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Alife strengthens personal care play with revamped bathing soap portfolio

Alife strengthens personal care play with revamped bathing soap portfolio

AWL Agri Business Ltd. (formerly AdaniWilmar Limited) has strengthened its presence in the home and personal care segment by relaunching the bathing soap portfolio of its Alife brand with four new variants featuring upgraded formulations, skincare-inspired ingredients and contemporary packaging under the new brand promise, "KhubsuratiKuchhKhaas." The refreshed range was officially launched on July 15 at the company's Mundra manufacturing facility in the presence of 50 of Alife's leading distributors from across India, underscoring the company's focus on expanding its consumer base and reinforcing trade partnerships. The relaunched portfolio comprises Active Nimboo, HaldiChandan, Rozy Glow and Fresh Lily. According to…
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Duster returns with Adventure Edition, priced from ₹12.99 lakh

Duster returns with Adventure Edition, priced from ₹12.99 lakh

Renault India has launched the Duster Adventure Edition, a special edition of its iconic SUV, with introductory prices starting at ₹12.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The launch marks a tribute to the Duster's legacy in India, where the SUV gained popularity for its ride quality, handling and capability across challenging terrains.The Adventure Edition was unveiled on Bastille Day by French Ambassador to India Thierry Mathou and Renault Group India CEO Stéphane Deblaise. The company said the edition celebrates the enduring association of the Duster with adventure and long-distance travel, reflecting its French engineering heritage and popularity among Indian customers. Available in Turbo…
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IndusInd Bank integrates with EPFO to streamline provident fund payments

IndusInd Bank integrates with EPFO to streamline provident fund payments

IndusInd Bank has integrated with the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour& Employment, enabling employers and establishments to make Provident Fund (PF) contributions seamlessly through the EPFO portal using the bank's digital banking platforms. With the integration, organisations can directly select IndusInd Bank on the EPFO portal and complete statutory PF payments through the bank's Corporate Internet Banking platform, Indus Direct, and its MSME-focused mobile banking application, INDIE for Business. The move is aimed at simplifying one of the country's most widely used statutory payment processes while offering a secure and efficient digital payment experience. The…
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Kerakoll India bags top honour at PS Excellence Awards 2026

Kerakoll India bags top honour at PS Excellence Awards 2026

Kerakoll India Pvt. Ltd. has secured the first position in the Adhesive category at the PS Excellence Awards 2026, an honour conferred by PS Group, West Bengal's largest real estate developer, recognising the company's performance, technical expertise and reliability in the adhesive and grout segment. The award recognises supply partners that maintain high standards of product quality, technical support and commercial reliability across PS Group's residential and commercial projects. Kerakoll said the recognition reflects the strength of its end-to-end offerings, including adhesive and grout solutions, responsive technical assistance, dependable logistics and commercial operations. According to the company, its H40 Gel…
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Punjab National Bank Relies on CD Ratio Cushion Amid Loan Growth

Punjab National Bank Relies on CD Ratio Cushion Amid Loan Growth

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has said it will not aggressively pursue deposit mobilisation despite loan growth continuing to outpace deposit growth. The state-owned lender believes its current credit-deposit (CD) ratio provides sufficient room to support future lending without creating funding pressure. Speaking after the bank announced its financial results for the first quarter of FY2026-27, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Ashok Chandra said PNB remains well-positioned to sustain credit expansion while maintaining financial stability.During the April-June quarter, PNB recorded credit growth of 12.7 per cent, compared with deposit growth of 8.5 per cent. Despite the difference, the bank’s CD…
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SBI Funds Management Shares Command Strong 18% Grey Market Premium Ahead of Official Tuesday Market Debut

SBI Funds Management Shares Command Strong 18% Grey Market Premium Ahead of Official Tuesday Market Debut

Investor enthusiasm remains highly elevated for India’s largest asset management company, SBI Funds Management Limited, as its shares prepare to officially debut on the BSE and NSE on Tuesday, July 21. Market data indicates that the company’s unlisted shares are maintaining a robust grey market premium (GMP) of approximately 18% over the upper issue price of ₹574. This strong secondary market momentum suggests a projected opening price of roughly ₹678 per share, offering successful allottees an immediate listing-day pop. The firm, a joint venture between the State Bank of India and global asset manager Amundi, has already finalized its allotment…
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Floodwaters Over Tracks Force NFR To Suspend Simlaguri-Namti Ali And Simlaguri-Selenghat Trains

Floodwaters Over Tracks Force NFR To Suspend Simlaguri-Namti Ali And Simlaguri-Selenghat Trains

Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered a fresh flood situation across the state. As a result of this, rising waters of the Dikhou River have disrupted rail connectivity in the Simlaguri area of Sivasagar district. With water flowing over the railway tracks, Northeast Frontier Railway has suspended train services indefinitely on the Simlaguri–Namti Ali and Simlaguri–Selenghat sections. According to railway authorities, the floodwaters of the Dikhou River have inundated the premises of Simlaguri Railway Station, the railway residential area, and the railway tracks. The decision was taken to ensure the safety of passengers and train operations. Long-distance trains operating from Dibrugarh…
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Johnson’s®  Baby launches Milk & Rice range with new ‘PoshanKaPehlaSparsh’ campaign

Johnson’s®  Baby launches Milk & Rice range with new ‘PoshanKaPehlaSparsh’ campaign

Johnson’s® Baby has launched its new Milk & Rice skincare range for babies, accompanied by the 'PoshanKaPehlaSparsh' campaign inspired by the traditional Indian Annaprashan, or Mukhe Bhaat, ceremony. The campaign reimagines the cultural milestone by introducing the concept of a 'Food for Skin Ritual', highlighting nourishment for a baby's delicate skin from the very first days of life. The new Johnson’s®️ Baby Milk & Rice Range is formulated with milk proteins, rice bran protein, Vitamin E, glycerin and a multivitamin complex to nourish and help protect a newborn's delicate skin barrier while providing long-lasting moisturisation. The range comprises a Soap,…
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HCMCT Manipal Hospital launches special cancer OPD in Guwahati

HCMCT Manipal Hospital launches special cancer OPD in Guwahati

HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, has launched a Special Oncology Outpatient Department (OPD) in Guwahati to improve access to specialist cancer consultations amid the rising cancer burden in India. The initiative aims to help patients receive timely expert advice closer to home, reducing the need to travel for advanced oncology consultations and treatment.The specialised OPD will operate every second Sunday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at UHS, Vista Super Specialty Clinic in Lachit Nagar, Guwahati. Consultations will be provided by Dr. Bikram Kumar Deka, Consultant – Surgical Oncology at HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka. The launch comes as cancer cases continue…
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PAN Health scales up manufacturing and innovation to strengthen hygiene market presence

PAN Health scales up manufacturing and innovation to strengthen hygiene market presence

PAN Health, one of India's leading disposable personal hygiene companies, is accelerating its growth strategy by expanding its product portfolio across baby care, women's hygiene and adult care while strengthening its manufacturing capabilities under the Government of India's 'Make in India' initiative. The company said it is leveraging its flagship brands—Little Angel, Everteen and Liberty—to address evolving consumer demand for affordable, high-quality hygiene products across every stage of life. A key driver of the company's expansion is its manufacturing facility in Rajkot, Gujarat, described by PAN Health as India's largest disposable personal hygiene manufacturing campus. Established in 2017, the 30-acre…
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