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18 Jun

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India launches Zagnelis® Protect

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ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) today announced the launch of Zagnelis® Protect, a premium Zinc–Aluminium–Magnesium coated steel brand designed for high-performance automotive applications. Proven across European markets, ArcelorMittal’s patented Zagnelis® Protect coatings mark a first-of-its-kind manufacturing capability in India, which is the world’s third-largest automotive producer. Until now, steel products of comparable technological capability and quality were entirely imported. With this launch from Chennai in the presence of a group of key customers, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India has become the first company to introduce a high-quality, premium Zinc–Aluminium–Magnesium coated steel brand for automotive applications, strengthening its technology leadership. With…

18 Jun

The streets remember: TVS NTORQ taps football fandom through new campaign

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TVS NTORQ, positioned as India’s leading sporty scooter, has launched its new brand campaign, “The Streets Remember,” leveraging its association with the Argentina Football Association (AFA) to deepen engagement with football enthusiasts and young consumers across the country. The campaign celebrates the spirit of football champions and aligns the scooter brand with values such as performance, confidence, ambition and individuality. As the Official Regional Partner of the Argentina Football Association, TVS NTORQ said the initiative pays tribute to players and teams that have shaped the sport while reflecting the brand’s own focus on style, maneuverability and street credibility. Conceptualised by…

18 Jun

TVS Raider joins hands with Style Icon Awards 2026 to strengthen youth connect

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TVS Raider has partnered with the Style Icon Awards 2026 as the title partner, a move aimed at strengthening the motorcycle brand’s engagement with India’s young and style-conscious consumers. The collaboration brings together mobility, fashion, entertainment and popular culture, reinforcing TVS Raider’s positioning as a motorcycle that reflects the aspirations and individuality of the country’s youth. The company said the partnership aligns with TVS Raider’s image as a style-forward motorcycle known for its distinctive design, performance and appeal among young riders. As part of the association, the brand has launched **#RaidTheCarpet**, a nationwide social media contest that invites TVS Raider…

18 Jun

Sensex and Nifty Hold Steady as Investors Process US-Iran Peace Accord and Plunging Crude

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The Indian equity benchmarks, BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50, exhibited a subdued and flat performance during today's trading session, consolidating their positions despite a tidal wave of monumental global developments. Investors opted for a cautious, wait-and-watch approach even as international markets rallied following the historic memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the United States and Iran to halt their military conflict. While the geopolitical breakthrough triggered an enthusiastic surge across Wall Street and Asian indices, domestic traders in India paused to assess the broader economic implications, leaving the Sensex hovering narrowly around key psychological levels and the Nifty trading…

18 Jun

Vedanta marks historic milestone with four new listings on BSE and NSE

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Vedanta Group on Monday created corporate history by listing four newly demerged companies simultaneously on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), marking one of the largest restructuring exercises in India's corporate sector. The newly listed entities — Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Iron & Steel and Vedanta Power — began trading alongside Vedanta Limited, the Group’s flagship listed company. The move is aimed at creating focused sector-specific businesses and unlocking shareholder value across strategic industries including aluminium, oil and gas, power, iron and steel, and critical minerals. Speaking at the listing ceremony, Vedanta Group…

18 Jun

Centre launches SARTHI to drive reforms in ITI ecosystem

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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Thursday convened the first meeting of the Strategic Advisory and Reforms Taskforce for Holistic ITI Transformation (SARTHI) at VigyanBhawan in New Delhi, marking a major step towards strengthening India's vocational training ecosystem and accelerating reforms across Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The meeting was chaired by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education JayantChaudhary. Ministers from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh, along with senior government officials and stakeholders from the skilling ecosystem, participated in the deliberations. SARTHI has been established as…

17 Jun

DIRECTION BEATS DEGREE – By Bidyut Mazumder, Deputy Director, JIS Group

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Achieving transparency and respect in life requires proper education, research mentality andadequate preparation for the job life. And this requires the mentality ofimmense hardwork, perseverance and intense competition. Recently, in an exclusive interview one such message was conveyed by the Deputy Director of JIS Group, Mr. Bidyut Mazumder. He said, after the result declaration of the class 10th and 12thboard examinations,lakhs of students in the country are now standing at an important phase of their life. Some are preparing for higher education while some others are busy determining their career goals. Almost every student aims to acquire more knowledge, enhance…

17 Jun

Jio IPO Could Become India’s Largest Listing, Surpassing Hyundai Motor India

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Reliance Jio Infocomm, India’s largest wireless operator, is nearing the filing of draft papers for its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO), which is expected to be valued at around $4 billion, according to reports. The proposed listing, once launched, could rank among the biggest public issues in India’s stock market history. The filing may take place ahead of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani’s address at the company’s annual general meeting scheduled for June 19. Ambani had earlier indicated that Jio’s long-awaited public market debut is expected in the first half of 2026. If executed at the projected size, the IPO…

17 Jun

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran Forgoes Pay Raise Amid Internal Group Pressures

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In a notable move of corporate governance and leadership accountability, Tata Sons Executive Chairman N Chandrasekaran has declined a salary hike for the financial year 2025-26. The decision was conveyed during a recent meeting of the holding company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee, which coincided with a broader board evaluation of the conglomerate's financial health. Chandrasekaran’s voluntary pay freeze comes at a sensitive time for the salt-to-software empire, as top stakeholders weigh mounting concerns regarding capital allocation and the uneven profitability of several aggressive, new-age ventures. While Tata Sons registered a healthy 24% revenue surge to ₹5.92 lakh crore in the…

17 Jun

Delayed parenthood trends may narrow fertility window, experts warn

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As more couples choose to start families later in life due to higher education, career aspirations, financial planning and delayed marriage, fertility specialists are raising concerns about a growing gap between life planning and reproductive biology. Dr Sonali Mandal Bandhyopadhyaya, Fertility Specialist at Birla Fertility & IVF, Howrah, said many couples feel emotionally and financially prepared for parenthood at a later stage, but biological fertility timelines often do not align with these decisions. She noted that women experience a gradual decline in ovarian reserve from their late twenties, with a sharper reduction after the age of 35, while factors such…