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16 Jun

Copper futures prices upturn on increased spot demand

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New Delhi, June 16 Copper futures prices rose 0.06 percent to Rs 881.10 per kg on Monday due to increased spot demand. The price of copper contracts for July delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose 55 paise or 0.06 percent to Rs 881.10 per kg in a business turnover of 2,904 lots. Analysts attributed the rise in copper prices to higher bets by participants.

16 Jun

ZEE5 unveils trailer of gripping bengali thriller ‘Bibhishon’, premieres June 27

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ZEE5 has dropped the much-anticipated trailer of its first Bengali mini-series of the year, Bibhishon, a psychological thriller set in the quiet but mysterious town of Birbhum. Directed and produced by Raja Chanda, the series stars Soham Majumdar as Sub-Inspector Bidhan Sen and Debchandrima Singha Roy in key roles. Set to premiere on June 27 exclusively on ZEE5, Bibhishon explores a chilling narrative where an eerie theft, a missing person, and a headless corpse trigger a spiral of dark events. Bidhan Sen, a calm yet determined police officer with a crumbling personal life, finds himself caught in a twisted web…

16 Jun

Campus Activewear becomes title partner of Bengal Pro T20 League 2025

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Sportswear brand Campus Activewear has been named the Title Partner for the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025, in a strategic move to strengthen its regional outreach and support grassroots cricket in West Bengal. The association reflects Campus's youth-first ethos and commitment to empowering local sports talent. The Bengal Pro T20 League, featuring both men’s and women’s formats, will be broadcast on Star Sports 3 and digitally streamed on FanCode. Inspired by the IPL model, the league aims to give budding cricketers a high-profile stage to display their skills while promoting regional pride. “West Bengal’s rich sports legacy, from legends like…

16 Jun

Dettol launches #DadsCanToo campaign, champions shared parenting on Father’s Day

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Dettol, India’s leading germ protection brand, has launched its Father’s Day campaign, #DadsCanToo, to encourage shared parenting and highlight the vital role fathers can play in baby care. The campaign, launched on June 13, aims to equip fathers with confidence and practical hygiene know-how using Dettol Antiseptic Liquid as their trusted ally. Despite evolving gender roles, mothers still shoulder most baby care tasks. Studies cited by Dettol suggest that only 6% of parenting tasks require a mother biologically, while the remaining 94% can be managed by anyone — including dads. The campaign challenges stereotypes and advocates for equal participation in…

14 Jun

Rupee downturn 56 paise to 86.08 against US dollar

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Mumbai, June 14 The rupee fell 56 paise to 86.08 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as global oil prices rose and the dollar strengthened amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following Israel's fresh attack on Iran's nuclear sites. Forex traders said a weak start in domestic equity markets and heavy FII outflows contributed to the fall in the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 86.25 against the dollar and then eased to 86.08, down 56 paise from its previous close. The rupee had closed at 85.52 on Thursday.…

14 Jun

Ujjivan SFB launches ‘Ujjivan Rewardz’ to boost digital engagement and customer loyalty

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited has unveiled ‘Ujjivan Rewardz’, a new multi-tier loyalty program exclusively for its resident savings account holders. Aimed at enhancing customer engagement, the initiative rewards users for a range of digital banking activities. In collaboration with AdvantageClub.ai, a loyalty solutions provider, Ujjivan Rewardz enables customers to earn reward points through actions such as account opening, digital transactions (UPI, NEFT, IMPS, RTGS), recurring deposits, and bill payments. These points, valid for up to two years, can be redeemed for vouchers in categories like lifestyle, travel, shopping, and entertainment. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Hitendra Jha, HeadRetail Liabilities,…

14 Jun

Taneira rolls out first-ever 40% discount offer, riding high on 30% FY25 growth

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Taneira, the ethnic wear brand from the TATA Group, has announced its first-ever nationwide sale with discounts of up to 40% across its extensive portfolio of sarees, festive lehengas, unstitched kurta sets, and ready-to-wear collections. This milestone move follows an impressive ~30% growth in FY25, and a strong start to FY26, driven by heightened wedding and festive shopping sentiment. The limited-period offer is available across Taneira’s 80 stores in 41 cities, as the brand aims to position itself as the premier destination for handcrafted ethnic wear made from pure and natural fabrics. “This is the first time we’re offering such…

13 Jun

Alpenliebe Launches India’s first liquid choco filled pop!

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Alpenliebe, known for its rich and indulgent confections, has launched a game-changing innovation in the Indian candy market—Alpenliebe Eclairs Pop, the country’s first-ever lollipop with a liquid choco center. Priced at just Rs 5, the product promises a unique fusion of chewy caramel and a flowing chocolate core. Building on the widespread popularity of Alpenliebe Eclairs, the new lollipop format is tailored to the snacking habits of teens and young adults. “Eclairs Pop is a natural evolution of a beloved indulgence,” said Gunjan Khetan, Director of Marketing, Perfetti Van Melle India. “We wanted to bring that same joy in a…

13 Jun

Taneira launches first-ever nationwide sale with up to 40% off on sarees and ethnic wear

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Taneira, a TATA product and women’s ethnic wear brand from Titan, has announced its first-ever nationwide sale offering up to 40% off on sarees and other ethnic wear, following a robust ~30% growth in FY25. With this bold move, the brand is set to capitalise on early festive and wedding shopping trends, continuing its upward momentum into FY26. The offer spans a wide range of categories, including sarees, ready-to-wear ensembles, unstitched kurta sets, and festive lehengas – all crafted from pure, natural fabrics. The brand's heritage collection features exquisite weaves like Banarasis, Kanjeevarams, Jamdanis, Tussars, and Maheshwaris, proudly reflecting India’s…

13 Jun

Paytm shares fall 10% amid massive sell-off; know why the stock plunged

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Shares of One97 Communications, the parent company of payment solutions provider Paytm, fell 10% on the National Stock Exchange and hit an intraday low of Rs 864.40. Shares of Paytm fell 9.97% on the BSE and hit an intraday low of Rs 864.20. This sharp fall in Paytm shares came after the Finance Ministry dismissed speculations of the implementation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions. The Finance Ministry said in a post on social media on Wednesday, "Speculations and claims of imposition of MDR on UPI transactions are completely false, baseless and misleading. Such baseless…