SME capital market access gains focus as stakeholders promote compliance, due diligence and transparent listing pathways.
SME capital raising through the SME platform was promoted at a conclave in Guwahati, organised by BSE with ICSI, AIBI and Horizon Management Pvt Ltd and initiated by SEBI, to strengthen awareness among small and medium enterprises on accessing capital markets for growth. The initiative focused on enhancing capital market access and ease of capital formation for SMEs, particularly in the North-Eastern region, by familiarising enterprises with fundraising opportunities and the SME listing pathway. The discussions highlighted the SME IPO journey, including market readiness, regulatory compliance, due diligence and the role of intermediaries in supporting a transparent and trustworthy listing process.

Franchise expansion drives TGI Fridays' flagship launch in Connaught Place, strengthening premium urban dining presence in India.
TGI Fridays launched a new flagship restaurant at Connaught Place, New Delhi, as part of its broader India expansion strategy in the casual dining segment. The opening was undertaken by Bistro Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., the master franchisee for India, together with Feastary Hospitality LLP, its North India franchise partner, and was described as a step toward strengthening the brand's presence in premium urban markets.

Ground rent arrears and public land possession dispute shape Delhi Gymkhana Club's relocation plea and governance concerns.
Ground rent arrears and threatened resumption of public land possession have triggered a relocation request by the general committee overseeing Delhi Gymkhana Club. The committee asked the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the L&DO not to disrupt the club's functioning and to protect the interests of members, employees and other stakeholders before any change in occupation is implemented. Club members opposed the proposed takeover, described it as selective and misleading, and urged governance reforms rather than closure.

Relocation of club and protection of employees remain central as Delhi Gymkhana seeks continuity pending takeover clarity.
The general committee overseeing Delhi Gymkhana Club urged the Central Government and the Land and Development Office not to disrupt the club's functioning until issues relating to proposed takeover, possible relocation and protection of employees are clarified. It requested consideration of an alternative plot for relocation if the takeover proceeds, while stressing that the interests of members, employees and other stakeholders should be protected before any operational change is implemented. The committee said it had improved administration, finances, procedures, litigation management and membership records after taking charge under an NCLT order.

Property rights challenge over Delhi Gymkhana Club premises alleges arbitrary takeover, forced eviction, and lack of due process.
Members and staff of the Delhi Gymkhana Club challenged the Centre's order directing handover of the club premises, alleging arbitrary takeover, forced eviction, and extinction of long-standing leasehold, associational, membership, and livelihood interests without due process. The pleas invoke Article 300A, legitimate expectation, and constitutional protections under Articles 14, 19(1)(g), and 21, while contending that the stated need for defence infrastructure and public security is vague and pretextual. The matter was mentioned for urgent hearing and listed for Tuesday.

Corruption and illegal commission racket allegations shape bail proceedings linked to a state-run corporation.
Bail proceedings concerned allegations of corruption and an illegal commission racket linked to the Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited, where manpower agencies were allegedly forced to pay commissions for bill clearances through intermediaries. The prosecution case was registered by the Economic Offences Wing and Anti-Corruption Bureau under the IPC and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The High Court had declined bail, treating the matter as a deep-rooted corruption network involving public funds, and the Supreme Court sought the State's response on the bail plea.

Competition law challenge to state liquor procurement practices fails for lack of evidence of abuse of dominant position.
Competition law challenge to a state-owned liquor procurement and distribution agency was rejected for want of concrete evidence of anti-competitive conduct. The tribunal accepted that no prima facie case of abuse of dominant position was made out, including no demonstrated harm or loss from alleged unilateral pricing, tender conditions, delayed payments, additional charges, or preference for state-owned brands. It also held that the pricing clause and differential discount structure were commercially justified and did not, on their face, distort market competition or consumer choice.

Defence infrastructure priority leads to eviction order for Delhi Gymkhana Club premises and transfer of possession by June 5.
The Land and Development Office has directed the Delhi Gymkhana Club to hand over possession of its Safdarjung Road premises by June 5, stating that the land is urgently required for strengthening and securing defence infrastructure and other public-security purposes. The lease is determined under the lease deed, re-entry is ordered with immediate effect, and the entire 27.3-acre plot with all structures will vest in the lessor upon re-entry, with possession to be delivered on the specified date.

Fuel price hikes and an undeclared financial emergency dominate criticism of the Centre's economic policies.
Economic policy criticism centred on repeated petrol and diesel price hikes, alleged fuel shortages, and their impact on tourism, taxi drivers, and apple growers. The minister accused the Centre of failed economic and foreign policies, said the country was nearing financial , and described the situation as an undeclared financial emergency linked to joblessness, privatisation, and pressure on dissent.

Illegal coaching and commercial misuse of industrial sheds triggers a crackdown on unauthorised premises use.
District administration directed an immediate crackdown on illegal coaching classes and related commercial activities operating from industrial sheds and plots in the Latur Industrial Estate. The District Industries Centre ordered closure of unauthorised uses of premises leased for manufacturing purposes, including private coaching centres, hostels, mess facilities, hotels, study rooms and book centres, and warned of strict legal action if the directions were not implemented immediately.

Special intensive revision of electoral rolls keeps eligible voters on the rolls while allowing document checks for anomalies.
Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Maharashtra will follow a scheduled house-to-house and form-based verification process under Election Commission guidelines. Eligible voters will not be deleted from the rolls, while mapped voters need not submit documents and unmapped or anomalous entries must provide them. Booth-level officers will distribute and collect enumeration forms, draft rolls will be published for claims and objections, and final rolls will follow the notified timeline. Aadhaar may be used as identity proof, but not as proof of citizenship.

Missing person FIRs require immediate registration, with kidnapping and trafficking provisions applied from the outset.
Police authorities must immediately register FIRs in missing person cases without waiting for a preliminary inquiry, and the FIR must include the relevant kidnapping and trafficking provisions. Missing child cases are to be treated from the outset on a presumption of kidnapping or abduction, while anti-human trafficking units must be made fully functional and supported by an all-India police grid with a dedicated human trafficking portal.

Separate insolvency proceedings for distinct business groups upheld on commercial wisdom and specialised resolution needs.
Separate corporate insolvency resolution processes for Videocon Industries Ltd. and Videocon Oil Ventures Ltd. were treated as independently maintainable on the basis of the distinct nature of their businesses, the creditors' commercial wisdom, and the need for specialised resolution. The appellate tribunal held that consumer electronics operations and oil-related businesses could not realistically be revived through a single common insolvency process, and that the tribunal should not interfere with the committee of creditors' decision to keep the two CIRPs separate.

Insolvency-driven cement asset acquisition advances as disputes are settled and prior challenges around the business are resolved.
Cement assets of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. are proposed to be acquired by Dalmia Bharat Ltd. after JAL's acquisition through the insolvency process. The transaction concerns JAL's cement and clinker capacities and follows earlier legal hurdles linked to a shareholder dispute. Dalmia Bharat has also signed an agreement with JAL and the Adani Group to settle disputes, pending legal proceedings, arbitral awards and prior framework arrangements relating to the cement business.

Corporate governance and ESG collaboration expands knowledge exchange, capacity building, research and policy support across capital markets.
NISM and IICA have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen corporate governance, ESG and capital market development through long-term institutional cooperation. The collaboration covers knowledge exchange, research, policy support and capacity building, including joint training programmes, certification courses, executive education, sustainability and ESG reporting, BRSR, investor education, board governance, market integrity and emerging regulatory frameworks.

Competition enforcement in digital markets increasingly hinges on data control, AI risks, and stronger procurement oversight.
Competition enforcement is described as a core element of economic governance, especially in digital and technology-driven markets where market power may arise from control over data and ecosystems. The material highlights cartelization, abuse of dominance, bid-rigging and public procurement scrutiny as key concerns, and stresses the complementary role of competition enforcement and audit. It also notes recent institutional and regulatory measures by the Competition Commission of India, including revised regulations, settlement and combination procedures, and a market study on artificial intelligence and competition.

Competition clearance for acquisition of road highway operating special purpose vehicles by an infrastructure investment trust.
Competition Commission of India approved the proposed acquisition of the entire equity share capital of four road and highway operating special purpose vehicles by Cube Highways Trust. The trust is a SEBI-registered infrastructure investment trust, and the target entities are Indian companies operating roads and highways through governmental concessions.

Competition Commission approval for acquisition of Neysa Networks by Blackstone affiliates and co-investors in the AI cloud services sector.
Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of a controlling stake and certain shareholding in Neysa Networks Private Limited by Blackstone affiliates and other co-investors. The proposed combination includes multiple investors acquiring stakes in the AI-focused cloud services provider, which enables enterprises, startups, and public sector organisations to deploy and scale AI workloads securely and cost-effectively.

Political remarks and apology demand follow Congress MP's comments against top leaders, with talk of possible suo motu cognisance.
Political remarks made by a Congress MP against the Prime Minister, the Home Minister and the RSS drew strong criticism from BJP leaders, who described the language as politically immature and reflective of mental bankruptcy. The BJP demanded an unconditional apology and expressed concern over the use of such statements, while one leader suggested that the remarks could invite suo motu cognisance.

Aadhaar identity proof dispute targets its use for citizenship, domicile, address and voter registration verification.
A public interest plea seeks directions that Aadhaar be used strictly as identity proof and not as proof of citizenship, domicile, residential address or date of birth. It also challenges its use in voter registration Form-6 as proof of residence and date of birth, contending that the existing verification mechanism is inadequate and calls for an overhaul of electoral verification, including a proposed high-powered monitoring committee.