Blackstone has $100-billion plans for India in 5 years, says COO Jonathan Gray

A tanker and a container ship were struck by projectiles of unknown origin in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident occurred while Iran has been asserting control over the waterway, blocking transit since the onset of the war. An investigation into the attacks is underway, but there has been no information on damage or casualties. Following US and Israeli strikes against Tehran, tensions have escalated in the region significantly.

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by MMTC regarding a settlement scheme for creditors affected by the exchange's crisis. This ₹1,950 crore scheme had been approved by the National Company Law Tribunal last year. The approval was upheld by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on March 30. More than 90% of the creditors had approved the settlement scheme earlier in May 2025.

The Delhi High Court has requested the Centre to respond to a petition regarding protest regulations. Lawyers and traders are seeking a standard operating procedure to manage demonstrations effectively. They claim that recent protests have severely impacted businesses, costing traders around ₹2,000 crore. Senior counsel Sachin Puri represented the petitioners who highlighted the festive season's significance. The ongoing situation affects business activities, prompting the need for clear protest guidelines.

The Delhi High Court has requested the Centre to respond to a petition regarding protest regulations. Lawyers and traders are seeking a standard operating procedure to manage demonstrations effectively. They claim that recent protests have severely impacted businesses, costing traders around ₹2,000 crore. Senior counsel Sachin Puri represented the petitioners who highlighted the festive season's significance. The ongoing situation affects business activities, prompting the need for clear protest guidelines.

A planned US$844 million port in southern Peru has drawn interest from several foreign investors, including Chinese companies, a regional governor said on Monday, as the government began promoting the project abroad. “Several companies have approached us. We have investors from the US, China and India who are very interested,” Rohel Sanchez, the governor of Arequipa, told reporters after signing an agreement with the state investment agency Proinversion. He said firms from Turkey and the...

Amit Shah criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for engaging in negative politics and losing elections consistently. He expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance will secure a significant victory in the upcoming 2029 elections. Shah emphasized the need for Congress to connect with the public and engage in introspection regarding their recent electoral performance. Senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal also mocked Gandhi's behavior and rejected allegations of electoral malpractice.

Adani Enterprises and Jabil are forming a joint venture to manufacture artificial intelligence and data centre equipment in India. This venture aims to produce AI racks, servers, storage, and networking equipment for data centres. Furthermore, it will include equipment needed for power supply and cooling systems. The companies anticipate meeting both domestic demand and supporting exports in the market.

Siroli Kalan has transitioned from a revenue village to an urban local body in Uttarakhand. The ruling BJP encountered significant political challenges after recent municipal elections. Despite efforts to weaken Congress, BJP could not gain ground in the Kichha municipality. Local dynamics shifted after Siroli's inclusion, highlighting the intricacies of electoral demographics. Ultimately, Congress retained control in local elections held in 2025.

INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, gathered at the Supreme Court to challenge the Election Commission's actions. Their petition raises concerns over alleged irregularities in the electoral roll revision process. The leaders' march was impeded by police barricades before they reached the court precincts. A large crowd assembled inside the court complex, causing reports of commotion among supporters.

INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, gathered at the Supreme Court to challenge the Election Commission's actions. Their petition raises concerns over alleged irregularities in the electoral roll revision process. The leaders' march was impeded by police barricades before they reached the court precincts. A large crowd assembled inside the court complex, causing reports of commotion among supporters.

Blackstone's chief operating officer Jonathan Gray has stated plans to increase their investment in India to $100 billion. He highlighted positive sentiments surrounding India's economy, which is growing over 7%. Gray acknowledged recent concerns like rising energy costs but emphasized robust economic momentum. The firm is committed to investing in sectors such as infrastructure, financial services, and healthcare.