GMDC Secures CareEdge ESG Leadership Rating

14 Jan 2026 CW Team

Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited has recently been assigned an ESG rating of 77.7, corresponding to CareEdge-ESG 1, by CareEdge ESG Ratings Ltd. following an independent evaluation. The assessment was conducted through a combination of on-ground reviews and management interactions, including field visits to GMDC’s operational assets and structured discussions with senior management at the corporate office between 19 and 21 November 2025. According to the rating agency, the score places GMDC in the ‘Leadership’ category for ESG risk management, reflecting the corporation’s approach to governance systems, policy frameworks, disclosures and performance parameters assessed as part of the exercise. The evaluation was based on disclosures provided by the company as well as information available in the public domain. The ESG rating forms part of GMDC’s structured progression under its Environmental, Social and Governance framework, reinforcing its focus on transparency, responsible business practices and long-term value creation for stakeholders, in line with evolving sustainability and disclosure expectations.

Infrastructure Energy

14 Jan 2026

ONGC Caps Mori-5 Well in Five Days After Blowout

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has successfully established well control at the Mori-5 well, completing the capping operation within a record five days. The achievement underscores ONGC’s strong blowout response capability and operational discipline in managing critical field incidents.The blowout occurred on 5 January 2026 during service operations at the well being carried out by PEC contractor M/s Deep Industries Limited. ONGC immediately activated its in-house Crisis Management framework and mobilised specialised manpower and equipment to ensure rapid, safe and controlled..

NIIT MTS Acquires SweetRush for Up to $26 Million

NIIT Learning Systems Limited, through its NIIT Managed Training Services (NIIT MTS) arm, has recently acquired 100 per cent of US-based SweetRush, Inc for an aggregate consideration of up to USD 26 million. The transaction was completed via NIIT MTS’ wholly owned subsidiary, NIIT (USA), Inc., and includes performance-linked earnouts over the next five years, subject to customary adjustments.Headquartered in San Francisco, SweetRush was founded in 2001 by Arturo Schwartzberg and Andrei Hedstrom. The company employs over 100 professionals, supported by an extended network of learning experts ..

Lemon Tree–Fleur Restructuring to Create Two Focused Platforms

Lemon Tree Hotels Limited and Fleur Hotels Limited have recently announced that their Boards have approved a Composite Scheme of Arrangement to simplify group structure, sharpen strategic focus and unlock long-term shareholder value, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.The reorganisation will result in two distinct yet complementary platforms. Lemon Tree Hotels will operate as a pure-play, asset-light hotel management and brand platform, while Fleur Hotels, a subsidiary of Lemon Tree, will emerge as a large-scale hotel ownership and development platform with a strong growth pipelin..