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ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., the super-premium and luxury spirits arm of Allied Blenders & Distillers Limited (ABD), has launched “Bar Maestro,” a nationwide bartending competition aimed at nurturing talent, strengthening India's evolving cocktail culture, and creating a platform for bartenders to gain industry recognition and career opportunities.Launched in partnership with Tulleeho, one of India's leading bar and beverage education platforms, the competition will roll out across Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Goa, Pune, Bangalore and Kolkata from June 15. The initiative is designed as a three-round contest that will test creativity, technical expertise and regional storytelling through cocktails crafted using ABD Maestro’s…

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized on Monday, June 15, 2026, that the recent capital gains tax relief implemented for Government Securities (G-Secs) is not the ultimate solution to India's fiscal goals, stressing that the country must pursue additional structural reforms to attract sustained inflows of foreign capital. Speaking at a major financial conclave, Sitharaman highlighted that while the tax exemptions have successfully lowered the entry barrier for global investors looking to participate in India’s sovereign debt market, the government must continuously look for ways to deepen domestic financial markets. She noted that relying solely on short-term tax incentives is…

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched NUWA, a new natural diamond jewellery collection aimed at consumers seeking contemporary designs, understated luxury and versatile jewellery inspired by nature. The latest edition of NUWA celebrates modern luxury through natural diamonds, drawing inspiration from nature’s finest creations. The collection incorporates patterns and textures found in stripes, honeycombs, fluid formations and organic structures, transforming them into jewellery pieces designed for modern lifestyles. Crafted in 18kt and 14kt gold, the collection features natural diamonds enhanced with coloured gemstones, ceramic colour enamelling and multi-tone rhodium finishes. According to the company, the designs strike a balance between…

Jewellery retailer Malabar Gold & Diamonds has unveiled NUWA, a new natural diamond jewellery collection inspired by the intricate patterns, textures and formations found in nature. The latest edition of the collection celebrates modern luxury through natural diamonds, drawing design inspiration from elements such as stripes, honeycombs, fluid formations and organic patterns shaped by nature. Crafted in 18kt and 14kt gold, the collection combines natural diamonds with coloured gemstones, ceramic colourenamelling and multi-tone rhodium finishes to create contemporary designs suited for different occasions. According to the company, each piece in the collection reflects a balance of structure and softness, translating…

FMCG major Nestlé India has rejected allegations circulating on social media regarding the presence of infestation in Maggi noodles, stating that laboratory tests on both reference and market samples have confirmed the product meets all quality and food safety standards. In a clarification submitted to stock exchanges, the company said it was informed of the complaint by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) following concerns raised through an unverified account on the social media platform X. Nestlé India categorically denied the allegations, stating that no sample had been received from the complainant for verification and that the…

United States equities finished sharply higher on Friday, powered by a wave of optimism surrounding a blockbuster stock market debut for Elon Musk’s aerospace and artificial intelligence empire, SpaceX. Brushing aside recent sessions of intense market volatility, the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 353 points, while the S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite posted healthy gains of 0.5% and 0.31%, respectively. The broader market enthusiasm was fundamentally anchored by the blockbuster listing of SpaceX under the ticker symbol SPCX, which shattered records to deliver the largest initial public offering in global financial history. Trading on the Nasdaq commenced at a…