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16 Apr

Gen Alpha drives household choices, reshapes brand play: Rukam Capital Report

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India’s Gen Alpha, now over a quarter of the population is emerging as a decisive force in consumer markets, with strong digital exposure and growing influence over household purchases, according to a new report by Rukam Capital. Titled ‘Gen Alpha Decoded: The Consumer-Brand Dynamic’, the report highlights that 73% of Gen Alpha already have access to personal smartphones, while 60% use laptops, underscoring their deep integration with technology from an early age. Rukam Capital Founder and Managing Partner Archana Jahagirdar said the generation has the potential to influence up to 80% of household purchase decisions. “They are digitally fluent, shaped…

15 Apr

HPCL delivers 166 lakh LPG cylinders in 13 days, strengthens nationwide supply network

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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has ramped up its LPG supply operations, delivering over 166 lakh cylinders across India between April 1 and 13, reflecting the resilience of its nationwide distribution network amid rising demand in select markets. The supply chain begins at HPCL’s refineries and import terminals, from where LPG is transported via tankers to bottling plants. Here, cylinders undergo automated inspection, filling, sealing, and safety checks before being dispatched for doorstep delivery. The company also supplied over 3.70 lakh 5 kg Free Trade LPG cylinders and more than 21,400 2 kg cylinders, improving access to clean fuel for…

15 Apr

Operation Sindhu speeds up: India evacuates 2,200 citizens amid Iran–Israel crisis

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Amid escalating tensions in West Asia following the Iran–Israel conflict, India has intensified efforts to evacuate its citizens stranded in Iran, with the Indian Embassy in Tehran playing a central role in the ongoing operation. Under “Operation Sindhu” and related initiatives, more than 2,200 Indians have been evacuated so far, including nearly 1,000 students and over 650 fishermen. With Iranian airspace shut and flights severely restricted, evacuation has been carried out through land routes via Armenia and Azerbaijan. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on April 11 confirmed the safe evacuation of an additional 312 Indian fishermen, thanking Armenia and Foreign…

15 Apr

India advances nuclear power push as Godrej supplies key components for fast breeder reactor

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India has moved a step ahead in its civil nuclear programme as the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam achieved criticality, marking progress in the country’s three-stage nuclear energy roadmap. The milestone is seen as important for long-term energy security and better fuel use. The Precision Engineering business of Godrej Enterprises Group played a key role by supplying critical components such as the Large Rotating Plug, Small Rotating Plug, and Sodium Pump Shaft to Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited, a government-owned company. With this, India has become only the second country to develop commercial fast breeder reactor capability. The…

15 Apr

Organic India promotes traditional sweets for regional New Year celebrations

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As regional New Year festivals are being celebrated across India, Organic India has introduced a range of traditional sweet recipes made with natural ingredients, encouraging healthier festive choices rooted in Indian traditions. The initiative, backed by Tata Consumer Products, highlights the use of jaggery and khandsari sugar as alternatives to refined sugar, aiming to combine nutrition with cultural authenticity during celebrations. Among the featured recipes is Vermicelli Payasam prepared with Organic India jaggery, where roasted vermicelli is cooked in milk and blended with jaggery, cardamom, and ghee-fried cashews and raisins. The company also suggests Sakkarai Pongal made using khandsari sugar,…

14 Apr

HPCL ramps up fuel and LPG distribution, tightens vigilance amid peak demand surge

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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has reinforced its nationwide supply chain with one of its highest distribution cycles, ensuring uninterrupted fuel and LPG availability while enforcing strict discipline across its network. Between April 1 and 12, the company supplied over 12 lakh KL of fuel, including 4,60,508 KL of petrol and 8,34,126 KL of diesel, signalling robust mobility demand. To support this surge, 80,529 tankers were mobilised, maintaining real-time supply across locations. In the LPG segment, HPCL delivered over 154.2 lakh cylinders, including 3.32 lakh 5 kg and 0.21 lakh 2 kg cylinders to cater to migrant and underserved populations.…

14 Apr

Patients with Chronic Liver Disease Have New Hope -Reversing Cirrhosis

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Dr. Adi Rakesh Kumar is a Consultant Gastroenterologist, Therapeutic Endoscopist & Endosonologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad Says, It has long been believed that cirrhosis—a chronic liver condition marked by scarring of liver tissue—is permanent. Recent studies, however, show that the liver can regenerate and even cure itself under specific circumstances, offering new hope to patients with this serious condition. Cirrhosis represents the final stage of progressive liver damage, often caused by autoimmune diseases, fatty liver disease, heavy alcohol use, and hepatitis B or C. Repeated injuries lead to scar tissue that impairs liver function and can result in life-threatening complications.…

14 Apr

HPCL meets demand surge with record fuel supply, digital shift and strict vigilance

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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has reported a sharp surge in fuel demand across India, delivering 9.57 lakh kilolitres (KL) of fuel and 132.4 lakh LPG cylinders within nine days, underscoring its operational strength and nationwide reach. Between April 1 and 9, HPCL recorded sales of 3,40,573 KL of petrol and 6,17,185 KL of diesel, supported by the deployment of 62,534 tankers to ensure uninterrupted supply across its retail network. The company also expanded LPG access by supplying over 2.63 lakh 5-kg and 19,236 2-kg cylinders, targeting migrant and underserved populations. A major highlight has been HPCL’s digital push, with…

14 Apr

Nifty Eyeing 24,000 Milestone as Easing Geopolitical Tensions Spark Relief Rally

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The Indian equity markets are braced for a bullish opening this Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 index widely expected to reclaim the psychologically significant 24,000 mark following a de-escalation in Middle Eastern tensions. Market sentiment has shifted overnight as renewed hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran have triggered a cooling effect on global crude oil prices, providing much-needed breathing room for import-dependent economies like India. Analysts suggest that the potential for a structured peace proposal has lured institutional investors back into the fold, reversing a multi-day sell-off driven by regional instability. Technically, the index has formed…

14 Apr

Xiaomi expands premium service network to 15 cities, launches new centre in Kolkata

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Xiaomi on Friday announced the expansion of its Premium Service Centre network to 15 new cities across India, strengthening its nationwide after-sales ecosystem. The move marks the second phase of the company’s plan to set up 100 such centres, with all new facilities scheduled to be operational in Q1 2026, taking the total count to 25. As part of the rollout, Xiaomi launched its Premium Service Centre in Kolkata, alongside centres in cities including Coimbatore, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, Amritsar and Lucknow. The centres are designed as experience hubs offering faster repairs, dedicated technical expertise, product interaction zones and paperless operations aligned…