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20 Feb

Royal Stag BoomBox Season 4 set to rock Kolkata on February 21

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Kolkata is set for a high-energy musical night as Royal Stag BoomBox Season 4 kicks off on February 21, 2026, at Aquatica Ground. The festival promises a power-packed line-up featuring singer Armaan Malik, hip-hop artist Dino James, iconic rock band Fossils, and DJ Sahil Gulati. Gaming creator Payal Dhare will also take the stage with a live gaming face-off, adding a new dimension to the concert experience. Organisers have advised attendees to purchase tickets only from the official platform, Skill Box. Visitors are encouraged to save tickets digitally or carry a printed copy and arrive at least an hour early…

20 Feb

AM/NS India targets 75% revenue from value-added steel, expands premium portfolio

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ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has announced plans to significantly expand its value-added steel portfolio, aiming to generate nearly 75% of its revenue from value-added products as domestic demand for premium coated steel rises across appliance and industrial manufacturing sectors. The company introduced two new branded offerings—AM/NS Vibrance, a premium colour-coated steel, and AM/NS Optima, a True Zero-Spangle galvanised steel—designed to meet the growing requirements of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for improved surface precision, durability, and aesthetics. The move is intended to reduce dependence on imported coated steel while supporting the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.…

20 Feb

Senco Gold & Diamonds expands Bengal footprint with new franchise store in Kandi

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Senco Gold & Diamonds, one of India’s leading gold and diamond jewellery retail chains, has launched its 86th franchise store at Kandi in Murshidabad district, further strengthening its footprint in West Bengal to more than 100 outlets. Located at the Kandi Bus Stand and spread across 2,400 square feet, the newly opened store is designed to offer customers a warm and inviting ambience along with an immersive shopping experience featuring gold, diamond, platinum and silver jewellery. The showroom presents a wide range of collections, including lightweight daily wear pieces, contemporary and handcrafted traditional designs, festive collections, bridal jewellery, statement creations,…

19 Feb

Instamart records Valentine’s surge; chocolates peak at 1,042 orders a minute

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Quick-commerce platform Instamart reported a massive surge in Valentine’s Day activity, with Valentine-related searches and premium gifting rising nearly tenfold in the week leading up to February 14. Categories such as jewellery, greeting cards, plush toys, and curated hampers registered up to 10X year-on-year growth, highlighting a growing consumer preference for premium gifting. Nearly half of all Valentine’s Day carts were marked as “Orders for Others,” indicating that every second purchase was delivered directly to recipients. Chocolates emerged as the biggest driver of sales, peaking at 1,042 orders per minute at 11:59 AM on February 14 — the highest per-minute…

19 Feb

Nuvoco launches ‘Zero M Triple Shield Putty’ with three-in-one wall protection technology

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Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., one of India’s leading building materials companies and the fifth-largest cement producer by capacity, has launched Nuvoco Zero M Triple Shield Putty, positioning it as India’s first triple-protection wall putty designed to provide anti-microbial, waterproofing and anti-efflorescence performance in a single solution. The premium white cement-based product incorporates Silver Ion Technology to resist the growth of bacteria, fungi and algae. It also features an advanced hydrophobic polymer formulation using German active silanes and siloxanes, offering strong resistance to dampness, cracks and white salt deposits, thereby ensuring long-lasting wall protection. Suitable for both interior and exterior surfaces,…

19 Feb

Royal Stag launches #RS code campaign with Rohit Sharma to decode success through data and AI

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Seagram’s Royal Stag Packaged Drinking Water has launched the “Royal Stag Code of Large” (#RS Code), a data-driven campaign in partnership with former India captain Rohit Sharma and mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton, aimed at decoding the principles behind sustained success. The initiative analyses Rohit Sharma’s cricketing career through data science to identify four defining traits—Selfless, Driven, Fearless, and Inspiring—which the brand says form the foundation of success both on and off the field. The campaign features a digital-first rollout including teaser videos, a talk show hosted by Vikram Sathe, and the unveiling of an AI-powered #RSCode Finder that allows…

19 Feb

IIFL Finance plans Rs 2,000 crore NCD issue offering up to 9% yield

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IIFL Finance Limited has announced a public issue of secured redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) to raise up to ₹2,000 crore, with the issue opening on February 17, 2026, and closing on March 4, 2026, subject to early closure. The base issue size is ₹500 crore, along with a green-shoe option of ₹1,500 crore to retain oversubscription. The funds will be used for business growth and capital augmentation. The NCDs offer an effective yield of up to 9% per annum across tenors of 24, 36, and 60 months, with monthly, annual, and cumulative interest payment options. Rated CRISIL AA/Stable and BWR…

19 Feb

Thunder meets cricket fever: Hanumankind powers Thums Up anthem at India–Pakistan T20 clash

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Beverage major Thums Up transformed the high-voltage India–Pakistan ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter into a high-energy cultural spectacle, bringing its iconic “Aaj Kuch Toofani Karte Hain” philosophy alive inside a packed stadium. Hip-hop artist Hanumankind headlined the match-day entertainment, performing the brand’s latest anthem Taste the Thunder alongside select tracks, amplifying the electrifying atmosphere of the marquee clash. The performance featured signature static-glitch visuals across LED screens, a dramatic countdown, and coordinated lighting, smoke, and aerial choreography, culminating in a high-energy finale led by dance crew Kings United India. Hanumankind said performing during such a match was “incredible,” adding…

18 Feb

Royal Stag BoomBox brings Armaan Malik, Dino James and Fossils to Kolkata on Feb 21

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Kolkata is set for a high-energy musical evening as Royal Stag BoomBox – The Original Sound of Generation Large arrives in the city on February 21, 2026. The festival will be held at Aquatica Ground from 3 PM onwards, bringing together music, gaming and immersive pop culture experiences under the theme of ‘Living It Large’. The line-up features popular singer Armaan Malik, rapper Dino James, legendary Bengali rock band Fossils, along with DJ Sahil Gulati and Payal Dhare. The event promises a fusion of Bollywood’s evergreen melodies and high-octane hip-hop energy, offering fans a dynamic live entertainment experience. Beyond the…

17 Feb

Turkish Airlines unveils 500th aircraft ‘TK Family’, targets fleet of 1,000 by 2036

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Turkish Airlines unveiled its 500th aircraft, named “TK Family,” at a special ceremony at Istanbul Airport, marking a major milestone in the airline’s journey since its founding in 1933 with just five aircraft. The milestone aircraft features a unique livery designed with photographs of the airline’s 100,000 employees and retirees, symbolising unity and collective achievement. The unveiling ceremony saw participation from Turkish Airlines executives, employees, retirees, aviation industry representatives, and the children of martyrs representing all 81 provinces of Türkiye. The aircraft also performed a ceremonial flight under flight number TK500, tracing the number “500” in the sky to celebrate…