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Balance sheet gives JSW Steel comfort for growth, says Joint MD & CEO

CEO Jayant Acharya said the company remains on track to spend ₹22,000-24,000 crore in FY27 as it targets nearly 80 million tonnes of capacity

Balance sheet gives JSW Steel comfort for growth, says Joint MD & CEO
Updated On : 25 Oct 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

Shriram Finance eyes ₹20,000 crore gold loan book, bets big on EV growth

Shriram Finance aims to double gold loans' share of its AUM to 5 per cent in two years, while expanding EV financing and exploring partnerships with Japanese automakers.

Shriram Finance eyes ₹20,000 crore gold loan book, bets big on EV growth
Updated On : 25 Oct 2026 | 7:14 PM IST

Demand-supply mismatch to drive revenue growth gains for Indian Hotels

Strong room rates and occupancy lifted Q2FY27 performance, prompting an upgrade in FY27 revenue growth guidance; brokerages remain positive on the stock's prospects

Demand-supply mismatch to drive revenue growth gains for Indian Hotels
Updated On : 25 Oct 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

WazirX shifts focus to recovery, AI after year of rebuilding: Shetty

A year after restarting operations, WazirX is focusing on recovering value for customers and creditors, rebuilding trust and using AI tools to improve trading outcomes.

WazirX shifts focus to recovery, AI after year of rebuilding: Shetty
Updated On : 23 Oct 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

Acquisitions now a significant growth lever, says ITC CMD Sanjiv Puri

Puri said ITC's broader portfolio strategy was based on scaling up the core and developing new growth engines for the future, which is being pursued through the organic and inorganic vectors

Acquisitions now a significant growth lever, says ITC CMD Sanjiv Puri
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Volumes should continue to grow even if prices soften: Hindustan Zinc CEO

Company plans to double capacity to 2.1 million tonnes in 3-4 years, with expansion and rare-earth exploration underway

Volumes should continue to grow even if prices soften: Hindustan Zinc CEO
Updated On : 21 Oct 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

AI will be revenue-accretive, LTTS sees no risk from US PERM: Rajeev Gupta

LTTS CFO Rajeev Gupta says AI-led deals accounted for half of the company's $203 mn large deal wins in Q2FY27, while sustainability and mobility growth support its outlook for a stronger second half

AI will be revenue-accretive, LTTS sees no risk from US PERM: Rajeev Gupta
Updated On : 21 Oct 2026 | 7:44 PM IST

Jio IPO is a landmark for Indian capital markets, says Akash Ambani

Ahead of Jio's IPO, Akash Ambani discusses the company's valuation, governance, telecom tariffs, AI ambitions, satellite broadband plans and opportunities for global expansion

Jio IPO is a landmark for Indian capital markets, says Akash Ambani
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 8:39 PM IST

IndusInd General Insurance names Sharad Mathur as Managing Director & CEO

Prior to joining IndusInd General Insurance, he served as MD & CEO of Universal Sompo General Insurance for over six years

IndusInd General Insurance names Sharad Mathur as Managing Director & CEO
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

Plan to enter credit card biz in six months: South Indian Bank MD & CEO

South Indian Bank MD & CEO Mahesh Pai plans to enter the credit card business within six months, boost retail lending, expand branches and target 15-16% credit growth over the next two years.

Plan to enter credit card biz in six months: South Indian Bank MD & CEO
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

PNB's foreign bank MoU 10-15 days away, says MD & CEO Ashok Chandra

We have enough room to grow credit at the pace at which overall deposits are growing says Ashok Chandra MD & CEO of PNB

PNB's foreign bank MoU 10-15 days away, says MD & CEO Ashok Chandra
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

India must spend $100 bn on R&D: Peak XV Partners MD Rajan Anandan

Rajan Anandan, MD of Peak XV Partners spoke about opportunities in India's startup ecosystem, the role of govt policy, the Research, Development and Innovation Fund, and Peak XV's investment strategy

India must spend $100 bn on R&D: Peak XV Partners MD Rajan Anandan
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 9:25 PM IST

High nuclear power costs may hinder wider adoption in India: ReNew CEO

ReNew CEO Sumant Sinha said high nuclear power costs could limit adoption in India, while stressing the need for grid expansion, energy storage and domestic supply chains

High nuclear power costs may hinder wider adoption in India: ReNew CEO
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 6:39 PM IST

India to lead world in adopting agentic AI: Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden

Erik Ekudden said that India will also lead the world in adopting Agentic AI and democratising it, but the challenge will lie in building the supply chain ecosystem

India to lead world in adopting agentic AI: Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 9:21 PM IST

Radisson group looks to unveil first branded residence project by December

Radisson plans to launch its first branded residence in India by December and double its hotel portfolio to 500 by 2030, says global development chief Elie Younes

Radisson group looks to unveil first branded residence project by December
Updated On : 13 Oct 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

Our non-satellite biz now matches satcom operations: Hughes India CEO

Hughes India CEO Shivaji Chatterjee says its satcom and non-satcom businesses are now equal in size, while faster regulatory approvals could unlock growth in satellite connectivity.

Our non-satellite biz now matches satcom operations: Hughes India CEO
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

Nazara founder Nitish Mittersain steps down as MD after nearly 27 years

Mittersain will become a non-executive director as Nazara reshuffles its leadership, appoints a new CFO and approves a ₹730.78 crore share allotment to five individuals

Nazara founder Nitish Mittersain steps down as MD after nearly 27 years
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 8:52 PM IST

IndiGrid InvIT expects AUM to cross ₹45,000 cr over the next 2-3 yrs: MD

Harsh Shah says that the KKR-backed InvIT continues to focus on delivering predictable distributions while growing AUM

IndiGrid InvIT expects AUM to cross ₹45,000 cr over the next 2-3 yrs: MD
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 7:59 PM IST

No impact of Tata Sons board tussle on TCS: COO Aarthi Subramanian

Aarthi Subramanian, executive director, president & chief operating officer, TCS talks about the company's AI journey and Tata Sons board tussle, among other issues

No impact of Tata Sons board tussle on TCS: COO Aarthi Subramanian
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 12:05 AM IST

Microcredit is business credit, not personal loan: Former Bandhan Bank CEO

Bandhan Group founder Chandra Shekhar Ghosh discusses microcredit, women entrepreneurs and digital lending, stressing relationship-based lending and expansion into insurance and technology

Microcredit is business credit, not personal loan: Former Bandhan Bank CEO
Updated On : 09 Oct 2026 | 10:49 PM IST