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A treat that’s more than just a chocolate, reminding every woman to take a moment for herself. Mumbai, 30th October 2025: This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) has launched a unique initiative that blends indulgence with awareness through ‘Check-Olate’, a sweet treat that carries an even sweeter reminder: take a moment for yourself. According to GLOBOCAN, breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality among Indian women, accounting for 13.5% of all new cancer cases and 10.6% of total cancer deaths. Despite this growing burden, screening rates remain alarmingly low, with only 1.6% of women aged 30–69 years having ever undergone screening (NCBI). Recognising the urgent need for greater awareness and proactive prevention, ACCs aims to normalise self-care through Check-Olate and empower women to make breast self-examination a monthly ritual, helping them take charge of their health early. Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, A...

Mumbai –  India hosted the first-ever “Quad Ports of the Future” conference on 30th October, where 120 delegates from 24 Indo-Pacific countries discussed ways to build resilient, secure, and future-ready ports. The discussions centered on advancing a shared Quad vision for the maritime domain. On this occasion, India showcased its growing maritime strength before Indo-Pacific nations and emphasized strengthening cooperation on robust port infrastructure, maritime security, and regional stability. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote on social media platform X, “Thematic panel discussions centred on advancing a shared Quad vision for resilient, secure & future-ready ports — strengthening collaboration on infrastructure, financing, regulatory frameworks, workforce development, technology, digital ecosystems, cybersecurity & sustainability.” Sharing his thoughts on India’s expanding maritime power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on LinkedIn that...

Total Issue Size - 68,00,000 Equity Shares of  ₹   10   each IPO Size -  ₹  85 Crore (At Upper Price Band) Price Band -  ₹  120 -  ₹  125 Per Share Lot Size  -  1,000   Equity Shares Mumbai,  October 31, 2025  –   Shreeji Global FMCG Limited  (The Company, Shreeji)   is engaged in the manufacturing and processing of ground & whole spices, seeds, grains & pulses and Atta (Flour),  proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on  Tuesday, November 04, 2025  aiming to raise  ₹  85 Crore (At Upper Price Band),  with shares  to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform . The issue size is 68,00,000 equity shares at a face value of  ₹  10 each with a price band of  ₹  120 -  ₹  125 Per Share. Equity Share Allocation Anchor Portion - 11,62,000 Equity Shares Net QIB -  7,76,000   Equity Shares NII – Not less than 13,56,000  Equit...

Mumbai, October 30 2025 -Homemade Baker’s (India) Limited ("Homemade" or the “Company”) and Growtheum Capital Partners ("GCP") are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to accelerate Homemade’s pan-India expansion by strengthening and increasing its manufacturing footprint across the country. This collaboration aims to capitalize on the significant growth potential in India’s rapidly evolving ice cream ecosystem. Founded in 1995, Homemade is one of India’s leading manufacturers of ice cream cones and sleeves, with an annual capacity in excess of 1 billion cones. The Company has also expanded into the IML (In-Mould Label) container segment, serving ice cream players for their large-format and take-home packs as well adjacent categories like sweets and dates. With a dominant manufacturing presence in North India and a customer base that includes most of the major national ice-cream brands, Homemade combines automated production, food-grade printing and laminatio...

The alliance aims to align cybersecurity practices with board-level business priorities so as to facilitate transparent and elevated ‘Board level reporting New Delhi- October 29, 2025  – KPMG in India, one of India’s leading professional services firms, today announced a strategic alliance with  Zeron , an Artificial Intelligence (AI) -powered cyber risk quantification platform, aimed at enabling organisations to transform their cybersecurity posture through risk identification, prioritization, and remediation. This alliance represents a thoughtful step forward, bringing together KPMG in India’s industry experience and advisory capabilities with Zeron’s technology platform that translates cyber risk into financial insights. It is designed to provide organisations with clearer visibility into their cyber exposures, enabling business leaders to make informed, data-driven decisions that support resilience and operational efficiency. Key Objectives of this initiative: Quantify Cyb...

Mumbai,  The Captain of Ports Department, Government of Goa, marked a strong presence at the inaugural Goa State Session of India Maritime Week 2025, themed “Blue Meets Green: Goa’s Model for Sustainable Maritime Development.” The session, held at NESCO, Mumbai, convened national leaders and global industry experts to advance dialogue on innovation, sustainability, and partnership in India’s maritime sector. Goa’s strategic coastal position and commitment to eco-friendly maritime growth put the state at the forefront of India’s “Blue Growth with Green Responsibility ” vision. Under the guidance of Dr. Pramod Sawant, the Hon’ble Chief Minister and leadership of Shri Digambar Kamat, Hon’ble Minister for Captain of Ports Department,  Public Works Department and Legal Metrology Goa unveiled transformative plans including major investments in port infrastructure, green shipping, and advanced maritime technologies. In his address at the main inaugural ceremony, Dr. Pramod Sawant rem...

Bringing Coorg’s rich stories, soil, and spirit to every cup National,  28 October 2025 : Tata Starbucks is celebrating India’s deep-rooted coffee heritage with the launch of its first-ever  estate-exclusive  single-origin coffees, sourced from the  Nullore, Margolly, and Karadibetta Estates of Coorg, Karnataka . Building on the success of the India Estates Blend, which first spotlighted the country’s coffee origins, this new range brings the focus even closer to the land and the people behind each bean. Through this launch, Starbucks shines a light on India’s coffee-growing heartlands and the generations of farmers whose craft and care shape every cup. As one estate manager expresses on the coffee pack,  “This coffee is our legacy - I warmly welcome you to experience it in your cup.” Joining Starbucks celebrated lineup from coffee growing regions of Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, this curated trio underscores the brand’s commitment to showcasing the w...

October 28, 2025 ; Mumbai:  Wavar, one of India’s leading innovators in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technology, has announced the launch of a nationwide  Distributor Campaign  aimed at creating a strong network of partners across India. The initiative marks a major step in the company’s mission to make sustainable, residue-free farming practices accessible to farmers in every village. Speaking on the initiative,  Mr. Joy Chakraborty, Co-founder and Director of Wavar , said,  “Our vision is to create a distribution ecosystem that doesn’t just deliver products, it delivers purpose. By partnering with passionate distributors, we aim to help farmers reduce chemical dependency, lower input costs, and protect soil health for future generations.” The campaign is designed to bring committed and capable distributors into Wavar’s growing network at the district level, ensuring that high-quality IPM products and timely technical support reach even the most remote farm...

Bengaluru -  October 27, 2025 :  Flipkart’s quick commerce offering, Flipkart Minutes, continues to play a pivotal role in helping customers fulfil their festive needs within minutes, from last-minute gifting to essential pooja items. Flipkart Minutes recorded a  1.5X  growth in orders over weekly orders during the festive season, with over  19.37 lakh  unique orders placed during the festive week (18th - 22nd October). The highest single order value stood at   INR   3.27 lakh  underscoring the platform’s growing trust among consumers. Items like food and sweets, diyas, silver coins, rangoli powders, and rice lights recorded strong traction, as customers turned to quick commerce for everything from festive essentials to indulgent buys. Customers also shopped for pooja essentials such as cotton wicks, havan items, incense sticks, dhoop, ghee, and pooja flowers, while home and kitchen categories saw strong traction for showpieces, table la...

Mumbai,  October 27 : Epack Prefab Technologies has secured an order for Rs 129.94 crore (Indian Rupees One hundred and twenty- nine crore ninety-four lakh ninety thousand six hundred and eighty- five only) (inclusive of GST) from Avaada Ventures Private Limited dated October 13, 2025 and executed on October 24 for design, fabrication and supply of pre-engineered steel building for glass factory at Butibori, Nagpur, Maharashtra and its further erection. The latest order adds to Epack Prefab Technologies existing order book at the end of the September 30, 2025. Sanjay Singhania, MD and CEO, Epack Prefab Technologies , said, “Strong demand for pre-engineered structures was visible in our September 2025 quarter, and the latest order reflects that trend.”

“ ईश्वर एक है , मानवता एक है — और प्रेम ही सभी धर्मों का सार है। ”           — परमसंत सद्गुरूदेव श्री हंस जी महाराज परमसंत सद्गुरूदेव श्री हंस जी महाराज, आध्यात्मिक गुरु, मानवतावादी एवं आधुनिक युग में सच्चे आत्मज्ञान के प्रवर्तक थे। वे 8 नवम्बर 1900 को उत्तराखंड के हरिद्वार के निकट ग्राम गाड़गी सेड़िया, पट्टी तलाई, पौड़ी गढ़वाल में जन्मे, उन्होंने अपना संपूर्ण जीवन अंतर शांति, मानव एकता और स्व-ज्ञान के प्रसार हेतु समर्पित किया।  अपने दिव्य ज्ञान और करुणा के माध्यम से उन्होंने अनगिनत आत्माओं को यह अनुभव कराया कि परमसत्य प्रत्येक मनुष्य के भीतर निहित है। अपने सत्संग कार्यक्रमों के माध्यम से मानवता को यह सिखाया कि सच्चा धर्म — मानव धर्म — भेदभाव रहित प्रेम और एकता का धर्म है जिससे पूरे विश्व को एक किया जा सकता है। उन्होंने समाज को जाति, पंथ, और धर्म के बंधनों से ऊपर उठने हेतु सतत प्रेरणा देते रहे और 1944 में हरिद्वार के समीप गंगा तट पर श्री प्रेमनगर आश्रम की स्थापना की — जो आज भी ध्यान, अनुशासन और निःस्वार्थ सेवा का केंद्र बना हुआ है। मानव...

Mumbai,  October 24, 2025 :  Shares of Quartz Processor,  Midwest Ltd , which is in the business of exploration, mining, processing, marketing, distribution and export of natural stones with an emphasis on sustainability, debuted on the exchange and closed at  7.4 % premium. The s crip listed at Rs 1165.1 and Rs 1165 per share on the BSE and NSE respectively. Immediately after the listing, the stock showed impressive upside movement and closed the day with a premium. The company’s share price closed at Rs 1,141 per share on the BSE, a 7.1 % premium, and at Rs 1,144.1 per share on the NSE, a 7.4 % premium. As per NSE, the total quantity traded stood at 47.28 lakh shares, on BSE the total Quantity stood at 5.68 lakh shares. Total Turnover (BSE+NSE) on Day 1 stood at Rs 613 crore. The Market Capitalisation of the Company at  today ’s closing price stood at Rs 4,126.3 crore as per BSE and Rs 4,137.2 crore as per NSE. The company had offered Rs 451 crore issue for su...

This landmark order marks the largest solar rooftop project in Crompton’s portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to building a greener India in line with the nation’s renewable energy mission Mumbai, 24 th  October 2025:  Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd., a trusted leader in home and energy solutions, has achieved a major milestone in its solar journey by securing a significant solar rooftop order in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The order will cover and solarize over 40,000 households with 2 KW on-grid rooftop systems over the near term, amounting to a total contract value of Rs. 445 Crs. This large 77 MW win, valued at Rs. 445 Crs, is Crompton’s largest-ever solar rooftop order and underscores the company’s rapid ramp-up—just two months after entering the solar rooftop market. Coming on the heels of a Rs. 52 Crs order earlier this month, it demonstrates Crompton’s strong market traction, execution capability and accelerating growth in the solar segment. The solar roo...

Q2 & H1FY26 Results EPACK PREFAB TECHNOLOGIES LTD announces its first results post listing on the bourses Mumbai, October 23rd 2025:  Epack Prefab Technologies Limited has announced its Q2 & H1FY26 results. EPack Prefab Technologies Ltd was incorporated in 1999 and has two business verticals - Pre-Fab Business, wherein it provides complete solutions to customers on turnkey basis, which includes designing, manufacturing, installation and erection of pre-engineered steel buildings, pre-fabricated structures and its components in India and overseas, (Pre-Fab Business), and manufacturing of expanded polystyrene sheets and blocks (also referred as EPS Block Molded products and EPS Shape Molded products) for various industries such as construction, packaging, and consumer goods in India (EPS Packaging Business) . Financial Highlights - H1FY26 Total Income for the H1FY26 stood at Rs. 7,346 Mn Revenue from Operations reported at Rs. 7,293 Mn The Earnings before Interest, Tax, ...