Women's T20 World Cup: India crush Netherlands by 95 Runs, Smriti Mandhana and Sree Charani shine | Cricket News | Zee News

Women's T20 World Cup: India crush Netherlands by 95 Runs, Smriti Mandhana and Sree Charani shine | Cricket News | Zee News


India’s bowlers, led by N Sree Charani’s 4-19, delivered a ruthless performance to seal a 95‑run victory over the Netherlands in their 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup group clash at Headingley on Wednesday. With the win, India are now on top of the Group A table, with a net run rate of 3.98, which is 0.10 more than that of Australia. 

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Odisha approves Rs 76,612 crore investment proposals across 20 mega projects

Odisha approves Rs 76,612 crore investment proposals across 20 mega projects


The Odisha government has approved 20 mega investment proposals worth Rs 76,612 crore at the High Level Clearance Authority meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. (a file photo)
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The Odisha government on Wednesday approved 20 mega investment proposals worth Rs 76,612 crore which will generate employment for over 50,0000 people in the state.

The project proposals were approved at the High Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

“With progressive policies, robust infrastructure, and a strong commitment to ease of doing business, Odisha continues to attract investments across both emerging and core sectors. These projects will contribute significantly to employment generation, industrial diversification, and inclusive economic growth,” the CM said.

The projects span key sectors including gemstone manufacturing, green energy equipment, aerospace & defence, rare earth minerals-based value-added products, pharmaceuticals, mechanical and electrical capital goods, chemicals, steel, iron & ferro alloys, and power & renewable energy, an official said.

Lab-grown diamond projects worth Rs 9,817 crore proposed in Khordha

Kira Diam LLP, Anjali Labtech Limited, and Grow Magnificent Private Limited have proposed to establish lab-grown diamond manufacturing units in Khordha with a combined investment of Rs 9,817.50 crore, generating 8,100 employment opportunities. These projects are expected to strengthen Odisha’s position in the gemstone manufacturing sector, they said.

Major push in green energy equipment manufacturing

In Green Energy Equipment sector, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited will establish an ingot and wafers along with a Solar PV Cell Manufacturing Unit in Ganjam district with an investment of Rs 10,000 crore, while Saatvik Solar Industries Private Limited proposed to invest Rs 1,709.81 crore in a Solar PV Cells Manufacturing Facility in the same district.

N.A.N. Magnetech Private Limited will invest Rs 1,250 crore to establish a High-Performance EV Grade NdFeB Magnets manufacturing unit in Khordha/Cuttack, while Larsen & Toubro Limited will invest Rs 2,400 crore in a Sintered NdFeB Permanent Magnets manufacturing facility in Ganjam.

Additionally, World Titanium Industry Private Limited will establish a Titanium Dioxide Slag and Titanium Dioxide Pigment Manufacturing Unit in Ganjam with an investment of Rs 2,800 crore, they said.

Steel and metals sector sees massive investment flow

In manufacturing sector, Ratnamani Metals and Tubes Limited proposed to set up an Integrated Speciality Steel Manufacturing Unit in Jajpur with an investment of Rs 1,642 crore.

Similarly, in the pharmaceutical sector, Nectar Lifesciences Limited will invest Rs 1,170 crore in Sambalpur for a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing unit, while Jupiter Wagons Limited will establish a Railway Coach Manufacturing Facility in Jajpur with an investment of Rs 1,500 crore.

The Steel, Iron & Ferro Alloys sector accounted for a significant share of the approved investments. Rashmi Metallurgical Industry Private Limited will invest Rs 15,000 crore to establish a 4 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant in Jajpur, while Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited will invest Rs 7,580 crore in Sambalpur for a 1 MTPA Integrated Steel Manufacturing Unit.

SMC Power Generation Limited (Badmal) will invest Rs 5,350 crore for the expansion of its Integrated Steel Plant and Cement Manufacturing Unit in Jharsuguda, while SMC Power Generation Limited (Hirma) will invest Rs 3,800 crore for a similar expansion project.

BR Steel & Power Private Limited will establish a 1.2 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant in Sambalpur with an investment of Rs 2,400 crore, and Orissa Alloy Steel Private Limited will invest Rs 1,200 crore in an Iron Ore Beneficiation Plant in Sundargarh.

Power, renewable energy and chemicals attract large proposals

In the Power & Renewable Energy sector, Rajapuspa Renova LLP will establish a Pumped Storage Hydro Power Plant in Malkangiri with an investment of Rs 5,220 crore, generating 500 employment opportunities. Additionally, KU Urja Private Limited will invest Rs 2,471.98 crore in a Coal-Based Thermal Power Plant in Jharsuguda.

The Chemical sector also witnessed a major investment with Singhal Steel & Power Private Limited proposing an Aluminium Downstream Product manufacturing unit in Rayagada with an investment of Rs 1,300.57 crore.

Published on June 17, 2026



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NSE files draft papers for IPO nearly a decade after first listing attempt

NSE files draft papers for IPO nearly a decade after first listing attempt



After a wait of nearly a decade, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on Wednesday filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for an initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), marking a major milestone for the country’s largest stock exchange.

 


The IPO will comprise up to 148.9 million equity shares, or nearly 6 per cent of NSE’s paid-up capital, with a face value of ₹1 each. The issue will be entirely an offer for sale (OFS), with no fresh issue component, meaning the exchange itself will not receive any proceeds. All funds raised will accrue to the selling shareholders.

 
 


Based on NSE’s valuation in the unlisted market, the IPO is estimated to exceed ₹30,000 crore, potentially making it the largest public issue in India’s history. In comparison, Hyundai Motor India raised nearly ₹28,000 crore through its IPO in 2024.

 


The selling shareholders include State Bank of India, MS Strategic (Mauritius), Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Bank of Baroda, Stock Holding Corporation of India and several general insurance companies.

 


However, the exchange’s largest shareholder, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), will not dilute its stake through the offer.

 


NSE had received a no-objection certificate from Sebi earlier this year, enabling it to proceed with the DRHP filing. As a regulated market infrastructure institution, the exchange was required to obtain approval from its regulator before launching the IPO process.

 


The exchange had first filed draft IPO papers with Sebi in 2016. However, the listing plans were put on hold amid investigations and regulatory proceedings, including matters related to colocation and dark fibre access.

 


Over the past few years, NSE has worked to address the regulatory overhang by settling several cases and strengthening governance processes. In the DRHP, the exchange said its revised settlement applications in the colocation and dark fibre matters were filed with Sebi in March 2026 and remain pending as of the date of filing.

 


Once approved, NSE shares will be listed and traded on rival exchange BSE. BSE, in contrast, was listed on NSE in 2017.

 


In March, NSE appointed a record 20 merchant bankers for the IPO. The syndicate includes Kotak Mahindra Capital, JM Financial, Axis Capital, ICICI Securities, SBI Capital Markets, Nuvama Wealth Management, Avendus Capital, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and JPMorgan, among others. The exchange also mandated mid-sized investment banks such as Anand Rathi Advisors, DAM Capital Advisors, Pantomath Capital Advisors and Equirus Capital.

 


NSE has also appointed eight legal advisers for the issue, including Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co, AZB & Partners, S&R Associates, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas and Trilegal.

 


Financially, NSE continued to post robust growth in FY26. The exchange reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2,871 crore in the January-March quarter, up 8.3 per cent year-on-year. Consolidated revenue from operations rose to ₹4,967.6 crore from ₹3,771.4 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.



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NSE files IPO papers after decade-long wait marred by regulatory delays

NSE files IPO papers after decade-long wait marred by regulatory delays



The National ​Stock Exchange of India (NSE) filed draft papers on Wednesday for an initial public offering, ‌in what ​will be ​one of two mega ​IPOs in the country this year alongside Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio.

 


NSE, ​India’s largest ‌bourse and the world’s most ​active derivatives exchange, has been trying to list since ‌2016 ​when it first submitted IPO papers ‌with the markets regulator ​that were stalled due to an ongoing regulatory ​enquiry.

 


Rival exchange BSE Ltd was listed ‌in 2017. 

 

First Published: Jun 17 2026 | 10:19 PM IST



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Gujarat govt signs ₹1 lakh cr funding pact with HUDCO for metro, expressways and Dholera projects

Gujarat govt signs ₹1 lakh cr funding pact with HUDCO for metro, expressways and Dholera projects


File Photo: A Metro train passes through the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat on February 19, 2025
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The Gujarat government has signed an agreement with state-owned lender Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) to secure long-term financing of up to ₹1 lakh crore for infrastructure projects, providing a major funding pipeline for metro rail expansion, expressways and urban development initiatives across the state.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday in Gandhinagar in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The funding is expected to support a range of projects under the state’s long-term development roadmap, including Ahmedabad Metro Rail Phases 2 and 3, expressways, sports infrastructure and the development of Dholera as a greenfield smart city.

In a parallel development, the state government also signed an MoU with Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) to provide technical and strategic support for upcoming infrastructure projects. Under the agreement, IIM Ahmedabad will undertake pre-feasibility studies, feasibility assessments, preparation of detailed project reports (DPRs) and impact evaluations for projects planned under the Viksit Gujarat 2047 programme. The partnership is expected to help the government evaluate project viability, prioritise investments and improve execution outcomes for large infrastructure initiatives.

Published on June 17, 2026



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