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22 Sep

Catch the perfect brew this National Chai Day: Tata Tea and Tetley launch special blends across India

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This National Chai Day, tea lovers across India can indulge in a variety of specially curated brews as Tata Tea and Tetley roll out their latest offerings nationwide. Tata Tea Premium celebrates regional tastes with hyperlocal blends, from “Dumdar Chai” for Uttar Pradesh to “Kadak Assam Chai” for Odisha, priced between Rs 150 and Rs 315 and available in major retail stores and e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Tata Nutrikorner. Tata Tea Gold offers a rich aroma and taste with Assam valley teas and highland leaves, priced up to Rs 600 for a 1kg pack. Health-conscious consumers can opt for…

22 Sep

Ecoline Exim Limited announces the launch of its IPO on the NSE Emerge platform

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Ecoline Exim Limited, engaged in the manufacturing of sustainable, biodegradable packaging and promotional bags, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the NSE Emerge platform. The IPO will open on September 23, 2025 and close on September 25, 2025, with a price band of 134 to 141 per equity share of face value 10 each. The public issue consists of a Fresh Issue of 43,40,000 equity shares and an Offer for Sale of 10,80,000 equity shares by the promoter selling shareholders, aggregating to 76.42 crore at the upper price band. The issue is being managed by…

22 Sep

Flipkart Minutes makes Big Billion Days India’s fastest shopping festival with 10-minute deliveries

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Flipkart has announced that its flagship festive event, The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2025, will be transformed into India’s fastest shopping festival with the launch of Flipkart Minutes, promising doorstep delivery within 10 minutes across 19 cities and 3,000 pin codes. The 12th edition of TBBD begins at midnight, bringing blockbuster deals on mobiles, electronics, groceries, beauty, personal care, fresh fruits, vegetables, and festive hampers. Customers can expect lipsticks from Rs 49, up to 80% off on perfumes and deodorants, Rs 9 fruits and vegetables, and discounts up to 50% on gourmet essentials like olive oil, coffee, pulses, and millets.…

22 Sep

GoDaddy launches Navaratri special: Domain names at just Rs 99 for new customers

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In a bid to empower small businesses across India this festive season, GoDaddy has announced its September Super Savings campaign, offering select domain names for just ₹99 for a one-year term. The promotion, running from 23–29 September 2025, allows new customers to purchase a .live domain, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to establish a digital presence ahead of Navaratri. Navaratri, traditionally a period of high consumer demand, presents a crucial window for small businesses to maximize sales. GoDaddy’s initiative aims to help these businesses build trust, increase visibility, and stand out online during the festival. The campaign also introduces new top-level…

22 Sep

Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund crosses Rs 5,400 crore AUM, marks two years of robust growth

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Bajaj Finserv AMC’s flagship equity scheme, Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund, has crossed a significant milestone, with assets under management (AUM) reaching ₹5,410.04 crore across 2,52,388 folios as of 31 August 2025. Launched in August 2023, the fund has delivered a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.19% under the regular plan and 20.91% under the direct plan, highlighting its strong performance in a short span. The fund follows a ‘Megatrends’ investment strategy, identifying structural shifts in technology, demographics, regulatory frameworks, environment, and societal transformation. Its diversified portfolio spans 81 stocks across sectors such as banking, financial services, pharmaceuticals, IT,…

22 Sep

Ancient wisdom meets modern life: Ayurveda gains ground in 21st century lifestyles

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As India gears up to observe National Ayurveda Day on September 23, experts are highlighting the growing relevance of Ayurveda in addressing modern lifestyle challenges. Stress, sleep disorders, anxiety, weight concerns, and hormonal imbalances are pushing many to seek holistic solutions rooted in the ancient science of life. Dr. Madhumitha Krishnan, an Ayurveda specialist, emphasizes practices such as waking up early during Brahma Muhurta, adopting mindful diets including almonds and fresh produce, and integrating yoga and meditation into daily routines. Personalized approaches, based on one’s dominant dosha—Pitta, Vata, or Kapha—are increasingly seen as essential for sustained wellbeing. Ayurveda also underscores…

21 Sep

Flipkart reinvents two-wheeler shopping with fully digital experience ahead of Big Billion Days 2025

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Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce giant, is set to transform two-wheeler shopping with a fully digital, end-to-end experience as the Big Billion Days festival approaches. The platform offers an extensive range of petrol and electric two-wheelers, including top brands such as Hero, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki, TVS iQube, Chetak, Ather, VIDA, OLA, Ampere, and premium options like Royal Enfield, Jawa Yezdi, KTM, and Triumph. The recent GST revision, reducing tax on two-wheelers below 350cc from 28% to 18% from September 22, further boosts affordability. Flipkart’s digital-first approach allows customers to complete the entire purchase journey online, including insurance, registration, and financing, with…

20 Sep

Vodafone Idea shares arise on news of AGR hearing

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New Delhi: Shares of telecom giant Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) rose more than 7 percent on Friday after the Supreme Court agreed to hear on September 26 its plea seeking quashing of additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) demands for the 2016-17 period. The stock closed 7.13 percent higher at ₹8.41 per share on the BSE. During the day's trading, it rose 12.35 percent to ₹8.82. On the NSE, it rose 7.14 percent to ₹8.40. A bench of Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice K. Vinod Chandran, and Justice N.V. Anjaria's bench was hearing VIL's fresh plea against the Department of Telecommunications'…

20 Sep

Retired IAS Officer K.V. Eapen joins slice SFB Board to boost northeast banking access

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slice Small Finance Bank (slice SFB) has appointed retired IAS officer and former IMF Senior Advisor, K.V. Eapen, as an Independent Director on its Board, strengthening the bank’s focus on Northeast India. Mr. Eapen, with 35 years of experience in public administration, financial policy, and institutional governance, has served in key roles across Assam and Meghalaya, including as Secretary of the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, overseeing national financial inclusion programmes. His international experience at the International Monetary Fund, coupled with prior board positions in public sector banks…

20 Sep

ICICI Bank unveils ‘Festive Bonanza’ 2025 with discounts up to Rs50,000 across top brands

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ICICI Bank has launched its much-awaited ‘Festive Bonanza 2025’, rolling out attractive deals across e-commerce, mobiles, electronics, fashion, travel, grocery, dining, and home décor. Customers can enjoy cashbacks and discounts up to ₹50,000 by using ICICI Bank credit/debit cards, internet banking, cardless EMI, and consumer finance. The Bank has partnered with Apple, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, OnePlus, MakeMyTrip, Swiggy, Pepperfry, and several other leading brands. Notably, Flipkart’s Big Billion Days (September 23–October 2) will see ICICI Bank customers availing 10% extra discounts up to ₹4,500. On premium gadgets, the Bank is offering ₹6,000 cashback on iPhone 17 and up to…