Sebi bars former IndusInd Bank CEO Sumant Kathpalia, 4 others from accessing securities markets

NEW DELHI: Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) issued directives on Wednesday prohibiting Sumant Kathpalia, former CEO of IndusInd Bank, and four other individuals from participating in securities market activities. The regulatory body has also impounded Rs 19.78 crore from them through an interim directive.The other executives facing restrictions include Arun Khurana, who served…

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India’s industrial output growth slows to 2.7% in April 2025, weighed down by mining & power sectors

India’s industrial production growth decelerated to 2.7% in April 2025, down from 5.2% recorded in the same month a year ago, as the mining, manufacturing, and power sectors showed weaker performance, official data revealed today. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for April 2025 showed a notable slowdown after the 5.2% growth in April 2024.According…

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Cabinet approves Rs. 3,399 crore worth rail projects to boost connectivity in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), under Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s chairmanship, has sanctioned two significant railway multitracking projects in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. These infrastructure developments, estimated at Rs 3,399 crore, are scheduled for completion in 2029-30.The sanctioned initiatives comprise: Ratlam-Nagda 3rd and 4th railway lines Wardha-Balharshah 4th railway line The projects will…

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Delhi’s IGI airport ranks among top 10 hub airports in Asia-Pacific and Middle East

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has earned distinction as the only Indian airport ranked among the top 10 hub airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region, according to the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking released by Airports Council International (ACI) for Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East (MID).Dubai International Airport leads the rankings, while…

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