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Electronics Inc runs ops update to build AI infra
India’s electronics manufacturers are moving into AI data centre infrastructure, targeting optical transceivers, advanced packaging and specialised cooling systems. Dixon Technologies, Samsung, LG, Blue Star and PG Electroplast are exploring production opportunities as global demand rises. The shift could attract investment, improve margins and strengthen India’s position as an export hub.
Kotak eyes ₹4,500 crore fundraise to deepen bets on India's real estate market
Kotak Investment Advisors plans to raise ₹4,500 crore through its 16th real estate fund. This fund will focus on investments across India's real estate market, encompassing residential and commercial properties. The fund will utilize both debt and equity while targeting institutional capital to enhance liquidity for developers. It aims to conduct multiple transactions primarily in major cities and select tier-II locations.
Delhi sees luxury housing boom as developers bet on high-rise gated communities
The luxury real estate sector in Delhi is witnessing a notable uptick as homebuyers show heightened interest in upscale flats and secure communities. Recently, the NBCC achieved remarkable sales of luxury units in Chanakyapuri, surpassing their initial price expectations. Meanwhile, major developers such as DLF and TARC are set to unveil innovative residential projects, maximizing redevelopment opportunities in key urban areas.
Muhurat Trading 2026: How to trade during the special session today to welcome Samvat 2083?
Indian stock exchanges BSE and NSE will conduct the special one-hour Muhurat Trading session on Sunday from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm to mark the beginning of Samvat 2083. The session, a long-standing Diwali tradition coinciding with Lakshmi Puja, typically sees lower trading volumes. Analysts have advised investors to remain selective with their bets during the auspicious session.
Premji's deeptech bets; Razorpay gets IPO nod
Happy Thursday! Premji Invest is stepping up its bets on defence and aerospace manufacturing.This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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Institutional investors step up bets on private credit as insurers, pension funds and DFIs back new funds
Institutional investors are now allocating more funds to private credit, significantly from insurance companies and pension funds. Neo Alternative Asset Managers has seen its second fund receive 22-25% contributions from these investors. Ascertis Credit's fourth fund also attracted commitments exceeding $700 million from multiple institutional investors. With increased interest in private credit, annual investment opportunities are now estimated around ₹1 lakh crore.

Titan Company brand Zoya seeks to cash in on rising high-end jewellery demand, eyes ₹500 crore revenue by FY27
Titan Company's luxury brand Zoya aims to reach ₹500 crore in revenue by FY27 as India's luxury jewellery market expands. It is targeting high-net-worth individuals who seek exclusive and unique jewellery pieces over traditional options. Zoya specialises in coloured gemstones, offering intricate craftsmanship and a range of prices to appeal to affluent consumers.

Hindustan Zinc shares drop 4% as India allows large silver imports despite weak demand
Hindustan Zinc shares fell sharply on Friday after India issued permits to import 6,500 metric tonnes of silver over the next six months to meet festive-season demand. The move could ease domestic premiums amid weak demand, while silver futures declined around 3%. The stock is down over 18% so far in 2026.

EPFO wage ceiling raised to Rs 25000 per month; over 10 million formal sector workers to benefit
The enhanced wage ceiling, approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday, will put additional financial burden on employees and the government while the employees may see a dip in take home salary. As per government estimates, the average additional outgo for employers will be Rs 600 per worker per month under the enhanced wage ceiling, which comes into effect from Thursday. The annual government outgo is estimated at about Rs 11,339 crore.

Will NSE be allowed to trade on NSE? Stock exchange may seek Sebi’s nod after listing
NSE may seek Sebi’s approval to allow its shares to trade on its own platform after its IPO, despite being formally listed only on BSE. The exchange is exploring the permitted-to-trade route, which could expand investor access while keeping NSE subject to regulatory oversight and its existing compliance obligations.

Chandigarh engineer quit Rs 90 lakh job to start microgreens farming. He now earns Rs 1.44 crore in annual revenue from Rs 30,000 investment
Mohit Nijhawan left a Rs 90 LPA job to pursue microgreens farming after family health concerns arose. He founded Embryonic Greens and launched his brand, Greenu, with a small initial investment. The company now cultivates over seventy-five varieties of microgreens, selling thousands of trays monthly. Since its 2022 launch, the business has generated substantial annual revenue and profit. Nijhawan also conducts training programs to promote organic microgreen cultivation across India.

Jupiter International to invest Rs 6,500 cr on capacity expansion
The investment will bolster Jupiter's position in the solar sector by significantly expanding its capacity across wafer production, solar cell manufacturing, and module assembly, it said, adding that the company aims to establish a robust and seamless supply chain that spans every stage of solar manufacturing.

SAIL to invest Rs 6,500 Cr towards capex in FY25: CMD Amarendu Prakash
Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) plans to invest ₹6,500 crore this fiscal year as part of its ₹1 lakh crore capex over the next few years, said CMD Amarendu Prakash. Speaking at an Indian Steel Association event, Prakash addressed concerns over Chinese steel dumping and urged government action to mitigate this issue.

Reliance Jio launches 5G in Andhra Pradesh with Rs 6,500-cr investment
Gudivada Amarnath IT Minister, Andhra Pradesh, and chief secretary, government of Andhra Pradesh, K. S. Jawahar Reddy were present at Jio’s 5G launch event in the state, where the telco demonstrated the benefits of 5G in the field of healthcare, through the Jio Community Clinic medical kit, and its AR-VR device, Jio Glass.

RCap threshold bid amount pegged at Rs 6,500 cr in 1st round
The Piramal-Cosmea combine, the Hinduja Group, Torrent Investment and Oaktree Capital are expected to take part in the auction of Anil Ambani's erstwhile core investment company. The auction is scheduled for December 21 in Mumbai.

MTNL shares rise as it seeks shareholder nod for fundraising, monetisation of assets
On BSE, the scrip increased 4.88 per cent to Rs 7.95.

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French company Engie likely to invest Rs 6,500 crore in solar energy in India
Engie is also an investor in Petronet LNG, which owns India’s first LNG terminal, and in the Kakinada LNG project. In renewable energy, Engie has so far confined itself to solar in India.

Haier India eyes trebling revenue to Rs 6,500 crore by 2020
Haier India, which is expecting to close the year with over Rs 2,000 crore revenue, has invested Rs 490 crore to expand capacity at its manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon near Pune.

Foreign inflows add about $1-billion this month backed by global cues
Overseas investors have poured in a net amount of about USD one billion (Rs 6,500 crore) in the Indian capital markets.

Goa government gives nod to 38 investment proposals
Laxmikant Parsekar said that the state government also intends to promote the investment in the Information Technology (IT) sector.

Chintels launches Rs 450 crore housing project in Gurgaon
Real estate firm Chintels today launched group housing project 'Chintels Serenity' in Gurgaon with investment of about Rs 450 crore.

Hole in the employees' pension scheme rises to Rs 62,000 crore
Delayed valuation report of the scheme recommended that a part of the pension scheme’s corpus be invested in “real assets like equities.”

Finance Ministry may raise wage cap for provident fund to Rs 15,000 per month
Finance ministry is considering a proposal that can reduce govt’s borrowing costs, bring long term savings into cashstrapped infra sectors.

Public Sector Fertiliser major FACT to invest Rs 6500 crore by 2020
FACT will be undertaking a total investment of Rs 6,500 crore by 2020 to achieve a turnover of Rs 7,000 crore and a profitability level of Rs 300 crore.
Rajesh Exports plans Rs 6,500-cr capex, to open 550 outlets
Bangalore-based leading jewelery exporter and retailer Rajesh Exports today said it plans to invest Rs 6,500 crore to expand its retail chain Shubh Jewelers.
SAIL to raise Rs 6,500 cr from banks to fund FY 10 capex
State-run steel major SAIL said it plans to raise long-term debt of Rs 6,500 crore from various banks to fund its capex plans for the current fiscal.
Essar to invest Rs 20,000 cr to raise power capacity
Essar Group plans to invest more than Rs 20,000 crore over 5 years to scale up capacity to 6,500 MW.
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