Indian companies

Indian space regulator IN-SPACe has introduced rules for a 'Satellite-as-a-Service' framework, allowing Indian and foreign payloads to be hosted on satellites operated in India. The move creates a formal pathway for companies to fly instruments on third-party satellites, expanding commercial opportunities for domestic and international players in the country's rapidly opening space sector.

Indian companies are preparing to issue around $3 billion in debt as they watch for a potential interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India. The rush of planned bond sales suggests borrowers want to lock in funding before borrowing costs rise, with markets focused on the central bank's next policy move.

The United States is tightening immigration enforcement, and the H-1B skilled worker visa programme is at the centre of the debate. Analysts, including India's Vivekananda International Foundation, warn that stricter scrutiny, higher costs and uncertainty are complicating pathways for foreign professionals, particularly Indian tech workers, who account for the largest share of H-1B recipients.

Red Bull has filed a lawsuit against an Indian regulator after authorities moved to stop its product being labelled an 'energy drink'. The dispute centres on labelling rules for caffeinated beverages sold in India, and the company is challenging the ban through the courts. The case highlights growing friction between global beverage brands and Indian food-safety regulators over product classification standards.

Herbalife India has been announced as the official nutrition partner of the Indian Olympic Association, a deal that will see the nutrition company support Indian athletes ahead of upcoming international competitions, including the Olympic Games. The partnership links a major direct-selling nutrition brand with India's growing push for Olympic success and highlights the increasing commercial investment in Indian sport.