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India’s Bioeconomy to Touch $300 Billion by 2030, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh
28 Aug

India’s Bioeconomy to Touch $300 Billion by 2030, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh

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#BioE3 #Bioeconomy #Biotechnology #Innovation #Biofoundry #YouthChallenge #AtmanirbharBharat #GreenGrowth #SustainableIndia #DBT #MakeInIndia New Delhi: India’s biotechnology sector is on a rapid growth trajectory, with the country’s bioeconomy projected to reach $300 billion by 2030, Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh announced while marking one year of the BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment). At a special event themed “One Year of BioE3: From Policy to Action”, Dr. Singh launched two landmark initiatives—the BioE3 Challenge for Youth and the National Biofoundry Network—to empower innovators and strengthen indigenous biomanufacturing. A Decade of Transformation in India’s Bioeconomy Dr. Singh…
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Central Government Extends Import Duty Exemption on Cotton till 31st December 2025
28 Aug

Central Government Extends Import Duty Exemption on Cotton till 31st December 2025

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#Cotton #TextileIndustry #CentralGovernment #DutyExemption #Exports #CottonImports #IndianEconomy #MakeInIndia #TradeBoost #PIB New Delhi: In a move aimed at supporting the Indian textile industry and exporters, the Central Government has announced the extension of the import duty exemption on cotton (HS 5201) until 31st December 2025. Earlier, the exemption was granted for a short period, from 19th August 2025 to 30th September 2025, to ensure better availability of cotton for the domestic market. However, with the textile sector continuing to face high raw material costs, the government has now extended this window until the end of the calendar year. The Ministry of…
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Anand Mahindra Launches Coffee Table Book ‘May a Million Buds Bloom’ Highlighting the Journey of Project Nanhi Kali
28 Aug

Anand Mahindra Launches Coffee Table Book ‘May a Million Buds Bloom’ Highlighting the Journey of Project Nanhi Kali

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#AnandMahindra #ProjectNanhiKali #MayAMillionBudsBloom #GirlsEducation #WomenEmpowerment #CSR #EducationForAll #NanhiKali #MahindraGroup #SocialImpact #GenderEquality #SkillDevelopment Chandigarh: Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, unveiled a coffee table book titled “May A Million Buds Bloom” — a powerful pictorial and narrative documentation of Project Nanhi Kali, one of India’s most impactful CSR programmes dedicated to the education and empowerment of underprivileged girls. The book is both a tribute and a reflection of nearly three decades of work that has transformed the lives of close to nine lakh girls across India. With a clear vision to reach one million girls by FY 2026, Project Nanhi…
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360 ONE Asset Acquires 50% Stake in Brookfield-owned Grade-A Mixed-Use Development in Pune
28 Aug

360 ONE Asset Acquires 50% Stake in Brookfield-owned Grade-A Mixed-Use Development in Pune

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#360ONEAsset #Brookfield #RealEstateIndia #CommercialRealEstate #Pune #BluegrassBusinessPark #GradeAOffices #MixedUseDevelopment #InstitutionalCapital #UrbanGrowth #InvestmentNews Chandigarh – In a landmark real estate investment deal, 360 ONE Asset, through its real assets funds, has acquired a 50% stake in Bluegrass Business Park, a Grade-A mixed-use development in Pune, from Brookfield Asset Management’s private real estate fund. The transaction, valued at an enterprise value of approximately INR 2,400 crore ($280 million), marks a significant milestone in India’s commercial real estate sector and strengthens 360 ONE Asset’s presence in institutional-grade properties. The deal represents a first-of-its-kind partnership between a global institutional investor and an India-focused alternatives fund, underscoring…
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IHCL Enters Sales, Marketing & Distribution Agreement with Storied ‘Clarks’ Brand
28 Aug

IHCL Enters Sales, Marketing & Distribution Agreement with Storied ‘Clarks’ Brand

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#IHCL #ClarksHotels #SeleQtions #IndianHospitality #TourismIndia #HeritageHotels #LuxuryTravel #Agra #Jaipur #Khajuraho #Lucknow #TajHotels #HotelIndustry #CulturalTourism #HospitalityNews Chandigarh – The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality enterprise and the brand behind the iconic Taj, has announced a strategic sales, marketing, and distribution partnership with the Clarks Group of Hotels, one of India’s oldest hospitality brands. As part of this alliance, four landmark Clarks hotels located in Agra, Jaipur, Khajuraho, and Lucknow will be brought under IHCL’s SeleQtions portfolio, a collection of curated hotels that celebrate distinct identities, heritage, and cultural relevance. The collaboration is also expected to facilitate future expansion of the…
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Sony India Launches ‘DOP Portraits’ – A Cinematic Tribute to India’s Leading Cinematographers with Sony VENICE Cameras
28 Aug

Sony India Launches ‘DOP Portraits’ – A Cinematic Tribute to India’s Leading Cinematographers with Sony VENICE Cameras

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#SonyIndia #DOPPortraits #SonyVENICE #IndianCinema #Cinematography #Filmmaking #Storytelling #BehindTheScenes #SonyAlpha #CreativeCommunity #FilmIndustry Chandigarh – Sony India has announced the launch of an exclusive video interview series titled ‘DOP Portraits’, a six-episode cinematic journey celebrating India’s most renowned cinematographers. The series offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the art and craft of filmmaking while showcasing the power of Sony’s flagship VENICE cinema cameras, designed to elevate modern storytelling. A Celebration of Cinematography With a mission to inspire the next generation of filmmakers and cinematographers, Sony’s DOP Portraits presents a unique mix of personal journeys, professional insights, and creative philosophies. Each of the six…
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SAEL Industries Commissions 298 MW (DC) Solar Power Project in Jalore, Rajasthan
28 Aug

SAEL Industries Commissions 298 MW (DC) Solar Power Project in Jalore, Rajasthan

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#SAELIndustries #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #CleanEnergy #SolarProject #EnergyTransition #Rajasthan #AtmanirbharBharat #ClimateAction Chandigarh – SAEL Industries Ltd., one of India’s leading integrated renewable energy companies, has achieved a major milestone by commissioning a 298 MW (DC) solar power project in the Jalore district of Rajasthan. The project, developed through its subsidiary Sunfree Energy RJP1 Pvt. Ltd., marks SAEL’s first solar venture in Rajasthan and reinforces the state’s position as a hub for renewable energy in India. The Jalore solar project has a capacity of 200 MW (AC) and 298 MW (DC), making it the largest solar project developed by SAEL that is…
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Motilal Oswal, ICICI Prudential, and SBI Mutual Fund Lead Industry with Highest “Skin in the Game”
27 Aug

Motilal Oswal, ICICI Prudential, and SBI Mutual Fund Lead Industry with Highest “Skin in the Game”

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#MutualFunds #Investing #MotilalOswal #ICICIPru #SBIMF #SkinInTheGame #SEBI #WealthManagement #RetailInvestors Mumbai – When it comes to mutual funds, investors often look for confidence signals from fund managers themselves. One of the strongest indicators is how much the fund houses invest in their own schemes — often referred to as having “skin in the game.” A new analysis of June 2025 data by Cafemutual reveals that Motilal Oswal MF, ICICI Prudential MF, and SBI MF top the list in absolute terms, with the highest investments in their own funds. Big Fund Houses, Big Commitments At the top of the list, Motilal Oswal Mutual…
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Canada Sees Steep Decline in Student and Temporary Worker Arrivals in 2025 Amid Policy Shift
27 Aug

Canada Sees Steep Decline in Student and Temporary Worker Arrivals in 2025 Amid Policy Shift

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#CanadaImmigration #InternationalStudents #TemporaryWorkers #HousingCrisis #CanadianEconomy #PolicyShift #WorkPermits #StudyPermits #LabourShortage #MigrationPolicy Ottawa: Canada is witnessing a dramatic decline in the number of international students and temporary workers entering the country, reflecting the government’s strategic push to rebalance immigration and ease pressure on housing, infrastructure, and essential services. Fresh data released up to June 30, 2025, shows a sharp drop of 214,520 arrivals compared to the same period last year. The fall is split between two categories: international students, down by 88,617, and temporary foreign workers, down by 125,903. In June 2025 alone, Canada admitted just 4,185 new students and 24,058 temporary…
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CCI Approves Stake Acquisition in V.I.P. Industries by Multiples PE Funds and Sacheti Family Members
27 Aug

CCI Approves Stake Acquisition in V.I.P. Industries by Multiples PE Funds and Sacheti Family Members

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#VIPIndustries #CCINews #PrivateEquity #MultiplesPE #ConsumerGoods #IndianMarkets #TravelIndustry #LuggageMarket #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessNews New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its nod for the acquisition of a stake in V.I.P. Industries Limited, India’s leading luggage and travel accessories company, by a consortium of investors including Multiples Private Equity Fund IV, Multiples Private Equity Gift Fund IV, Samvibhag Securities Private Limited, and individual investors Mr. Mithun Padam Sacheti and Mr. Siddhartha Sacheti. The clearance comes as part of India’s competition law framework, which requires approval for significant acquisitions and mergers to ensure that they do not adversely impact market competition. Details…
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