Posts

Zydus Pinkathon Expands to 12 Cities, Advancing Fitness and Breast Cancer Awareness

Image
Zydus Lifesciences Limited and Pinkathon announced the expansion of Zydus Pinkathon from six to 12 cities in 2026–27, covering Mumbai, Kochi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, Guwahati, Jaipur, Chennai and Varanasi. Presented by Mutual Funds Sahi Hai, the initiative aims to engage 50,000 women, building on the previous season’s participation of over 30,000 women across six cities. Recognised as India’s biggest women’s run, Pinkathon welcomes women across age groups, fitness levels and abilities, with running categories ranging from 3 km to 100 km. The expansion supports Pinkathon’s vision of reaching 52 cities across India while strengthening Zydus’ efforts to promote breast cancer awareness and early detection through its “The Easiest Exam” campaign. Speaking at the launch of Zydus Pinkathon, Dr Sharvil Patel, Managing Director, Zydus Lifesciences, said, “Through Zydus Pinkathon and Easiest Exam, our endeavour is to make the conversations about breast self-exam e...

Bank of India’s Q2 Net Profit jumps 25% to ₹3,202 crore; Operating Profit up 33% Global Business grows 21% to ₹18.93 lakh crore; Gross NPA improves to 1.60%

Image
Mumbai, October 23, 2026: Bank of India announced its results for the quarter and half-year ended 30th September 2026. Net Profit for Q2FY27 rose 25.34% YoY to ₹3,202 crore. Net Profit for H1FY27 grew 30% YoY to ₹6,270 crore. The Bank’s ROA and ROE for Q2FY27 improved to 1.01% and 16.36% respectively. Operating Profit for Q2FY27 increased 33.19% YoY to ₹5,089 crore, while Operating Profit for H1FY27 grew 30% YoY to ₹10,140 crore. Net Interest Income for the quarter rose 18.52% YoY to ₹7,007 crore, and Non-Interest Income grew 24.78% YoY to ₹2,770 crore. Global NIM improved 6 bps YoY to 2.47%, and the Cost to Income Ratio improved 507 bps YoY to 47.95%. The Bank’s Global Business grew 21.13% YoY and crossed ₹18.92 lakh crore. Global Deposits increased 21.59% YoY and crossed ₹10.37 lakh crore. Global Advances grew 20.58% YoY and crossed ₹8.55 lakh crore. Overseas Advances grew 35.21% YoY to ₹1.51 lakh crore. Retail Advances increased 19.27% YoY, MSME Advances 20.27% YoY and Agriculture A...

Sahajanand Medical Technologies Limited’s IPO listed at Rs 371.15 on the exchange, reaches a high of Rs 409.95

Image
Mumbai - October 23, 2026 : Shares of Surat-based Sahajanand Medical Technologies Limited, the Company has built a strong clinical foundation for its flagship products – Supraflex Cruz, Hydra, Sironity Drug-coated PTCA Balloon, Pipit and Cocoon, supported by 75 clinical studies (comprising 66 completed studies and 09 ongoing studies), as of June 30, 2026, across diverse geographies and patient populations was listed at Rs 368.05 on the BSE with a premium of 7% to the IPO price. The scrip reached a high of Rs 409.95 on the NSE, and Rs 409.95 on the BSE. The scrip closed at Rs 377.65 on the NSE and Rs 375 on BSE. As per NSE, the total quantity traded stood at 13.02 lakh shares, on BSE the total Quantity stood at 174 lakh shares. Total Turnover (BSE+NSE) on Day 1 stood at Rs 709.55 crore. The Market Capitalisation of the Company at today’s closing price stood at Rs 3,844.28 crore as per BSE and Rs. 3,838.69 crore as per NSE. The issue received bids of 13,84,72,771 equity shares against th...

Airtel Partners with YouTube to Bring Premium Entertainment to Prepaid Customers

Image
For customers, mobile data is no longer just about staying connected. It has become the gateway to watching shows and movies, following creators, listening to music, and discovering new content. To cater to this mass-market usage and complement it with its best services, Airtel has partnered with YouTube to bring YouTube Premium to its prepaid customers. The partnership gives them an ad-free YouTube experience*, including Shorts, along with background play, offline downloads and YouTube Music Premium. *T&C apply. The launch reflects how customers use their phones today. Data is how they follow creators, catch up on shows, listen to music and discover new content. YouTube Premium now joins Airtel's entertainment lineup alongside Prime Video, Jio Hotstar, ZEE5 Premium, SonyLIV and 18+ other OTT platforms, all available through its ₹200 OTT top-up with 30GB of additional data. With the addition of YouTube Premium, Airtel is expanding its prepaid entertainment proposition to brin...

Bombay Coated and Special Steels Limited’s Initial Public Offering to Open on 29 October 2026, Price Band set at Rs 78 – Rs 82 Per Equity Share of face value of Rs. 10 each

Image
Price band of Rs 78 – Rs 82 per Equity Share bearing face value of Rs. 10 each (“Equity Shares”) Bid/Offer Opening Date – 29 October 2026 and Bid/Offer Closing Date – 02 November 2026 Minimum Bid Lot is 182 Equity Shares and in multiples of 182 Equity Shares thereafter 23 October 2026, Mumbai: Bombay Coated and Special Steels Limited has fixed the price band of Rs 78/- to Rs 82/- per Equity Share of face value Rs. 10/- each for its initial public offer. The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Offer”) of the Company will open on 29 October 2026, for subscription and close on 02 November 2026. Investors can bid for a minimum of 182 Equity Shares and in multiples of 182 Equity Shares thereafter. Equity shares outstanding as on date 40,500,091 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. The IPO, with a face value of Rs 10, is a fresh issue up to Rs 183.1 crore. The proceeds from its fresh issuance worth Rs 125 crore will be utilized for repayment/pre-payment, in full or in part, of certain borrowings a...

PEPSICO INDIA EXPANDS ITS BETTER-FOR-YOU SNACKING PORTFOLIO WITH QUAKER® LADOOZ AND CHIKKI BITES; DEMOCRATIZES PROTEIN AND FIBRE BY MAKING IT MORE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE

Image
World's No. 1 oats brand¹ expands beyond breakfast with Rose Dry Fruit Ladooz and Ragi Choco Chikki Bites, bringing real oats, 12% protein and high fibre to familiar Indian snack formats New film captures the everyday dilemma between choosing taste and making nutritious snacking choices Film link - Quaker Protein Ladooz and Chikki Bites National, 22 October 2026: What if making more nutritious choices did not mean changing the way India snacks? PepsiCo India is expanding its Better for You snacking portfolio with the launch of Quaker® Protein Ladooz and Quaker® Protein Chikki Bites, taking Quaker® beyond breakfast and into everyday Indian snacking. Bringing together real oats, 12% protein and high fibre in two much loved formats, Rose Dry Fruit Ladooz and Ragi Choco Chikki Bites, the new range makes it easier for consumers to bring protein and fibre into their everyday snacking occasions, at just ₹10. Made with no artificial flavours and no palm oil, the products combine familiar t...

Airtel Digital TV Expands Tamil Entertainment Portfolio with the Launch of Sony Vizha

Image
As families come together this festive season, Airtel is bringing even more entertainment choices to Tamil viewers. Airtel Digital TV customers can now access Sony Vizha, a new Tamil entertainment channel offering family dramas, reality shows and original programming inspired by local culture and everyday life. The addition of Sony Vizha strengthens Airtel's commitment to bringing customers the content they love in the language they prefer. With stories rooted in Tamil culture and entertainment designed for the entire family, customers can enjoy a richer and more relevant viewing experience on Airtel Digital TV. From festive family gatherings to everyday viewing, Sony Vizha gives customers another reason to tune into Airtel Digital TV. Whether it's compelling dramas, engaging reality shows or culturally relevant programming, Airtel continues to make it easier for customers to discover and enjoy the entertainment that matters most to them. Sony Vizha is available on channel 778 ...