Author: Faisal Mahmood

Omaxe The Resort marked the Navratri season with a vibrant Dandiya Night alongside the unveiling of its sample flat in Sector 7, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow, on October 16, 2026. The gathering drew approximately 500 guests for an evening of cultural performances and live entertainment while introducing potential buyers to the property’s living spaces.   Omaxe The Resort unveils its sample flat amid vibrant Dandiya Night celebrations in Lucknow   At its core, setting the tone for the festivities, artists from Gujarat presented traditional Garba performances, bringing cultural authenticity to the occasion. Meanwhile, Bollywood dance troupes captivated the audience with…

Bata India, India’s most trusted footwear brand, has unveiled their new campaign ‘Comfort, but make it festive’ with Rakul Preet Singh for the festive period. The 360-degree campaign brings comfort to the center of occasion dressing through an ad film, digital engagement and on-ground experiences, alongside festive footwear that reflects the brand’s evolving, contemporary design direction.   Rakul Preet Singh at the Bata store in Vegas Mall, Dwarka, New Delhi   The campaign finds a relatable connection in Rakul’s own experience. Having spoken about stepping away from heels while recovering from a back injury, the actor brings a personal perspective…

Hong Kong Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and co-organised by the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), the annual flagship event “Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival” will take place for four consecutive days from 29 October (Thursday) to 1 November (Sunday) at the Central Harbourfront Event Space and Tamar Park under the theme “Taste the World’s Best”. The excitement extends far beyond the four days. To amplify the benefits of the mega event and sustain the festive momentum, HKTB will roll out “Hong Kong Gourmet Month” throughout November, along with exclusive ticket stub offers, to…

SPR City, Chennai’s integrated township in Perambur, has announced an upcoming price revision for its premium residential offerings across the Highliving District and SPR Sky Towers, following strong demand from homebuyers. Prices will increase by Rs. 5 lakh for 2 BHK residences, Rs. 10 lakh for 3 BHK residences and Rs. 15 lakh for 4 BHK residences.   With 75% of Sky Towers and 95% of Highliving District sold, prices rise after Vijayadashami   The revision comes amid sustained buyer interest, limited inventory and rising land and construction costs. With 75% of Sky Towers sold and 95% of the Highliving…

RTB Consumer Brands Private Limited, the company behind Pour’d Cocktails, has won two honours at the Spiritz Achievers’ Awards 2026. It was named Alcobev Startup of the Year, and it won Product Launch of the Year for Pour’d Picante and Mojito. Winners in the Excellence Awards categories were chosen through a blind tasting followed by jury deliberation.   On stage Founders of Pour’d Cocktails (RTB Consumer Brands) accepting the honour   The recognition reflects a wider shift in India’s alcobev industry. A growing number of homegrown startups are challenging a market long dominated by established brands and conventional formats. They…

Meenakshi (India) Limited (BSE: 544831, Symbol: MEEIND; Calcutta Stock Exchange: 23128) today announced that its Board of Directors has fixed Friday, October 30, 2026 as the record date for the sub-division of the Company’s equity shares. Under the sub-division, each equity share of face value Rs. 10 will be split into two equity shares of face value Rs. 5 each, fully paid-up.   Mr. Ashutosh Goenka, Chairman & Managing Director, Meenakshi India Limited   Background: recent BSE listing BSE approved the Company’s direct listing on the Main Board effective July 22, 2026, and trading began on July 28, 2026. The…

Evolve Green Energies, the flagship company of Evolve Energy Group, has announced plans to build a 3 GW portfolio of owned renewable energy assets by 2030, marking a strategic expansion into long-term clean power generation and asset ownership.   L – R: Rajesh V. Shah, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Mr Karan Singh, CEO, Asset Division, Evolve Energy Group, Mr Ravinder Pareek, Group Head of Finance   The roadmap builds on the Group’s capabilities across solar manufacturing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), and operations and maintenance (O&M). By integrating these capabilities with asset ownership, Evolve aims to strengthen control over…

SecureKloud Technologies Limited, a global provider of AI-powered digital transformation, cloud managed services, and cybersecurity solutions, today announced the introduction of “Hey, I’m DG”, a new conversational AI feature within its flagship DocuGenie.AI Intelligent Document Automation (IDA) platform.   Meet “Hey, I’m DG”, the Digital Genie and new conversational AI feature within DocuGenie.AI, designed to make enterprise information easier to access   Positioned as the Digital Genie, the new feature allows enterprise users to interact with documents and connected business information through natural-language questions. Instead of manually searching lengthy records, reviewing multiple files or navigating different systems, users can ask…

L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), one of the leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India has recorded consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 975 Crore, up 33% Year-on-Year (YoY) for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026 (Q2FY27). During the quarter, LTF achieved a milestone of highest-ever consolidated book of Rs. 1,36,635 Crore, up 28% YoY.  The retail book size during the quarter reached Rs. 1,34,600 Crore, up 29% YoY. The Company has recorded robust retail disbursement of Rs. 24,027 Crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, up 27% YoY, reflecting continued business momentum. Improving asset quality, lowering credit…

World Food Day is observed annually on October 16, marking the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. World Animal Day is celebrated on October 4 every year in honour of St. Francis of Assisi, as conceived by Heinrich Zimmermann. The first week of October is celebrated as Wildlife Week in India. On these multiple occasions concerning wild animals, domestic animals, and farm animals, World Animal Protection renews calls for humane treatment for animals that are suffering in factory farms and in captivity for entertainment. These include the elephants that are routinely abused…