In what could become one of the largest foreign investments in India’s banking sector, Dubai-based Emirates NBD is close to acquiring a controlling stake in RBL Bank, signaling a major global vote of confidence in India’s financial landscape.
Godrej Properties Ltd (GPL), one of India’s leading real estate developers, has announced the acquisition of a 26-acre land parcel near Sarjapur Road in South Bengaluru. The Mumbai-headquartered company plans to develop a premium residential project on the site, with an estimated revenue potential of around ₹1,100 crore.
The Bombay High Court has granted a temporary stay on the 18% GST for restaurants in hotels where room rates exceed ₹7,500 per night. This pause offers relief to the hospitality industry.
The rally in Indian stock markets on October 15, 2025, saw the Sensex gain over 500 points while the Nifty crossed 25,300. This increase resulted from a mix of positive global and domestic factors. Worldwide, optimism grew that the US Federal Reserve might cut interest rates as early as December. This followed data showing inflation cooling more quickly than expected. This hopeful outlook lifted investor sentiment across Asian markets, including India.
Raymond Group will invest ₹1,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh to set up two manufacturing units, one focused on aerospace and the other on automotive components. These projects are expected to directly create over 5,400 jobs by May 2027. They will support the state's industrial growth and skill development efforts.