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.
India's real estate capital markets are moving beyond traditional developer listings, with co-working operators, student housing platforms, logistics parks, and institutionally managed REITs now actively pursuing public market fundraises. This diversification signals that newer, professionally managed real estate asset classes are gaining mainstream investor credibility. The expanded pipeline points to a structural evolution in how India's built environment is owned, operated, and financed.
Emcure Pharmaceuticals reported a 36% jump in net profit and 23% revenue growth in Q1 FY27, signalling strong early momentum in the second year of its five-year strategic plan. Alongside the financial results, the company announced the appointment of Samit Mehta as its new Chief Operating Officer. Management described the quarter as an encouraging signal that the company is shifting from a foundation-building phase into an active delivery phase.
India's automobile sector recorded its highest-ever monthly sales in July, with nearly 2.6 million units sold — a 26% jump compared to the same month last year. Two-wheelers led the charge with a 28% rise, driven largely by rural demand. Electric vehicles also broke new ground in both the two-wheeler and commercial vehicle segments, with dealers expecting momentum to carry into the festive season.
The Lok Sabha has passed an amendment to taxation laws that opens the door for levying a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions. This marks a significant policy reversal from the zero-MDR regime that has been in place since 2020. The change could reshape the economics of India's digital payments ecosystem and the companies operating within it.
India's Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has determined that profits employees receive when a company repurchases their vested but unexercised stock options are subject to capital gains tax. The ruling clarifies a previously grey area in how ESOP-related income is categorised and taxed. This decision has direct implications for how employees at startups and listed companies account for gains from ESOP buyback programmes.
PNB Housing Finance is strategically shifting its lending focus toward higher-yield segments — micro loans and smaller real estate developers — to strengthen its profit margins. The lender aims to have its affordable housing and emerging business verticals account for roughly half of its total asset book by the close of FY28. This represents a significant internal restructuring of its business priorities rather than simple portfolio tinkering.
The Union Cabinet has greenlit a major 4-lane highway project connecting Baihata Chariali to Tezpur in Assam, spanning 135 km at an investment of nearly ₹9,000 crore. The corridor runs along the northern banks of the Brahmaputra and is expected to meaningfully cut travel times between key towns. The project is part of a broader push to modernise Assam's road infrastructure and stimulate regional economic growth.
EIH Limited, the operator behind the Oberoi and Trident hotel brands, reported quarterly revenues crossing Rs 657 crore and a net profit of Rs 120 crore in the first quarter of FY27. The company's leadership has signalled confidence in upcoming capital investments and new property developments, pointing to continued growth momentum in the premium hospitality segment.
The Reserve Bank of India is set to limit non-banking financial companies to disbursing term loans only, blocking them from providing revolving credit facilities without explicit regulatory approval. NBFCs already authorised to issue credit cards remain unaffected, but standalone players will need fresh permissions and substantial capital backing to enter that space. The central bank is currently in a consultation phase, inviting industry feedback before finalising these rules.
India's largest insurer reported a 23% jump in quarterly profit, yet flagged mounting pressure on household savings that could dampen future premium collections. LIC is strategically pivoting toward non-participating products with higher margins to protect profitability. This shift signals a structural change in how the insurer — and likely the broader life insurance sector — will approach growth, distribution, and talent needs.
India has reduced its overall primary energy import dependence to 42% by FY25, though the country still relies on imports for roughly 90% of its crude oil needs. Coal import dependence has eased thanks to rising domestic production, while natural gas import reliance has climbed to around 50%. Industry bodies CII and EY highlight that long-term energy security will hinge on accelerating clean energy adoption and boosting domestic output.
Bengaluru-based sleep and home solutions brand Wakefit posted a 19% year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹23.4 crore in Q1 FY27, while its revenue crossed the ₹400 crore mark for the quarter. The company's improving unit economics suggest it is moving toward sustainable, operationally disciplined growth rather than the cash-burn model that defined many D2C brands in earlier years.