IndiGo flight cancellations prompt competition probe into possible misuse of dominant market position by regulator.
The Competition Commission has taken cognisance of information on mass flight cancellations by IndiGo and, under the Competition Act, 2002, has decided to proceed with an inquiry into whether the airline's dominant domestic market share (over 65%) contributed to or violated competition norms.

Cement industry leadership change focuses on policy advocacy, sustainability, decarbonisation and membership expansion.
CMA appointed Mr. Parth Jindal as President and Dr. Raghavpat Singhania as Vice President, entrusting them to drive the Association's policy engagement with policymakers and regulators. Their operational priorities include sustainable manufacturing practices, energy transition (decarbonisation), logistics optimisation and enlargement of CMA's membership to strengthen sector representation and competitiveness while aligning the industry's agenda with national sustainability and infrastructure objectives.

McCain Foods India recognised for farmer-centric sustainable sourcing and programs that boost resource efficiency and supply chain resilience.
McCain Foods India was awarded second place for farm-level sustainability in sourcing at FICCI's 2025 awards based on a farmer-centric sourcing model that uses direct grower engagement, capability-building, field demonstrations, and agronomic support to promote efficient water use, improved soil health, responsible input management, and higher crop productivity, with the stated objective of building a resilient, traceable supply chain that supports farmer resilience and environmental sustainability.

Exicom launches an integrated EV charging rollout solution enabling turnkey deployment and AI-driven remote management for operators.
The integrated turnkey EV charging rollout consolidates site assessment, electrical installation, hardware, software, operations, and maintenance into a single accountable offering with intelligent chargers, remote monitoring, diagnostics, and AI-driven remote management to accelerate deployment, improve reliability, and reduce total cost of ownership for large-scale charging rollouts.

Danube Group launches UAE's first cricket-focused digital media platform, creating a new digital sports media business segment.
Danube Group has entered the digital sports media sector by launching Mr. Cricket UAE Media Group, a UAE-headquartered cricket-focused platform offering live coverage, exclusive interviews, premium productions, social-first short-form content, documentary storytelling, and behind-the-scenes access, with plans for phased expansion into other major sports and an emphasis on leveraging the UAE's tournament-hosting role and diverse cricket-following audiences.

MCW 2026 Innovation Challenge invites Global South innovators for climate solutions in food systems, urban resilience, and energy transition.
The MCW 2026 Innovation Challenge invites early-stage and growth-ready innovators from the Global South with solutions in Food Systems, Urban Resilience, and Energy Transition; only complete applications meeting eligibility criteria will be evaluated. The selection process includes application screening, expert jury rounds, mentorship and acceleration clinics, and final presentations during Mumbai Climate Week, with shortlisted innovators receiving investor 'Speed-Seeding' access and enhanced visibility to improve investment readiness and scalability.

Viraj Profiles' Near Zero Initiative aims to reduce resource use, cut waste, and lower emissions in stainless steel manufacturing.
Viraj Profiles' 'Near Zero' Initiative is a corporate sustainability program to reduce resource consumption and waste, upgrade equipment and processes, expand recycling, and introduce cleaner technologies to lower emissions and improve environmental accountability across its stainless steel manufacturing value chain, presented as an internal strategy to strengthen stakeholder confidence and support green investment.

India hiring surged 23% in 2025; 2026 outlook forecasts 1.28 crore new jobs driven by AI and mid career demand.
Aggregate hiring rose 23% in 2025 with broad sectoral gains led by NPOs, Consumer Electronics, and Healthcare; Senior Management and IT roles drove functional growth; Tier 2 cities gained prominence as talent hubs. The 2026 outlook projects a skills led expansion equal to 1.28 crore jobs driven by AI, cloud, data and cybersecurity demand, with tech, BFSI, manufacturing and renewables leading hiring and a continued shift toward distributed multi city talent models.

New labour laws modernise frameworks and extend wage and social security coverage to unorganised, gig and platform workers.
The four consolidated labour codes modernise and rationalise older enactments to streamline compliance and extend minimum wage and social security coverage to unorganised, gig, platform and fixed term workers, introduce pan India ESIC coverage, single registration/licence/return mechanisms, free annual health checks for workers over 40, and expanded rights and safety protections for women, while implementation requires coordinated state preparedness and institutional clarity.

Ghuni slum fire alleged to be sponsored to protect illegal voters amid SIR exercise; rivals call claim baseless.
BJP alleges the Ghuni slum fire was deliberately sponsored to subvert the SIR exercise by exploiting anomalies in the ASD list-about 850 names flagged and roughly 450 ''untraceable''-and by destroying identity documents to enable later re-documentation and re-inclusion in voter rolls; rival parties dismiss the allegation citing Election Commission draft-roll figures showing far fewer ineligible entries, while officials report the blaze began in one shanty, involved around 20 fire tenders and caused no casualties.

JSW Energy to expand Salboni thermal power to 3,200 MW, subject to regulatory approvals and fuel tie-ups.
JSW Energy plans a phased expansion of the Salboni thermal power project to 3,200 MW with total investment near Rs 40,000 crore, subject to regulatory approvals and fuel tie-ups; the 1,600 MW first phase has environment clearance, a 25-year power purchase agreement with the state distributor, and will use domestic coal under the SHAKTI B (IV) policy.

Switzerland sees growing Indian winter travel demand for luxury, experiential stays and sustainable mobility via the Swiss Travel Pass.
Switzerland saw increased winter travel from India driven by luxury and experiential demand, higher hotel overnights, and a shift toward five star stays, private chalets, curated winter sports, and quieter alpine destinations. Switzerland Tourism emphasizes sustainable, responsible mobility through the Swiss Travel Pass and longer immersive stays to balance luxury offerings with eco-friendly destination management.

Every Second Counts campaign mobilizes donations through QR payments to support abandoned elderly with shelter and medical care.
A corporate-NGO partnership launched the "Every Second Counts" campaign using a QR-based donation mechanism across corporate stores to fund medical care, meals, shelter, and caregiver support at NGO residential care centres for abandoned elderly, coupling corporate awareness activations and fundraising with nonprofit service delivery.

French apples expand exports to India with higher 2025 production and a sustainability focused promotional campaign.
French apple production for 2025 is reported at about 1.485 million tons with growth across club, traditional, and emerging varieties; promotional activities in India include a media workshop, in store tastings, roadshows, and supermarket availability; growers emphasise over 25 years of commitment to sustainable farming practices such as precision irrigation, advanced soil management, and eco friendly pest control to protect ecosystems and preserve land for future generations.

Rapidise unveils RISE Modules and Edge AI Box to speed OEM product development with modular Qualcomm-based platforms.
Rapidise announced the RISE Modules and Edge AI Box-modular hardware built on Qualcomm SoCs offering ready-to-use engineering IP, pin-to-pin upgradable architecture (3.5 to 12 TOPS), long lifecycle sustainability (10+ years), and ODM end-to-end services to reduce time-to-market for OEMs across multiple industries; distributed as a PRNewswire/PTI press release with an explicit PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the content disclaimer.

CBM India provides inclusive post-disaster relief, assistive device replacement, training, and livelihood support to 2,000 affected families.
CBM India implemented an inclusive post-disaster recovery program for 2,000 families in Chamoli and Jalandhar, providing dry food, health and hygiene kits, replacing assistive devices for persons with disabilities, and conducting accessible disaster management training; in Chamoli the project also supplies school materials to 250 children, household items to 125 families, and livelihood training and assistance to 75 people to restore income-generating activities.

IIFL Finance: outlook upgraded to Positive as gold backed lending and capitalization strengthen, and credit costs are expected to fall.
S&P revised IIFL Finance's outlook to Positive from Stable while affirming 'B+/B' ratings and the 'B+' foreign currency issue rating, citing a recovery in gold-backed lending, strengthened market share after a central bank embargo was lifted, very strong capitalization supporting growth, projected RAC ratio moderating to 18%-19%, anticipated improvement in return on assets to 2.3%-2.6% driven by lower credit costs, and expectation that credit costs peaked in fiscal 2026 and will decline to about 2.2%-2.3%.

Stock markets extend decline amid trade deal uncertainty and mixed global cues, with sectors diverging and institutional flows noted.
Benchmark equity indices fell for a fourth straight session amid uncertainty over a potential US-India trade agreement and mixed global cues; losses were led by select laggards while technology and financial stocks limited the decline, with FIIs and DIIs reported as net buyers and Brent crude rising to USD 59.93 per barrel.

IndiGo airline stabilised operations after widespread cancellations, launching a root-cause review and addressing regulatory scrutiny.
The airline suffered major cancellations and regulatory scrutiny, leading to schedule cuts, temporary adjustment of pilot duty norms, customer compensation, and appointment of an external aviation expert to conduct a comprehensive root cause analysis; the carrier has largely restored its network and is prioritising operational resilience, systems strengthening, and frontline feedback to prevent recurrence.

LEGO Winter Playground returns to Mumbai, Kochi and Bengaluru with supervised creative play for children aged 5+ and ticketed entry.
LEGO India will host the LEGO Winter Playground across Mumbai, Kochi and Bengaluru from December 19, offering supervised, age targeted play activities (for children 5+) including build stations, a 22 foot LEGO Christmas tree ornament build, timed brick games, a Santa sleigh design with zip line testing, minifigure hunts, scheduled mascot appearances, and on site merchandise and giveaways, with tickets available through an online commercial platform and venue specific dates and schedules.