Discussions are expected to focus on trade and investment, technology exchange, education, skills development, and worker mobility. This marks Chancellor Merz’s first trip to India. Bilateral talks will also address defence and security issues, providing an…

India has launched a new e-Production Investment Business Visa, called the e-B-4 Visa, specifically for Chinese nationals. Introduced on January 1, 2026, the visa allows Chinese businesspeople to travel to India for activities such as installation and commissioning of equipment, quality checks, essential maintenance, production, IT and ERP ramp-up, training, supply chain development, plant design, and senior management tasks. The e-B-4 Visa can be applied for entirely online, without visiting the embassy or agents. It is typically issued within 45 to 50 days and allows a stay in India of up to six months. Indian companies inviting Chinese nationals under…

India is expected to involve France as a key partner before making a final decision on local production of the Sukhoi SJ-100-95B Superjet, with the aircraft’s engine emerging as the most critical factor for Indian commercial operators. The issue centers on the PowerJet SaM146 turbofan, jointly developed by France’s Safran (via Snecma) and Russia’s NPO Saturn, and uncertainties around its long-term support, efficiency, and suitability for India’s civil aviation market. Following geopolitical developments, PowerJet stopped providing technical support, spare parts, and maintenance for the SaM146 in March 2022. Since then, the engine has become largely irrelevant outside Russia and is…

India aims to develop a spacecraft by 2027 capable of safely landing humans on the Moon and returning them to Earth, said ISRO chairman V. Narayanan at Gujarat University’s 74th convocation. The Gaganyaan mission is already underway, and preparations for the Mars mission are expected to progress by 2028. Since 1962, India has successfully launched 133 satellites for domestic purposes, with the latest satellite launched on the LVM-3 “Bahubali” weighing 164 kg—the heaviest so far. Approval has been granted for the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), which will be used to launch heavy-lift satellites from a new Rs 4,000 crore…

Reliance Industries has clarified that it does not expect any Russian crude oil deliveries in January and has not received any shipments over the past three weeks. The private refiner, once India’s largest buyer of Russian oil, denied a Bloomberg report citing Kpler data that claimed three vessels carrying Russian crude were headed to its Jamnagar refinery. Since the Ukraine war began in 2022, India became the biggest buyer of discounted Russian seaborne crude, drawing criticism from Western nations that argue such purchases fund Moscow’s war effort. With Reliance halting its Russian crude imports, India’s overall purchases from Russia are…

Royal Enfield has launched the 2025 Meteor 350 motorcycle, bringing meaningful updates to its popular mid-sized cruiser aimed at riders seeking refined performance and enhanced comfort. The refreshed Meteor 350 retains its classic cruiser stance while introducing improvements that elevate the overall riding experience. At the heart of the 2025 model is a refined 349 cc air-oil-cooled single-cylinder engine, tuned for smoother performance, better throttle response and more consistent power delivery, all while maintaining the character that Meteor riders love. The engine’s refinement helps reduce vibration and enhance long-distance touring comfort. The bike gets a host of updated features, including a refreshed instrument cluster…