Business - The Purbottar

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…

15 Jun

Indian Currency Hits Multi-Week High of 94.68 Per Dollar as Crude Pressures Ease on U.S.-Iran Pact

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The Indian rupee registered a powerful recovery in early trading on Monday, June 15, 2026, strengthening to its highest level since May 8 by hitting 94.68 against the US dollar. The decisive surge comes as a direct consequence of a breakthrough diplomatic agreement between the United States and Iran, which effectively implements an immediate ceasefire and ensures the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This monumental geopolitical de-escalation triggered a massive 5% plunge in global crude oil prices, dragging international benchmark Brent crude below the $84 per barrel threshold. For an import-dependent economy like India, which relies heavily on…

15 Jun

Malabar Gold & Diamonds reimagines natural diamonds with innovation-led Nuwa collection

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Malabar Gold & Diamonds has unveiled NUWA, a new natural diamond jewellery collection that showcases how design innovation and creative craftsmanship are reshaping the premium jewellery industry. Inspired by nature’s finest creations, the collection draws from intricate patterns and textures found in stripes, honeycombs, fluid formations and organic structures shaped by the earth. The company has transformed these natural elements into contemporary jewellery designs aimed at consumers seeking individuality and modern luxury. Crafted in 18kt and 14kt gold, NUWA combines natural diamonds with coloured gemstones, ceramic colour enamelling and multi-tone rhodium finishes. The use of diverse materials and finishing techniques…

15 Jun

Malabar Gold & Diamonds bets on premium natural diamonds with Nuwa launch

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Malabar Gold & Diamonds has expanded its premium jewellery portfolio with the launch of NUWA, a natural diamond collection inspired by nature’s intricate patterns and textures, as the company seeks to strengthen its position in the growing luxury jewellery segment. The collection draws inspiration from nature’s finest creations, including stripes, honeycombs, fluid formations and organic patterns shaped by the earth. Crafted in 18kt and 14kt gold, NUWA features natural diamonds enhanced with coloured gemstones, ceramic colour enamelling and multi-tone rhodium finishes, reflecting a blend of craftsmanship, design innovation and global styling trends. According to the company, the collection has been…

13 Jun

Tetley bets on L-Carnitine-infused green tea to tap wellness market

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As demand for wellness-focused beverages continues to rise, Tetley is positioning its Green Tea Slim Care range as a functional drink designed to support consumers pursuing weight management through everyday lifestyle choices. The product combines premium green tea with added L-Carnitine, a nutrient involved in energy production and fat utilisation. L-Carnitine plays a role in transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are converted into energy. The nutrient occurs naturally in foods such as dairy products and is also synthesised by the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine. Scientific evidence suggests that L-Carnitine can support the…