Viral rumours have emerged as a new business continuity risk for universities. Institutions such as the IITs, IISc, Delhi University and Manipal are looking for partners to fund AI laboratories, secure digital campuses and shared computing capacity.

HPC acts as the broker between these institutions and technology vendors, education investors and research funders. We structure and negotiate the partnership, and earn a success fee of 3% on a transaction value of about $20 million.

The PM E-DRIVE scheme has enabled 26.59 lakh electric vehicle sales, and renewable energy, carbon credit and sustainable agriculture projects across India look for verified buyers and green finance.

HPC connects project developers with credible offset purchasers and impact investors, handles deal structuring and due diligence coordination, and takes a 3% success fee on credit sale and offtake agreements of roughly $30 million.

The market fell sharply this week, with the Nifty touching a 52-week low and investors losing nearly Rs 13 lakh crore in two days, while domestic investors put Rs 33,460 crore into the market in the week to October 2. Anup Bagchi, whose appointment has RBI approval, is due to take charge at HDFC Bank on October 27. Banks, insurers and asset managers are looking for strategic partners and growth capital.

HPC introduces investors to Indian financial institutions and arranges minority stake sales and joint ventures. Our fee is 2.5% of closed transaction value, on deals of about $100 million.

The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products scheme has been extended to 31 December 2026 at unchanged rates and caps, and India-Canada free trade talks have entered a fourth round while an EFTA deal opens new export opportunities. Central and state authorities are seeking private partners for infrastructure and digital public services.

HPC matches infrastructure sponsors, contractors and lenders with qualifying public-private partnership opportunities, supports bid positioning, and earns a 2% success fee on financed projects of around $200 million.

Hospital chains, diagnostic providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and health-tech firms are raising capital to expand specialist capacity, connect patient records and serve international medical tourists.

HPC brokers acquisitions, equity raises and technology partnerships between healthcare operators and specialist investors. We take a 3% success fee on transactions of about $50 million.

IT stocks led the market rally on October 9 ahead of TCS second-quarter results. Technology, manufacturing and financial services employers are expanding hiring and exploring training and recruitment platform partnerships.

HPC brokers the sale and merger of recruitment, training and talent platforms, and introduces workforce providers to large employers. Our fee is 3.5% of deal value on transactions near $12 million.

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India expects the apparel market to reach $146.3 billion by 2029, and Steel Exchange India produced a record 25,095 tonnes in September. Manufacturers, processors and logistics firms are seeking tenants, equipment financing and technology partners.

HPC places manufacturers and logistics investors into industrial projects and arranges the joint venture or lease terms. We charge a 2.5% success fee on deals of around $80 million.

The Union Cabinet cleared Phase III of the Green Energy Corridor with an outlay of Rs 1,86,405 crore, including 50 GWh of battery storage, to evacuate 135 GW of renewable capacity by 2032-33, and wind capacity additions are expected to rise to 13.2 GW by FY31. Developers and transmission companies are lining up financing.

HPC introduces equity and debt providers to project sponsors and negotiates offtake and financing terms. Our success fee is 2% on projects of about $300 million.

The GST Council meeting did not discuss UPI merchant discount rates, left rates unchanged and addressed input tax credit protection, while Odisha pressed for MSME-friendly reforms and faster refunds. Businesses need tax, compliance and regulatory support.

HPC brokers the acquisition of, and partnerships with, compliance, regtech, tax and legal services providers. We earn a 3% success fee on deals of around $15 million.

Valuation talk for the Jio IPO has fallen from $160 billion to $100 billion, with global funds reportedly demanding a 30% discount to Bharti, while GQG has sold its ITC stake. Regional groups, global funds and private equity firms are pursuing acquisitions, partnerships and exits among Indian companies.

HPC sources targets, qualifies buyers and manages the process from first introduction to signing. Our fee is 2% of enterprise value on transactions of about $250 million.

Retail demand is building ahead of peak festival shopping, with consumer brands launching Great Indian Festival sales and gold prices tracking global trends and the rupee. Retailers, FMCG and e-commerce companies are acquiring or partnering with analytics firms to understand shifting consumer behaviour.

HPC brokers acquisitions and licensing arrangements between analytics providers and enterprise buyers. We take a 3.5% success fee on deals near $15 million.

Odisha is giving Kalinga Studio a new lease of life by revamping its film infrastructure. Broadcasters, streaming platforms, production studios and creative agencies are looking for investors and distribution partners to scale across India and the diaspora.

HPC arranges equity investments, content licensing and merger transactions for media businesses. Our success fee is 3% on deals of about $20 million.

Brookfield has entered India's industrial logistics market through a Rs 4,300 crore deal with ESR. Developers and institutional investors are seeking land, joint venture partners and long-term funding for warehousing, housing, offices and mixed-use schemes in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

HPC connects developers with funders, landowners and offtake partners, and structures the joint ventures. We take a 2% success fee on projects of around $150 million.

India's IPO market has raised a record $12.5 billion in nine months, and SME listings are continuing on the BSE. Venture funds and corporate investors are backing growth-stage Indian companies, while founders look for follow-on rounds and strategic exits.

HPC brokers funding rounds and acquisitions between startups and investors. Our fee is 3% of capital raised on rounds of about $30 million.

Starlink's India plan reportedly involves 20 gateways and partnerships with Airtel and Jio, while Elon Musk has accused Indian oligarchs of blocking the service. India's 5G network has passed 5.5 lakh base stations, and Synopsys is working with CII to speed MSME digital transformation. Data centre operators, telecoms firms and cloud providers are looking for capital and anchor customers.

HPC brokers capacity deals, joint ventures and infrastructure financings between operators and investors. Our success fee is 2.5% on transactions of about $120 million.

IndiGo will launch a daily direct Bhubaneswar-Pune flight from October 25, and Odisha has approved an additional Rs 100.83 crore for Puri's ABADHA development projects. Hotel groups, resort owners and tour operators across Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan and Odisha are looking for refurbishment capital, new management partners and buyers.

HPC arranges sales, recapitalisations and management agreements for hospitality assets. We take a 3% success fee on deals of around $50 million.