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Bajaj Finance Ltd., India’s largest private-sector non-bank lender and a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv, today announced a strong festive season performance with a 27% year-on-year rise in consumer loan volumes and 29% growth in value for the period September 22 to October 26, 2025. During the festive cycle, the company disbursed approximately 63 lakh loans and acquired 23 lakh new customers, of which 52% were first-time borrowers—marking a significant milestone in its financial inclusion efforts. The surge in demand reflects the positive impact of the Government of India’s next-generation GST reforms and personal income tax enhancements, which have broadened consumer…

District by Zomato, the going-out platform, has unveiled a new luxury dining initiative in partnership with Kotak Mahindra Bank, offering premium, curated culinary experiences exclusively for Kotak Solitaire Credit Card customers. The programme kicked off with a Himalayan-inspired reinterpretation of Malaysian cuisine in Kasauli, led by acclaimed chefs Prateek Sadhu and Darren Teoh, followed by celebrated pop-ups like “NAAR x Dewakan” and “The Bhog Table by Chef Auroni & Bengaluru Oota Company,” which received an enthusiastic response. Kotak Solitaire customers will get first access to intimate chef’s tables, immersive mixology experiences, and rare gastronomic events, along with privileges such as…

The Nobel Prize Dialogue India 2025, held on Monday at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru in partnership with Tata Trusts, brought Nobel laureates, scientists, thinkers and students under one roof to deliberate on “The Future We Want.” The event focused on knowledge, inclusion, sustainability and youth empowerment, reinforcing India’s growing role as a global innovation hub. Tata Trusts CEO Siddharth Sharma stressed the importance of nurturing talent and innovation, stating, “India’s greatest wealth lies in its people… To achieve justice — social, economic and political — we must empower the youth and create ecosystems fuelling innovation.” Nobel laureate…

Pluro Fertility and IVF, a tech-driven healthcare partnership platform, has raised ₹125 crore in its Series A funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners at a valuation of ₹1,000 crore. The round also saw participation from prominent angel investors including Vikram Chatwal, Dharmil Sheth, Hardik Dedhia, Salil Musale, Shalibhadra Shah, Niket Shah, and Karan Kapur. Founded in 2025 by Dr. Jaydeep Tank, Dr. Parikshit Tank, and Dr. Bhaskar Shah, Pluro partners with independent IVF specialists across India, combining clinical autonomy with centralized operational support. The platform manages non-clinical functions such as technology, compliance, marketing, and practice management, allowing doctors to…

Berger Paints India Limited reported a 1.9% rise in consolidated revenue from operations at Rs. 2,827.5 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to Rs. 2,774.6 crore a year earlier. However, the company’s net profit declined 23.5% year-on-year to Rs. 206.4 crore, while EBITDA dropped 18.9% to Rs. 352.3 crore. For the first half of FY26, consolidated revenue grew 2.8% to Rs. 6,028.3 crore, though net profit fell 16.4% to Rs. 521.4 crore. Managing Director & CEO Abhijit Roy attributed the muted performance to an extended monsoon season that dampened demand and impacted sales of exterior products, coupled…

Orkla India made a subdued debut on the Indian stock market on November 6, 2025, with its shares listing on both the BSE and NSE. The stock opened at ₹751.50 on the BSE and ₹750.10 on the NSE, showing a modest premium of around 3% over the IPO issue price of ₹730. Post-listing, Orkla India’s share price touched a high of ₹755 and a low of ₹693.35 on the BSE. The IPO, which ran from October 29 to 31, raised ₹1,667.54 crore through an offer-for-sale of 2.28 crore shares, with a price band of ₹695–₹730. Despite being subscribed 48.73 times,…