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01 Oct

Bandhan Flexi Cap Fund marks 21 years with diversified approach to changing market cycles

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Bandhan Flexi Cap Fund has completed 21 years, marking more than two decades of an investment approach centred on diversification, flexibility and the ability to navigate changing market cycles. The fund follows a balanced strategy across three investment frameworks — Momentum, Quality and Value. While momentum focuses on companies benefiting from strong earnings cycles and structural growth, the quality approach targets businesses with robust fundamentals, healthy returns on capital, strong management and reasonable valuations. The value strategy seeks companies where pessimistic market expectations could create opportunities for future value unlocking. The fund also follows a flexible market-cap allocation strategy, allowing…

30 Sep

MakeMyTrip launches Price Drop Protection to refund flight fare difference

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MakeMyTrip has launched Price Drop Protection, a new feature that refunds travellers the difference if their booked flight fare drops before departure. The feature is aimed at addressing fare uncertainty and encouraging travellers to book flights earlier rather than repeatedly tracking prices and delaying reservations. Available on domestic and international, one-way and round-trip flights, the feature can be opted for during booking. It starts at Rs 229 per person for domestic flights and Rs 349 for international flights. The maximum refund is capped at Rs 2,500 per person for domestic flights and Rs 3,000 for international flights. Price Drop Protection…

30 Sep

Can Fatty Liver Disease Be Reversed? Lifestyle Changes That Protect Liver Health

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Dr. Moode Jayanth is a Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist and Robotic Cancer Surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad. says, Fatty liver disease, now termed metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is increasingly common even in people who do not drink alcohol. The good news is that, in most cases, early-stage fatty liver can be slowed, stabilised, and often reversed with consistent lifestyle changes. . The most effective intervention is losing weight. Research indicates that a 5% reduction in body weight lowers liver fat, a 7–10% reduction improves inflammation (MASH/NASH), and a ≥10% reduction can regress fibrosis (scarring) in many patients. A…

30 Sep

Coca-Cola Eyes $1 Billion IPO for Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages

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Coca-Cola Co. is considering filing a draft prospectus as early as December for an initial public offering of its Indian bottling subsidiary, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt., potentially paving the way for one of the country’s notable consumer-sector listings. People familiar with the matter said the company is evaluating an IPO that could raise about $1 billion and value the bottling business at approximately $10 billion. The deliberations remain ongoing, and the timing, valuation and structure of the offering could change as discussions progress. The proposed transaction is expected to consist largely of shares sold by existing investors, rather than a…

30 Sep

Diageo India gives McDowell’s No.1 a premium makeover for a new generation

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Diageo India on Tuesday unveiled a comprehensive transformation of McDowell’s No.1, one of India’s largest whisky brands, marking a significant repositioning of the brand in the mass premium whisky segment. The reinvention, part of the brand’s 125-year history, combines an upgraded blend featuring extra Scotch with a redesigned bottle and contemporary visual identity. McDowell’s No.1 sells more than 30 million cases annually. The upgraded liquid blends select imported Scotch, Indian malts and premium grain spirits, matured in select oak and American barrels and blended across India and Scotland. Diageo said the blend underwent more than 100 quality checks and delivers…

30 Sep

Fenesta expands West Bengal footprint with first showroom in Jaigaon

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Fenesta, India’s No. 1 windows and doors brand, has strengthened its presence in West Bengal with the launch of its first showroom in Jaigaon, taking its showroom presence in the state to 13. Operated by Casa Moderna, the new outlet is located on N.S Road, at the upper floor of the Royal Enfield Showroom, near Yonzon Gas Agency, Jaigaon, Alipurduar. The showroom offers Fenesta’s portfolio of uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, solid panel doors and facades. The facility is designed to cater to homeowners, architects, interior designers, builders and contractors seeking high-performance, durable and design-led fenestration solutions. Saket Jain,…

30 Sep

The Cleansing Ritual Gets a Comfort-First Upgrade

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Throughout the day, our skin is exposed to everything from environmental pollutants and changing weather to dust and daily stressors. Cleansing at the end of the day, therefore, becomes more than just another step in a skincare routine - it is a chance to refresh and reset. Making that ritual a little more indulgent, Oriflame’s new Novage+ Comfort Oil-to-Milk Cleanser reimagines the everyday cleansing ritual with a gentle, nourishing approach. Created for skin that needs effective cleansing without compromising comfort, the formula effortlessly removes make-up, impurities, pollutants and SPF residue while helping maintain the skin’s natural lipid barrier. The cleanser…

30 Sep

Indian Navy, TVS Motor flag off 1,600-km ‘Fleet to Forts’ motorcycle expedition

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The Indian Navy, in association with TVS Motor Company, has flagged off the 14-day ‘Fleet to Forts’ motorcycle expedition from Kohli Stadium, Navynagar, Mumbai, with a 25-member contingent set to cover more than 1,600 km across Maharashtra on TVS Ronin motorcycles. Led by Capt Shekhar Deshpande, the contingent comprises officers, sailors and Agniveers, including women officers and women Agniveers, as well as ladies from the naval community, highlighting the Navy’s focus on Nari Shakti. The expedition will cover 10 historic forts associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, including sites recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the ‘Maratha Military…

30 Sep

Godrej Industries Group, Malaysian delegation discuss oil palm innovation and trade cooperation

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Godrej Industries Group hosted a high-level Malaysian delegation led by YB Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad, Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Malaysia, to explore cooperation in oil palm innovation, research, trade and the household insecticides sector. The delegation included officials from Malaysia’s Ministry of Plantation and Commodities, the Consul General of Malaysia in Chennai, Malaysian Palm Oil Council, Malaysian Palm Oil Board and Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil. Discussions with Godrej Agrovet focused on opportunities in the oil palm upstream sector, including the use of advanced research and scientific tools to develop high-performing varieties suited to India’s diverse agro-climatic conditions. The…

30 Sep

Godrej Consumer Products wins top inclusion award at Bombay Chamber Inclusion Awards 2026

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Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has received the ‘Marquee Best of the Best Award’ for its achievements in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) at the Bombay Chamber Inclusion Awards 2026. The awards are instituted by the 190-year-old Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry. GCPL was also named first Runner-up in the Consumer and Life Sciences Sector. The company said its inclusion strategy focuses on creating equitable opportunities and improving representation across its workforce. Initiatives including Aarambh, GOAL and Bersiap, along with inclusive hiring practices, have contributed to greater representation across manufacturing, sales and corporate teams. Vaibhav Ram, Global HR…