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22 Sep

MakeMyTrip joins hands with Zomato to offer train passengers the convenience of meals delivered directly to their seats

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Travel tech major MakeMyTrip has joined hands with food delivery platform Zomato to allow train passengers to order meals from over 40,000 restaurant partners across 130 stations. The service will deliver food directly to passengers’ seats, aiming to make long journeys more convenient. With Indian Railways’ e-catering services witnessing a 66% year-on-year growth in FY 2024–25, serving over 90,000 passengers daily, MakeMyTrip is tapping into one of the fastest-growing mobility-linked consumption opportunities. Using its proprietary Live Train Status tool, the company will nudge travellers to order meals at optimal times during their journey. The initiative is expected to boost demand…

20 Sep

Metropolis Healthcare shares upgrade 5% after acquiring Ambika Pathology

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Metropolis Healthcare share price: Shares of Metropolis Healthcare rose 5.02% to an intraday high of ₹2,150 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday, September 19. At around 3:04 pm, the stock was trading 4.01% higher at ₹2,129.20 per share. Metropolis said in a regulatory filing on Thursday that the diagnostic chain has completed the acquisition of Kolhapur-based Ambika Pathology Laboratory through a business transfer agreement, its fourth acquisition in the last 10 months. With the completion of this acquisition, Ambika Pathology has joined the Metropolis network. The filing further states that the company plans to develop the…

20 Sep

Instamart launches Quick India Movement sale with 50–90% discounts on 50,000+ products

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Swiggy Instamart has kicked off its mega festive campaign, the Quick India Movement Sale 2025, offering shoppers nationwide discounts ranging from 50–90%* on over 50,000 products. The 10-day sale, live from September 19–28 on the Swiggy and Instamart apps, promises lightning-fast delivery in 10 minutes* alongside blockbuster festive deals. Consumers can access deep discounts across smartphones, electronics, appliances, beauty, home décor, and toys from leading brands such as Apple, OnePlus, JBL, Philips, L’Oréal Paris, Barbie, LEGO, Dove, and boAt. Among the highlights are OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite at ₹16,999, OPPO K13x 5G at ₹12,499, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3…

20 Sep

Taneira launches festive collection ‘Miara’, eyes strong seasonal growth

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Taneira, the women’s ethnic wear brand from the House of Tata, has unveiled its festive collection ‘Miara: Crafted by Hand, Rooted in Purity’, blending contemporary designs with traditional weaving crafts. The new line, featuring silks and cottons, aims to redefine festive celebrations as both personal indulgences and timeless gifts. The launch is supported by Taneira’s festive campaign, The Gift of Pure Love, which positions the saree as a rare and invaluable gesture of affection. Exclusive festive offers include a ₹1,000 voucher for every ₹10,000 spent, while purchases worth ₹50,000 or more come with a 0.2 g Tanishq gold coin. These…

20 Sep

Royal Stag expands cultural footprint with Sidharth Malhotra, Badshah, Naga Chaitanya and Payal Dhare as new ambassadors

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Seagram’s Royal Stag, a leading name in its category, has announced the onboarding of four new brand ambassadors—actor Sidharth Malhotra, rapper Badshah, actor Naga Chaitanya, and gamer Payal Dhare. The move marks a bold new chapter for the brand, which continues to strengthen its philosophy of “Live It Large” by uniting voices from India’s most celebrated cultural arenas—cinema, music, gaming, and cricket. The four join existing ambassadors Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav, creating a diverse line-up that mirrors the aspirations of India’s youth. Sharing their enthusiasm, Malhotra spoke about courage and ambition, Badshah highlighted individuality, Chaitanya praised cultural…

20 Sep

Tata AIA launches ShubhMaha Life, offer comprehensive coverage across lifestages

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Tata AIA Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has introduced ShubhMaha Life, a Non-Linked, Participating Whole Life Savings Plan aimed at addressing financial priorities throughout different stages of life. The plan provides high life cover during peak earning years, reduced cover during retirement, tax-free retirement income, and long-term critical illness protection, ensuring a balanced approach to financial planning. Kamal Bhardwaj, Chief Bancassurance Officer, Tata AIA, said, “ShubhMaha Life grows with individuals—providing strong protection during critical years, financial independence post-retirement, and long-term coverage for health contingencies. Our goal is to empower individuals with holistic security and financial growth.” The plan is offered in…

19 Sep

Copper futures increase on spot demand

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New Delhi, (News) - Copper futures rose 0.35 percent to Rs 912 per kilogram on Friday due to increased spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for October delivery rose by Rs 3.20, or 0.35 percent, to Rs 912 per kilogram, with a turnover of 4,653 lots. Analysts attributed the rise in copper prices to increased trading by participants.

19 Sep

PhysicsWallah opens info centre in Agartala, plans tech-enabled Vidyapeeth expansion

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Edtech firm PhysicsWallah (PW) has inaugurated its PW Info Centre in Agartala, Tripura, marking a significant step in extending counselling and coaching services for competitive exams such as JEE and NEET. The new centre, located on the 2nd floor of Brahma Bipani Market, Jaynagar, Battala, will operate daily from 9 AM to 7 PM, offering guidance to students and parents on admissions, financial aid, registration, and study strategies. The initiative is expected to cater to aspirants from surrounding regions including Uttar Champamura, Ishanchandranagar, Charipara, Ramnagar Part, Madhupur, and Madhuban, aiming to reduce the need for long-distance travel in search of…

19 Sep

Nissan and Spinny: Pioneering a New Era in Vehicle Exchange with Exclusive Benefits

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Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has entered a strategic partnership with Spinny, India’s leading full-stack used car platform, making it a ‘Preferred Exchange Partner Platform’ across Nissan dealerships in India. This industry-first collaboration between an automobile OEM and a national-level used car aggregator aims to offer enhanced exchange benefits to customers while creating new business opportunities for dealer partners. This customer-centric initiative is part of Nissan Motor India’s broader strategy to bolster dealership performance and profitability through innovative and value-driven services. Under this partnership, customers who exchange their vehicles through Spinny - either at Nissan dealerships or directly via…

19 Sep

Regulatory Relief Fuels Rally: GQG Profits from Adani’s Comeback

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GQG Partners was the first strategic investor in Adani Group entities following the Hindenburg Research study. Jain is the Chairman and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at GQG Partners. Rajiv Jain's boutique-style investment firm GQG Partners, which owns Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Adani Power, and Adani Green Energy Ltd, made strong notional gains of nearly Rs 1,840 crore after SEBI dismissed the Hindenburg allegations. These Adani scrips jumped up to 9%. The Adani group investor, which oversees $167.6 billion in funds, owned Rs 49,172 crore in Adani equities today compared to Rs 47,333 crore the day before, up…