Devyani International has announced the acquisition of an 80.72% stake in Sky Gate Hospitality, known for brands like Biryani By Kilo, in a Rs 419.6 crore deal. The acquisition, partly via share issue and cash, will strengthen Devyani’s premium dining and delivery footprint.

SAMHI Hotels surged 13% after announcing a Rs 2,200 crore joint venture with GIC to invest in upscale hotel assets. The partnership begins with five key properties in Bengaluru and Pune. Funds will be used for expansion and debt reduction, with SAMHI continuing operational control and strategic growth execution.

SBI Life Q4 Results: Net premium income declined 5% YoY to Rs 23,861 crore in Q4FY25

Indian benchmark indices ended lower on Thursday, halting a seven-session rally, as financials led the retreat on profit booking, while geopolitical tensions escalated following India s strong diplomatic response against Pakistan in response to a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that left 26 dead.

The Indian rupee ended higher on Thursday as speculators failed to take the unit below a well-recognised support level, with dollar sales by exporters also helping.

The NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) board will next week consider a proposal to raise up to Rs 5,000 crore through issuance of bonds in one or more tranches in fiscal 2025-26. NGEL is an umbrella company for the green business initiatives of state-owned power giant NTPC.

Markets regulator Sebi has tweaked the framework for ESG Rating Providers (ERPs), especially for those using a subscriber-pays model, requiring them to share ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) rating reports with both subscribers and the rated issuer simultaneously. This policy needs to be publicly disclosed.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway now holds $300.87 billion in U.S. Treasury bills, nearly 5% of the total market, surpassing the Fed’s holdings. With equity valuations high and few attractive opportunities, Buffett is prioritizing safety, yield, and liquidity.

Markets closed lower Thursday, with Sensex falling 315 points and Nifty down 82, pressured by Reliance and banks. Gains in SAMHI Hotels, Niva Bupa, and Dalmia Bharat cushioned losses.