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Tata Steel Launches Aashiyana 3.0: India’s First Content-to-Commerce Homebuilding Platform

Tata Steel Launches Aashiyana 3.0: India’s First Content-to-Commerce Homebuilding Platform

#TataSteel #Aashiyana3 #HomebuildingPlatform #ConstructionInnovation #ContentToCommerce #DIYHomebuilding #ArchitectureIdeas Chandigarh: Tata Steel, one of India’s most trusted names in construction and infrastructure, has launched Aashiyana 3.0, a next-generation platform that combines curated content with e-commerce to assist Individual Home Builders (IHBs) in creating their dream homes with greater certainty, efficiency, and control. Positioned as India’s first content-to-commerce homebuilding platform, Aashiyana 3.0 aims to redefine the home construction journey for consumers by integrating products, knowledge, and interactive tools in one digital ecosystem. A Revamped Experience for Home Builders The revamped portal has been designed with a consumer-first philosophy, offering not just Tata Steel’s…
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Mahindra Finance Reports ₹530 Crore Profit in Q1 FY26; Interest Income Rises 15%

Mahindra Finance Reports ₹530 Crore Profit in Q1 FY26; Interest Income Rises 15%

#MahindraFinance #Q1Results #FinancialResults #TractorFinancing #RuralFinance #NBFC #DigitalTransformation #LoanBookGrowth #InterestIncome Chandigarh, July 22, 2025: Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL), one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), announced a consolidated net profit of ₹530 crore for the first quarter of the financial year 2025–26 (Q1 FY26). This marks a 3% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to ₹514 crore reported in the same quarter last year. The performance comes on the back of steady growth in its loan portfolio, robust demand for rural financing, and a continued push towards digital transformation. Loan Book Expands 15% YoY MMFSL reported that its loan…
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The Wealth Company Mutual Fund Targets 1/3rd Share in Beyond B30 Mutual Fund Inflows by 2030

The Wealth Company Mutual Fund Targets 1/3rd Share in Beyond B30 Mutual Fund Inflows by 2030

Focus on Tier 2 & Tier 3 Expansion Aligned with the Viksit Bharat Vision #TheWealthCompany #MutualFundsIndia #B30Markets #FinancialInclusion #ViksitBharat #WealthCreation #PantomathGroup #AIinFinance #Tier2Tier3 #InvestorEmpowerment #WomenInFinance #MutualFundDistribution #DigitalInvesting Chandigarh: The Wealth Company Mutual Fund (Wealth Company Asset Management Holdings Private Limited), part of the Pantomath Group, has announced an ambitious roadmap to capture up to one-third of mutual fund inflows from beyond B30 cities by 2030, with a special focus on Bharat markets—Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns. The firm is determined to build 45% of its investor base from these regions, driving financial inclusion and wealth creation for underserved communities…
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Amara Partners Receives Oversubscription on ₹600 Crore Base Fund; Activates Green Shoe Option of ₹200 Crore

Amara Partners Receives Oversubscription on ₹600 Crore Base Fund; Activates Green Shoe Option of ₹200 Crore

#AmaraPartners #PrivateEquity #MidMarketInvestments #GreenShoeOption #AnandMahindra #PEFunds #IndianEconomy #PrivateEquityIndia #InvestorConfidence Chandigarh: Amara Partners, a mid-market private equity firm backed by prominent investor Anand Mahindra, has announced that its ₹600 crore base fund has been oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor confidence in its strategy to nurture India’s next generation of mid-market champions. With overwhelming interest from institutional investors and family offices, the firm has now opted to activate its green shoe option of up to ₹200 crore, expanding the total fund size to potentially ₹800 crore. Launch of the Amara Leadership Circle As part of its green shoe option, Amara Partners has introduced…
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Bank of Baroda Celebrates 118th Foundation Day with Focus on Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Sustainability

Bank of Baroda Celebrates 118th Foundation Day with Focus on Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Sustainability

Chandigarh: Bank of Baroda (BoB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, celebrated its 118th Foundation Day by unveiling a series of forward-looking initiatives aimed at redefining the future of banking through innovation, customer-centric services, and sustainability. The theme for this year’s Foundation Day, “Trust Empowered by Innovation,” reflects the Bank’s commitment to combining its century-old legacy of trust with cutting-edge technological advancements to enhance customer experience. The event was graced by Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), who attended as the Chief Guest. Speaking at the ceremony, Shri Nagaraju highlighted the crucial role of public sector…
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एक कैटेगरी में दूसरी एफएम स्कीम को लेकर सेबी के प्रस्ताव पर म्यूचुअल फंड इंडस्ट्री में मिला-जुला रुख

एक कैटेगरी में दूसरी एफएम स्कीम को लेकर सेबी के प्रस्ताव पर म्यूचुअल फंड इंडस्ट्री में मिला-जुला रुख

#SEBI #MutualFunds #InvestmentNews #FinancialPlanning #InvestorAwareness #SIP #AssetManagement #PersonalFinance #MarketUpdates #SEBIGuidelines #InvestmentTips #WealthManagement #FinanceNews #MoneyMatters #MutualFundInvesting चंडीगढ़: भारतीय प्रतिभूति और विनिमय बोर्ड (SEBI) द्वारा हाल ही में जारी प्रस्ताव, जिसमें एसेट मैनेजमेंट कंपनियों (AMCs) को एक ही श्रेणी में दूसरा म्यूचुअल फंड स्कीम शुरू करने की अनुमति दी गई है, को सलाहकारों और वितरकों से मिश्रित प्रतिक्रिया मिली है। कई विशेषज्ञों ने निवेशकों में भ्रम और SIP (सिस्टेमैटिक इन्वेस्टमेंट प्लान) की निरंतरता पर प्रभाव को लेकर चिंता जताई है। प्रस्ताव के मुख्य बिंदु सेबी ने 18 जुलाई को एक ड्राफ्ट सर्कुलर जारी किया है, जिसके अनुसार किसी भी AMC को उसी…
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Centre Urges E-Commerce Platforms to Self-Audit and Eliminate Dark Patterns

Centre Urges E-Commerce Platforms to Self-Audit and Eliminate Dark Patterns

#ConsumerRights #DarkPatterns #ECommerce #DigitalTrust #FairTradePractices #CCPA #ConsumerProtection #OnlineSafety #IndiaDigitalCommerce #ConsumerAffairs New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), under the Department of Consumer Affairs, has intensified its efforts to ensure a transparent and fair digital marketplace by urging e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits and eliminate “dark patterns”—deceptive design practices that mislead or coerce consumers into unintended actions. The government’s initiative follows a detailed advisory issued on June 5, 2025, which mandates all e-commerce platforms to review their interfaces, identify manipulative practices, and submit self-declarations confirming that they are not engaging in unfair trade practices. What are Dark Patterns? Dark patterns…
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Gross NPAs reduce from 9.11% to 2.58% from March 2021 to March 2025

Gross NPAs reduce from 9.11% to 2.58% from March 2021 to March 2025

#BankingSector #NPATrend #PublicSectorBanks #AssetQuality #IBCReforms #RBIUpdates #StressedAssets #FinancialStability #RecoveryFramework #IndiaFinance New Delhi: India’s public sector banks have slashed their gross non-performing asset (GNPA) ratio from 9.11% in March 2021 to 2.58% in March 2025, marking one of the sharpest multi-year clean-ups in the country’s banking history. Presenting provisional Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary credited a multi-pronged strategy led by the Government of India and the RBI—combining legal, institutional, supervisory, and operational reforms—for the sustained reduction in stressed assets. Five-Year Trend: NPAs Down in Both…
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CEO Pay in India Surges: MC CEO Pay Report Highlights ₹100 Crore Club

CEO Pay in India Surges: MC CEO Pay Report Highlights ₹100 Crore Club

#MCCEOReport #ExecutivePay #CorporateIndia #BusinessNews #TopCEOs #SalaryTrends #IndiaInc #CxoCompensation Mumbai: The latest MC CEO Pay Report reveals a sharp rise in executive compensation among India’s top corporate leaders. FY25 saw the emergence of a “₹100 crore club,” with Pawan Munjal of Hero MotoCorp and Rajeev Jain of Bajaj Finance each taking home over ₹100 crore in total pay. Key High Earners Pawan Munjal saw his overall pay remain steady, though his fixed salary fell by nearly 23%, balanced by a 44% jump in bonus. Rajeev Jain received a 7% increase in fixed pay, alongside a bonus of ₹39 crore and stock…
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NPCI Issues New Guidelines for Linking Pre-Sanctioned Credit Lines on UPI

NPCI Issues New Guidelines for Linking Pre-Sanctioned Credit Lines on UPI

From August 31, users can leverage credit lines linked to fixed deposits, shares, and overdraft loans for UPI transactions #UPI #NPCI #DigitalPayments #CreditOnUPI #UPI3.0 #FintechIndia #GooglePay #PhonePe #Paytm #RBI #DigitalCredit #CashlessIndia #FinancialInclusion #UPIUpdate New Delhi: In a major step to enhance digital payment flexibility, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced new guidelines for using pre-sanctioned credit lines on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Starting August 31, 2025, customers will be able to link credit lines backed by various financial instruments—such as fixed deposits, shares, bonds, and overdraft loans—to their UPI apps. This move is set to transform…
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