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Instamart has announced partnerships with electric mobility platform Yulu and battery-swapping network Yuma Energy to strengthen access to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure for its delivery partners. The initiative aims to address two key barriers to EV adoption in last-mile delivery — access to affordable electric two-wheelers and charging-related downtime. Instamart said the programme can reduce rental expenses for participating delivery partners by up to 30%. Under the partnership with Yuma Energy, Instamart is providing space at its PODs, or dark stores, for battery-swapping stations. Yuma currently operates more than 2,000 battery-swapping units, with each swap taking less than two…

Eventions Limited, a player in the MICE and corporate events segment, will open its Initial Public Offering (IPO) for subscription on September 30, with the issue closing on October 5, 2026. The company plans to raise Rs. 38.12 crore through the issue, comprising 32,30,400 equity shares with a face value of Rs. 10 each. The price band has been fixed at Rs. 112-118 per share, with the equity shares proposed to be listed on the NSE SME platform. The IPO proceeds will include Rs. 7 crore towards repayment and/or prepayment of borrowings, Rs. 1.40 crore for investment in a subsidiary…

Kolkata-based Sollfege Smart Electronics Limited will open its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on September 30, seeking to raise Rs 21.78 crore through the issue of 39.60 lakh equity shares at Rs 55 per share. The issue will close on October 5, with the company proposing to list its shares on the BSE SME platform. The IPO proceeds will include Rs 8.54 crore for launching 12 new showrooms, Rs 9.67 crore towards working capital requirements and Rs 1.80 crore for general corporate purposes. The face value of each share is Rs 10. The market lot comprises 2,000 shares, requiring retail investors…

India’s protein consumption landscape is expanding beyond traditional sources such as pulses, legumes, dairy, meat, eggs, fish, seafood, whole grains and millets, with plant-based proteins, powders, bars and supplements also gaining traction. Protein, once largely associated with gym-goers and specialised nutrition, is increasingly becoming part of everyday food and wellness conversations. The Godrej Food Trends Report (GFTR) 2026 trend, ‘Protein Will Go Namkeen’, highlights the growing potential of savoury formats to make protein more accessible through familiar eating and snacking occasions. The trend points to a shift towards ‘proteinification by design’, where nutrition is incorporated into food experiences without compromising…

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has upgraded its distribution technology platform with the launch of ‘ICICI Life Partner Stack 2.0’, adding AI-enabled tools, deeper partner-system integrations and digital capabilities aimed at improving advisor productivity and simplifying customer journeys. The upgraded platform supports advisors and distribution partners across product identification, personalised quotations, onboarding and customer servicing. Its eQuote App uses an AI-based product recommender to suggest solutions based on customer segments and life stages, while LIVA, an AI-enabled chatbot, provides access to product features and quotations. Chief Distribution Officer Amish Banker said the platform is aimed at making operations simpler and more…

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance reported a claim settlement ratio of 99.31% for the first quarter of FY2027, placing the company at the top among leading life insurers in India based on public disclosures through Form L-39 and L-40. The insurer settled individual death claims worth Rs.414.08 crore during the quarter. The company said its average value per claim stood at around Rs.15 lakh, which it described as the highest among leading life insurers for Q1-FY2027. Mr. Sarang Gokhale, Chief - Underwriting and Retail Claims, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, said the company remained focused on making the claims process simple, seamless…

HCLTech’s software business HCLSoftware is set to acquire Croatia-based enterprise robotic process automation (RPA) platform provider Robotiq.ai for an enterprise value of 9 million euro, or about Rs 98 crore, in an all-cash transaction. HCL Technologies said the deal will be executed through HCL Technologies Austria GmbH, a step-down wholly owned subsidiary, which will acquire 100 per cent of Robotiq.ai’s outstanding equity. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The acquisition will strengthen HCLSoftware’s capabilities in enterprise automation as businesses increasingly seek AI systems that can not only reason…

Infertility can involve multiple factors affecting one or both partners, making it important to determine the most appropriate treatment pathway rather than addressing problems in isolation, according to Dr Angana De, Fertility Specialist at Birla Fertility & IVF, Siliguri. Dr De said there is no universal rule on which fertility problem should be treated first when both male and female factors are present. The decision depends on the severity of the conditions, the woman’s age and ovarian reserve, duration of infertility, previous pregnancies or treatments, and the couple’s likelihood of conceiving without assisted reproductive treatment. She highlighted that time can…