Author: Rutuparna Rath

New Delhi, 5th April 2025 — Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF), India’s first and only fashion-focused venture studio, proudly participated in the Startup Mahakumbh 2025 in Delhi. With innovation and impact at the heart of its vision, FEF is on a mission to back early-stage fashion ventures that are reshaping the landscape of the Indian and global fashion industry. Startup Mahakumbh, a landmark gathering of entrepreneurs, investors,…

New Delhi, 5th April 2025 – India’s agriculture sector is witnessing a transformative shift driven by innovation, technology, and policy support. The latest report by 1Lattice in collaboration with IVCA (Indian Venture & Alternate Capital Association), “Innovations in Agriculture,” was released today at Startup Mahakumbh 2025. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the current market scenario, investment landscape, and the pivotal role of government policies in fostering a resilient and…

IIFL Finance Limited, which is a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC), today said that it will raise up to Rs 500 crores through a public issue of secured, rated, listed redeemable non-convertible debentures (“NCDs”), offering coupon of up to 10.25% per annum. The funds raised will be used for the purpose of onward lending, financing and general corporate purposes. The NCDs are rated “Crisil AA/Stable” by Crisil Ratings…

New Delhi, 05th April 2025 – Transteel, a leading manufacturer of ergonomic office furniture, has collaborated with Tata Steel to introduce performance fabrics In India. These graphene-enhanced fabric that transforms natural fibers like jute and cotton into high-performance upholstery materials resulting in a circular economy while promoting health and wellness in corporate office furniture and fit outs.  This important partnership was unveiled at FM and…

Chandigarh, April 05, 2025: The Heavy Engineering arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has despatched the fourth Steam Generator (SG) to the Kaiga Atomic Power Station in Karnataka, thus completing the delivery of a set of four SGs for one unit for the indigenously developed 10×700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor Fleet Programme. The fourth SG has been despatched nine months ahead of the contractual schedule, while the full set of four SGs has been delivered in 45 months. Setting a…

Chandigarh, 5th April 2025 – Ratul Puri’s Hindustan Power has been awarded a 425MWp solar power project by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) as part of its 2,000MWac grid-connected solar PV power procurement initiative through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. This strategic win aligns with the company’s ambitious vision of achieving a 5GW renewable energy portfolio by 2028. The Letter of Award (LoA) was issued by…

Chandigarh, 5 April 2025: ITA Airways has officially received approval to start the integration process into Star Alliance following a verdict by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). Building on its induction into the Lufthansa Group earlier this year, this decision paves the way for its much anticipated entry into the world’s largest airline alliance. The onboarding process will now move at full throttle. Celebrating…

Mohali, April 05, 2025: Swaraj Tractors, a division of the Mahindra Group has announced its collaboration with Mahindra Susten, the Group’s clean-tech arm, to establish Punjab’s largest solar group captive project—a 26 MW solar energy installation in Bathinda district. This ambitious venture is a significant step forward towards scaling up Swaraj Tractors renewable energy share to up to 50 per cent. The solar energy project…

Chandigarh, 5 April 2025: The Aerospace business of Godrej Enterprises Group, is strengthening its commitment to India’s self-reliance vision through signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the EOS, a global leader in industrial 3D printing solutions, to develop a state-of-the-art Additive Manufacturing (AM)-based manufacturing ecosystem focused on the Indian aviation and space industries. This collaboration represents a critical step in India’s technological evolution,…

Delhi, April 5, 2025 –  ITM Business School has officially announced its Entrance Test, Case Study & Personal Interview (CAPI) process as a crucial component of the selection procedure for its MBA program. The institute emphasizes a holistic approach to admissions, evaluating applicants beyond just entrance test scores. The CAPI ensures that prospective students are assessed based on critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal skills,…

The places we call home, the offices where we chase dreams, the cafés where conversations unfold – every space we inhabit silently shapes our well-being. Yet, how often do we pause to think about the materials that surround us? This World Health Day, Merino Industries turns the spotlight on a fundamental truth: the need to imbibe health-first elements into our furniture & homes — the…

Chandigarh, 5th April, 2025: Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Nagaland Rural Bank to enter into a strategic vehicle financing partnership for its customers. This MoU will enable both Ashok Leyland and Nagaland Rural Bank to offer customized financial solutions to the customers. The MoU was signed by Mr. C.Neelakantan, Head…

Chandigarh, April 05, 2025: The Board of Directors of the Company has approved the appointment of Mr. Sudhanshu Vats as Managing Director and appointment of Mr. Kavinder Singh as Joint Managing Director, in its Board Meeting held on 1st April 2025. This change will be effective from 10th April 2025, after the completion of the term of the current Managing Director, Mr. Bharat Puri who…

Chandigarh, April 05, 2025: The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical of Larsen & Toubro has won new orders in India and abroad. It has won an order for setting up a 765kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) in western India and another order for the turnkey construction of a transmission line associated with evacuation of power in the same region. In Saudi Arabia, the vertical…

SHAMLI, Uttar Pradesh, 05 April 2025: Hans Heritage Jaggery and Farm Produce is leading a sustainable transformation in India’s ₹25,000 crore jaggery market. By implementing Spray Engineering Devices Limited’s (SED) cutting-edge Low-Temperature Evaporation (LTE®) technology, the Shamli-based facility has become one of the first jaggery manufacturers in India to completely eliminate traditional fuel-burning furnaces. This move significantly reduces the plant’s carbon footprint while creating enhanced economic opportunities…

Taking a mindful tea break can be a simple yet effective way to unwind and rejuvenate, contributing to a stress-free life. Nourishing both the body and mind with a well-chosen tea can help create moments of calm in a busy day. Tata Tea Gold Care, infused with the goodness of natural herbs, offers a perfect blend to support relaxation and well-being. A mindful pause with…

Chandigarh, April 05, 2025: National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and WRI India have inked partnership on Wednesday to map green skill gap, implement reskilling and upskilling programmes and strengthen the green skilling ecosystem in India. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in New Delhi in this regard with a vision to transform India into a green-skilled nation. The agreement focuses on boosting green skills…

4th April 2025 – Freudenberg Group, a global technology conglomerate, has announced record growth in revenues and operating profits for the financial year 2024. The company achieved sales of €11,947.5 million, which is a 0.4 percent increase compared to last year (€11,902.8 million). However, exchange rate changes had a negative effect of €76.9 million on sales. Operating profit grew by about 4.7 percent, reaching €1,132.4…

Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies for Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital, plans to recruit 8,000 people worldwide in 2025 to support the strong growth momentum across its three business segments. Around 40% of new hires will join engineering roles (including software and systems engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data, etc.), while approximately 25% will join industrial roles (including technicians, operators and industrial engineers). In parallel, more than 4,000 employees will…

 4th April 2025: CRIF Highmark a leading credit bureau released the thirtieth edition of ‘CRIF MicroLend Vol XXX – Dec 2024’. MicroLend is a quarterly publication from CRIF High Mark on Microfinance lending in India. The publication presents trends & analysis of key parameters such as Gross Loan Portfolio, Growth, Market Share, Borrower Leverage, Compliance and Portfolio Risks. The report also slices the data for major…

April 4th, 2025: Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced a partnership with ServiceNow to deliver next-generation broadband solutions tailored for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). The partnership offers a comprehensive vertical solutions stack that covers every aspect of a broadband CSP’s journey, including planning and building networks, managing operations, enhancing customer experience, and monetizing services.…