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Mobavenue AI Tech Q1 revenue jumps 56.9% as profit nearly doubles

Mobavenue AI Tech Q1 revenue jumps 56.9% as profit nearly doubles

Mobavenue AI Tech Limited reported a 56.9% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to ₹728 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, while profit after tax (PAT) nearly doubled to ₹117 million, reflecting continued growth in its AI-led advertising and consumer technology business. EBITDA rose 77% year-on-year to ₹154 million, with the EBITDA margin expanding 240 basis points to 21.2%. PAT margin also improved to 16.1%, up 320 basis points from a year earlier. Sequentially, revenue increased 16.3%, while EBITDA rose 15.8% and PAT grew 39.3%. The company said growth was driven by demand from direct advertisers in sectors including…
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BCCI Set to Give VVS Laxman New Role as Director of Cricket, Here’s What It Means

BCCI Set to Give VVS Laxman New Role as Director of Cricket, Here’s What It Means

VVS Laxman is reportedly set to take on a new and significant role in Indian cricket administration. Reports on Friday, August 14, suggested that the former India batter could be appointed as the BCCI’s Director of Cricket. The BCCI, however, has not officially confirmed the development, while details about the proposed position are yet to be finalized. Laxman currently serves as the head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The facility is central to the development of India’s emerging and established cricketers. His possible elevation to the Director of Cricket role would give him a broader administrative responsibility…
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Drugs Worth Rs 39.4 Crore Seized In Guwahati, Two Arrested

Drugs Worth Rs 39.4 Crore Seized In Guwahati, Two Arrested

Drugs worth an estimated Rs 39.4 crore were seized in Guwahati, and two suspected drug traffickers were arrested, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a truck near the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) and conducted a search. The operation led to the seizure of 10 soap cases containing heroin and 1,40,000 YABA tablets. Sharing details of the operation on social media, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the Guwahati Police for intercepting the truck and recovering the large consignment of drugs. The police also apprehended two persons suspected of being involved in…
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Indriya names Krithi Shetty brand ambassador for southern markets, unveils Varalakshmi campaign

Indriya names Krithi Shetty brand ambassador for southern markets, unveils Varalakshmi campaign

Indriya, the jewellery brand from Aditya Birla Group, has appointed actor Krithi Shetty as its brand ambassador for the southern markets and unveiled its Varalakshmi campaign ahead of the festive season. The campaign positions Shetty as the face of Indriya’s festive jewellery collection, drawing on the cultural significance of Varalakshmi celebrations across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. Rooted in themes of prosperity, devotion and togetherness, the campaign showcases heritage-inspired jewellery reinterpreted through contemporary design. The collection features temple jewellery elements including nakkashi craftsmanship, Goddess Lakshmi motifs, lotuses, peacocks, kasu-inspired designs and temple detailing. Crafted in antique gold finishes and complemented…
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ICICI Prudential Life launches women-focused term plan with health and wellness benefits

ICICI Prudential Life launches women-focused term plan with health and wellness benefits

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched ICICI Pru iProtect Smart Her, a comprehensive term insurance plan designed specifically for women, combining life protection with health, wellness and financial flexibility. The product offers women a 15% lifetime premium discount and a pregnancy break benefit to help manage premium commitments during pregnancy. It also provides women-specific health management and wellness services worth up to ₹25,000. These services include tele consultations across multiple specialties, annual health check-ups, health risk assessments, wellness content, and pharmacy and diagnostic discounts. The company said the overall benefits under the product are worth up to ₹92,100. The plan…
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Gen Z reshapes festive shopping as trusted conversations drive purchase decisions

Gen Z reshapes festive shopping as trusted conversations drive purchase decisions

India’s festive shopping journey is evolving, with Gen Z increasingly moving beyond product discovery to seek reassurance from friends and family before making purchases, according to new research by GWI and Snapchat released on August 12, 2026. The study found that 70% of Gen Z consumers view the festive season as multiple celebrations rather than a single shopping moment, while nearly four in 10 begin planning their Diwali purchases more than a month in advance. Creator content remains influential in product discovery, with 7 in 10 Gen Z consumers saying it helps them discover products. However, 76% said instant feedback…
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ICICI Bank Taps International Debt Markets with Massive $1.45B Deal

ICICI Bank Taps International Debt Markets with Massive $1.45B Deal

ICICI Bank Ltd. has launched a $1.45 billion syndicated offshore loan, joining a growing wave of Indian lenders tapping international debt markets to benefit from lower hedging costs. The nation’s second-largest private bank initially signed a $1 billion agreement with Bank of America Corp. and is now expanding the four-year deal—priced at a margin of 110 basis points over SOFR—to lenders including Mizuho Bank, Mashreqbank, and United Overseas Bank. This borrowing follows ICICI Bank’s $1 billion five-year bond sale last month, its first international issuance in nearly a decade, alongside talks for an additional $500 million in offshore bonds. The…
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Bajaj General Insurance launches Pro Shield for defence personnel, unveils enhanced VPAY 2.0

Bajaj General Insurance launches Pro Shield for defence personnel, unveils enhanced VPAY 2.0

Bajaj General Insurance Limited, formerly Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited, has launched ProShield, a packaged motor insurance solution for defence personnel, along with the enhanced VPAY 2.0, its next-generation motor insurance offering aimed at connected vehicles and evolving mobility risks. ProShield addresses the distinctive requirements of military life, including frequent relocations and vehicle movement between postings. The product provides vehicle relocation protection, including policy extensions for vehicles transported through licensed carriers, eligible No Claim Bonus protection, travel emergency cover for missed flights and hotel expenses following vehicle accidents, and assistance for replacing lost driving licences and registration certificates for…
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Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February 2027, succession process begins

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February 2027, succession process begins

N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons Private Limited, has decided not to offer himself for re-appointment when his current tenure ends on February 20, 2027, the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust said on Thursday. The Trust said its nominee directors received an email from Chandrasekaran on August 12 conveying his decision. The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust respected the decision and placed on record its appreciation for Chandrasekaran’s contribution and stewardship of Tata Sons and the Tata Group over the past decade. The Trust said Chandrasekaran made an “immense contribution” during a period marked by significant change, growth and transformation across the…
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Avik Chatterjee takes charge as CEO of Speciality Restaurants, eyes new formats and Mumbai expansion

Avik Chatterjee takes charge as CEO of Speciality Restaurants, eyes new formats and Mumbai expansion

Speciality Restaurants Limited has elevated Avik Chatterjee as Chief Executive Officer, effective from the first quarter of FY27. Chatterjee, who previously served as Executive Director – Innovation & New Formats, will oversee the company’s portfolio of brands and restaurant operations across India and international markets. A second-generation entrepreneur, Chatterjee has been closely associated with the company’s flagship Mainland China brand, founded by his father and Chairman & Managing Director Anjanmoy Chatterjee. In his new role, he will focus on strengthening existing brands, expanding into new markets, developing new concepts and improving operational efficiency. The company’s portfolio includes Mainland China, Oh!…
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