The Sir Ratan Tata Trust has been served a legal notice alleging a violation of Section 30A(2) of the amended Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, CNBC TV18 reported. The notice claims that 50% of the Trust's six-member board are perpetual or lifetime members. Contrarily, the Act mandates that perpetual trustees "shall not exceed one-fourth of the total number of trustees".

Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global shipping routes, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Kerala's Vizhinjam Port, citing a report claiming 100 ships are currently on a waiting list for berths. "Today, the tides are turning at Vizhinjam," he said. Tharoor added, "The...Hormuz crisis has shifted global shipping eyes to my constituency! Thiruvananthapuram's Vizhinjam Port."

The Ministry of MSME has signed a MoU with NICDC Logistics Data Services to enhance logistics efficiency and promote data-driven policymaking for MSME sector. It aims to establish a robust digital framework for data exchange between the Ministry & NLDS through API-based integration. It will enable the Ministry to leverage real-time logistics data & improving supply chain efficiency for MSMEs.

The Indian beer industry is in "major trouble...because of [West Asia] war and the financial impact...on input costs," United Breweries CEO-MD Vivek Gupta said. He attributed it to "cost increase on bottles, raw materials, [Indian rupee against] dollar not being great, exports getting hammered". "I'm asking for a 15% increasing in my selling price to...government, not the consumer," he added.

Kering CEO Luca de Meo said the company aims to launch smart glasses under Gucci brand with Google. When asked about launch's timeline, he said, "Probably next year." The move will make Gucci potentially the first major luxury brand to enter AI-powered eyewear ‌sector while also putting it in competition with EssilorLuxottica, which produces Ray-Ban glasses in collaboration with Meta.

Group of Seven nations plan to boost cooperation with resource-rich countries to secure critical minerals and reduce reliance on China. India is expanding exploration, supporting mining startups, and strengthening domestic supply chains, while focusing on faster approvals and streamlined processes to accelerate projects.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has transformed business failure resolution in India by speeding up processes and preserving asset value, said Sanjay Singhania. Experts noted the 2026 amendments aim to cut delays, boost creditor confidence, and introduce group and cross-border insolvency frameworks.

Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed global shipping companies to seek safer routes, boosting traffic at Vizhinjam Port in Kerala. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor highlighted nearly 100 vessels are waiting to berth, showing sharp rise in activity. The port has handled record cargo, though some demand could not be met due to infrastructure limits during peak disruption.

Gujarat's Sports Genomics Programme aims to build a genome database of athletes by combining genetic, physiological, and performance data ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games. While it offers benefits like early talent identification, injury prevention, and personalised training, it raises ethical concerns around fairness, privacy, discrimination, and athlete welfare.

Rechargion Energy, a Pune-based startup, has developed a sodium-ion battery using indigenous materials, offering a safer and cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion technology. Supported by key institutions, it aims for commercialisation soon. The initiative aligns with broader efforts by Indian companies like KPIT and Reliance to advance sodium-ion batteries, promoting energy independence.