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Mumbai, 8th May 2026:  Bank of India announced its results for  FY26. Net Profit for FY26  zoomed to ₹  10,527 crore  witnessing growth of  14.19% YoY .  Net Profit  for  Q4FY26  increased by  14.85% YoY to ₹ 3,016 crore . Bank’s  ROA  and  ROE  for  Q4FY26  increased to  1.01% and 16.36%  respectively. Bank’s  Operating Profit  for FY26 grew to  ₹ 17,049 crore  while  Operating Profit for Q4FY26  improved  to ₹ 5,026 crore. Bank’s  Global Business Mix  registered a growth of  14.57% YoY  and crossed  ₹16.98 Lakh crore .  Global Deposits  increased by  13.56% YoY  and crossed  ₹ 9.27 Lakh crore .  Global Advances  grew by  15.82% YoY and crossed ₹ 7.71 Lakh crore .  Overseas Advances  registered growth of  14.25% YoY  and touched  ₹1.17 Lakh crore .  Retail Advances...

Mumbai, 8 May 2026  – Crystal Crop Protection, G. Surgiwear and Hotel Polo Towers get final Sebi nod for their IPO. Crystal Crop Protection Limited New Delhi-based Crystal Crop Protection has received final approval from the capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering (IPO).   The Company had filed its IPO papers with Sebi on December 17, 2025.   The IPO is a fresh issue up to Rs 600 crore and an offer for sale of up to 7, 405, 387 shares by promoter - by promoters – Nand Kishore Aggarwal, Ankur Aggarwal and Komal Aggarwal.   Others selling are investor shareholders, International Finance Corporation and IFC Emerging Asia Fund, LP.   Incorporated in 1994, the company is a crop solutions company with agrochemicals and seeds at the core of its offerings. Its diversified portfolio includes products for crop protection such as herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and natural crop solutions such as bio-stim...

Quaker unveils biggest brand refresh in India - activated across multiple consumer touchpoints, making balanced nutrition easier to understand and adopt  Link to the film:  Here New Delhi, May 8 th , 2026 : India’s breakfast table is undergoing quite a  shift  and Quaker is moving with it. As consumers become more mindful of what they eat, prioritizing protein, fibre and clearer nutritional choices,  Quaker, the world’s No.1 oats brand 1,  is stepping up with a refresh that brings these benefits to the forefront, helping consumers make quicker, smarter breakfast decisions. The shift is rooted in a sharp understanding of how Indian consumers are evolving. According to a Mintel report 2 ,  protein (44%) and fibre (25-27%) have emerged as key drivers in health-focused purchase decisions . A growing appetite for both high-protein and high-fibre options - particularly among younger consumers - points to a generation that is more informed, more intentiona...

The NFO opens on  May 08, 2026 , and closes on  May 22, 2026 An open-ended equity scheme following contrarian investment strategy Mumbai, 7 th  May, 2026:  Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund (MOMF) has announced the launch of its new fund offer (NFO),  “Motilal Oswal Contra Fund”,  an open-ended equity scheme following a contrarian investment strategy. A contrarian strategy is an investing style which typically invests against prevailing market trends. Contrarian investing seeks to identify investment opportunities in companies that are currently out of market favour or undervalued temporarily, yet exhibit strong fundamentals and a turnaround potential over the long term. By adopting a long-term investment horizon over a complete market cycle, a contrarian approach allows investors to take a differentiated market exposure, benefiting from market inefficiencies such as price-value dislocations, while enabling portfolio diversification. As leadership rotates across se...

Walmart Vriddhi empowers 115,000+ MSMEs in the country New Delhi, India,  May 7, 2026  –  today   Walmart  hosted the second edition of the Walmart Growth Summit – India 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event convened export-ready businesses, MSMEs, digital-first brands, and supply chain partners to explore growth opportunities across domestic and international markets. Since the 1990s, Walmart has built deep supplier partnerships across India, helping develop long-term export capabilities and contributing to the country’s emergence as a key global manufacturing hub.   Building on over $40 billion worth of goods already sourced from India, to supporting the growth of 115,000+ entrepreneurs through Walmart Vriddhi, the Summit highlighted Walmart’s continued commitment to strengthen India’s export ecosystem and enable more businesses to reach global markets. Walmart and Flipkart leaders reinforced the growing role of Indian businesses in global supply ...

National, 6 th  May, 2026:  When it comes to mango season, there are no rules, no limits, and definitely no such thing as too much. Across the country, mango love shows up in cravings at odd hours, zero willingness to share, and always going back for one more bite. And joining in on this full-blown mango obsession is Janhvi Kapoor, who has a confession to make, she’s just as all-in as the rest of us. This summer, the actor is seen giving in to her unapologetic love for mango desserts, proving that when it comes to mangoes, there’s no such thing as too much. From that first bite to the last swipe of cream, Janhvi is all in, making it clear that mango love isn’t subtle, it’s a little extra, a little indulgent, and completely irresistible. And she’s not alone. Across the country, mango season brings out the same energy, little rituals, big cravings, and slightly crazy behaviour that only true mango lovers understand. Leaning into this shared obsession, Theobroma joins the convers...