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Raymond Realty reported a sharp improvement in operating performance during the second quarter of FY27, with pre-sales nearly doubling year-on-year to ₹902 crore, up 98 per cent from the year-earlier period. Collections also recorded strong growth, rising 67 per cent to ₹682 crore, according to the company’s provisional operational update. The performance came despite the absence of any new project launches during the quarter, with sales driven by the existing Address by GS portfolio and steady price realisation. For the first half of FY27, Raymond Realty’s pre-sales climbed 111 per cent year-on-year to ₹1,602 crore, compared with ₹760 crore in…

Tata Trusts, which hold a 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons Private Limited (TSPL), have proposed a strategic reorganisation of the company through the merger of Tata Electronics Systems Solutions Private Limited (TESS) and Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE) with TSPL. According to the proposal, the reorganisation would result in the combined entity no longer being classified as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) or a Core Investment Company (CIC), while retaining the Tata Group’s existing operating structure. As of March 31, 2026, the proposed amalgamated entity would have operating revenues of Rs 1,05,043crore, compared with Rs 40,072 crore in income…

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance paid an average individual death claim of Rs 15 lakh in FY2026, continuing to lead the industry for the second consecutive year and highlighting the role of life insurance in strengthening household financial security. Publicly available industry data over the past six financial years shows that the company’s average individual death claim increased from around Rs 10 lakh in FY2021 to Rs 15 lakh in FY2026. The average has remained in the Rs 14-15 lakh range over the last four years, underlining the importance of aligning insurance coverage with changing incomes, liabilities and family responsibilities. The…

H&M Beauty has named actor Sharvari as its first-ever brand ambassador in India, as the fashion retailer looks to expand its beauty business and connect with a new generation of consumers. Announced on October 3, the partnership will see Sharvari front the brand’s beauty communications in India, bringing her personal style and approach to beauty to the campaign. Sharvari said she was excited to join the brand, adding that beauty should be accessible, effortless and a means of self-expression rather than conforming to a particular standard. Helena Kuylenstierna, director of H&M India, said the beauty category had completed its first…

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, actors Alia Bhatt, Rami Malek, Sonam Kapoor and Simone Ashley, and singer Shreya Ghoshal will join filmmaker Karan Johar for The Earthshot Prize 2026 Awards Night in Mumbai on November 17, with Prime Video announced as the exclusive global streaming partner. The event, sponsored by the Serum Institute of India, will bring together 5,000 distinguished guests to celebrate environmental leadership. The ceremony will be streamed across more than 240 countries and territories in over 40 languages, marking the first time the awards will reach a global audience through Prime Video. Founded by Prince William in 2020,…

GRM Foods Pvt. Ltd. has unveiled a refreshed packaging identity for its Rehaan Classic 1121 Extra Long Grain Basmati Rice, aiming to strengthen the brand’s visibility and recognition across retail shelves and trade channels. The company said the new packaging introduces a contemporary visual identity while maintaining the product’s existing quality and proposition for wholesalers, distributors, commission agents, retailers, mandi traders and consumers. Commenting on the launch, Yanshil Garg, Managing Director, GRM Foods Pvt. Ltd., said, “The refreshed packaging is an important step in strengthening the identity of Rehaan Classic and making the brand more distinctive and recognisable across markets.…