Author: Shruti Joshi
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 9: Music has always been humankind’s most compelling diplomat—traversing borders, disregarding red tape boundaries, and unifying traditions never previously met. This Raksha Bandhan, Surat saw such a cultural handshake in the guise of Gujarati Celtic Folk Fusion, as the millennia-old Gujarati folk song “Kon Halave Limbdi Ne Kon Halave Pipdi” is married with the somber elegance of the English–Celtic gem “Scarborough Fair.” This union, executed by India’s folk master Kashyap Dave and Western classical singer Vanya Bhatt, and arranged by producer Jimmy Desai, is not a novelty—it is a carefully woven cultural fabric. Here are seven…
New Delhi [India], August 9: Travel News India Private Limited today announced the official launch of its new travel retail brand Globiq, marking a major expansion into the fast-growing retail landscape of India and South Asia. Globiq will offer travelers and commuters a unique, high-quality shopping experience, spanning categories such as Books, Toys, Confectionery, Tobacco Products, and Chocolates through its CTN (Confectionery, Tobacco, and News/Books) format stores. Under the newly appointed leadership team—Mr. Atul Jain as Managing Director and Mr. Shantanu Chakravartty as Chief Executive Officer—Globiq envisions rapid growth and innovation in the travel retail sector. The company has ambitious…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 9: Cupid Limited (BSE – 530843, NSE – CUPID) is rapidly scaling its In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) test kits business, driven by strong domestic demand, a growing international footprint and a clear expansion strategy. Key Highlights: • Diverse Product Portfolio: 15 IVD rapid test kits currently in production, including HIV, Syphilis, Pregnancy, and Hepatitis B; 3 new kits under development. • Regulatory Certifications in Progress: o CE Certification for 4 key products expected soon in 2025. o WHO Prequalification for Malaria Test Kit targeted by mid-2026. o Application for Malaria Pf Ag WHO prequalification by Q3 2026.…
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], August 8: In a major step towards advancing electric vehicle adoption and promoting safer roads, Zypp Electric, India’s leading EV logistics platform, has partnered with the Traffic Police, Gurugram, under the “Green Hai Toh Zypp Hai” campaign. The initiative, which unites the core themes of sustainability and road safety, was officially launched today at Zypp HQ, Sector 66, Gurugram, during a special EV awareness rally. The event was honoured by the presence of Dr. Rajesh Mohan, DCP Traffic Gurugram, who joined as the Chief Guest. The campaign’s powerful motto, “Green Hai Toh Zypp Hai”, underlines the urgent…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 9: Cupid Limited (Cupid, The Company), India’s premier manufacturer and brand of personal products have announced its Unaudited Financial Results for Q1 FY26. Key Q1 FY26 Consolidated Financial Highlights • Total Income of ₹ 64.75 Cr, YoY growth of 47.06% • EBITDA of ₹ 16.47 Cr, YoY growth of 147.39% • EBITDA Margin of 27.55%, YoY growth of 1053 Bps • Net Profit of ₹ 15.01 Cr, YoY growth of 81.80% • Net Profit Margin of 25.09%, YoY growth of 400 Bps • EPS of ₹ 0.55, YoY growth of 83.33% Post a strong Q1 FY26 performance the Cupid Limited Management: • Reaffirms the revenue guidance of ₹ 335 Cr for FY26. • Sees sustained growth and traction in its B2C FMCG segment with ₹ 100 Cr + target…
Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], August 9: Captain Polyplast Limited (CPL, BSE: 536974), is one of the leading manufacturer and exporter of micro irrigation solutions, and has diversified its operations into the burgeoning solar EPC segment. The Company reported its unaudited financials for Q1 FY26. Q1 FY26 Standalone Key Financial Highlights • Total Income of ₹ 70.22 Cr, YoY growth of 7% • EBITDA of ₹ 7.78 Cr, YoY growth of 14% • EBITDA Margin (%) of 11.08%, YoY growth of 69 Bps • Net Profit of ₹ 4.15 Cr, YoY growth of 51% • Net Profit Margin (%) of 5.91%, YoY growth of 174 Bps • EPS of ₹ 0.70, YoY growth of 35% Q1 FY26 Consolidated Key Financial Highlights • Total Income of ₹ 70.22 Cr, YoY growth of 7% • EBITDA…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 9: Mahendra Realtors & Infrastructure Limited is engaged in delivering a comprehensive range of engineering and construction services, proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on August 12, 2025, aiming to raise ₹ 49.45 Crores (at upper price band) with shares to be listed on the NSE Emergeplatform. The issue size is 58,17,600 equity shares with a face value of ₹ 10 each with a price band of ₹ 75 – ₹ 85 Per Share. Equity Share Allocation • Qualified Institutional Buyer – Up to 56,000 Equity Shares • Non-Institutional Investors – Not Less than 27,07,200 Equity Shares • Individual Investors – Not Less than 27,63,200 Equity Shares • Market Maker – 2,91,200 Equity Shares The net proceeds from the IPO will be utilized for working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. The anchor portion will…
Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 8: The STRIDE Inclusive Innovation Summit, held in Kochi on the 4th of August 2025 and organised by the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), concluded with honours awarded to eight engineering college teams for their outstanding innovations designed to enhance the lives of differently-abled individuals. The recognised institutions included Vishwajyothi College of Engineering and Technology in Ernakulam, NSS College of Engineering in Palakkad, College of Engineering in Vadakara, St. Gits College of Engineering in Kottayam, Vidya Academy of Science and Technology in Thrissur, TKM College of Engineering in Kollam and Sahrudaya College of Engineering and Technology…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 8: The stage is being set, and the transformation is in full swing. With just three days remaining until the gates open for Automation Expo 2025, the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon is already abuzz with construction crews, technology teams, and exhibitor installations. Asia’s largest automation exhibition is taking shape—brick by brick, booth by booth—across an expansive 36,000 square meters of dedicated space. With less than 48 hours remaining, the countdown is no longer a number—it’s a signal. A signal that India is ready to lead. That innovation is ready to be witnessed. And that industry…
New Delhi [India], August 8: Some came in buses, others in travellers. A few arrived in pressed uniforms, while many were dressed in their everyday attire. But by the end of the day, all 13,150 students who walked into ICMR labs across India left with something new: a spark. A thought. Maybe even a plan. SHINE – short for Science, Health & Innovation for Nextgen Explorers – wasn’t a loud campaign. It didn’t flood headlines or break the internet. But in labs from Delhi to Dibrugarh, it gave teenagers across 16 states and union territories something that no textbook could:…