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After collecting 2.7 tonnes of post-consumer textiles through its Mumbai demonstration, ReFiber urges citizens to turn unused clothes into a resource this 15th August Mumbai, August 13 august], 2026: Responsible textile waste management is an important step towards a more sustainable and circular future. This Independence Day, ReFiber, powered by OterRi, is inviting citizens to participate in ‘Freedom from Unused Garments’, a collection drive on 15 August 2026. Citizens can schedule a doorstep pickup of their unused garments through the ReFiber app, with collected textiles directed towards reuse, recycling and further processing. The initiative encourages citizens to extend the lifecycle of their garments while contributing to more responsible textile consumption. The campaign is being undertaken in collaboration with Tisser, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Lions International, bringing together stakeho...

Secured, Rated, Listed and Redeemable NCDs of face value of ₹1,000 each, with tenure ranging from 400 days to 72 months Public Issue comprises a Base Issue of ₹25,000 lakhs (₹250 crore), with an option to retain oversubscription up to ₹25,000 lakhs (₹250 crore), aggregating up to ₹50,000 lakhs (₹500 crore) Opens on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and closes on Monday, August 31, 2026 NCDs are rated ‘IND A-/Stable’ by India Ratings and Research Pvt. Ltd. Effective yield up to 12.25 % per annum Minimum application size is ₹10,000 across all Series of NCDs and in multiples of ₹1,000 thereafter The NCDs are proposed to be listed on BSE Limited Mumbai, August 12 th , 2026: Indel Money Limited, a non-deposit taking non-banking finance company – Middle Layer (“NBFC-ML”) – has announced the public issue of Secured, Rated, Listed and Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (“NCDs”) of face value of ₹1,000 each. The Issue opens on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and closes on Monday, August 31, 2026, with an...

Price band of ₹190 to ₹201 per Equity Share bearing face value of ₹5 each ("Equity Shares") Bid/Offer Opening Date – 17 August 2026 and Bid/Offer Closing Date, 19 August 2026. Minimum Bid Lot is 74 Equity Shares and in multiples of 74 Equity Shares thereafter Mumbai, 11 August 2026: Lalithaa Jewellery Mart Limited (the “ Company ”) has fixed the price band of ₹190/- to ₹201/- per Equity Share of face value ₹5/- each for its initial public offer. The Initial Public Offer (" IPO " or " Offer ") of the Company will open on 17 August 2026, for subscription and close on 19 August 2026. Investors can bid for a minimum of 74 Equity Shares and in multiples of 74 Equity Shares thereafter. Equity shares outstanding as on date is 499,977,156 Equity Shares of ₹5 each. The IPO is a fresh issue of up to ₹1200.00 crore and an offer-for-sale up to ₹500.00 crore by promoter of the Company, M. Kiran Kumar Jain. The Company is a jewellery retailer operating under the brand ...

Price band of Rs 271 – Rs 285 per Equity Share bearing face value of Rs 10 each (“Equity Shares”) Bid/Offer Opening Date – Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and Bid/Offer Closing Date – Friday, August 14, 2026. Minimum Bid Lot is 52 Equity Shares and in multiples of 52 Equity Shares thereafter Mumbai, August 07, 2026: Behari Lal Engineering Limited has fixed the price band of Rs 271/- to Rs 285/- per Equity Share of face value Rs 10/- each for its maiden initial public offer. The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Offer”) of the Company will open on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, for subscription and close on Friday, August 14, 2026. Investors can bid for a minimum of 52 Equity Shares and in multiples of 52 Equity Shares thereafter. Equity shares outstanding as on date is 39,039,325 Equity Shares of Rs 10 each The offer, with a face value of Rs 10 per equity share, comprises a fresh issue aggregating up to Rs 93 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to 7,320,001 equity shares by Promoters - Rajesh ...

Over 1 lakh government school children across Bengaluru and Hubli received nutritious morning snacks, with more than 21 lakh servings delivered during the programme. Implemented under Akshaya Patra’s Morning Nutrition Programme, the initiative complemented the Government of India’s PM POSHAN programme by helping address classroom hunger and supporting children’s readiness to learn. Leveraging Akshaya Patra’s established delivery network, the programme achieved 100% on-time delivery and is estimated to have positively impacted over 4 lakh people, including families and surrounding communities. Bengaluru, August 7, 2026: Over 1 lakh government school children across Bengaluru and Hubli received nutritious morning snacks through a partnership between Flipkart Foundation and The Akshaya Patra Foundation, helping address classroom hunger and enabling children to begin their school day better prepared to learn. Implemented under Akshaya Patra’s Morning Nutrition Programme, the initiative ...

6th August, New Delhi – External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar participated in the Africa Day 2026 celebrations held in the national capital on 5 August. During the event, he met with African Heads of Mission accredited to India and senior members of the diplomatic community, sharing a roadmap for the future of India-Africa relations. The meeting aimed to further deepen strategic, economic, and defence cooperation between India and the African continent. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, while addressing the gathering, the External Affairs Minister highlighted the strong ideological and historical foundations of the India-Africa partnership. He said, "Our intertwined histories acquired another dimension, a somber one, during the colonial era, when our peoples suffered under the yoke of colonialism. India and Africa stood together in their common struggle for freedom and for human dignity – and that bonding continues even today" Dr. Jais...