Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India received record FY2025-26 FDI of $94.53 billion. He cited PLI investment and output gains, and said ONDC has processed more than 470 crore orders, underscoring the network’s expanding digital-commerce scale.

India has permitted mobile CNG and CBG refuelling units for approved captive users including mines, ports, railways, waterways and immovable heavy equipment, enabling city-gas distributors and biogas producers to build demand without permanent stations.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said merchants, not consumers, will bear a 0.4% MDR on specified merchant UPI payments above ₹2,000 from 15 October 2026. Small merchants with monthly QR collections up to ₹1 lakh are exempt.

Hyderabad D2C home and kitchen brand Solara is in talks to raise $20-25 million in a Faering Capital-led round at an estimated $100 million valuation. The profitable startup reported FY25 revenue of ₹40.9 crore, with appliances contributing over half of sales.

Mumbai developer Runwal Enterprises opens a Rs 500 crore IPO at Rs 290-305 per share. Proceeds will reduce debt and fund future projects. The company develops residential and commercial assets, retail malls and educational buildings; broker views are mixed over growth, leverage and cash-flow risks.

PB Fintech outlined a shift toward rationalised growth, with lower marketing spending and slower hiring, amid proposed IRDAI distribution-rule changes. Brokerages cut target prices, citing potential pressure on Policybazaar insurance revenue and earnings, while some see market-share upside.

Snapdeal parent AceVector opens its Rs 420 crore IPO at Rs 30-32 per share. Proceeds will fund marketing, technology infrastructure and inorganic growth. Brokerages largely recommend avoiding the issue, citing persistent losses, logistics and marketing costs, competition, and uncertain profitability.

MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan said India should build domestic technology capacity and prevent substandard imports from undercutting local smartphone screen-protector makers. Mandatory Indian Standard compliance for screen protectors begins April 1, 2027.

Tata Group luxury jewellery brand ZOYA showcased pieces from its upcoming high jewellery collection on actor Penelope Cruz at the Toronto International Film Festival, using Indian spice-inspired design storytelling to build international luxury-brand visibility.

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said new FTAs offer tariff predictability for investment, sourcing and supply-chain planning. He cited duty-free UK access as improving Indian textile competitiveness and highlighted investment commitments under EFTA and New Zealand trade agreements.

Four Godrej family members bought a combined 0.99% stake in Godrej Consumer Products for Rs 900.24 crore through block deals, acquiring shares from Godrej Industries and Godrej Seeds & Genetics. The transactions do not change total promoter-group ownership.

Indian retailers report 50-60% growth in packaged foods claiming clean or healthy ingredients as consumers seek transparency. FSSAI’s proposed front-of-pack nutrition labels and enforcement against misleading claims are accelerating demand for premium healthier snacks.