

ONGC, GAIL Begin Gas Supply to Gomati CGD Network
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), in partnership with GAIL (India) Limited, has commenced the direct supply of natural gas from Palatana, Tripura, to the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network in the Gomati Geographical Area (GA). The allocation was granted by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).This development marks a major milestone in connecting the remote region of Palatana to India’s expanding CGD infrastructure, furthering the Government of India’s North-East Vision. The initiative aims to strengthen energy accessibility and promote cleaner fuel alternatives in..

MSCB Chief Urges Shift in MSME Lending Approach
Vidyadhar Anaskar, Chairman of the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB), has called for a fundamental shift in the way cooperative banks lend to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Speaking at the 2025 Banking and MSME Sector Conclave in Pune, Anaskar advocated for a transition from collateral-based lending to project-focused financing models.Highlighting current flaws in the lending system, Anaskar criticised the widespread requirement for personal property as collateral, arguing that it contradicts the very spirit of MSME support. He stressed the need to realign banking practic..

CCI Clears Blackstone’s 40 per cent Stake in Kolte-Patil
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of a 40 per cent stake in Kolte-Patil Developers Limited by BREP Asia III India Holding Co VII Pte. Ltd., an affiliate of global asset manager Blackstone Inc.The transaction involves a combination of share subscription and share purchase, along with an open offer for acquiring additional shares of Kolte-Patil Developers. This strategic investment marks a significant entry by Blackstone into the Indian real estate development space.Kolte-Patil, a listed firm, is primarily involved in the construction, development and sale of..