05 Dec 2025

ASG Eye Hospital has announced a large-scale expansion plan aimed at significantly increasing its presence across India, particularly in tier-II and tier-III cities where specialised eye care remains limited. The company intends to add hundreds of new centres by the end of the decade, backed by an investment of INR 1,500-2,000 crore through internal accruals, private placements or capital market options. Its strategy also includes targeted acquisitions, annual development of new state-of-the-art facilities, and preparations for a potential IPO in the coming months. The initiative reflects ASG's mission to widen access to high-quality eye care nationwide.Read more

05 Dec 2025

IndiGo cancelled more than 180 flights across Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru on Thursday as a severe crew shortage continued following the rollout of new pilot duty and rest norms. Mumbai saw 86 cancellations, Bengaluru 73 and Delhi 33, with more expected. The disruption pushed IndiGo's on-time performance down to 19.7% across major airports. The DGCA has launched an investigation and asked the airline to explain the disruptions and outline its recovery plan. Meanwhile, the Federation of Indian Pilots criticised IndiGo for enforcing a hiring freeze despite having time to prepare for the updated rules and urged the regulator to approve schedules only for airlines with adequate crew.Read more

04 Dec 2025

HSBC India has launched a new branch in Vadodara, its 27th in the country and second in Gujarat, targeting affluent, HNW, UHNW, and non-resident clients. The move comes after regulatory approval to open 20 new branches nationwide. Vadodara's growing industrial and wealth landscape makes it a strategic location. HSBC continues to expand its network across 15 cities and provides comprehensive financial services. The bank has maintained a presence in India for over 170 years and supports both local and international financial needs of its customers.Read more

04 Dec 2025

Amazon Now is expanding its dark-store network at a fast pace, planning to add two new micro-fulfilment centres every day and cross 300 sites by the end of this year. The service currently runs through roughly 250 centres across Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai. Strong customer demand has encouraged the company to accelerate its rollout. Amazon Now enables delivery of essentials within minutes, groceries within hours, over one million items on the same day and about four million items by the next day. The move strengthens its position in India's growing quick-commerce market.Read more

03 Dec 2025

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) recently announced that it had finalised an agreement to develop a 90-key greenfield Ginger hotel in Shillong, marking the brand's first entry into Meghalaya. The company noted that Shillong's growing administrative and economic relevance under the Smart City programme aligns well with Ginger's positioning as a brand centred on flexible work-and-leisure travel. IHCL stated that it had partnered with Khongsngi for this new project, which will take its overall portfolio in the state to three hotels, including one currently in the development pipeline.Read more

03 Dec 2025

British Airways is preparing to expand its India operations as the market continues to show strong travel demand. The airline currently operates 56 weekly flights from five Indian cities to London and plans to add a third daily service on the Delhi-London route next year, subject to approvals. India has become British Airways' second-largest market after the US, supported by local hiring across cabin-crew bases and its Gurugram service centre. Partnerships with IndiGo and Qatar Airways allow the airline to serve 13 Indian destinations, indicating steady growth in its India strategy.Read more

02 Dec 2025

Reliance Retail has completed its internal restructuring, transferring its consumer business to New Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (New RCPL), which has now become a direct subsidiary of Reliance Industries with an 83.56 per cent stake. The move involved a share swap with RRVL shareholders and the dissolution of RCPL. The company has grown rapidly in the FMCG sector, surpassing INR 11,000 crore in revenue since its inception in FY-25. Reliance continues to expand its presence across multiple FMCG segments, building on brand launches and acquisitions since entering the market in 2022.Read more

02 Dec 2025

IndiGo has expanded its domestic network from Navi Mumbai International Airport by announcing new routes and additional frequencies to strengthen regional connectivity. The airline will start daily flights to Coimbatore and Chennai from 29 December 2025, introduce five-times-weekly flights to Vadodara from 30 December 2025, and increase flights to North Goa to five a week from 26 December 2025. These additions build on IndiGo's earlier launches from the newly opened airport, which is gradually becoming an important secondary aviation hub for the Mumbai region. Bookings for all new flights are now open.Read more

02 Dec 2025

Treebo Hospitality Ventures (THV) stated earlier this week that it had signed a 72-key Mercure hotel in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, as part of its ongoing master franchise arrangement with Accor and InterGlobe. The company noted that the SIDCUL industrial area's expanding economic footprint has been driving stronger demand for dependable mid-market accommodation. THV's leadership indicated that the collaboration with Accor would combine Mercure's brand strengths with Treebo's operational efficiency. Accor's South Asia leadership also emphasised that the Haridwar launch aligns with the group's strategy of expanding midscale offerings in high-growth business locations.Read more

01 Dec 2025

Apple is expanding its retail presence in India with the launch of its fifth store in Noida, located in DLF Mall of India and opening on December 11. The store features a peacock-inspired design, continuing a theme seen in Bengaluru and Pune outlets. Customers will have access to the latest Apple devices, including the iPhone 17 series, personalized support, and free creative sessions through Today at Apple. The new store reflects Apple's commitment to innovation, customer experience, and engagement in India's growing technology market.Read more