April 21 to April 26. 2025
Top 10 News ( For the week of April 21 to April 26, 2025 )
1.Top News from MBA Institutes in India
2. Top News from World
3. Top Corporate News from India
4. Top Legal News from India
1. In Last week: News from MBA Institutes in India
IIM Sambalpur’s Historic Convocation:
On April 20, 2025, IIM Sambalpur celebrated its 9th Annual Convocation, marking a milestone as the first IIM where women outnumbered men in the graduating MBA batch, with 60% female graduates. This reflects a significant step toward gender diversity in India’s top business schools.
Economic Growth Driving MBA Demand:
India’s projected rise to the world’s third-largest economy by overtaking Germany and Japan (as per 2025 forecasts) is increasing demand for skilled managers, putting pressure on MBA institutes to produce globally competitive graduates.
Global Companies Expanding in India:
The presence of tech giants like Google, Nvidia, and Amazon in cities like Bengaluru is creating opportunities for MBA graduates. Institutes are aligning programs with the needs of these global firms to enhance placements.
Challenges from Global Tariffs:
U.S. tariffs imposed in 2025 could impact India’s economy, potentially affecting MBA placements in export-driven sectors. Institutes may need to prepare students for a shifting global trade landscape.
Startup Mahakumbh 2025 Engagement:
MBA institutes are likely involved in events like Startup Mahakumbh (April 3–5, 2025), where entrepreneurship is promoted. IIMs like IIM Calcutta are supporting tribal startups, indicating a focus on social impact and innovation.
IIM Visakhapatnam’s Special Convocation:
On April 27, 2025, IIM Visakhapatnam held a special convocation, awarding diplomas to students of the Post-Graduate Program in Management for Centrally Funded Technical Institutions and Institutions of National Importance (PGPMCI) and degrees to the first cohort of Executive MBA graduates. This highlights IIMV’s focus on specialized and executive education programs.
IIM Mumbai’s Executive MBA Deadline Extension:
Due to high demand, IIM Mumbai, in collaboration with the Centre for Maritime and Management Studies (CMMI), extended the application deadline for its Executive MBA in Logistics, Supply Chain, and Maritime Management. This program targets working professionals, showing a trend toward specialized executive education.
2. In Last week: World News Stories
India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan:
On April 23, 2025, India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, impacting water access for 80% of Pakistani farms, escalating tensions after a deadly terror attack in Kashmir. This marks a significant diplomatic shift.
Pahalgam Terror Attack in Kashmir:
A terror attack on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killed 26 tourists, prompting global condemnation and India’s army chief to review security. The attack strained India-Pakistan relations further.
U.S.-China Trade War Developments:
U.S. tariffs, including a 145% rate on Chinese goods and a 10% baseline on others, effective April 5, 2025, continue to shape global markets. China granted exemptions to mitigate fallout, while Wall Street rose on hopes of de-escalation.
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Progress:
On April 25, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine are “very close to a deal” to end their three-year war, following constructive talks between his envoy and Vladimir Putin.
Pope Francis’ Funeral:
The funeral of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, took place on April 26, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square, attended by world leaders like Trump and Zelenskyy, following his death earlier in the month.
Russian Attack on Kyiv:
A Russian assault on Kyiv on April 24, 2025, killed at least eight people, intensifying the Russia-Ukraine conflict and drawing international attention amid ongoing peace negotiations.
Vancouver Crowd Attack:
On April 26, 2025, a vehicle drove into a crowd at a Lapu Lapu day block party in Vancouver, Canada, killing several people, with authorities investigating the motive.
Israeli Airstrike in Gaza:
An Israeli airstrike on April 24, 2025, hit a police station in Jabalia, northern Gaza, killing at least 10 people. Israel claimed it targeted a Hamas and Islamic Jihad command center.
Global Economic Shifts:
India is set to overtake Germany and Japan to become the world’s third-largest economy by nominal GDP, as per IMF 2025 projections, highlighting its rapid growth amid global trade uncertainties
AACR 2025 Cancer Research Advances:
The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting in Chicago (April 2025) showcased breakthroughs in kidney and pancreatic cancer treatments, emphasizing collaboration between scientists and survivors.
3. In Last week: Top Corporate News from India
Reliance Industries Hits ₹10 Lakh Crore Net Worth:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) became the first Indian company to surpass ₹10 lakh crore in total equity, reporting a strong Q4 FY25 with record consolidated revenue of ₹10.71 lakh crore, up 7.1% year-on-year, and EBITDA at ₹1.83 lakh crore.
Market Cap Surge for Top Firms:
Six of India’s top ten most valued companies, led by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), saw their combined market valuation jump by ₹1,18,626.24 crore last week, reflecting robust investor confidence despite geopolitical tensions.
Maruti Suzuki’s Q4 Profit Dip:
Maruti Suzuki reported a 6% drop in Q4 FY25 net profit at ₹3,648 crore, impacted by higher taxes, though it announced a record dividend. The company’s performance drew attention amid a volatile auto sector.
TCS Partners with Vianai Systems:
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) collaborated with Vianai Systems to launch generative AI tools for smarter business decisions, strengthening its position in AI-driven solutions.
Coal India’s Power Plant Venture:
Coal India partnered with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to establish a ₹16,500 crore coal-based power plant in Jharkhand, marking a significant step in energy infrastructure development.
Panacea Biotec’s UNICEF Order:
Panacea Biotec secured a $5.2 million order from UNICEF for its polio vaccine, boosting its global health portfolio and stock market sentiment.
Air India Leadership Transition:
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson stepped down as Chairman of Air India Express, with Nipun Aggarwal taking over, signaling strategic leadership realignment within the Tata Group airline.
Gensol Engineering Probe:
Power Finance Corporation and IREDA launched investigations into a ₹663 crore loan to Gensol Engineering for EV purchases leased to BluSmart, following SEBI’s allegations of fund diversion by promoters.
Kandhari Beverages Acquires Coca-Cola Arm:
The Competition Commission of India approved Kandhari Beverages’ ₹2,000 crore acquisition of Coca-Cola’s bottling arm, strengthening its position in the beverage market.
HUL’s Stock Recommendation:
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) was recommended as a top stock to buy by Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking for April 28, 2025, reflecting positive market sentiment despite a cautious outlook due to India-Pakistan tensions.
4. In Last week: Top Legal News from India
Bombay High Court Quashes Forgery FIR Against Lawyer:
The Bombay High Court dismissed a forgery FIR against an advocate who submitted documents to secure bail for a client, ruling that lawyers’ actions are often directed by clients and lack criminal intent.
Supreme Court Imposes ₹5 Lakh Fine on Lawyer:
The Supreme Court slapped a ₹5 lakh cost on a lawyer for filing an Article 32 petition challenging a family court order, deeming it an abuse of process. The fine was imposed twice in the same week.
Punjab & Haryana High Court on Foreigners Using Indian Courts:
The court ruled that Indian courts cannot be used by foreigners to bypass legal proceedings in their home countries, reuniting a 4-year-old with his mother after his father violated a Canadian court’s travel terms.
Delhi High Court Quashes POCSO Case Against Mother:
The Delhi High Court dismissed a POCSO case against a mother for delayed reporting of her daughter’s sexual assault, finding no intent to conceal the crime.
OYO Seeks Media Gag in Delhi High Court:
OYO moved the Delhi High Court to restrain media from reporting on an FIR alleging fake bookings, citing potential reputational damage.
Bombay High Court on Foreign Travel and Delay:
The court ruled that foreign travel is not a valid ground for condoning delays in filing cases, as it reflects a conscious choice, not an unavoidable circumstance.
Supreme Court Directs Allahabad HC on Trial Stays:
The Supreme Court instructed the Allahabad High Court to prioritize cases where trials are stayed, particularly landlord-tenant disputes, to expedite justice delivery.
CCI Approves Kandhari Beverages’ Coca-Cola Deal:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) cleared Kandhari Beverages’ ₹2,000 crore acquisition of Coca-Cola’s bottling arm, ensuring no adverse impact on market competition.
SEBI Probes Gensol Engineering Loan:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) initiated a probe into a ₹663 crore loan to Gensol Engineering for EV purchases leased to BluSmart, suspecting fund diversion by promoters.
RBI’s Domain Migration Mandate:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directed all banks to migrate their existing domains to ‘.bank.in’ by October 31, 2025, to enhance cybersecurity and standardize banking domains.