Blockchain has the potential to simplify banking in India, from KYC and account opening to loyalty rewards. A secure, tamper-proof system could cut duplication, improve transparency, and boost efficiency for customers and regulators alike. Banks adopting blockchain early will stand to gain in agility, trust, and cost savings.

India's housing market has enjoyed a three-year bull run, but signs of fatigue are emerging, especially in Bengaluru, NCR, and Hyderabad. Mumbai, Pune, and Chennai remain resilient, driven by luxury and mid-end demand. Analysts warn that excessive luxury supply and rising prices may limit future growth, testing the sector's resilience in 2025.

India's signing of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom has sparked a rally in textile stocks, with investors cheering the zero-duty access for Indian exports such as garments, bedsheets. The removal of tariffs is expected to make Indian textile products more price-competitive in the UK market. SEBI analyst pegs Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mills, Welspun Living as beneficiaries.

Zoho Corporation has paused its $700 million semiconductor project due to the lack of a suitable tech partner, stalling India’s chip manufacturing goals. The Karnataka-based unit was expected to create 460 jobs. CEO Sridhar Vembu emphasized the need for technological self-reliance. Zoho now refocuses on software, while the government continues semiconductor investment efforts.

Tata Motors stock rose nearly 5% on Wednesday. This surge is attributed to two significant developments: the overwhelming shareholder approval for the company's demerger plan and the positive implications of the recently signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Analyst recommends it for long-term investors with targets of ₹740 and ₹920.

Asian Paints fell 3% on Wednesday, marking their steepest fall in the last three months, as investors turned cautious ahead of the company's March quarter earnings, due to be announced on May 8. SEBI analyst observed that following a sharp rise, the stock has entered a consolidation phase, establishing a key support at ₹2,385 and resistance at ₹2,490.

SEBI’s Secondary Market Advisory Committee met to advance 'F&O 2.0' reforms. Key proposals include introducing a delta-based Open Interest metric and shifting contract expiries to midweek to reduce volatility. Early regulatory changes since 2023 have shown promise, and the new decisions could reshape India’s stock derivatives landscape for both retail and institutional investors.

Capgemini has updated its ESG policy and objectives set in 2021, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable growth, responsible business practices, and corporate accountability. The updated policy builds on the 8 priorities defined in 2021, adding a 9th focused on ethics, and outlines 14 objectives. It further demonstrates the Group dedication to addressing global challenges.

To fix hiring delays, Adithyan RK (who started hustling at 15) and Surya N launched Hyring AI Interviewer in Jan 2025 with $1/interview pricing. The platform has conducted 15,000+ AI-led interviews, detects fraud, and gives instant results. Used by 500+ firms across India, US & Dubai, Hyring now targets 5,000+ clients and $4 million revenue by 2025.

HBL Engineering receives a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the Western Railways for the KAVACH contract. The contract aims to provide the Kavach System across 48 stations covering a 428 km route and is worth ₹145.83 crore. HBL has also received five more Letters of Acceptance for implementing the Kavach system across 413 stations which spans 3,900 kilometres.