ONGC-NTPC Green Pvt Ltd's joint venture signed a $2.3 billion deal to acquire Ayana Renewable Power Pvt Ltd, marking their first strategic investment since 2024. The acquisition aligns with the net-zero vision of ONGC and NTPC, leveraging Ayana's extensive renewable portfolio for further expansion and growth.
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Infosys has announced salary hikes of 5% to 8% for employees ranging from junior to senior roles up to job level 7, with top performers receiving double-digit hikes. Increments for title holders will be rolled out in April. The average salary hike for India employees is between 6% and 8%. Infosys plans to hire 15,000 freshers this quarter and 20,000 freshers in 2025-26.
Foreign investors have been selling Indian equities rapidly since the start of 2025, with outflows nearing Rs 1 lakh crore. This sharp shift follows US President Donald Trump's return to the White House, leading investors to favor the American economy.
Infosys raised its revenue forecast for the fourth straight quarter, projecting 4.5-5% growth for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Revenue increases are driven by strong demand in banking and financial services sectors and easing pressures on discretionary spending. However, its stock price fell nearly 6% on the NYSE.
The government expressed concern over wage growth lagging behind corporate profitability, which reached a 15-year high last fiscal. Large companies saw significant profit increases, while employee expenses grew at a slower rate. Weak real wage growth could slow demand and increase income inequality, highlighting the need for a fairer income distribution between capital and labor to ensure long-term economic stability.
Credit rating upgrades have continued to outpace downgrades in FY25, though at a slower pace compared to FY24. ICRA remains positive due to factors like tax relief and improved credit availability, while others like CareEdge and Crisil also see stability despite global headwinds.
The rupee reached a record low of 85.77 against the dollar, driven by a weaker Chinese yuan and a stronger dollar. India's foreign exchange reserves dipped to an eight-month low. Analysts anticipate potential further depreciation of the rupee amid strong US economic indicators and fluctuating crude oil prices.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal states that India's free trade agreements are now finalized after extensive consultations with all stakeholders, offering equitable terms. Highlighting the EFTA pact with a $100 billion FDI commitment, he contrasts current deals with past practices, emphasizing national interests and growth in exports.
Coal India Ltd. has invested Rs 5,570 crore in corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects over the last ten years, focusing on education, healthcare, sports, skill development, and women's empowerment. West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose and Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt commended the company's efforts, particularly in tribal areas and coal-bearing regions.
The Nasdaq tumbled 2.7 percent early Monday due to the emergence of DeepSeek, a low-cost Chinese generative AI venture, challenging US tech companies. Major AI players like Nvidia, Meta, and Microsoft saw significant stock drops as investors reevaluate the competitive landscape and investment outlook.