ONGC Energy Centre Trust (OECT), the research and development arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), has entered into a formal agreement with Engineers India (EIL) for the implementation of a Helium Recovery Demonstration Plant at ONGC’s Kuthalam Gas Collection Station in Cauvery Asset, Tamil Nadu. The agreement encompasses the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR), Basic Engineering Design Package (BEDP), and execution of the project through an EPCM and Supply model covering design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and performance testing. 

Hindustan Zinc’s Board has approved the establishment of India’s first zinc tailings reprocessing plant at Rampura Agucha, Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. Tailings are the finely ground remnants left after mineral extraction. While these are considered as waste, they have plenty of residual metals and minerals which are difficult to extract. This state-of-the-art facility will extract metals like zinc and silver from previously processed tailings transforming what was once considered waste, into valuable resources. 

Tata Steel’s wholly owned subsidiary--Tata Steel Advanced Materials (TSAML) has received approval for the divestment of the entire equity (90%) and preference (100%) stake held by TSAML in Ceramat (CPL), to Lionstead Applied Materials (Lionstead), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lionstead Ventures LLP and consequently a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) has been executed between TSAML, CPL, Lionstead and other shareholders of CPL. With this divestment, TSAML ceases to hold any securities in CPL and consequently CPL ceases to be a subsidiary of the Company. The Board of Directors of TSAML, at its meeting held on August 18, 2025, has approved the same. 

Burnt Toast, the newest youth-focused fashion label from Trent, has officially made its debut in Gujarat with the launch of its first-ever store in Surat. Located at Unity Corner, Plot No. 1, Umra South, City Light, the store is poised to redefine affordable fashion by offering youthful and fun apparel for the city’s vibrant audience.

Bank of Maharashtra and SBI Card, India’s largest pure-play credit card issuer, have jointly launched a co-branded credit card - Bank of Maharashtra SBI Card. This one-of-its-kind co-branded credit card has been designed to provide a premium and highly rewarding shopping experience for discerning customers across segments. The Bank of Maharashtra SBI Card has been launched in three variants, Bank of Maharashtra SBI Card ELITE, Bank of Maharashtra SBI Card PRIME, and Bank of Maharashtra SimplySAVE SBI Card. 

IDFC First Bank and Interglobe Aviation (IndiGo) have launched the IndiGo IDFC FIRST Credit Card, a one-of-a-kind offering that combines the benefits of both Mastercard and RuPay networks through a single application, ensuring wider acceptance and maximum payment flexibility. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering value, convenience, and everyday benefits to customers. The card enhances travel experiences with lifestyle privileges, low forex markup, attractive trip cancellation cover, and accelerated rewards on IndiGo flight bookings, milestone spends, and everyday purchases.

CWD has secured purchase order worth Rs 76 crore for the supply of UPI sound boxes. The order is to be executed within FY25-26. This order reinforces the company's position in India's rapidly expanding digital payment infrastructure market.