Business - The Purbottar

01 Aug

Text message scams under spotlight as NPCI urges users to strengthen digital payment safety

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The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched a public awareness initiative urging citizens to stay vigilant against text message scams, warning that fraudsters are increasingly exploiting trust, fear and urgency to target users of digital payment platforms. As India advances towards a digital-first economy, NPCI said awareness remains one of the strongest safeguards against financial fraud. According to NPCI, fraudulent SMS messages are designed to trick users into compromising their money, personal information or digital accounts by impersonating banks, government agencies, telecom operators, delivery companies or other trusted organisations. Scammers commonly attempt to persuade users to click fake…

01 Aug

PNB MetLife expands Northeast footprint with new Shillong branch

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PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited has expanded its presence in the Northeast with the opening of a new branch in Shillong, aiming to improve access to life insurance products and customer services in Meghalaya. The insurer said the new branch is part of its strategy to strengthen its physical presence and make insurance services more accessible by offering policy support and financial advisory closer to customers.With the latest addition, PNB MetLife now operates 185 offices across India. The company said the expansion is intended to enhance customer engagement while providing easier access to protection and savings solutions through a…

01 Aug

Sprite launches ‘Spicy Laga. Sprite Utha.’ campaign featuring Sharvari and Sunil Grover

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Coca-Cola India's lemon and lime beverage brand Sprite has launched a new nationwide campaign, 'Spicy Laga. Sprite Utha.', positioning the drink as a companion for consumers who enjoy spicy food. The campaign features actor and Sprite brand ambassador Sharvari alongside comedian Sunil Grover and is built around the consumer habit of reaching for a chilled Sprite after eating spicy dishes. The campaign film, available in multiple regional languages including Hindi and Bengali, is set in a restaurant where Sunil Grover serves increasingly spicy dishes through his comic characters, while Sharvari responds by reaching for a chilled Sprite. According to the…

31 Jul

Adani Energy Solutions Eyes Additional Capital Raise to Support Growth Plans

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Adani Energy Solutions may launch another institutional share sale in the next financial year, after raising around ₹3,500 crore through a similar fundraising exercise this week, according to sources familiar with the matter. The company, part of billionaire Gautam Adani’s ports-to-power conglomerate, is considering another Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) as it looks to strengthen its capital base and support future expansion plans. The company already has shareholder approval to raise up to ₹10,000 crore through share issuances in one or more tranches. Over the past eight months, Adani Group companies have raised approximately $4.75 billion through QIPs and rights issues.…

31 Jul

Stayfree® innovation reflects growing focus on technology-driven menstrual hygiene solutions

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The launch of the upgraded Stayfree® Secure XL underscores the increasing emphasis on innovation, consumer-centric product development and wider access in India's menstrual hygiene sector, aligning with broader efforts to improve women's health and hygiene outcomes. Stayfree®, one of India's leading menstrual hygiene brands, has introduced the upgraded product featuring a pioneering 'Pad Change Alert' backed by its patented Double Leak Lock Technology, offering Double Protection for up to 12 hours. The upgraded Stayfree® Secure XL uses two protective barriers, with the outer barrier gradually turning red to signal when it is time to change the pad, helping users manage…

31 Jul

TCI posts 9.1% revenue growth in Q1 FY27 despite margin pressures

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Transport Corporation of India Ltd. (TCI) reported a 9.1 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to ₹12,548 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by steady demand across automotive, consumer goods and quick-commerce segments. The integrated logistics and supply chain solutions provider said EBITDA rose 5.2 per cent to ₹1,599 million during the quarter, while profit after tax (PAT) slipped marginally by 0.6 per cent to ₹1,066 million from ₹1,072 million in the corresponding period last year. On a standalone basis, the company recorded revenue of ₹11,116 million, up 7.5 per cent from a year earlier. Standalone…

31 Jul

Indian IT Shares Snap Five-Day Winning Streak as Global AI Optimism Rebounds

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Indian IT stocks experienced widespread profit booking, halting a sharp five-day rally as global investor risk appetite shifted back toward global artificial intelligence and semiconductor firms. The Nifty IT index declined by up to 2.5%, emerging as one of the major drag factors on domestic equity benchmarks, with market heavyweights such as Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) sliding as much as 3% in early trade. The retreat follows a powerful run-up earlier in the week, during which investors rotated heavily into defensive Indian software exporters amid valuations and capital expenditure concerns surrounding global hardware and chipmakers. However, strong quarterly…

31 Jul

Indus Towers extends flood relief to 1,100 families in Assam

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Telecom infrastructure company Indus Towers has expanded its flood relief operations in Assam, extending assistance to around 1,100 flood-affected families across Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat districts as the state continues to grapple with the impact of severe flooding. The relief distribution was carried out under the company's flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, Pragati, through centres at Sonari and Teok. Families received comprehensive relief kits containing dry rations, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) supplies and essential medical items. Specially designed kits were also distributed to pregnant women, new mothers and children aged between six months and two years to address…

31 Jul

Signature Packaged Drinking Water marks three years of mangrove restoration in Odisha

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Signature Packaged Drinking Water has completed three years of its mangrove restoration initiative in Odisha, regenerating over 62 acres of degraded coastal land and planting more than 30,000 mangrove saplings across five coastal villages in Astaranga.The community-led project, announced on the occasion of World Mangrove Day, has focused on restoring coastal ecosystems while creating livelihood opportunities for local communities. Building on the progress achieved in Odisha, the brand said it is now preparing to expand the initiative to Goa. Speaking on the milestone, AananditaDatta, Vice President & Portfolio Head – Marketing, Diageo India, said the brand has remained committed to…

30 Jul

Tigers’ Pitch to showcase Bengal startups with Rs 48.98 crore investment potential

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Bengal's startup ecosystem is set to get a major boost with the launch of Tigers' Pitch, the state's first large-scale startup reality show, presented by Wow! Momo in partnership with the Rajiva Sinha Foundation. The 10-episode programme will premiere on Zee 24 Ghanta on July 25 and aims to provide entrepreneurs with investment opportunities, mentorship and national visibility. The initiative is expected to facilitate investments worth Rs 48.98 crore during its first season, making it one of the largest startup enablement platforms to emerge from Bengal. A total of 27 startups have been shortlisted from 248 applications received across the…