Author: Rishabh Sharma

MUMBAI — Stationery major Sundaram Multi Pap Limited has reaffirmed confidence in its executive team, approving long-term board re-appointments across key leadership roles. Under the fresh mandates, Amrut P. Shah will continue at the helm as Managing Director, effective April 1, 2027. Joining him in driving operational strategy, Shantilal P. Shah and Krunal S. Shah have both secured extended terms as Whole-Time Directors starting the same date. The corporate governance refresh also solidifies independent board oversight, with Mrs. Jyoti C. Gala and Mahesh D. Bhanushali re-appointed as Independent Directors for second terms beginning June 27, 2027.

BENGALURU — Defense sector heavyweight Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has officially expanded its executive leadership team, appointing senior officials Ambrish Tripathi and Anoop Kumar Rai to key positions on its Board of Directors. Tripathi has been designated as Director (HR) and Additional Director, where he will oversee the public sector enterprise’s workforce and human resource framework. In a parallel board elevation, Rai takes over as Director (Marketing) and Additional Director to spearhead the company’s business development and market reach.

NEW DELHI — In a recent administrative order, the Central Government approved a one-year tenure extension for Indian Telecommunication Service (ITS) officer Puspendra Kumar Singh. Singh, who currently holds the key post of Principal Advisor at the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) headquarters, will serve in this capacity for an extended period running from October 24, 2026, to October 23, 2027. The decision retains experienced administrative oversight at the helm of the country’s communications regulatory framework.

NEW DELHI — Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer Swapnil Chaurasia has officially been assigned on deputation to the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). Prior to this assignment, Chaurasia served as Senior Divisional Engineer (Sr. DEN) within South Western Railway (SWR). Under his new role as Deputy Chief Project Manager (Civil), based out of Vadodara, he will oversee crucial civil engineering and infrastructure operations for the nation’s bullet train corridor, with the deputation period taking effect from October 23, 2025.

NEW DELHI — A fierce political row erupted after Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy approach, alleging that the government reduces complex international relations to public embraces. Speaking at the Rachnatmak Congress National Convention, Gandhi used a stage demonstration with party colleague Sandeep Dikshit to mock the Prime Minister’s diplomatic style. The incident triggered a sharp, multi-front offensive from senior ruling Bharatiya Janata Party ministers, who accused Gandhi of lowering the decorum of his constitutional post. The Convention Incident and Foreign Policy Criticisms During his address, Gandhi argued that foreign policy under PM…

NEW DELHI — Leading the nation in solemn remembrance on the eve of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the millions affected by the 1947 Partition, honoring the extraordinary resilience of victims while framing the tragedy as a permanent reminder to safeguard national unity. PM Modi was joined by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in marking Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, an annual observance dedicated to remembering the displacement, suffering, and loss of life that accompanied the end of British rule. Honor for Survivors and the Drive for Growth In a…

JAMUI — Public sector power major SJVN Limited has officially achieved Commercial Operation Date (COD) for its 75 MW Jamui Solar Power Project in Bihar, marking a key addition to its growing clean-energy portfolio. Executed through its wholly owned subsidiary, SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), the plant has been developed over 300 acres near Village Hadhadiya, Kakanchaur, at an estimated investment of ₹342 crore. Key Operational Highlights Power Generation: Projected to generate 90 million units of clean electricity in its first year, and approximately 3,522 million units cumulatively over its 25-year operational lifecycle. Competitive Tariff: Electricity generated will be supplied…

NEW DELHI — To accelerate India’s goal of becoming a global industrial powerhouse, NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive report titled “Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub.” The policy framework provides a data-driven roadmap to enhance competitiveness, deepen domestic value addition, and boost export capacity across critical industries. This initial report focuses on four high-potential verticals—Chemicals, Textiles, Telecom & Networking Equipment, and Solar Photovoltaics (PV)—with studies on eight additional manufacturing sectors to follow. Four-Phase Methodology The report’s recommendations stem from a structured four-stage evaluation: Relative Attractiveness: Shortlisting sectors with high market size and domestic/global growth potential.…

NEW DELHI — In a major push toward critical mineral self-reliance and high-tech manufacturing, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has received 20 bids under its global tender for setting up integrated Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) manufacturing facilities in India. The robust response follows the Union Cabinet’s approval of the ₹7,280 Crore REPM Scheme, designed to build an indigenous end-to-end value chain—from NdPr oxide processing to finished, high-strength magnets. Key Highlights of the REPM Initiative Capacity Target: Aims to establish a total domestic production capacity of 6,000 Metric Tons Per Annum (MTPA) of integrated REPM facilities. Beneficiary Allocation:…

AHMEDABAD — In a move to further strengthen its non-executive leadership and corporate governance framework, Ashoka Metcast Limited has formally inducted Mrs. Jhanvi Vikas Sethi onto its Board of Directors as an Additional Director (Independent).