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The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 95.43 to the US dollar on Tuesday as safe-haven demand grew as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East faded. As geopolitical uncertainties intensified, investors aggressively exited emerging market assets, turning instead to the greenback and gold. The steep fall underscores the currency’s susceptibility to global energy shocks and foreign capital flight during times of international crisis. After a stalemate in peace talks, market sentiment quickly soured, fueling fears of prolonged unrest and possible disruptions to global supply chains. India imports over 80% of its crude oil and any…

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has achieved a monumental milestone in India’s clean energy transition by expanding its total operational Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity to 3.37 GWh at Khavda, Gujarat. This massive expansion includes a significant 1.37 GWh addition completed in March 2026. This development establishes the facility as the world’s largest single-location battery storage deployment outside of China, as well as one of the fastest-executed projects globally. The newly expanded storage system is situated within AGEL’s ambitious 30 GW renewable energy park in Khavda, where 9.9 GW of capacity is already operational. This 3.37 GWh BESS is…

Tata Motors showcased its widest-ever commercial vehicle portfolio at an event in Cape Town underlining its focus on next-generation mobility solutions and expansion across international markets, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. The company displayed 11 commercial vehicles spanning multiple segments and powertrain technologies, including electric vehicles, pickups, trucks and passenger buses. The line-up included the all-new Ultra Prime RE rear-engine intra-city bus and the Azura 1918 intermediate and light-duty truck range developed for urban and regional haulage operations. Tata Motors also showcased electric models such as Ace Pro EV, Intra EV, Ultra E.9 and Prima E28.K aimed at sustainable logistics, mining and…

India’s start-up ecosystem is moving into a phase of disciplined growth and stronger market maturity as companies focus on artificial intelligence, IPO readiness and long-term talent strategies amid a challenging global economic environment, according to insights shared at the Aon Start-Up Conclave 2026. The conclave, featuring Roopank Chaudhary, Jang Bahadur Singh, Pratik Kar and Aashima Sharma, highlighted that despite subdued global technology funding and slower economic growth, Indian start-ups continue to attract investor interest and maintain an active IPO pipeline. The report said sectors such as generative AI, fintech, health technology, cleantech and green energy are drawing higher investment as…