Current Affairs - Business

The Adani Group, through Adani Enterprises Ltd, revealed plans to invest Rs 50,000 crore in a 1 GW hyperscale data centre in Maharashtra, aiming to create 20,000 jobs.

India introduced the "Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality" at the World Economic Forum, with support from influential entities such as the World Economic Forum (WEF), Invest India, and industry leaders. The initiative is in line with India's commitment to women-led development, originating from the G20 Leaders' Declaration.

The first office space at the World Trade Centre Nauroji Nagar was inaugurated in New Delhi by Union Minister Amit Shah. The Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) office, spanning 41,000 sqft and valued at approximately Rs 165 crore, showcases state-of-the-art infrastructure in the heart of the capital.

Google Pay has collaborated with NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) to extend UPI payments globally. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two entities aims to enhance the usage of UPI payments for Indian travellers outside their homeland, providing a seamless and convenient transaction experience through Google Pay.

L&T (Larsen & Toubro) Construction's railways strategic business group has successfully secured a substantial contract for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project. The contract, valued between ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 crore, involves the construction of 508 km of electrification works. This strategic win reinforces L&T's position in the infrastructure sector.