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Axis Max Life extends Term Plan to Students; Expands Early-Age Protection to Secure India’s Young Adults New Delhi, Jan  07:  Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited (“Axis Max Life”/ “Company”), has extended its Smart Term Plan Plus (UIN: 104N127V04), to students. This Term Plan enables young adults pursuing higher education to secure a life cover of up to INR 2 Crore,…

Chennai, Jan 07: – Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB), one of India’s trusted private sector banks, has entered into a strategic partnership with TechFini, a UPI infrastructure and fintech solutions provider, to strengthen its UPI acquiring and issuing capabilities. Under this partnership, TechFini will serve as a Technology Service Provider (TSP) to TMB. The collaboration is aimed at enabling faster, secure, and highly scalable UPI infrastructure for payment aggregators,…

Las Vegas, NV, USA, Jan 7: LINK2CARE, a next‑generation  preventive‑health wearable platform, today announced the global debut of “WATCH2CARE VITAL”, a breakthrough smartwatch that blends Traditional Chinese  Medicine (TCM), large‑scale real‑world health data, and advanced AI systems to deliver a new standard in proactive personal health. Unlike traditional wearables focused only on basic biometrics, WATCH2CARE VITAL provides organ‑system insights inspired by TCM across the Heart,…

India Circus by Krsnaa Mehta Expands Retail Footprint with New Store at Kopa Mall, Pune Pune, India, Jan 06: India Circus by Krsnaa Mehta has announced the opening of its newest retail store at Kopa Mall, Pune, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s ongoing expansion across culturally vibrant and design-forward Indian cities. Situated in the heart of Koregaon Park, the 768 sq. ft. store…

Mumbai, Jan 06: DOMS Industries Limited (‘DOMS’), a company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of a diverse range of products that cater to the evolving needs of children, adolescents, and young adults through their formative years, transformed the festive season into a celebration of colour, creativity and new beginnings at the DOMS Painting Studio at KidZania. Blending the warmth of Christmas with the optimism of…

Mumbai, Jan 2: Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, chaired the concluding session of the week-long (23rd December 2025-31st December 2025) Kaushal Manthan, bringing together senior officials across divisions, institutions, and key stakeholders from MSDE. The objective of the discussions held over a period of one week was to identify…

Mumbai,  Jan 1: Kia India, a leading mass-premium carmaker, concluded Calendar Year  2025 on a strong note, registering total wholesale volumes of 280,286 unitsmarking a 15% annual growth over 245,000 units sold in CY 2024. This consistent performance underscores company’s focused customer centric approach, continuous product innovations, sustained customer demand and a supportive market environment. The year ended on a positive note, recording the best-ever December since inception with sales of 18,659 units, translating into…

A Crucial Phase for Odisha’s Growth Story Odisha stands at a pivotal moment in its industrial journey. Over the course of 2025, the state attracted investment proposals worth ₹5.67 lakh crore, approving 255 industrial projects across diverse sectors. If successfully implemented, these investments could create more than 3.4 lakh jobs, significantly reshaping the state’s economic and employment landscape. The emphasis now is no longer on…

Mumbai, Jan 1, 2026: Abakkus Mutual Fund has cited that the new fund offer (NFO) of their maiden fund – Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund, which opened on December 8, 2025 and closed on December 22, 2025, secured assets under management (AUM) with the subscription value of ₹2,468 crores. This is a reflection of strong interest from investors across the country, recording participation from nearly 5,518…

India’s primary market in 2025 combined record-breaking activity with increasingly discerning investor behaviour, creating one of the most active yet rational IPO years in recent times. Mainboard listings rose to 106  raising INR 1.83 lakh crore, while the SME segment matched the momentum with 260 listings, raising INR 12,210 crore. Issuance Mix and Demand Patterns Automotive, consumer discretionary, and industrial companies led fundraising, supported by…

Mumbai, Dec 30: If beauty in 2025 had a headline, it would read: India flirted hard and swiped right on what worked. This wasnʼt a year of blind loyalty or long-term commitment. It was the year of curious, confident experimentation. Consumers chased what was viral, sampled what was trending, and moved fast, but only the products that truly delivered earned repeat screen time in their…

Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Ltd., has stressed the urgent need to scale up India’s mineral production by increasing output from existing mining assets, particularly in copper and gold. “If the world wants to ramp up mineral production in the short term, there is only one way: maximise output from existing assets. New projects take 5 to 10 years to deliver,” Mr. Agarwal said in…

Mumbai, Dec 29:- PGIM India Mutual Fund today released its third edition of Retirement Readiness Report 2025, a study that holds a mirror to the evolving hopes, anxieties, and ambitions of Indian households. In a nation where incomes are rising and self-identity is being redefined, the report reveals a striking paradox: Retirement has surged to become the No. 1 financial priority for the first time ever,…

Valapad, Kerala, Dec 29: Manappuram Group today announced the appointment of Mr Buvanesh Tharashankar as Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO). He will provide strategic financial leadership across all Manappuram Group companies and work closely with the Board and senior management to strengthen financial governance, capital efficiency, and long-term value creation. The appointment underscores Manappuram Group’s continued focus on building a strong, future-ready leadership team…

Mumbai / Chennai, Dec 27: Navin’s, Chennai’s most trusted real estate developer, has announced the launch of Navin’s Mayura Gardens, a premium residential Apartments located in Valasaravakkam, one of West Chennai’s most established neighbourhoods. Designed to offer a refined balance of urban convenience and residential calm, the project reflects Navin’s commitment to thoughtful design, quality construction, and community-focused living. Speaking on the launch, Mr. Navin…

Panaji; Dec 27: In a significant step towards positioning Goa as a premium Wellness Tourism Hub, the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gomantak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya and Research Centre (GAMRC), Shiroda–Goa. The MoU was signed at Paryatan Bhavan, Patto, in the presence of Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, along with Shri Kedar Ashok Naik…

Five-day spiritual exhibition to showcase authentic Shalagramas and traditional sacred offerings CHENNAI,Dec 26: Following the successful Shalagrama Expo-Cum-Sale held in Salem, GIRI, India’s leading omnichannel retailer for spiritual and cultural products, is set to host the Shalagrama Expo-Cum-Sale at its iconic GIRI Traders showroom in Mylapore, Chennai. The spiritually significant five-day exhibition will take place from December 26th to 30th, 2025, offering devotees a rare…

New Delhi, Dec 24: Indian homebuyers, renters and paying guests across major metros and prominent Tier-2 cities are making more deliberate, lifestyle-aligned and infrastructure-driven housing decisions in 2025, as rising awareness around long-term liveability, connectivity and micro-market quality reshapes residential preferences, according to the latest research by Magicbricks. Luxury housing demand remains resilient but controlled. Magicbricks data indicates that 75–80% of buyer demand in select…

Mumbai, Dec 24: Infidigit, one of India’s leading SEO, GEO, and digital growth companies, has been recognised at the ICMA Awards 2025 for its impactful work with Mochi Shoes, winning Gold in the Content Category – Best Blogs & Website Content. The award celebrates Infidigit’s ability to design and scale content strategies that deliver sustained performance in a rapidly evolving, AI-influenced search ecosystem. The winning…

Goa often reveals itself through sound, the hush of early morning, a distant bell, the murmur of prayer carried on the breeze. Away from familiar travel trails, another rhythm takes shape across the State, one guided by faith, memory and landscape. This side of Goa exists beyond regular itineraries and timelines, in places where devotion shapes daily routines and sacred spaces rise naturally from their…

Koraput Parab-2025: Where Tribal Heritage Drives Economic Growth Koraput’s celebrated Parab festival, held annually since 1996, is much more than a cultural extravaganza—it has emerged as a vibrant platform for promoting tribal heritage, tourism, and local economic development. The 2025 edition, attended by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, highlighted the unique blend of tradition and progress that defines Koraput . ଶାବର ଶ୍ରୀକ୍ଷେତ୍ର କୋରାପୁଟର ସମୃଦ୍ଧ ଜନଜାତୀୟ…