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26 May

Reliance General Insurance profit upgrade 12.5% to Rs 315 crore in FY25

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New Delhi, May 26: Reliance General Insurance, an arm of Reliance Capital that was recently acquired by IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL), reported a 12.5 percent rise in net profit to Rs 315 crore for the financial year ended March 2025. The company's gross direct premium (GDP) grew to Rs 12,548 crore, a growth of 7.4 percent over the previous fiscal, higher than the general insurance industry's growth of 5.2 percent. The company's net worth also saw a growth of 10.2 percent to Rs 3,429 crore in FY25, Reliance General Insurance said in a statement. IIHL, which had acquired Reliance…

24 May

NTPC’s net profit upgrade 22% to Rs 7,897 crore in Q4 FY24

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New Delhi, May 24: State-owned power firm NTPC on Saturday reported that its consolidated net profit rose nearly 22 percent to Rs 7,897.14 crore in the March quarter, led by a rise in operating income. It had reported a net profit of Rs 6,490.05 crore in the January-March 2023-24 period, the company said in an exchange filing. NTPC's operating income rose to Rs 49,833.70 crore from Rs 47,628.19 crore in Q4 FY24. For the full FY25, the company's net profit rose to Rs 23,953.15 crore from Rs 21,332.45 crore in FY24. Operating income also increased to Rs 1,88,138.06 crore from…

24 May

Royal Challenge Game Nights electrify Guwahati with gaming, cricket & culture

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The Royal Challenge Packaged Drinking Water Game Nights turned GS Road’s Sarokri venue into a vibrant hotspot of digital excitement as the brand’s nationwide gaming initiative arrived in Guwahati. Known for its bold energy and cricketing legacy, the brand is now bridging the worlds of sport, gaming, and youthful expression through immersive events across India. Following high-energy events in Mumbai and Ludhiana, the Guwahati edition saw top content creators, gaming enthusiasts, and fans come together for a night of VR cricket, PlayStation cricket titles, and interactive challenges. A live screening of a marquee cricket match added to the buzz, blending…

24 May

Tide empowers MSMEs across Bharat with unified digital business platform

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Tide India is transforming how small businesses operate across Bharat by offering a single digital platform that simplifies finance, administration, and payments for MSMEs. From hardware shops in Howrah to tuition centers in Kharagpur, entrepreneurs in West Bengal are adopting Tide’s app to overcome traditional hurdles like paperwork, long queues, and credit access issues. The app allows users to register businesses via Udyam, apply for GST credentials online, make digital payments through UPI, and manage money transfers effortlessly. It also connects MSMEs with lending partners for quick credit access and offers fixed deposits yielding up to 9.1% interest. Soon, the…

24 May

Tide empowers Assam’s MSMEs with unified digital platform, revolutionizes business management

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Small businesses across Assam are rapidly adopting Tide, a comprehensive digital business management platform that streamlines finance, payments, and administration through a single mobile app. From hardware shops in Maligaon to tuition centres in Kamrup Metro, local entrepreneurs are shedding cumbersome paperwork and long queues, gaining instant access to services like Udyam registration, GST application, and government schemes. Tide’s user-friendly design caters even to first-time smartphone users, offering seamless UPI payments, easy credit access, and fixed deposits with attractive interest rates up to 9.1%. The upcoming Tide NCMC card promises further convenience for travel across metros and public transport. Gurjodhpal…

24 May

What to expect during your fertility clinic visit (It’s not what you think)

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Hesitation is normal. Most couples are anxious before en-tering a fertility clinic. Reading and. knowing about fertility treatments may not be enough and there tends to a lot of questions around what it would be like inside a fertility clinic. Will there be too many tests? Will they recommend IVF immediately? What if something is actually wrong? What will others say? But here's the reality: infertility is a medical condition-not a measure of your worth. Just like you visit doc tors for any other health issue, seeing a fertility specialist for your reproduc-tive health is no different. At a fertility…

24 May

Nagaland man survives high-risk heart surgery at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad

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A 57-year-old patient from Nagaland, Mr. Akuminba, has made a successful recovery after undergoing high-risk open-heart surgery at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. The patient was battling multiple critical conditions including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, chronic hypertension, severe renal dysfunction requiring dialysis, and Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), complicated by a failed angioplasty attempt elsewhere. Upon arrival at Amrita Hospital in a critical state, a team led by Dr. Urmila Anandh and Dr. Sameer Bhate, Head of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, initiated urgent dialysis followed by a complex Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) procedure using three grafts. Mr. Akuminba’s heart function was severely…

23 May

Silver futures gain on fresh demand

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New Delhi, May 22: Silver prices rose by Rs 475 to Rs 98,720 per kg in futures trade on Thursday as participants increased their bets.At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for July delivery rose marginally by Rs 475, or 0.48 percent, to Rs 98,720 per kg in a business turnover of 16,914 lots.Analysts said fresh deals by participants led to the rise in silver prices.Globally, silver was trading 0.61 percent lower at $32.44 per ounce in New York.

23 May

Shahid Kapoor joins Taapsee Pannu as Vogue Eyewear’s new brand ambassador in India

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Vogue Eyewear has announced Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor as its newest brand ambassador, joining Taapsee Pannu in a dynamic campaign celebrating individuality and self-expression. The campaign, titled the ‘No Rules Club,’ highlights the brand’s ethos of living life unapologetically and on one’s own terms. Set in a modern, gallery-inspired space, the campaign film features Shahid and Taapsee blending playful banter with introspective moments, emphasizing that style, like art, thrives in freedom. Shahid Kapoor expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Style to me has always been about self-expression without boundaries.” Taapsee Pannu echoed this sentiment, sharing her excitement about inspiring fans…

23 May

Samsung expands ‘Galaxy Empowered’ programme to Bhutan, boost tech in classrooms

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Samsung India has extended its innovative ‘Galaxy Empowered’ education initiative to Bhutan, launching an immersive programme aimed at equipping teachers from remote Bhutanese schools with cutting-edge technology and teaching tools. The initiative, originally launched in India in December 2024, focuses on preparing educators for future-ready classrooms through hands-on workshops and collaborative learning. Educators from diverse regions across Bhutan, including Samtse, Gelephu, and Punakha, participated in the Gurugram immersion, experiencing Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem — smartphones, tablets, flipboards, and AI-powered educational applications. The programme, in partnership with Bhutan’s Ministry of Education, aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance learning in underserved…