33 hours to 12, 14 to 6 and 8 to 30 minutes: How Vande Bharat trains, expressways, bridges & new-age infrastructure are shrinking travel times

India’s expanding network of bridges, tunnels, expressways and faster trains is significantly cutting travel times across major routes. From the Delhi-Mumbai journey targeted to fall from 33 hours to 12 and the Delhi-Katra trip from 14 hours to six, to the Kosi Rail Mahasetu cutting an eight-hour journey to 30 minutes, infrastructure projects are reshaping…

Sebi cancels registration of Religare Capital Mkts, 11 others for non-payment of renewal fee

Sebi has revoked the registrations of Religare Capital Markets and 11 other entities due to their failure to pay required renewal fees for research analyst registrations. The fees were due between May 2024 and November 2025. Although these entities responded to show-cause notices, they could not substantiate their claims of non-payment, prompting Sebi to take…

Sebi board approves FPI play in non-agri commodity derivatives, expands scope of PMS

Sebi has approved new regulations allowing foreign portfolio investors to participate in non-agricultural commodity derivatives. This regulatory change aims to increase institutional participation and streamline existing portfolio manager regulations. The newly approved framework will clarify delivery structures for futures contracts to mitigate operational and tax challenges. Significant reforms were also made to simplify settlement proceedings…

German automation firm DEPRAG to invest Rs 8-10 crore, assemble systems in India

DEPRAG SCHULZ will invest Rs 8-10 crore in India to enhance its manufacturing and engineering presence. The investment aims to establish local assembly for systems and improve customer support. Focus will initially be on industrial screwdriving, component feeding, and assembly automation systems. This expansion seeks to meet the growing demand in sectors like automotive and…

NSE sees no change in duties as listed entity; to protect market integrity, public interest:Chairman

The National Stock Exchange recently celebrated a milestone with its highly anticipated IPO, entering the stock market with shares opening at Rs 1,800, surpassing the issue price of Rs 1,785. The chairperson and CEO expressed a commitment to prioritizing public interest while driving growth, as the IPO drew impressive institutional interest, reflecting strong investor belief…