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Industry Trends

Bioenergy boost: 132 CBG plants operational nationwide; output touches 920 tonnes per day

India has established 132 Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plants, producing 920 tonnes daily, with more capacity under the SATAT initiative. This program converts waste into clean fuel, boosting rural incomes and reducing emissions. Additionally, the country is offering 50 new exploration and production blocks to enhance domestic energy output.

Times of India Business · Jan 3
Industry Trends

FIIs dump Rs 7,608 cr in two sessions after 1.66 lakh cr sell-off in 2025. Why experts remain convinced on trend reversal in 2026?

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued their selling spree into 2026, offloading Indian equities worth Rs 7,608 crore in the first two trading sessions. This follows record outflows of Rs 1.66 lakh crore in 2025, driven by elevated valuations and the AI trade. Experts anticipate a turnaround in 2026, with improved fundamentals and GDP growth expected to attract net FII inflows.

Economic Times Jobs · Jan 3
Startup Funding

Banking infrastructure startup Knight Fintech raises $23.6 million from Accel, IIFL, others

Mumbai-based banking infrastructure startup Knight Fintech has raised $23.6 million in a funding round led by Accel , with participation from IIFL and Rocket Capital. Existing investors Prime Venture Partners, 3One4 Capital, Commerce VC and Trifecta Capital also took part. Founded in 2019, Knight Fintech builds core infrastructure that connects banks, lenders, platforms and borrowers, enabling the flow of capital across the financial ecosystem. Its product suite spans co-lending, digital lending, embedded finance and treasury management. The startup's co-lending stack allows banks and large non-banking financial companies to partner with other institutions to originate and distribute loans. Knight Fintech works with financial institutions including Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, ICICI Securities, IIFL Finance, Bajaj Auto, Muthoot Fincorp and NABARD. It currently supports more than 150 partnerships across 85 lenders. According to the company, its platform has facilitated over $7 bill...

Indian Startup News · Jan 3
Industry Trends

Govt proposes Aadhaar-like ID for EV batteries; aims to boost traceability, recycling

The government is proposing a unique 21-character "Battery Pack Aadhaar Number" (BPAN) for electric vehicle batteries. This initiative aims to ensure complete traceability from raw materials to recycling, enhancing transparency and sustainability in the battery ecosystem. The system will track battery performance and environmental impact, facilitating second-life usage and efficient recycling processes.

Times of India Business · Jan 3
Salary / Compensation

Vijay Shekhar Sharma-led Paytm grants ESOPs worth Rs 16.7 crore to eligible employees

One 97 Communications, the parent entity of Paytm , has approved a fresh grant of employee stock options (ESOP) under its existing ESOP framework. In a stock exchange filing, the company said its Nomination and Remuneration Committee approved the grant of 1,23,908 stock options to eligible employees under the One 97 Employees Stock Option Scheme 2019. The approval was granted on January 3, 2026, through circulation. Each stock option is convertible into one fully paid-up equity share of face value Rs 1, with an exercise price of Rs 9 per option. Based on Paytm’s Friday closing share price of around Rs 1,340.4, the newly granted ESOPs carry an approximate notional value of Rs 16.7 crore. The company also disclosed that 4,25,702 stock options lapsed during the period. There was no vesting, exercise, cancellation, or variation of terms of options reported as part of this disclosure. The equity shares allotted pursuant to the exercise of these options will not be subject to any lock-in....

Indian Startup News · Jan 3
Industry Trends

Budget 2026: Rice exporters seek support to boost sustainability, global competitiveness

The Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) urges the Union government to implement targeted fiscal and policy measures in the 2026 budget to bolster India's rice export ecosystem. Key demands include incentives for water-saving farming, support for premium rice varieties, and improved logistics and export finance to enhance competitiveness and farmer returns.

Times of India Business · Jan 3