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Gro Digital Platforms and IDFC FIRST Bank Partner to Launch FASTag Services, Transforming Fleet Operations in India

Gro Digital Platforms and IDFC FIRST Bank Partner to Launch FASTag Services, Transforming Fleet Operations in India

#GroDigitalPlatforms #IDFCFIRSTBank #FASTag #SadakKaSaathi #FleetOperations #SmartMobility #AshokLeyland #HindujaGroup Chandigarh: In a significant development aimed at revolutionizing India's commercial vehicle ecosystem, Gro Digital Platforms — a joint venture between Ashok Leyland and Hinduja Leyland Finance — has partnered with IDFC FIRST Bank to introduce FASTag services for fleet owners and transport operators across the country. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), is expected to provide seamless, end-to-end digital toll payment solutions, improving operational efficiency, transparency, and convenience for fleet operators nationwide. Enabling a Digitally Connected Logistics Ecosystem Gro Digital Platforms has been at the forefront of digitizing logistics…
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BlueStone Jewellery Set to Launch IPO On 11 August; Targets Expansion and Omnichannel Growth

BlueStone Jewellery Set to Launch IPO On 11 August; Targets Expansion and Omnichannel Growth

#BlueStoneIPO #JewelleryRetail #OmniChannelRetail #StartupIPO #IndianJewelleryMarket #IPO2025 #RetailExpansion #BlueStoneJewellery Chandigarh: Leading omni-channel jewellery retailer BlueStone Jewellery is preparing to hit the public markets with an Initial Public Offering (IPO), joining the growing list of consumer-focused brands tapping into capital markets for expansion. The company is expected to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) soon. According to industry sources, the IPO is likely to be a combination of fresh issue and offer-for-sale (OFS), with the company aiming to raise approximately ₹1,500 to ₹2,000 crore. The proceeds from the IPO will primarily be…
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ईपीएफओ के नए नियम: यूएएन जनरेशन के लिए अब उमंग ऐप पर अनिवार्य हुआ आधार-आधारित फेस ऑथेंटिकेशन

ईपीएफओ के नए नियम: यूएएन जनरेशन के लिए अब उमंग ऐप पर अनिवार्य हुआ आधार-आधारित फेस ऑथेंटिकेशन

#EPFO #UAN #UMANGApp #AadhaarFaceAuthentication #FAT #DigitalIndia #EPFUpdate #FaceRDApp #EPFOIndia #KYCUpdate नई दिल्ली – कर्मचारी भविष्य निधि संगठन (EPFO) ने अपने यूनिवर्सल अकाउंट नंबर (UAN) जनरेशन और एक्टिवेशन प्रक्रिया में एक महत्वपूर्ण बदलाव किया है। अब उमंग (UMANG) ऐप के माध्यम से यूएएन जनरेट करने और एक्टिवेट करने के लिए आधार आधारित फेस ऑथेंटिकेशन तकनीक (FAT) अनिवार्य कर दी गई है। यह कदम कागज रहित, सटीक और प्रमाणिक प्रक्रिया को बढ़ावा देने के उद्देश्य से उठाया गया है, ताकि आधार से जुड़ी बायोमेट्रिक पहचान के माध्यम से यूएएन का आवंटन तेज और त्रुटिरहित हो सके। क्या बदल गया है? EPFO द्वारा जारी…
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Axis Bank Launches Industry-First ‘Lock FD’ Feature to Combat Digital Banking Frauds

Axis Bank Launches Industry-First ‘Lock FD’ Feature to Combat Digital Banking Frauds

#AxisBank #LockFD #DigitalBankingSecurity #FixedDeposit #CyberFraudProtection #SecureBanking #FDProtection #BankingInnovation #FinancialSecurity #DigitalIndia Chandigarh – In a move aimed at enhancing customer protection and trust in the digital age, Axis Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks, has announced the launch of an innovative and industry-first feature – ‘Lock FD’. This new security mechanism is designed to protect term deposits (Fixed Deposits or FDs) from being prematurely closed through online platforms, thereby reducing the risk of cyber frauds and unauthorized withdrawals. What is the ‘Lock FD’ Feature? The ‘Lock FD’ feature gives Axis Bank customers the ability to restrict the premature closure of…
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जियो-ब्लैकरॉक ने लॉन्च किए पांच नए इंडेक्स फंड; निवेशकों को डिजिटल निवेश को मिलेगा नया बढ़ावा

जियो-ब्लैकरॉक ने लॉन्च किए पांच नए इंडेक्स फंड; निवेशकों को डिजिटल निवेश को मिलेगा नया बढ़ावा

#जियोब्लैकरॉक #इंडेक्सफंड #निफ्टी50 #निफ्टीमिडकैप150 #जियॉफाइनेंस #म्यूचुअलफंड #NFO2025 #डिजिटलनिवेश #ब्लैकरॉकइंडिया #सेबी #रिटेलनिवेशक #SIP #इक्विटीमार्केट #डेटफंड #फायनेंशियललिटरेसी मुंबई — भारत में म्यूचुअल फंड उद्योग को डिजिटल रूप से और अधिक सशक्त बनाने की दिशा में एक और बड़ा कदम उठाते हुए, जियो-ब्लैकरॉक एसेट मैनेजमेंट प्राइवेट लिमिटेड ने पांच नए इंडेक्स फंड लॉन्च किए हैं। ये फंड न्यू फंड ऑफरिंग (NFO) के तहत पेश किए गए हैं, जो 5 अगस्त से 12 अगस्त 2025 तक निवेशकों के लिए खुले रहेंगे। लॉन्च किए गए फंड निम्नलिखित हैं: जियोब्लैकरॉक निफ्टी 50 इंडेक्स फंड जियोब्लैकरॉक निफ्टी नेक्स्ट 50 इंडेक्स फंड जियोब्लैकरॉक निफ्टी मिडकैप 150 इंडेक्स फंड जियोब्लैकरॉक…
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Shree Cement Reports Strong Q1 FY26 Performance: Net Profit Surges 95% YoY, EBITDA Grows 34%

Shree Cement Reports Strong Q1 FY26 Performance: Net Profit Surges 95% YoY, EBITDA Grows 34%

#ShreeCement #Q1FY26Results #CementIndustry #EBITDAGrowth #Sustainability #GreenPower #ReadyMixConcrete #CementExpansion #NetProfit #OperationalEfficiency Chandigarh – Shree Cement Ltd., India’s third-largest cement manufacturer by capacity, has announced its financial and operational performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025–26, reporting a robust 95% year-on-year jump in net profit and a 34% increase in operating profit (EBITDA), driven by operational efficiency, cost discipline, and improved pricing. The company's standalone revenue from operations stood at ₹4,948 crore, up 2% from ₹4,835 crore in Q1 FY25. EBITDA surged to ₹1,229 crore from ₹916 crore in the same period last year, while Profit After Tax (PAT) nearly…
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Hindustan Zinc Deepens Green Logistics Drive with GreenLine Mobility: 100 EVs and 100 LNG Trucks Deployed

Hindustan Zinc Deepens Green Logistics Drive with GreenLine Mobility: 100 EVs and 100 LNG Trucks Deployed

#HindustanZinc #GreenLineMobility #GreenLogistics #EVTrucks #LNGTrucks #Decarbonization #NetZero #Sustainability #CleanTransport #BatterySwapping #MakeInIndia Chandigarh – In a landmark initiative towards sustainable industrial logistics, Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188, NSE: HINDZINC), India’s largest and the world’s only integrated zinc producer, has significantly expanded its green logistics strategy. In partnership with GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd., an Essar venture, the company is rolling out one of the country's most ambitious electric and LNG-powered transport transitions. The agreement marks the deployment of 100 advanced electric trucks, supported by the country’s first commercial battery-swapping infrastructure for concentrate transport, and the addition of 100 LNG-powered long-haul trucks, doubling the…
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Bank of Baroda Launches ‘bob FxOne’ – A Next-Gen Digital FX Platform for Corporates and MSMEs

Bank of Baroda Launches ‘bob FxOne’ – A Next-Gen Digital FX Platform for Corporates and MSMEs

#BankOfBaroda #bobFxOne #ForexTrading #DigitalBanking #MSMEIndia #CorporateBanking #FXPlatform #Derivatives #TreasurySolutions #ForeignExchange #BusinessBanking Chandigarh: In a significant step towards digital transformation of treasury operations for Indian businesses, Bank of Baroda (BoB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has announced the launch of bob FxOne – a fully digital, real-time foreign exchange (FX) and derivatives transaction platform designed specifically for corporate and MSME clients. This new platform aims to streamline forex operations, offering businesses a seamless, secure, and transparent interface to manage their currency exposure and derivative needs without the traditional dependency on branch visits or manual paperwork. bob FxOne: A Future-Ready…
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All Time Plastics Limited IPO Opens August 7: Price Band ₹260–₹275, Targets ₹280 Crore Fresh Issue

All Time Plastics Limited IPO Opens August 7: Price Band ₹260–₹275, Targets ₹280 Crore Fresh Issue

#ATPLIPO #AllTimePlastics #IPOLaunch #StockMarketIndia #PrimaryMarket #InvestSmart #PlasticIndustry #ASBA #UPIIPO #IndianIPOs #SEBI #ManufacturingIndia Chandigarh: All Time Plastics Limited (ATPL), a long-established name in the household and industrial plastics segment, is all set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The public issue, which combines both a fresh issue and an offer for sale, aims to raise funds to strengthen the company’s operations, repay debt, and invest in capacity enhancement. The IPO will close on Monday, August 11, 2025, while bidding for Anchor Investors will open a day earlier, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. IPO Details: Price…
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India’s Life Insurance Sector Now Has 31.5 Lakh Agents: LIC, TATA AIA, and Axis Max Life Lead Growth

India’s Life Insurance Sector Now Has 31.5 Lakh Agents: LIC, TATA AIA, and Axis Max Life Lead Growth

#LifeInsurance #InsuranceAgents #LIC #TATAAIA #AxisMaxLife #InsuranceForAll #IRDAI #FinancialInclusion #AgentNetwork #IndiaInsuranceMarket #InsurancePenetration Mumbai: India’s life insurance industry continues to deepen its agent network at a steady pace, adding over 2.25 lakh new agents between June 2024 and June 2025. According to the latest data released by the Life Insurance Council, the total number of life insurance agents now stands at 31.54 lakh, reflecting the industry's growing outreach, especially into underpenetrated markets. The expansion is significant, given the broader national goal of achieving “Insurance for All by 2047”, a mission advocated by former IRDAI Chairman Debasish Panda, who in November last year noted…
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