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06 Jun

Coforge shares increase 2% on record date for 1:5 stock split

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Coforge stock split: Coforge shares rose nearly 2% on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday to hit an intra-day high of ₹1,730. However, on some platforms, the stock price saw a drop of nearly 80%. This is due to Wednesday, June 4, being the pre-split date for the company's stock split proposal. In early May, the IT company fixed June 4, 2025, as the record date to determine the "rights of equity shareholders for the purpose of subdivision or division of the existing equity shares of the company". The board of directors of Coforge had given the green signal…

05 Jun

Coal transportation growth: 34% increases in FY25

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New Delhi, June 5 State-owned CIL on Thursday said eco-friendly coal transportation grew 34 percent year-on-year to 102.5 million tonnes in FY25. This was made possible through 20 First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects connected to the Indian Railways network. In comparison, it was 76.5 MT through 17 such projects in FY24, Coal India Ltd (CIL) said in a statement. A total of 19 FMC projects with a capacity of about 150 million tonnes per annum are planned to be commissioned during FY26. The FMC initiative is an automated coal evacuation process that ensures eco-friendly coal transportation from the mine to…

05 Jun

Tata Salt relaunches iconic jingle, boosts market reach with focus on iodine and child development

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Tata Salt, India’s No.1 iodized salt brand, has launched a refreshed version of its iconic ‘Namak Ho Tata Ka… Tata Namak’ campaign, aimed at strengthening its market presence while highlighting iodine’s critical role in children’s mental development. The new campaign features eight engaging films created by Ogilvy, blending nostalgia with educational messaging to reinforce Tata Salt’s position as ‘Desh Ka Namak.’ With a consolidated annual turnover of around Rs. 15,206 crore, Tata Consumer Products is leveraging this campaign to deepen consumer trust and emotional connect across diverse Indian households, including Hindi heartland, Bengali, and Marathi families. The campaign’s strategic rollout…

05 Jun

The Essence of Luxury: Oriflame’s Giordani Gold Essenza Man Elixir Parfum

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Oriflame has introduced its latest premium fragrance, Giordani Gold Essenza Man Elixir Parfum, tailored for the discerning modern man. Priced at an MRP of INR 5599, this 50ml parfum combines opulence and complexity through carefully selected noble ingredients. The scent opens with fresh notes of Blackcurrant, Lemon, and Black Pepper, transitioning into a rich heart of Elemi, Olibanum, and Moss. Its base features warm Vetiver, Patchouli, and Ambery Woods, ensuring a lasting presence of up to eight hours. Encased in an elegant bottle adorned with 24-carat gold details and deep mahogany tones, the parfum highlights the hero notes of Olibanum…

04 Jun

Aluminium futures prices increase on speculators’ bets

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New Delhi, June 4 Aluminium prices rose by Rs 2.05 to Rs 242.55 per kg in the futures market on Wednesday as speculators created fresh deals amid a positive trend in the spot market. The price of aluminium contract for July delivery rose by Rs 2.05, or 0.85 per cent, to Rs 242.55 per kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange in a business turnover of 415 lots. Analysts said fresh bets by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

04 Jun

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India launches Optigal® Prime and Optigal® Pinnacle

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ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has announced the launch of Optigal® Prime and Optigal® Pinnacle, two world-class, high-performance products in its premium colour-coated steel portfolio Optigal®. With this launch, AM/NS India ups its game in the colour-coated steel market in India, introducing for the first time European standard highly corrosion-resistant steel for use in large high-end infrastructure and construction projects such as state-of-the-art airports, railway stations, highways, large building projects. The company is pioneering a new market segment in high-quality C4 specialty steel previously unavailable in India, where it proudly stands as the sole domestic producer. The product will…

03 Jun

Cottonseed cake futures prices gain on higher demand

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New Delhi, Cottonseed cake prices rose by Rs 14 to Rs 2,987 per quintal in futures trading on Monday as speculators created fresh deals amid higher demand. The price of cottonseed cake contract for June delivery on NCDEX rose by Rs 14 or 0.47 percent to Rs 2,987 per quintal in which 84,000 lots were traded. Market sources said cottonseed cake prices rose mainly due to participants increasing the size of their deals amid rising demand for animal feed.

02 Jun

Captain cool teams up with Dettol to launch ‘Icy Cool’ summer campaign

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Dettol, India’s leading germ protection brand, has roped in legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the brand ambassador for its new ‘Icy Cool’ range of soaps, bodywash, and handwash. This marks the first-ever collaboration between the trusted hygiene brand and India’s iconic “Captain Cool”. The campaign promotes Dettol Icy Cool, promising 3x intense cooling~ and 99.9% protection against skin infection-causing germs*. Designed to meet real summer hygiene needs, the product delivers an instant cooling effect to help consumers stay fresh and calm, even in high-pressure situations. “I’m excited to be associated with Dettol to unveil their cool new campaign,” Dhoni…

02 Jun

realme launches GT 7 Series in India, starting at Rs 28,999

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realme has officially launched its flagship GT 7 Series in India, headlined by the GT 7 Dream Edition, co-created with the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team. Featuring India's first MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset, a massive 7000mAh battery, and 120W Ultra Charge, the GT 7 Series is priced from ₹28,999, with sales commencing May 30, 2025. The GT 7 Dream Edition, with its premium Aston Martin Racing Green finish and engraved Silver Wings Emblem, will be available from June 13 at ₹49,999 for the 16GB+512GB variant. The GT 7T, equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8400-MAX, offers flagship features at more accessible…

02 Jun

One student from Howrah secure the top rank in the SOF Olympiad exam for 2024-25

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Biswarup Seal, a tenth grader from PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya in Howrah, has secured the first rank nationally in the prestigious National Science Olympiad (NSO) for the 2024-25 academic year. Awarded a gold medal and a merit certificate, Biswarup stood out among millions of students across 72 countries who participated in this year’s SOF Olympiad exams. This year’s Olympiad witnessed participation from approximately 96,499 schools across 4,000 cities, including over 22,300 students from Howrah. Renowned local institutions such as Don Bosco School, Oxford High School, Chandanapara Children’s Academy, and The Holy Child also took part. Mahabir Singh, Founder Director of…