Ahmedabad’s Private Healthcare Boom: Rs 3,000 Crore Investment by Adani, Zydus & Others
The rising prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases is driving significant investment in Ahmedabad’s healthcare sector, with an estimated Rs 3,000 crore expected to flow into private hospital infrastructure over the next five years. This surge is projected to add around 3,000 private hospital beds, effectively doubling the city’s current capacity.
Leading the charge is the Adani Group, which plans to establish a 1,000-bed multi-specialty hospital in Ahmedabad as part of its broader expansion strategy, which includes another facility in Mumbai. Complementing this effort, Zydus Hospital has announced a 300-bed multi-specialty centre in the city’s Ghodasar area, backed by an investment of approximately Rs 300 crore.
Source : eHealth
Healthcare Investors Launch ARHI to Set Industry Standards for Responsible Capital
A coalition of leading private capital investors in America’s healthcare system has launched the Association for Responsible Healthcare Investment (ARHI). The coalition is committed to promoting responsible private investment in healthcare that enhances patient care, strengthens the healthcare system, and upholds the highest ethical standards. ARHI will showcase the positive impact of private capital in American healthcare to policymakers, media, key stakeholders, and the broader public. The coalition aims to establish a sustainable framework for private investment in healthcare that prioritizes accountability, promotes innovation, and enhances access to care. By driving responsible practices and engaging in advocacy, the coalition seeks to strengthen the healthcare system for patients, communities, and providers.
Source : Business Wire
UPL-SAS sees tech, climate solutions for growth after $200 mn investment
UPL-Sustainable AgriSolutions (UPL-SAS) is spearheading a transformative approach to Indian agriculture, leveraging technology, digital innovations, and a holistic strategy to address the complex challenges facing the country's farming ecosystem, CEO Ashish Dobhal revealed in an exclusive interview.
With agriculture spanning 400 million acres and involving 130 million farmers, 80-85 per cent of whom are smallholders, the company is reimagining its role from a crop protection product seller to a comprehensive solution provider.
Source : Business Standard
Tech companies commit to invest Rs 25,640 cr in MP, create 1.83 lakh jobs
Source : Economic Times
India, EU prepare blue print for collaboration in trade, tech, investment, security, mobility and more
India, EU have prepared a blue print for collaboration in trade, technology, investment, innovation, green growth, security, skilling, mobility, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 28.
On FTA, PM Modi said, "We have told our teams to conclude a mutually-beneficial India, EU FTA by end of this year."
Source : Money Control
Foreign investors laud MP’s growth potential; food security renewable energy, and agriculture sectors emerge as top priorities
Foreign investors and delegates expressed high optimism about the growing opportunities in Madhya Pradesh at the ongoing Madhya Pradesh Global Investor Summit 2025 (GIS-2025).
Speaking to media persons after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech, investors and delegates expressed their intent to make investments in sectors such as renewable energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and food security among other sectors.
Source : Indian Narrative
Australia eyes investments in Assam’s water, education, and agriculture sectors
Australia, a Country Partner at Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, has shown interest for investments in sectors like water, education, agriculture, and disaster preparedness in Assam, lying in the northeastern part of India.
Identifying Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma as a friend of Australia, Philip Green OAM, the High Commissioner of Australia to India wrote a post on X on February 25, saying, “I am here at Advantage Assam 2.0 to explore all that we can do together in sectors like water, education, disaster preparedness and agriculture.”Source : India News Network
Britain’s Climate Tech Boom: Leading the Charge in Global Innovation
Britain’s climate tech ecosystem is one of the best-funded in the world, underscoring the sector’s growing importance.
In 2023, investor appetite for British climate tech surged, with climate tech startups receiving around 29% of total UK VC investments received in 2023. London in particular has shined globally in recent years, with its climate tech startups raising £2.75bn, the second most in the world behind Stockholm, in 2023.
Source : UK Tech
Green Frontier Capital to invest Rs 100 cr in climate-tech firms this year
Green Frontier Capital, India’s first climate tech-focused venture capital firm, is ramping up its investments to drive the country’s low-carbon transition. In an interview with Udisha Srivastav, founder & co-managing partner, Sandiip Bhammer, shared insights into the firm’s investment strategy, key focus areas for 2025, and plans for deploying a Rs 1,500 crore corpus under its newly launched SEBI-approved Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), the Green Frontier Capital India Climate Opportunities Fund.
Source : Business Standard
Streamlining recovery processes for retail lending to boost financial inclusion
Retail lending needs a clear, time-bound recovery process like the Corporate Insolvency Act. Streamlining collections would improve transparency, reduce complaints, and lower borrowing costs, promoting credit access, supporting micro-enterprises, and enhancing financial inclusion in India
Source : Money Control
Tata Group’s ₹500 Crore Investment in Breach Candy Hospital Strengthens Healthcare Infrastructure
The Tata Group has announced a significant ₹500 crore investment in Mumbai’s iconic Breach Candy Hospital, reinforcing its commitment to advancing India’s healthcare infrastructure. This strategic move will not only enhance the hospital’s facilities but also elevate patient care standards by integrating cutting-edge technology and medical advancements.
Source : eHealth
UAE eyes investment in tourism, healthcare sectors in Kerala: Minister
In a sign of strengthening ties between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the West Asian country has said that it is looking for investment opportunities in key sectors such as healthcare, tourism, food processing, and technology in Kerala.
Source : Business Standard
Govt to cap EV charging investment for tariff relief as Tesla's entry looms
India last year announced a policy aimed at attracting Tesla to manufacture EVs in the country and let such foreign carmakers import cars at a 15% tariff, from around 100% now, but only if they invest at least $500 million for a factory.
Source : Business Standard
Cisco: Climate Investments That Help Businesses – As Well as the Planet
Cisco takes its climate efforts very seriously. And the company has set highly ambitious goals for greenhouse gas emissions and circularity.
Source : CSRWire
XLRI Jamshedpur Honors Women Social Entrepreneurs at XL-JESEY 2025 Awards
The second edition of the XLRI Jamshedpur Emerging Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award (XL-JESEY 2025) successfully concluded on 9th February 2025, celebrating visionary social entrepreneurs who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to driving social change through innovative and sustainable business models.
Source : Bihar Jharkhand News Network
Power electronics startup Dynolt Technologies raises Rs 14.7 crore from Transition
With the new capital, Dynolt Technologies intends to expand its footprint in mobility by developing higher-power chargers using wide bandgap semiconductors for fast-charging stations. The company also plans to venture into new sectors such as solar and hydrogen, providing high-frequency inverters and DC-DC converters for these applications.
Source : Economic Times
Every centimetre of used waste counts
How a small family printing house reduces paper waste in the graphic industry
Source : UNDP
NIIF plans to raise $2 billion private credit fund, India's largest so far
The government-backed National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is planning to raise a $2 billion private credit fund, which would be India’s largest such vehicle, according to its chief executive officer Sanjiv Aggarwal.
The fund, anchored by the Indian government, is in early discussions with sovereign investors to secure participation.
Source : Business Standard