The much-anticipated launch of Noida International Airport has been delayed, with commercial flight operations unlikely to begin as scheduled on April 17th, 2025. The delay is due to pending regulatory approvals and unfinished construction work, with a revised launch date to be determined after a meeting on March 10th.
The global deal landscape slowed in early 2025, with overall deal volume dropping 9% year-on-year, driven by factors like geopolitical tensions and inflation. While Europe and South America experienced sharp declines, India, Japan, and the UAE showed resilience, suggesting a more region-specific deal landscape moving forward.
Tata Capital's highly anticipated $2 billion initial public offering (IPO) is currently on hold, awaiting the National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT) final approval for the merger of Tata Motors Finance with the company. This crucial approval is expected by the end of FY25, paving the way for what is anticipated to be one of the largest IPOs in India's financial sector.
Morbi, a small town in Gujarat, India, has become a global leader in the ceramic industry, accounting for 90% of India's ceramic production and employing around four lakh people. Despite facing challenges like falling demand and anti-dumping duties, Morbi's resilient entrepreneurs continue to drive India's reputation as a global ceramic leader.
A Reddit user sparked a heated discussion by revealing he gets better responses using a non-Indian name in business emails, highlighting a perception problem for Indian businesses in the global market. The discussion revealed concerns about poor customer experience, communication styles, and professionalism, suggesting a need for Indian businesses to address these issues and build trust.