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New Delhi [India], October 21: Hillarys, a Hunter Douglas Group company with over 50 years of international heritage in the UK, is introducing a new approach to India's window-covering market. Traditionally driven by physical stores and fragmented service experiences, the INR 10,000 crore category is evolving as consumers seek greater convenience, personalisation and expert guidance. As India's first direct-to-consumer (DTC) window-covering brand, Hillarys aims to address this shift through a se

Indian Hotels Company expects to reach 700 hotels in FY27, ahead of its 2030 target, and has raised its FY27 revenue growth guidance to 15-17% from 12-14%

Flipkart's 11-day festive sale saw orders, units and buyers rise 20-22% year-on-year, with nearly half of buyers from Gen Z and about 60% from Tier 2-plus cities

Bajaj Finance and Piramal Finance flag early signs of stress in gold loans as rapid lending growth raises concerns over repayment delays, borrower leverage and defaults

Mahindra Finance reported 22% growth in disbursements to Rs 16,499 crore in Q2FY27, while assets under management rose 15% and credit costs declined to 1.6% from 2.2% a year ago

Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 21: The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIM Udaipur) today launched its One-Year MBA in Investment and Wealth Management (IWM), becoming the first and only IIM to offer a dedicated One-Year Full-Time Residential MBA Program in this domain. This pioneering initiative reflects the Institute's commitment to developing specialised management education that responds to emerging industry needs and evolving career opportunities in the financial services sect

New Delhi [India], October 21: JEET AI introduces India's first AI Tutor that truly teaches, replicating the experience of learning with a personal teacher. Rather than waiting for students to ask questions, it actively teaches concepts, writes and annotates on a virtual board, presents relevant multimedia content, and uses interactive simulations to simplify complex topics. For instance, while teaching a concept in Chemistry, JEET AI can illustrate chemical reactions, explain the underlying sci

New Delhi [India], October 21: FMCG Industry veteran, Suresh Ramachandran today launched his first book, My Way Is the SURE Way: A Practitioner's GTM Playbook for FMCG Founders & Leadership Teams, drawing on three decades of FMCG experience, field observations and distributor interactions to offer a structured approach to go-to-market (GTM) strategy. The book is aimed particularly at founders and sales leaders of businesses in the 100- 400 crore range, where the strategies that drive early growt

Adani Green Energy reported a 39% rise in total income to Rs 4,520 crore in Q2FY27, driven by capacity expansion and strong operational performance across its renewable energy sites

The approval allows toripalimab with cisplatin and paclitaxel as first-line treatment for unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic ESCC in adults

Partnership expands vaccine maker's push into cell and gene therapies; companies target commercialisation of blood cancer treatment by 2028

Two workers employed by a service provider died after a sudden carbon dioxide gas discharge during a scheduled cylinder replacement on June 9

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21: OPPO has announced the launch of the OPPO F35 Series 5G, bringing its Group Selfie Expert camera experience, everyday-use features and festive purchase benefits to consumers across Pune, South Maharashtra and Goa.

HDFC identified the executives during an internal investigation that began after some leaders grew concerned about the possibility of information being leaked

Carlsberg India, the country's second-largest brewer, is expected to begin investor roadshows next week and could launch the IPO as early as December

New Delhi [India], October 21: For students aspiring to study at Ashoka University, securing admission involves more than strong school grades. The university's undergraduate admissions process evaluates academic performance, intellectual curiosity, written communication, aptitude and the ability to articulate ideas. Understanding each component early can help applicants prepare more strategically and present a stronger case for admission.

The streaming platform said India recorded its largest-ever quarter of paid net additions, supported by a strong content slate and its Flipkart loyalty bundle

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 21: This Durga Puja, Cipla brought its pioneering patient awareness campaign - Berok Zindagi, to the heart of Kolkata's festivities. Taking its 'Asthma ke liye #InhalersHainSahi' message to pandal-goers, the campaign featured larger-than-life inhaler installations at Santosh Mitra Square, Sree Bhumi Sporting Club, and Shibmandir Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samiti from 14-20 October.

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 21: Woxsen University, Hyderabad, and XPO, a global leader in asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation in North America, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and create greater opportunities for students to gain practical industry exposure. The partnership will bring together XPO's industry expertise and Woxsen's academic capabilities through trainee programs, live projects, intern

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Wednesday said it has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for Zytorvi (toripalimab), through which it aims to expand access to first-line immunotherapy for patients with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) in India. The drug has been approved in combination with cisplatin and paclitaxel for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent, or metastatic ESCC, the pharma company said in a rel

The issue received bids worth about Rs 22,354 crore by 10:34 am, with qualified institutional buyers leading demand at 3.25 times their reserved portion

The orders cover two Central Secretariat buildings in New Delhi and two 47-storey office towers in Amaravati, with the projects scheduled for completion in 24 months and 30 months, respectively

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 21: GEMS Education, one of the world's largest operators of private schools across 10+ countries providing education to more than 200,000+ students, has announced the launch of GEMS Modern Academy in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The new school will provide multiple curriculum pathways, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula, giving families a choice between a nationally recognised Indian curriculum an

The engineering and construction company secured fresh projects in power transmission and distribution, and buildings and factories, in India, according to a regulatory filing

OYO parent PRISM is planning to nearly halve the size of the fresh issue in its proposed initial public offering (IPO) to up to Rs 3,350 crore from almost Rs 6,650 crore, sources said on Tuesday. People familiar with the matter told PTI the reduction in the issue size follows continued strong cash generation and an improving balance-sheet position, which has lowered the amount of capital the company needs to raise compared with what was originally envisaged. The original issue was sized before t

UK watchdog proposes wider, cheaper access to iPhone contactless technology to boost competition among digital wallet providers

The lender says its capital buffers, deferred tax assets and other options provide flexibility even as the reinstatement of Rs 8,415 crore in AT1 bonds may lower its CET1 ratio

New Delhi [India], October 20: AARVIHA CREATIONS is all set to create a new cinematic world that brings together Indian mythology, mysterious secrets, and futuristic technology. As the production house's first film, 'The Prompt War - Rise of Mahaveer' was announced on the occasion of Dussehra. The title poster released on this special occasion has already created strong curiosity about the film's world and concept.

Ahead of Jio's IPO, Akash Ambani discusses the company's valuation, governance, telecom tariffs, AI ambitions, satellite broadband plans and opportunities for global expansion

Jio is a technology company, not just a telco: Akash Ambani ahead of IPO

IndusInd General Insurance Company Ltd (formerly Reliance General Insurance), part of IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL) Group, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Sharad Mathur as its Managing Director & CEO, following statutory approvals. Mathur brings three decades of experience in the insurance and financial services industry, with a strong track record in organisational transformation, distribution expansion, technology-led innovation, growth and governance, the company said in

Harish Bhat, who joined Trent's board in April 2014, has resigned effective October 17, citing growing professional and personal commitments in a letter to Chairman Noel Tata

Realty firm Prestige Estates Projects Ltd will launch residential properties worth Rs 40,000 crore in the second half of this fiscal year, a 2.5 times jump from April-September period, as it looks to encash festive demand. In its latest operational update, Bengaluru-based Prestige Estates informed that residential launches for April-September of the 2026-27 fiscal year aggregated 23.14 million square feet with a revenue potential of over Rs 16,200 crore. We have a substantial launch pipeline of

he fund manager cites uncertainty over tax deductions, compliance requirements and investor restrictions as reasons for relocating two funds to Abu Dhabi Global Market

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: Bajaj Broking, a full-service stockbroker, today announced the launch of its algorithmic trading platform, enabling users to access ready-made, exchange-registered strategies or build customised trading strategies using a range of technical indicators and predefined trading conditions.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 20: Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre has opened its second facility in the city, an 80-bed centre at Gulbai Tekra. It comes three years after the organisation's first Ahmedabad centre, in Ognaj, which has 35 beds. The two together give Jagruti a residential capacity of 115 beds in the city.

New Delhi [India], October 20: The global race to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence is giving world trade strong momentum at a time of higher tariffs and geopolitical conflicts.

New Delhi [India], October 19: Founded by Class 12 student Yukti Dahiya, the initiative is expanding access to career counselling, scholarships and emerging professional opportunities for students from underserved communities.

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 19: ActivityKidz, the discovery and booking platform for activities for children, today announced that it is now live in 20 cities across eight of the largest metros in India. Operated by CurioQuest Technologies Private Limited, the platform now serves 2 lakh plus parents every month and works with more than 500 ticketed entertainment and activity venues.

Non-bank lender Piramal Finance on Monday reported a 67 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 545 crore for the September quarter, helped by core income growth and improvements in costs. The company's core net interest income grew 35 per cent to Rs 1,530 crore due to a 24 per cent growth in assets under management and a 0.35 per cent expansion in net income margin to 6.5 per cent. The cost-to-income ratio improved sharply to 52.1 per cent during the reporting quarter from 61.2 per cent, helping the

Punjab & Sind Bank on Saturday reported a 40 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 412 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, helped by improved core income and reduction in bad assets. The public sector lender posted a net profit of Rs 295 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal. The bank's total income increased to Rs 3,747 crore in the second quarter from Rs 3,373 crore a year ago, Punjab & Sind Bank said in a regulatory filing. Interest income rose to Rs 3,394 crore in the Sept

Just Dial Ltd, a leading local search engine, has reported a decline of 9.73 per cent in its consolidated net profit to Rs 107.8 crore in the September quarter of FY27, on a year-on-year basis. It had posted a net profit of Rs 119.44 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing. However, Just Dial's revenue from operations was up 13.11 per cent in the September quarter at Rs 342.82 crore, compared to Rs 303.07 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Jus

State-owned Ireda has posted a marginal rise in its standalone net profit to Rs 554 crore for the September quarter, the company said on Monday. It earned a net profit of Rs 549 crore in the second quarter of the preceding financial year, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (Ireda) said in a statement. In July-September, the company's revenue from operations rose 14 per cent to Rs 2,345 crore from Rs 2,057 crore a year ago. Loan disbursement increased 31 per cent to Rs 10,579 crore ag

Chairman Vikas Oberoi says the developer is exploring land purchases and joint development agreements across Delhi, Noida and Gurugram, while some launches await regulatory clearances

The Bengaluru-based developer reported a 31.3% decline in Q2 revenue to Rs 967.06 crore, while first-half sales grew 47.2% and collections increased 4.8% year-on-year

The wealth-tech firm plans to launch its MF Lite fund house in Q4FY27 after meeting regulatory requirements, potentially becoming the first AMC under Sebi's new framework

Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has submitted its response to governance complaints filed by two trustees, with the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner expected to decide the next course of action

New Delhi [India], October 19: Ed-a-Mamma, the purpose-driven children's and lifestyle brand founded by actor and entrepreneur Alia Bhatt, celebrates its sixth anniversary this October, marking six years of growth and evolution from a digital-first kidswear brand into a growing multi-category business with an expanding exclusive retail presence across India.

Waaree Renewable Technologies' Q2FY27 net profit fell over 29% to 81.48 crore as higher expenses weighed on earnings, even as revenue rose to 1,057.84 crore.

Assets under management grew 26%, the fastest pace since the March 2025 quarter, as gold loans doubled and rural consumer finance expanded 63%, supporting quarterly earnings