LightFury Games, a AAA-focused studio building a mobile-first cricket game called eCricket, has raised $11 million in a Pre-Series A. The round includes investors MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, plus Shreyas Iyer and others. The funding targets core development and live-ops pipelines ahead of a 2026 release.
Andhra Pradesh has approved a Rs 2,550 crore investment by NSPSL Speciality Chemicals to build a cathode material manufacturing facility in the Chittoor district. The move aims to localize a critical battery component, strengthening supply for electric vehicles and consumer electronics while boosting the state’s electronics and battery manufacturing ecosystem.
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The Supreme Court has emphasized that India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is designed not just to resolve insolvencies, but to actively promote investment. It highlighted the code’s time bound approach for corporate persons, firms, and individuals, reinforcing that swift resolutions can strengthen investor confidence and improve India’s global appeal.
Dubai’s property market is showing early signs of strain as the US-Israeli war on Iran rattles sentiment. Transaction volumes have fallen, with some sellers listing properties at discounts. Analysts expect a slowdown and possible price declines, though activity hasn’t stopped entirely—investors are still hunting distressed deals. Developers, meanwhile, are leaning on long-term value.
Amazon India plans to invest Rs 2,800 crore to strengthen its infrastructure and operations, with the goal of improving delivery speeds across the country. The move will expand and effectively double the footprint of its quick commerce vertical, Amazon Now, while also widening its pan-India ecommerce network through additional warehouses and delivery stations.
India’s hospitality sector is entering a “golden cycle,” with Nomura pointing to rising average daily rates and attractive investment returns. Demand is outpacing supply, particularly for luxury hotels, as spending grows among wealthy travelers and business and tourism trips increase. A weakening rupee may also be drawing more foreign visitors, strengthening the outlook.
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Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said proposed GST reforms are expected to generate savings of Rs 1.5 lakh crore for India’s renewable energy sector. He added that the country is broadly on track to reach its 500 GW renewables capacity target by 2030, signaling policy support aimed at accelerating clean energy investment and deployment.
Bajaj Group is entering healthcare with an initial Rs 2,000–2,500 crore investment to launch Bajaj Integrated Health Systems (BIHS). The company plans to offer an integrated continuum of care, combining hospitals, day clinics, and home services, with an ambition to expand across India in the next 10–15 years.
True North Private Equity’s Credit Opportunities Fund I is investing Rs 150 crore in ACN Healthcare RCM, a revenue cycle management provider. The funding is set to support the company’s growth plans, expand its services, and establish new delivery facilities. The deal underscores investor appetite for scaling healthcare operations through RCM capabilities.
India’s Ministry of Coal plans to launch the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions on April 17. The programme aims to boost ease of doing business, attract fresh investment, and broaden participation by offering both fully explored and partially explored blocks. Established miners, new entrants, and technology-driven firms are expected to bid, supporting wider industry involvement.
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Vedanta Aluminium is creating a manufacturing hub at its Aluminium Park in Jharsuguda, Odisha, with two companies signing MOUs to establish downstream facilities. The move is designed to deepen value addition, strengthen small businesses linked to the ecosystem, and draw new investment. The park is also projected to generate significant job opportunities for the region.
India is rolling out policy moves aimed at turning the country into a global manufacturing hub. PM Gati Shakti—bringing 16 ministries together for coordinated infrastructure planning—is expected to cut logistics costs. Separately, the corporate tax rate for new manufacturing has been reduced to 15%, reinforcing incentives for companies to expand production in India.
Reliance Industries is reportedly set to file draft IPO paperwork for Jio Platforms in May, a move delayed from March after market downturns. The revised draft could include full fiscal year earnings, offering investors a clearer snapshot. If it proceeds, the listing may become India’s largest-ever IPO, depending on regulatory approvals and market conditions.
India’s power transmission sector is forecast to turn around by FY27 after five years of weak performance. New regulations and alternative investment models are expected to boost capital flow and improve how assets are used. The biggest growth potential is tied to renewable integration and energy storage, but funding may depend heavily on monetising existing assets.
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More than $6 billion in fresh FDI has flowed into India’s private banks, including Yes Bank and Federal Bank, signaling renewed global confidence. Analysts point to improving credit quality, cost moderation, and early signs that private capex could be reviving. Together, these factors are fueling a more bullish outlook for the sector as investors re-rate growth and stability.
With international uncertainty rising, wealthy Indians are reconsidering overseas property bets. Market observers say some capital is starting to tilt back toward India’s mid and luxury residential segments, as NRIs explore diversification closer to home. Experts view Indian real estate as a stable long-term option, and demand signals like rising buyer enquiries reinforce the shift.
Delhi NCR’s labor tensions have flared again as workers protest rights and pay. The region’s job promise and international investment pull remain strong, but violent confrontations risk derailing negotiations and worsening the very wage gains workers seek. With labor relations already complex, authorities and employers must focus on lawful, structured dialogue instead of escalation.
Maharashtra’s cabinet has approved a bamboo industry policy aimed at attracting Rs 50,000 crore investment and creating over 5 lakh jobs through 15 planned clusters. The move is designed to offer farmers a more sustainable income stream. Alongside this, the government will allocate Rs 500 crore to upgrade Dr. Ambedkar’s educational institutions, and sanctioned 2,228 new posts for the Bombay High Court.
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As Israel Iran tensions escalate, Indian expatriates in Dubai are liquidating gold investments to raise quick cash. Many are selling to support families in India or strengthen overseas bank balances, with the surge concentrated at unbranded jewellers. The shift signals how quickly global conflict risks can reshape investment behavior and household finances.
CMEI data shows the pandemic triggered a massive employment shock, with around 403.5 million jobs lost and average income falling for almost 97% of Indians. The analysis argues this “worker welfare” reality shapes investor confidence and capital decisions, meaning a truly rich India can’t happen without workers actually getting richer first.
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