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06 Nov

Groww IPO day 2!

Purbalee DuttaBusiness

The initial public offering (IPO) of Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd, better known as Groww, opened on November 4, 2025, and will close on November 7, 2025. The Bengaluru-based fintech firm has set the IPO price band at ₹95–₹100 per share. The offering, a mix of fresh equity and offer for sale (OFS), aims to raise ₹6,632.30 crore — including ₹1,060 crore from new shares and ₹5,572.30 crore through the OFS route. In the grey market, Groww shares are trading at a premium of ₹14, slightly lower than Tuesday’s ₹17, reflecting a moderate investor response and overall market weakness. However, analysts…

06 Nov

Dhaka Permits Private Companies to Sell Electricity Amid Green Energy Push

MohiniBangladesh

In a significant regulatory shift, the Bangladesh government has approved a new policy allowing private companies to generate renewable-energy power and sell directly to customers or distribution companies, bypassing state-owned intermediaries. Under the “Enhancement of Private Participation in Renewable Energy-based Power Generation” policy, firms can now select their own clients, negotiate prices, and utilise the national grid without the state-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) acting as sole buyer. The move comes as Bangladesh seeks to transition from heavy fossil fuel reliance and address energy-security challenges. Experts say private participation could accelerate deployment of solar and wind capacity, particularly rooftop…

06 Nov

Berger Paints’ September Quarter Results: Revenue Grows 1.9%, Net Profit Declines 23.5%

Business BureauBusiness

Berger Paints India Limited announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, reporting a modest 1.9% rise in consolidated revenue from operations at Rs. 2,827.5 crore, compared to Rs. 2,774.6 crore in the same quarter last year. The company’s EBITDA dropped 18.9% to Rs. 352.3 crore, while net profit fell 23.5% to Rs. 206.4 crore, reflecting subdued demand due to extended monsoon conditions. For the half year ended September 30, 2025, consolidated revenue stood at Rs. 6,028.3 crore, up 2.8%, even as net profit declined 16.4% to Rs. 521.4 crore. Managing Director & CEO Abhijit Roy said…

06 Nov

CM Pema Khandu joins devotees at Zhik Tsang Kora festival in Tawang

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, was present at the sixth Sarong Zhik Tsang Kora, an annual religious celebration held by the residents of Shyaro, Jangda, and Rho villages out of a profound devotion to the patron deity Zhik Tsang. Khandu is currently on a tour of Tawang district. The event, according to the chief minister, is evidence of the resilience of regional faith and cultural values. "The four-day festival, held grandly in the courtyard of the Tashi Samten Chhoi Ding Sarong Gonpa, beautifully reflects the living harmony between faith, community, and tradition in our Himalayan heritage," Khandu…

06 Nov

MakeMyTrip’s ‘Travel Ka Muhurat’ sparks premium travel boom; early bookings double as Indians plan ahead

Business BureauBusiness

India’s travellers are booking wider, earlier, and upgrading their holiday plans as MakeMyTrip’s inaugural ‘Travel Ka Muhurat’ campaign registers strong early traction. In just six days between October 29 and November 3, the platform saw bookings across 1,441 Indian cities and 834 cities globally in 109 countries, signalling an expanding travel footprint backed by rising aspirations. Preliminary data shows early flight bookings for year-end travel have doubled, indicating a trend toward advance planning. On stays, premiumisation stood out, with one out of three domestic hotel bookings and 64.5% of international bookings made for 4- and 5-star properties. Travellers also displayed…

06 Nov

Tripura medical education boost: NMC authorizes 50 more MBBS seats for Ambedkar Hospital and TMC

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

To strengthen medical education and healthcare infrastructure, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has sanctioned 50 additional MBBS seats each for Tripura Medical College (TMC) and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Teaching Hospital in Agartala, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Tuesday. With this latest approval, TMC’s intake capacity has increased from 100 to 150 seats, raising the total number of MBBS seats in the state to 450. Chief Minister Saha described the development as “a major step forward in Tripura’s efforts to expand medical education and improve healthcare access,” highlighting the government’s continuous focus on strengthening the sector. Over the past…

06 Nov

“Milestone for Mizoram”: Chief Minister Lalduhoma emphasizes the state’s ranking as India’s second least corrupt

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday hailed the state’s achievement as the second least corrupt in India, calling it a “milestone” for Mizoram. He made the announcement while addressing the diamond jubilee celebration of the Mara Students’ Organisation (MSO). Citing findings from a recent corruption study, believed to be the CMS India Corruption Study report, Lalduhoma emphasized the significance of this recognition. “According to a researcher, our state is the second least corrupt in the country. This is a milestone for our state,” the chief minister said, underscoring the administration’s commitment to clean governance and transparency. Highlighting Mizoram’s growing appeal…

05 Nov

VOL 7, ISSUE 40 – The Mileage

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04 Nov

Coca-Cola’s Halftime campaign makes an exciting return at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Semi-Final

Business BureauBusiness

Coca-Cola India brought music, energy, and refreshment to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Semi-Final in Navi Mumbai on October 31, 2025, as its Halftime campaign made a vibrant return. The mid-innings break transformed into a cultural celebration, with Coke Studio Bharat infusing the stadium with rhythm, excitement, and festive spirit. Renowned singer Aditya Gadhvi electrified the crowd with his popular tracks Khalasi, the Cannes Lions-winning anthem, and Meetha Khaara, a tribute to Gujarat’s folk heritage. “It’s not every day you get to perform on a stage like this,” Gadhvi said, adding that bringing regional music to the cricketing world…

04 Nov

India’s Exports To US Dip 37.5% During May-Sept

Purbalee Duttabreaking news

India’s exports to the United States fell sharply by 37.5 percent between May and September 2025, dropping from $8.8 billion to $5.5 billion, according to think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The decline was broad-based, affecting key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, smartphones, metals, and automobiles. Pharmaceutical exports slipped 15.7 percent from $745.6 million in May to $628.3 million in September, while shipments of industrial metals and auto parts declined 16.7 percent to $0.5 billion. Aluminium exports were down 37 percent, copper 25 percent, auto parts 12 percent, and iron and steel 8 percent. GTRI co-founder Ajay Srivastava noted that…