Release 18- Year-VII 2025
Members
- Banco Sabadell achieves record profit of €1.827 billion, up 37.1%, and raises shareholder remuneration to €3.3 billion Banco Sabadell Group achieved record profit of 1,827 million euros in 2024, up by 37.1% year-on-year, having outperformed the historic high of 500 million euros in each of the last two quarters, on the back of a dynamic business performance in Spain in both retail and business banking, and a growing contribution from TSB
- DS Group relaunches UnCafe as Society of Salad Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a multi-business corporation and a leading FMCG conglomerate, announced the launch of Society of Salad, formerly known as UnCafe as a vibrant new destination for clean, conscious, and sustainable eating. The newly rebranded eatery has evolved with a vision to create a social hub where flavor meets nourishment, and every meal is a celebration of wholesome ingredients. With the re-branding of Society of Salad.
- ZEISS India to drive Karnataka’s eye-care campaign Vidya Drishti ZEISS India, a subsidiary of Germany’s Carl Zeiss, has signed an MoU with the Karnataka government to enhance eye care in rural areas. The two-year Vidya Drishti campaign will begin in Kalaburagi, screening 5.32 lakh school children (ages 5-16) for vision issues and providing prescription glasses where needed. Additionally, 6 lakh underprivileged individuals (aged 39+) will be screened.
- Urbaser strengthens its presence in the Region of Valencia with the acquisition of the Guadassuar Waste Recovery Complex Madrid, March 20th 2025. Urbaser, a Spanish leading company in environmental solutions, has acquired the Waste Recovery Complex in Guadassuar, located in the province of Valencia, Spain. Urbaser’s new acquisition includes a concession linked to a municipal solid waste treatment plant, which has a workforce of more than 100 employees and serves 52 municipalities within the Consorci Ribera i Valldigna, catering to a population of over 350,000 inhabitants. Additionally, it enables the management of a network of eco-parks consisting of 27 fixed facilities and 3 mobile units. The concession will extend over the next 20 years.
- Zelestra Secures Long-Term Contract for 500 MW Renewable Projects in India Zelestra, a global, multi-technology, customer-focused renewable energy company, has been awarded a Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) contract by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), an Indian public sector company in the Navratna Category, enabling it to build a transformational 500 MW hybrid megaproject combining solar, wind and energy storage technologies.
- First Spanish company in India trying IPO Cash logistics player SIS Cash Service Ltd (SIS-Prosegur) has filed draft papers with the market regulator Sebi to mop up funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO is a mix of fresh issue of shares worth ₹100 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 3.715 million shares by promoters, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday. Those selling shares in the OFS are SIS Ltd and SMC Integrated Facility Management Solutions Ltd.
- BBVA and Técnicas Reunidas team up to promote industrial decarbonization
The agreement establishes a collaboration framework both entities to strengthen the business of track, the new business unit of Técnicas Reunidas specialized in decarbonization and energy transition services and projects.
Track operates worldwide with a special focus on Spain, Europe and the United States, and is building a complete range of services associated with low carbon technologies.
Interesting links
- New passport rules 2025: 5 key updates explained
- India, Spain agree to strengthen defence coop: MEA
- Traffic Fines 2025: Penalities and Fines for Violating Traffic Rules in India
- UPI users alert! Banks & UPI apps to implement new mobile number verification rules from April 1, 2025
- RBI revises priority sector lending guidelines, increases loan limits for housing, renewable energy
- Localization not to restrict cross-border data flow: IT secretary
- ATM withdrawals to cost Rs 23 from May 1 as RBI hikes fee. Check details.
- Corporate Tax 2025: Key Changes You Should Know About
- Inflation in Spain falls to 2.3% in March
- Say goodbye to these euro coins and notes – here’s what’s changing in Spain
- New law in Spain will come into effect in hours in latest bid to stop tourist
- Spain’s industrial prices rise at fastest pace in two years on energy costs
- Rioja wine producers face uncertainty amid trade tensions and global demand shifts
- Spain Officially Ends Golden Visa Program After 12 Years
Government India/Spain – New notifications
- India Govt. Tenders
- Odisha attracts investment worth ₹16.73 lakh crore at summit
Cabinet approves 6-lane highway project connecting JNPA Port at an investment of Rs 4,500 crore
- Ayodhya Airport To Handle 60 Lakh Passengers Annually, AAI Unveils Rs 1,625 Crore Expansion Plan Amid Surging Footfall
- India to invest $600 billion in power sector over next decade: Report
- India Eyes Self-Reliance In Electronics Supply Chain With Rs 22,919 Crome Scheme For Targeted Incentives-All About It
- Spain Tender 22/23
- Innovative foreign investment in Spain’s Agritech industry
- Spain leads in the implementation of investments under the European Social Fund, a pillar of Social Europe
- Spain’s Sanchez vows to launch plan for defence boost by summer
- The European Commission disbursed 100 million euros to help Spain recover from the storm that hit the Valencia region particularly hard
- Spain brings back €10,000 electric car grants – here’s who qualifies
Past & Next Events
- Event –ISCC Members Engaged in Interactive Session with European Parliament’s IMCO Delegation in Mumbai on 7th January’ 2025
- Event – ISCC Members Invited in “Ananta” – A Sustainability-Focused Trade Show & Conclave in Mumbai on 9th January’ 2025
- Event – ISCC was invited by FEBI to an interaction with Hon’ble Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Government of India in Delhi on 15th January’ 2025
- Meeting – ISCC attended the Second Governing Meeting of EU Chambers online on 20th January’ 2025
- Meeting – ISCC participated in Anual General Assembly of FEDECOM on 14th February’ 2025
- Event – ISCC was invited to the Silver Jubilee IMC Bharat Calling Conference held in Mumbai 27th February’ 2025
- Meeting – ISCC participated in meeting during the visit of Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission and EU College of Commissioners to India in New Delhi on 28th Febraury’ 2025 February
- Board Meeting – ISCC participated in the board meeting of FEBI in Delhi on 28th February’ 2025
- Cocktail Reception – ISCC was invited to a Cocktail Reception hosted by the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Delhi on 18th March’ 2025
- Board Meeting – ISCC successfully conducted the board meeting online on 19th March’ 2025
- Business Breakfast – ISCC hosted a Business Breakfast featuring insightful discussions led by Mr. Manish Gupta and Mr. Sandeep Singh from PDCOR, in Delhi on 20th March’ 2025
- Business Breakfast – ISCC hosted a Business Breakfast, featuring a presentation on Investment & Finance by Mr. Gaurav Kumar, Chief General Manager from India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) in Delhi on 20th March’ 2025
New Members - now We are 108!
The Indo-Spanish Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit organization where Spanish and Indian business firms exchange knowledge and experience on how best to confront the challenges of operating in India. Working together, the Chamber helps its members to connect their business with other businesses and with opportunities. Endorsed by the Spanish Government, the Chamber enhances economic ties between Spain and India.