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BMW India Launches the New BMW X5: A Blend of Power, Luxury and Cutting-Edge Technology

BMW India Launches the New BMW X5: A Blend of Power, Luxury and Cutting-Edge Technology

#BMWX5 #BMWIndia #LuxurySUV #BMWLaunch #DrivingPleasure #X5India #LuxuryCars #BMWLife #SheerDrivingPleasure #BMWxDrive #BMWConnectedDrive #PremiumSUV Gurugram: BMW India has launched the updated BMW X5 in India, introducing new variants with enhanced design, powerful engines, luxurious interiors and a range of state-of-the-art technologies. The locally produced SUV, manufactured at BMW Group Plant Chennai, is available at all dealerships across the country in both petrol and diesel options. With its refreshed design, improved equipment and the introduction of exclusive new packages, the new BMW X5 is positioned as the ultimate combination of commanding road presence, dynamic performance and modern luxury. Ex-Showroom Prices BMW X5 xDrive30d…
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Central Government Extends Import Duty Exemption on Cotton till 31st December 2025

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

#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

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

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

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

#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

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

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

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

#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

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

#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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TPG-Backed SK Finance Shelves India IPO Amid Weak Investor Demand

TPG-Backed SK Finance Shelves India IPO Amid Weak Investor Demand

#SKFinance #IPOUpdate #TPG #NBFC #IndianMarkets #FinanceNews #IPOMarket #PrivateEquity #CapitalMarkets #InvestorSentiment Mumbai: In a significant setback for the non-banking financial company (NBFC) space, SK Finance Ltd, backed by global private equity giant TPG, has reportedly decided to shelve its much-anticipated ₹2,000+ crore initial public offering (IPO) after weak investor demand. Despite attempts to sweeten the offer by lowering its valuation and trimming the size of the issue, the IPO failed to attract sufficient interest, reflecting broader concerns in India’s capital markets and the lending sector. IPO Plan and Shelving Decision According to sources familiar with the matter, SK Finance had sought…
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Globtier Infotech Ltd Launches ₹31-Crore IPO on BSE SME Platform

Globtier Infotech Ltd Launches ₹31-Crore IPO on BSE SME Platform

#GlobtierInfotech #IPO2025 #SMEIPO #BSESME #IndianStockMarket #TechIPO #ITServices #CapitalMarkets #IPOAlert #InvestmentOpportunity #DigitalIndia Mumbai: The primary market in India continues to remain active in 2025, and the latest company preparing to make its debut is Globtier Infotech Ltd, a Noida-based IT services provider. The company has officially launched its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to raise ₹31.05 crore, with shares set to be listed on the BSE SME platform. The issue opens for subscription on August 25, 2025, and will close on August 28, 2025. Shares are expected to debut on the exchange on September 2, 2025. The public issue is expected to…
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SEBI Clears Ardee Engineering’s ₹580-Crore IPO, Company Gears Up for Market Debut

SEBI Clears Ardee Engineering’s ₹580-Crore IPO, Company Gears Up for Market Debut

#ArdeeEngineering #IPO2025 #SEBI #IndianMarkets #CapitalMarkets #StockMarketIndia #EngineeringSector #EPC #InfrastructureGrowth #MakeInIndia #InvestmentOpportunities #DalalStreet Mumbai: In a fresh boost to India’s primary market activity, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given its approval to Ardee Engineering Limited for launching its ₹580-crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). The nod from the capital markets regulator paves the way for the Hyderabad-based engineering services and project execution company to hit Dalal Street in the coming months, subject to favourable market conditions. The approval comes at a time when investor appetite for new listings has been robust, particularly in the infrastructure, engineering, and manufacturing…
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