Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (AHEL) has approved the acquisition of an additional 30.58% stake in its subsidiary, Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited (AHLL), for a cash consideration of ₹1,254 crore. The transaction is aimed at increasing Apollo Hospitals’…

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) has secured an order valued at $227 million for the construction of six chemical tankers, each with a capacity of 18,000 deadweight tonnes (DWT). The contract represents a shipbuilding order in the chemical tanker…

India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking the formal end of talks that began nearly two decades ago. The agreement establishes a broad framework for trade liberalisation, services access…

Saregama India has completed the acquisition of Bhansali Productions Private Limited in a transaction valued at ₹325 crore. The acquisition has been executed through the issuance of compulsory convertible preference shares (CCPS), resulting in Saregama acquiring…

NCC Limited has started 2026 on a strong note by securing five new orders worth ₹2,456.89 crore (excluding GST) during January. This fresh order inflow highlights the company’s steady momentum and its ability to win projects across multiple infrastructure…

Reliance’s Jio Studios has acquired a 51.01% controlling stake in Sikhya Entertainment for a consideration of ₹150 crore, marking a majority acquisition in the premium film and content production space. The transaction positions Jio Studios as the controlling…

Marico has announced the acquisition of a 60% controlling stake in Cosmix Wellness for a consideration of ₹226 crore, marking a majority investment in the fast-growing health and wellness nutrition segment. The transaction positions Cosmix Wellness as a subsidiary…

Ashoka Buildcon Limited has received approval for the Diriyah II project in Saudi Arabia, marking a notable milestone in its international growth journey. The project will be executed in partnership with BEC Arabia, a collaboration that strengthens Ashoka…

Novo Holdings has acquired a 49% minority stake in Surya Hospitals, in a transaction that values Surya at an estimated ₹1,000–₹1,200 crore. The deal represents a significant institutional investment into the Indian healthcare services sector and establishes…

Blackstone has received regulatory approval to acquire a stake in Federal Bank, marking a significant foreign investment in India’s private banking sector. The approval has been granted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), allowing a Blackstone affiliate to…

Force Motors has announced plans to acquire 100% stake in Veera Tanneries Pvt Ltd for an estimated consideration of ₹175 crore. The proposed transaction will result in Veera Tanneries becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Force Motors, subject to completion…

Marico’s wholly owned subsidiary, Marico South East Asia Corporation, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 75% equity stake in Skinetiq, a Vietnam-based skincare and personal care company, for a consideration of ₹262 crore. The transaction is subject…

Ceigall India Limited has announced a major milestone with its wholly owned subsidiary, Ceigall Infra Projects Private Limited, securing a ₹2,160 crore highway construction contract from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The project strengthens…

Transrail Lighting Limited has announced the acquisition of new orders worth ₹2,350 crore, largely driven by domestic transmission and distribution (T&D) projects. The latest wins highlight sustained demand in India’s power infrastructure sector.

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Steel Strips Wheels Limited (SSWL) has taken a major step toward expanding its alloy wheels capacity by signing a tripartite agreement with two Chinese companies for setting up a new manufacturing facility in Bhuj, Gujarat. The agreement was formalized on…

Power Mech Projects Limited has secured orders worth over ₹1,000 crores from subsidiaries of Adani Power Limited on February 18, 2026. The contracts mark a significant boost for the company’s power sector portfolio, strengthening its role in India’s ultra…

Intellect Design Arena Limited unveiled its eMACH AI-First Banking platform at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi on February 18, 2026. The launch marks a significant step toward AI-driven transformation in Indian banking, introducing 550 domain…

Vikram Solar Limited has announced a significant strategic partnership with Jupiter International Limited to strengthen its domestic solar cell sourcing capabilities. The agreement involves the procurement of 2GW of ALMM-compliant crystalline solar cells…

Torrent Power has announced the acquisition of Nabha Power Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), in a transaction valued at approximately ₹6,889 crore (around $760 million), including debt. The deal marks a significant consolidation…

Bharti Airtel has announced plans to invest approximately ₹20,000 crore into its newly established non-banking financial company (NBFC) arm, marking a significant expansion into the financial services sector. The investment is intended to support the scaling…

Capillary Technologies has announced the acquisition of SessionM, the customer engagement and loyalty platform owned by Mastercard, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $20 million. The acquisition marks a cross-border expansion for the India…