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.
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.
Narayana Health and the New Development Bank have formalised a knowledge-sharing partnership aimed at advancing digital health infrastructure and smart hospital capabilities. The agreement, signed by Dr Devi Shetty and NDB president Dilma Rousseff, is designed to facilitate technology transfer across emerging economies. India's healthcare sector stands to gain from the exchange of expertise in patient-centric and tech-driven hospital models.
State-owned engineering giant BHEL has signed a technology partnership with Norwegian firm Hystar AS to manufacture PEM electrolyser systems in India, adding to an earlier tie-up with thyssenkrupp nucera for alkaline electrolyser technology. The dual-track strategy positions BHEL to serve India's rapidly expanding green hydrogen ambitions with two distinct electrolyser technologies. This marks a deliberate move by a legacy public-sector undertaking to build domestic manufacturing capability in a cutting-edge clean energy segment.
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.
A growing consensus among industry observers suggests that Indian entrepreneurs and business owners — regardless of their technical background — can no longer afford to remain unfamiliar with artificial intelligence. The emphasis is shifting from building AI to understanding how it creates value across functions like marketing, operations, and hiring. This signals a broad cultural and skills shift underway across Indian businesses of all sizes.
Petronet LNG is navigating uncertainty around natural gas deliveries from Qatar after a force majeure declaration disrupted 56 scheduled cargoes. Indian energy companies are now actively sourcing LNG from alternative markets including the US, Oman, Nigeria, and Angola to fill the gap. A separate agreement securing Australian LNG from the Gorgon project provides some buffer for Petronet's supply chain.
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.
Parliament has passed a new amendment to mining legislation that hands the central government authority to regulate how much states can charge in taxes on mineral rights. The law introduces a unified fiscal framework for mining levies nationwide, following a Supreme Court ruling that had opened the door for states to impose additional taxes on mining operations. The stated aim is to prevent what legislators described as excessive tax burdens on the sector.
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.
The Indian government is planning to establish dedicated processing parks for critical minerals such as lithium and nickel across four states, backed by central technical support. This initiative is part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, which aims to build domestic capacity in materials essential for battery and clean energy manufacturing. The move signals a significant push toward reducing import dependence and strengthening India's position in the global green energy supply chain.