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Visa reform: Govt streamlines e-visa process for foreign professionals needed by Indian firms; DPIIT launches digital module

The government has simplified the visa process for Indian companies to bring in foreign technical experts for production-related activities. A new online module allows digital generation of sponsorship letters for the e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4 Visa), significantly reducing processing time and easing business operations for both PLI and non-PLI firms.

TRAI sets Feb. 15 deadline for IRDAI regulated entities to switch to 1600 series numbers

Titagarh Rail wins ₹273-crore Indian Railways order for 62 maintenance vehicles

The RBMV is a specialised, self-propelled on-track maintenance machine engineered to facilitate inspection, maintenance, and restoration of railway infrastructure. Shares of Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd ended at ₹774.55, down by ₹15.25, or 1.93%, on the BSE today, December 17.

PSU Bank IOB shares tumble 4% as OFS priced at 7% discount opens

Indian Overseas Bank shares fell 4% to Rs 35 on December 17 as its offer for sale (OFS) opened with a 7% discount. The government aims to divest up to 3% stake, with retail investors able to bid from December 18. The OFS floor price is Rs 34, valuing the offer at over Rs 1,964 crore.

Patanjali Foods targets 10–12% growth in home and personal care, 6–8% in foods business

Sanjeev Asthana, CEO of Patanjali Foods, reiterated the company’s long-term goal of achieving ₹50,000 crore in revenue and ₹5,000 crore in EBITDA over the next three to four years.

AIIEA terms Insurance Amendment Bill as ‘irrational’

Rajeev Sehgal, president of the AIIEA’s northern zone insurance employees association, said a large number of private insurance companies with foreign partners have been operating in both the life and non-life insurance industry

Govt weighs ₹5,000 crore capital infusion for three PSU insurers as losses return

After a brief profit uptick in FY25 failed to repair balance sheets, the Centre is revisiting a capital plan to shore up solvency and pave the way for consolidation or sale of state-owned general insurers.

Will localise EV components in next few years: Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki India Senior Executive Officer Partho Banerjee announced plans for 1,500 EV-enabled workshops across 1,100 cities and 100,000 charging stations by 2030, targeting growth in a market still dominated by ICE.

PSUs turn to joint ventures with states to beat land hurdles in solar projects

DCM Shriram, Bayer CropScience to collaborate on sustainable agri solutions

The MoU establishes a strategic framework for collaboration across areas such as agri inputs, digital advisory, sustainable farming practices, and value chain strengthening. Shares of DCM Shriram Ltd ended at ₹1,209.80, down by ₹14.90, or 1.22%, on the BSE today, December 10.

Indigo crisis: Railways announces 89 special trains

Amid IndiGo flights cancellations, Railways adds 116 coaches in 37 trains for 114 trips