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Bengal's startup ecosystem is set to get a major boost with the launch of Tigers' Pitch, the state's first large-scale startup reality show, presented by Wow! Momo in partnership with the Rajiva Sinha Foundation. The 10-episode programme will premiere on Zee 24 Ghanta on July 25 and aims to provide entrepreneurs with investment opportunities, mentorship and national visibility. The initiative is expected to facilitate investments worth Rs 48.98 crore during its first season, making it one of the largest startup enablement platforms to emerge from Bengal. A total of 27 startups have been shortlisted from 248 applications received across the…

Bajaj Finance Limited reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of FY27, with consolidated net profit attributable to owners rising 27.4 per cent year-on-year to ₹5,985.75 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company’s profit growth was supported by higher net interest income and continued expansion in its assets under management (AUM). The lender’s consolidated AUM increased 23.9 per cent to ₹5.47 trillion as of June 30, 2026, compared with ₹4.41 trillion during the same period last year. The company added ₹36,969 crore to its AUM during the quarter, reflecting strong growth across its lending operations.…

Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd. concluded the East Zone edition of Tally MSME Honours 2026 in Siliguri on Wednesday, recognising40 outstanding micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across eastern India for their contributions to innovation, employment generation and economic growth. The sixth edition of the initiative honoured entrepreneurs from sectors including retail, manufacturing, technology, services and trading. This year's winners represented both metropolitan and emerging business centres, with awardees from Siliguri, Silchar, Daltonganj, Gopalganj, Dhanbad, Raniganj and Cuttack joining businesses from Kolkata, Patna and Ranchi. Among the awardees, Krishan Dalmia of Dalmia Tea Packaging Pvt. Ltd. from Siliguri received the…

South Africa has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system for eligible Indian passport holders, enabling travellers to apply for travel authorisation entirely online with applications intended to be processed within 24 to 48 hours. The initiative is aimed at simplifying travel for short-term leisure and work visits of up to 90 days by replacing traditional paperwork with a fully digital process. Under the new system, travellers can complete the application online by creating an account on the official South African Department of Home Affairs ETA portal, uploading the required documents, verifying their identity through smartphone-based biometrics and paying the…

Asian Paints saw its shares decline by as much as 3% on Thursday despite delivering a stronger-than-expected financial performance for the first quarter of FY27. India's leading paint manufacturer reported a 40% year-on-year surge in consolidated net profit to ₹1,539 crore, comfortably beating market estimates, while operational revenue expanded 18% to ₹10,542 crore. The company's operating margin rose to a multi-quarter high of 20.6%, buoyed by calibrated price increases, robust international business growth, and strict cost management. Domestic decorative volumes expanded by 9%, demonstrating stable demand resilience. However, market enthusiasm was tempered as leading equity brokerages voiced caution over near-term…

Hindware Italian Collection has launched its 2026 Ceramic Tiles Collection, expanding its portfolio with a new range of ceramic wall and elevation tiles featuring fresh designs, textures and surface finishes. The company also inaugurated a 7,200 sq. ft. Experience Centre in Morbi, Gujarat, aimed at providing architects, designers, dealers and customers with an immersive platform to explore its latest offerings. The Experience Centre was inaugurated by Hindware Limited CEO NirupamSahay, Business Head of Hindware Tiles PankajMediratta and Chief Marketing Officer Bath & Tiles ArunimaYadav in the presence of more than 90 channel partners from across the country. The new collection…

Vi Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Vodafone Idea, has partnered with Ericsson to launch Robotsav – The Festival of Technology, an inter-school robotics platform aimed at expanding robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) education for students across India. Developed under the Robotics Lab Programme in collaboration with knowledge partner Moinee Foundation, the initiative seeks to make STEM learning more engaging through a mix of digital and hands-on experiences. The newly launched Robotsav website offers students nationwide access to quizzes, essay-writing competitions, blogs and curated learning resources covering robotics, AI, 3D printing, programming, virtual reality and generative AI. Designed as…