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28 Oct

Zinc and Copper Expansion Drive Vedanta’s H1 Growth and Strategic Capex Investments

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Metals and mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd reported a stellar performance for the second quarter ended September 2026, with consolidated profit after tax leaping 151 percent year-on-year to ₹6,202 crore compared to ₹2,471 crore in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. The company's total revenue surged 57 percent to ₹25,812 crore during the July-September quarter, up from ₹16,445 crore recorded in the same period last year. Driven by favorable market and regulatory environments alongside higher volumes, marketing gains, and operational efficiencies, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization reached a record ₹9,938 crore for Q2FY27, marking a 17 percent…

28 Oct

KPC Medical College invests in solar power plant to cut electricity costs

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KPC Medical College & Hospital, Jadavpur, has commissioned a 100 kWp solar power plant at one of its units, marking what the institution describes as the first such installation among private medical colleges in Kolkata. The project is expected to reduce electricity expenditure and support the institution's long-term energy requirements. The plant was inaugurated by Sarbori Mukherjee, MLA from Jadavpur, and Dr Santipada (S.P.) Gon Chaudhuri, former managing director of the West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency (WBREDA) and a Green Oscar awardee. Debabrata Dutta, CEO of KPC Medical College, said the investment is expected to recover its cost in…

27 Oct

Fortune steps up West Bengal market push with Durga Puja campaign

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AWL Agri Business Ltd’s flagship brand Fortune has strengthened its festive market outreach in West Bengal through a 360-degree Durga Puja campaign combining experiential marketing, cultural installations, consumer engagement and community initiatives. The campaign’s centrepiece is a Rajbari-inspired installation at Deshapriya Park, featuring more than 3,000 Fortune jars and product packs. Created with a renowned Bengali artist and skilled artisans, it celebrates Bengal’s traditional aristocratic architecture. At Badamtala Ashar Sangha, a mural tunnel uses rice, dal, poha and soya nuggets to depict rituals including Mahalaya, Kolabou Snan, Ashtami Anjali, Bhog and Sindur Khela. Mukesh Mishra, Joint President, Sales and Marketing,…

27 Oct

Tanishq launches Adhyantara collection, targets festive jewellery demand with Agartala offers

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Tanishq, the jewellery retail brand from the House of Tata, has unveiled Adhyantara, a new jewellery collection inspired by the cosmos, ahead of Dhanteras. Featuring actress Triptii Dimri, the collection combines celestial motifs with contemporary design and traditional Indian craftsmanship. The collection comprises over 100 designs across four categories: Glass Kundan, plain jewellery with stones, plain gold and uncut diamonds. It includes necklace sets, bangles, finger rings and mangalsutras in 18-karat and 22-karat gold, with pieces weighing between 30 and 120 grams. Sculptural 3D forms, layered detailing, patented 3D Glass Kundan, hand-carved stones and distinctive enamel techniques define the range.…

27 Oct

Rs 1.6 Lakh Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Debuts Packed with a TFT Instrument Cluster and Quickshifter

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Bajaj has introduced the 2026 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 in India carrying an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 1.6 lakh, equipping the motorcycle with a modern TFT instrument cluster, a quickshifter, ride modes, and several other advanced updates akin to the rest of the brand's upgraded Pulsar family this year. Drawing inspiration from recent launches like the Pulsar N160, N250SS, and NS160, the updated NS200 comes packed with a 5-inch TFT instrument console, adjustable clutch and brake levers, panic brake alert, electronic throttle body, USB Type-C port, hazard lights, and Google Maps mirroring integration. Mechanically, the motorcycle continues to run on…

26 Oct

Shopsy targets festive shoppers with affordable fashion and essentials for Durga Puja, Navratri

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Shopsy by Flipkart is expanding its festive shopping assortment with affordable fashion, puja essentials, home décor and accessories for Durga Puja and Navratri, targeting consumers seeking value-driven purchases during the festive season. The platform’s festive range is organised under two sections — Diwali Must-Haves and the Price Point Store — alongside three categories: Decorate Your Own/Home Furnishing, Festive Hampers and Festive Attire. Festive offers across categories aim to provide shoppers with traditional and contemporary products at accessible price points. The assortment includes sarees, kurtis and ethnic sets for Durga Puja, along with puja thalis, solahshringar kits, diyas, incense holders, torans,…

26 Oct

CDSL unveils Reimagine Ideathon 2.0 to advance financial literacy and cyber safety

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Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), Asia’s first listed depository and a trusted custodian of more than 19 crore demat accounts, has announced the launch of Reimagine Ideathon 2.0, inviting students nationwide to develop innovative solutions for investor awareness, financial literacy and cyber safety. The initiative offers a total prize pool of ₹11.5 lakh for the top five teams. Launched during World Investor Week 2026 under the theme ‘Samajh Se Investing Simple’, the programme supports the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) Project Jagrook and complements its Mentoring of University/College Students by Trainers (MUST) initiative. The programme addresses the…

26 Oct

JawaYezdi targets 700 touchpoints by FY28 to boost ownership experience

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Jaw Yezdi Motorcycles is strengthening its ownership ecosystem through dealership expansion, improved spare-parts availability, product refinement and enhanced after-sales support, as the company seeks to build long-term customer confidence. The brand is moving towards the 500-dealership milestone in 2026 and plans to expand to more than 700 touchpoints across India by FY28, extending its reach into emerging markets and improving access to sales and service facilities. Alongside network expansion, the company is strengthening its spare-parts ecosystem through authorised service centres and initiatives such as the nationwide Legends' Care Camp. Newer Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles have also received engineering updates and…

26 Oct

Cipla takes asthma awareness to Kolkata’s Durga Puja pandals through immersive campaign

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Pharmaceutical company Cipla brought its BerokZindagi asthma awareness campaign to Kolkata’s Durga Puja celebrations from October 14 to 20, using immersive installations at three prominent pandals to promote awareness about asthma and respiratory health. The campaign, built around the message ‘Asthma keliye #InhalersHainSahi’, featured larger-than-life inhaler installations at SantoshMitra Square, SreeBhumi Sporting Club and Shibmandir Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samiti. Designed as interactive pandal entry experiences, the installations invited visitors to walk through oversized inhaler structures, integrating respiratory health awareness with the city’s festive celebrations. The initiative came amid concerns over asthma among children in Kolkata. A study by the National Allergy…

24 Oct

Philips Home Appliances offers gold every hour and diamonds daily in festive campaign

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Philips Home Appliances has launched its festive campaign, ‘Sone Pe Double Suhaga’, offering assured gifts on eligible purchases and opportunities to win gold worth ₹9,999 every hour and a diamond worth ₹50,000 every day. Announced on October 13, the campaign will run from October 11 to November 11, 2026, and is expected to reach more than 200 million consumers across 112 cities. Customers purchasing eligible Philips Home Appliances with a minimum maximum retail price (MRP) of ₹1,500 during the campaign period will qualify for an assured gift and a chance to win the precious rewards. The initiative builds on the…