The 2-0-2-5 Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Auto ancillary firm jolted by promoter’s sudden demise(4,7)
  2. 3. Indian-origin executive who was named TIME’s CEO of the Year(5,7)
  3. 4. Tech Business leader curating the Indian challenger to WhatsApp(7,5)
  4. 7. India surpassed this country to become the world’s fourth-largest economy in nominal GDP terms(7)
  5. 9. Power company that acquired a majority stake in KSK Mahanadi Power(5,5)
  6. 10. New media giant formed by a mega merger with a combined entity valued at $8.5 billion(3,4)
  7. 12. Indian military operation named after a sacred symbol, frequently discussed in strategic circles(9,7)
  8. 13. Acquired company in major pharmaceutical merger(2,9)
  9. 16. World’s largest human congregation at the confluence of sacred rivers(4,5)
  10. 18. Which startup, known for pet care products became a unicorn(6) Anagram: Rolods
Down
  1. 1. Acquiring company in major pharmaceutical merger(5,6)
  2. 3. Regulator that expanded its board from 9 to 15 members under the Securities Markets Code Bill 2025(4)
  3. 5. Electric two-wheeler startup that went public with its IPO, nearly doubling its market capitalization post-listing(5,6)
  4. 6. IPO which had the highest fund raise(4,7)
  5. 8. This global chipmaker continued to move markets after issuing an upbeat AI-driven forecast(6)
  6. 11. Football legend who toured India under the “GOAT India Tour” banner(6,5)
  7. 14. Indian rum brand won ‘Global Brand of the Year’ at The Spirits Business Awards(8)
  8. 15. Japanese bank that acquired a significant stake in YES Bank as part of a cross-border deal(4)
  9. 17. Safe-haven asset that touched record highs amid global uncertainty(4)