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17 Jun

Assam’s growing concert scene could generate ₹700 crore and boost tourism, says report

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Music fans travelling to Assam for major concerts are doing more than enjoying live performances—they are helping drive tourism, local businesses and economic growth, according to a new report released by BookMyShow, Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (ATDC) and EY-Parthenon.The report, *The Assam Blueprint: Turning Live Music Economy into a Tourism Multiplier*, estimates that Assam’s live entertainment ecosystem could generate more than ₹700 crore in cumulative economic impact over the next five years through a steady pipeline of marquee events. The study highlights Post Malone’s first-ever India solo headline concert in Guwahati in December 2025, which generated an estimated ₹43…

16 Jun

Godrej launches toolkit to promote LGBTQIA+ inclusion in manufacturing workplaces

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Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has launched ‘Pride in Manufacturing’, a first-of-its-kind toolkit aimed at promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion in India's manufacturing sector, where conversations around workplace diversity have traditionally remained limited.The toolkit was unveiled simultaneously at GCPL’s headquarters in Mumbai and at its manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu by the company’s senior leadership. Developed in partnership with Transformis, an Inclusion and Diversity consulting firm, and Ashoka University student Antara Roy Chowdhury, the toolkit seeks to help organizations create safer, more equitable and inclusive workplaces for LGBTQIA+ employees.According to GCPL, an estimated 45.4 million people in India identify as LGBTQIA+, yet…

16 Jun

Tata Capital May Fund ₹1,600 Crore JSW Realty Commercial Project

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JSW Realty, the real estate arm of JSW Group, is in advanced discussions to raise a ₹1,600 crore loan from Tata Capital Ltd to finance a commercial office project near Mumbai’s Bandra business district, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposed five-year loan is expected to carry an interest rate in the range of 9 per cent to 11 per cent per annum, compared to the current five-year government bond yield of 6.47 per cent. However, the transaction has not yet been finalised, and discussions are still ongoing. Both JSW Realty and Tata Capital have not issued any…

16 Jun

Godrej Enterprises marks 25 years of Chennai facility, expands warehousing capabilities

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Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has marked the 25th anniversary of its Chennai manufacturing facility and announced continued investments in its Chennai and Bengaluru plants to strengthen automation, innovation and next-generation warehousing infrastructure in India. The company said the Chennai facility has evolved into a major manufacturing and engineering hub over the past two and a half decades, supporting India’s growing logistics and warehousing sector. Backed by more than 70 years of expertise in intralogistics, the business is focusing on automation-led manufacturing, precision engineering and digital design-to-delivery systems to meet rising demand from e-commerce, quick commerce and manufacturing industries. According to…

16 Jun

Godrej expands smart surveillance portfolio with BIS-certified security cameras

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The Security Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has launched a new portfolio of Wi-Fi and 4G-enabled surveillance cameras, marking a strategic expansion in India’s organised surveillance market as demand rises for connected, secure and compliant monitoring solutions. The newly introduced range includes indoor security cameras as well as outdoor pan-tilt, dome and bullet cameras. Designed for residential, commercial and institutional users, the portfolio aims to provide seamless monitoring experiences with enhanced connectivity, reliability and ease of use. While Wi-Fi variants are targeted at connected homes and businesses, the 4G-enabled smart and solar cameras are designed for locations where…

16 Jun

A success story in Malda: APAI-WB Pre-Counselling & Education Fair 2026 draws strong response in Malda

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The Association of Professional Academic Institutions, West Bengal (APAI-WB) has successfully organised the APAI-WB Pre-Counselling & Education Fair 2026 at Vrindaban Garden, Sahapur, Malda, providing students and parents with a comprehensive platform to explore higher education opportunities and make informed academic and career decisions. The fair was inaugurated in the esteemed presence of Shri Khagen Murmu, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Maldaha Uttar; Shri Gopal Chandra Saha, Hon'ble Member, West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Malda; Shri Sardar Taranjit Singh, President, APAI-WB; Shri Rajanvir Singh Kapur, IAS, District Magistrate & Collector, Malda. Designed to support students preparing for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate…

16 Jun

ABD Maestro launches Bar Maestro to spotlight India’s bartending talent

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ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., the super-premium and luxury spirits subsidiary of Allied Blenders & Distillers Limited (ABD), has launched "Bar Maestro", a multi-city bartending and skill competition aimed at celebrating India's growing cocktail culture and providing a national platform for bartending talent. Launched in association with Tulleeho, a leading bar and beverage education platform, the competition will roll out from June 15 across Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Goa, Pune, Bangalore and Kolkata. The initiative seeks to promote bartending as a creative, high-quality and consistent craft while offering participants recognition and career growth opportunities.Bar Maestro will feature ABD Maestro's premium portfolio, including…

16 Jun

LPL gets major boost as promoters secure multimillion-dollar funding ahead of Season 6

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The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has received a significant financial boost ahead of its sixth season, with promoters Innovative Production Group FZ, LLC (IPG) announcing a multimillion-dollar strategic funding arrangement through a partnership with a Nasdaq-listed entity. The development comes just weeks before Season 6 of the LPL is scheduled to begin on July 10. IPG has completed its strategic all-stock merger with Flash Sports & Media, Inc., bringing its portfolio of T20 league commercial rights, including the LPL, to the Nasdaq-listed platform UGRO (NASDAQ: UGRO). The move places IPG and the leagues under its management within a publicly governed…

16 Jun

A 29-year-old Kolkata woman who upskilled at Scaler Built a startup that is being used by 2 lakh people daily

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Startup success story: A Kolkata woman who upskilled at Scaler Built a startup that is being used by 2 lakh people daily At 29, Kolkata’s Antara Sarkar has already navigated through multiple career chapters. An alumnus of NIT Durgapur, she worked as a civil structural engineering professional for nearly eight years. Entrepreneurship was never her initial plan, it emerged from a desire to build something of her own. That ambition eventually led her to Scaler and to launch Vedaz.io, a platform at the intersection of spirituality and technology. Building a startup brought with it a challenge she had not anticipated.…

15 Jun

Shobana Kamineni Set to Lead Apollo Healthtech Ahead of Planned Listing

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Apollo Hospitals Enterprise has proposed the appointment of Shobana Kamineni as the Executive Chairperson of Apollo Healthtech, the company’s medical equipment and healthcare technology unit that is expected to be listed separately in the coming years. The appointment remains subject to shareholder approval. The announcement marks another significant step in Apollo Hospitals’ ongoing restructuring plans. In 2024, the healthcare major revealed its intention to spin off and separately list its digital health and pharmacy businesses as part of a broader strategy to unlock value and strengthen operational focus. Currently serving as a promoter director at Apollo Hospitals, Shobana Kamineni is…