Expansions, layoffs, funding, leadership moves, and policy shifts — with our take on what it means for hiring in India, today and over the next five years.
South Korean gaming giant Krafton, known for bringing BGMI to India, is broadening its India strategy well beyond gaming. The company plans to back five venture capital funds and several Indian startups before the year ends, with an ongoing annual commitment of $50–60 million. AI and consumer internet are now the primary areas of interest driving this capital deployment.
Motilal Oswal Group has committed Rs 1,500 crore to Inox Clean Energy through a hybrid debt-equity instrument, with Rs 1,000 crore already deployed and the rest expected shortly. The funding is earmarked for acquisitions and business expansion, with a potential IPO on the horizon within one to two years. The deal signals growing institutional confidence in India's clean energy sector.
Eleven Indian clean energy and industrial projects have secured dedicated support from the Industrial Transition Accelerator, unlocking a pipeline of over $18 billion in potential investment. The backed projects span carbon capture in steel manufacturing, green ammonia and methanol production, and sustainable aviation fuel derived from waste. Major Indian conglomerates and energy firms are among those leading these initiatives.
The Indian government has greenlit a fourth railway line through the strategically vital Chicken's Neck corridor, the narrow land bridge linking the Northeast to mainland India. The expansion includes a nearly 29-kilometre double-line underground rail project near Bagdogra, alongside new local train services planned from Jogbani, Radhikapur, and Balurghat. This signals a significant push to strengthen rail infrastructure in one of India's most sensitive and underserved regions.
The Hinduja Group has announced a Rs 2,500 crore investment commitment directed at its Tamil Nadu operations. The capital will fund renewable energy infrastructure exceeding 200 MW of generation capacity, alongside the rollout of electric buses for public transport in the state. This signals a significant push by the conglomerate into clean energy and electric mobility within one of India's major industrial states.
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles is committing Rs 4,000 crore to expand its operations in Tamil Nadu, with the investment directed at boosting manufacturing capacity and product development for its BharatBenz truck and bus brand. The move is driven by growing domestic demand for commercial vehicles and is expected to generate around 400 new positions at the facility.
Jaro Education posted a nearly 50% surge in profit after tax for the April–June 2026 quarter, reaching Rs 11.16 crore against Rs 7.53 crore in the same period last year. Total income also climbed by around 19% to Rs 72.62 crore, signalling robust business momentum for the online higher education platform.
Samsung Electronics, in partnership with FläktGroup, is setting up a dedicated manufacturing plant in Pune to produce HVAC equipment specifically designed for AI data centres and critical infrastructure. The facility will manufacture air handling units and fan wall units, with annual production capacity targeted at 6,500 units. Beyond serving the domestic market, the plant is positioned as an export hub for the Asia-Pacific region.
Birla Estates has acquired redevelopment rights for a 3.06-acre residential society in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, marking the company's first foray into the redevelopment segment of this market. The premium and luxury housing project carries an estimated revenue potential of around ₹2,600 crore, signalling significant capital commitment to the Navi Mumbai real estate corridor.
LG Electronics India posted a strong first quarter with revenue rising over fifteen percent, fuelled by consumer appetite for larger televisions and premium home appliances. The company is banking on new product launches, the upcoming festive season, and an export push to sustain this momentum through FY27. Management has reaffirmed targets of mid-teen revenue growth and double-digit operating margins.
Tata Motors' Passenger Vehicles division has reaffirmed its strategic roadmap and capital expenditure commitments despite a high-profile leadership transition at its parent conglomerate. The company's MD confirmed that targets remain intact, including nearly doubling annual sales volumes and significantly scaling up production capacity. New model launches are also in the pipeline as the automaker chases a 20 percent domestic market share by FY31.
The Indian government received 20 bids for its rare earth magnet manufacturing incentive scheme, with major names like L&T, Coal India, and ReNew among the contenders. The programme targets building 6,000 metric tonnes of domestic production capacity across the full value chain — from raw oxides to finished magnets. It is designed to serve fast-growing sectors such as electric vehicles and renewable energy over a seven-year operational horizon.