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16 Aug

Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition Looks All Sinister

Purbalee DuttaFinance

Mahindra & Mahindra has teamed up with Warner Bros., the studio behind DC Comics films, to unveil a special edition of its first electric SUV—the BE 6 Dark (Batman Edition). This limited-edition model stands out from other “dark” variants with design elements inspired by the iconic Batman films and comics. Priced at ₹27.79 lakh, the BE 6 Batman Edition is limited to just 300 units. Bookings open on August 23, with deliveries beginning September 20 to mark Batman Day. The SUV features a satin black exterior, Batman-themed decals, and Dark Knight badging on various parts including the fender, bumper, and…

16 Aug

UK Greenlights Opt-Out Law for Organ Donation

Mohini BarmanInternational

Scotland’s Human Tissue (Authorisation) Act 2019 has come into force, making every resident an organ donor by default unless they opt out. This aligns Scotland with many European nations using presumed consent to increase organ availability. The model offers a reference point for Bangladesh, Nepal, and India, where organ donation rates remain low. A culturally tailored opt-out system, with adequate safeguards and public awareness, could enhance lives saved across the region.

16 Aug

World’s Largest Photovoltaic Plant Operational in Saudi Arabia

Mohini BarmanInternational

Saudi Arabia's Sudair Solar PV Project in Sudair Industrial City has gone fully operational. At 1.5 GW capacity, it stands among the world’s largest solar farms. Equipped with bi-facial panels and tracking tech, it's expected to power approximately 185,000 homes while offsetting 2.9 million tons of CO₂ annually. The project's $924 million investment aligns with Saudi Vision 2030’s drive to derive 70% of energy from renewables by 2030. The model has implications for Nepal and Bangladesh, where solarization of remote or rural areas could harness abundant sunlight to support decentralized electrification.

14 Aug

Vishal Mega Mart shares upgrade 8% to all-time high on strong earnings

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Vishal Mega Mart shares hit an all-time high on Thursday, August 14, after the company announced stellar June quarter results. Vishal Mega Mart on Wednesday reported a 37.2% year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit to ₹206 crore in the first quarter of financial year 2025-26 (Q1FY26). Its profit stood at ₹150 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal. The rise in its profit was due to improved cost efficiency across all regions and the benefits of operating leverage that came with its expansion. The company's revenue from operations during the quarter under review grew 21% year-on-year to…

14 Aug

Tanishq expands Kolkata footprint with grand Baruipur store launch

Business BureauBusiness

Tanishq, India’s leading jewellery brand from the Tata Group, expanded its retail footprint with the inauguration of a new store in Baruipur, Kolkata. The grand launch was officiated by Mr. C K Venkataraman, Managing Director, Titan Company, and Mr. Alok Ranjan, Circle Business Head, Tanishq. As part of the celebrations, the brand is offering a free gold coin on every purchase from 14th to 16th August 2025. The store is located at Padma Pukur, Baruipur Kulpi Road, opposite Padma Pukur Petrol Pump. Spanning 5,000 sq. ft., the Baruipur store showcases a wide range of Tanishq jewellery, including plain gold, diamonds,…

14 Aug

Vi Movies & TV drives OTT growth with Independence Day livestreaming and curated content

Business BureauBusiness

Vi Movies & TV, the content aggregator platform from Vi, is witnessing a surge in viewer engagement ahead of India’s 79th Independence Day, combining live events with curated patriotic content from top OTT platforms. The platform enables Vi users to stream the Flag Hoisting ceremony and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address live from the Red Fort, New Delhi, free of subscription, while also offering a special watchlist featuring films and series such as Uri: The Surgical Strike, Mukhbir – The Story of a Spy, Sam Bahadur, Avrodh: The Siege Within, and Neerja. With subscription plans starting at Rs. 154, Vi…

14 Aug

JSW Cement IPO Listing: Shares Debut With 4% Premium

Purbalee DuttaLatest

JSW Cement, a part of the JSW Group, made a modest stock market debut on Thursday, August 14. The shares listed at ₹153.50 on the NSE, marking a 4.42% gain over the issue price of ₹147, and at ₹153 on the BSE, reflecting a 4% premium. This listing closely aligned with grey market expectations, where the stock was trading at a 3% premium prior to listing. The IPO, open from August 7 to 11, received strong investor interest, drawing over 12.75 lakh applications and getting subscribed 7.77 times. The QIB segment saw the highest demand at 15.80 times, followed by…

14 Aug

The distant heartlands of North Sikkim are once again connected via the Sanklang bridge

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

North Sikkim regained a crucial transport lifeline on Wednesday with the reopening of the Sanklang Modular Bridge over the Teesta River, restoring long-awaited connectivity to remote high-altitude regions. The bridge, completed by the 107 Road Construction Company under the 758 Border Roads Task Force and Project Swastik of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), once again links Dzongu, Lachen, Lachung, and other interior areas that had been cut off due to earlier disruptions. The structure replaces a vital route rendered unusable by damage, severing the Mangan–Chungthang corridor and leaving residents dependent on slower, more treacherous alternatives. BRO engineers worked under extreme…

14 Aug

Tide launches fixed deposit feature to boost SME earnings

Business BureauBusiness

Tide, a leading business management platform for SMEs, has introduced Fixed Deposits (FDs) on its app, enabling small businesses to earn competitive returns in a fully digital, paperless process. With interest rates up to 8.84% per annum and tenure options from 7 days to 60 months, SMEs can now invest idle funds starting at ₹1,000 through RBI-regulated banks and NBFCs, including Suryoday Small Finance Bank, Bajaj Finance Ltd., and Mahindra Finance. The feature aims to address gaps highlighted by RBI and CRISIL data, which show over 85% of SME funds lie in low-yield current accounts, while 60% of SMEs prefer…

14 Aug

IAF Band to perform at Guwahati’s Dighalipukhuri on Independence Day

Mohini BarmanAssam

Guwahati will host a public performance by the No. 7 Air Force Band at the War Memorial, Dighalipukhuri, on August 15 at 5.30 PM, marking the 79th Independence Day. Organised under the Ministry of Defence and Air Headquarters, the programme aims to foster national pride and highlight recent achievements, including the successful completion of Operation Sindoor. The 25-member No. 7 AF Band from Air Force Station, Borjhar, will perform 16 patriotic numbers in a 75-minute set. The presentation will pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of armed forces personnel while reflecting the discipline and musical expertise of the Indian…