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SEBI Mandates Digital Accessibility for Disabled Investors: A Landmark Step Towards Inclusive Finance

SEBI Mandates Digital Accessibility for Disabled Investors: A Landmark Step Towards Inclusive Finance

#InclusiveFinance #SEBI #AccessibilityForAll #DigitalEquality #DisabilityRights #PwDs #AccessibleInvesting #KYCForAll #FinancialInclusion Chandigarh — In a groundbreaking move set to transform digital investing in India, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated that all stock brokers, mutual funds, exchanges, depositories, and other regulated intermediaries make their digital platforms fully accessible for persons with disabilities (PwDs). This directive, issued via circular on July 31, follows a Supreme Court ruling in April 2025, which declared digital access as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, ensuring the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. SEBI’s circular is not merely compliance-driven; it marks…
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IHCL Expands Footprint in MMR with Launch of Vivanta Thane on LBS Road

IHCL Expands Footprint in MMR with Launch of Vivanta Thane on LBS Road

#VivantaThane #IHCL #TajHotels #IndianHospitality #HotelLaunch2025 #LuxuryHotelsIndia #MumbaiMetropolitanRegion #TravelInStyle #ThaneHotels #YeoorHillsView #BusinessTravelIndia Thane/Chandigarh: In a move that reinforces its leadership in India’s luxury and upper-upscale hospitality segment, the Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest and most iconic hospitality group, has announced the grand opening of Vivanta Thane, located on LBS Road. This new launch marks the Vivanta brand’s debut in Thane, one of the fastest-developing urban pockets within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Set against the scenic backdrop of Yeoor Hills, Vivanta Thane offers a harmonious blend of urban sophistication and natural tranquility. The hotel aims to cater to both business…
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Lenskart Files ₹2,150 Crore IPO: India’s Tech-Driven Eyewear Giant Eyes Expansion

Lenskart Files ₹2,150 Crore IPO: India’s Tech-Driven Eyewear Giant Eyes Expansion

#LenskartIPO #TechDrivenRetail #EyewearForAll #Lenskart #SEBI #IPOAlert #OmnichannelRetail #VisionCare #ConsumerTech #StartupIndia #RetailInnovation #AIinRetail #IndianIPO Chandigarh: Lenskart Solutions Limited, India’s largest tech-driven omnichannel eyewear retailer, has officially filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), signaling its intention to raise ₹2,150 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The offer includes a fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹2,150 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 132.29 million shares by promoters and investors. Promoter shareholders such as Peyush Bansal, Neha Bansal, Amit Chaudhary, and Sumeet Kapahi, alongside investor entities like SVF…
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रक्षाबंधन पर अपनों को जोड़ने की मुहिम: डीएचएल एक्सप्रेस ने शुरू की ‘राखी एक्सप्रेस’ सेवा, ₹3,099 से शुरू अंतरराष्ट्रीय शिपमेंट

रक्षाबंधन पर अपनों को जोड़ने की मुहिम: डीएचएल एक्सप्रेस ने शुरू की ‘राखी एक्सप्रेस’ सेवा, ₹3,099 से शुरू अंतरराष्ट्रीय शिपमेंट

#RakhiExpress #DHLIndia #Rakhi2025 #FestivalLogistics #CelebrateWithDHL #BrothersAndSisters #RakhiShippingOffer #LoveAcrossMiles #TieTheBond #InternationalRakhiShipping Chandigarh चंडीगढ़: रक्षाबंधन के इस पावन अवसर पर, जब भाई-बहन एक-दूसरे के प्रति अपने प्रेम और सुरक्षा का वादा करते हैं, वहीं हजारों परिवार ऐसे भी हैं जो भौगोलिक दूरियों के कारण साथ नहीं रह पाते। इन्हीं दूरियों को मिटाने और रिश्तों में मिठास घोलने के उद्देश्य से डीएचएल एक्सप्रेस, जो कि अंतरराष्ट्रीय एक्सप्रेस लॉजिस्टिक्स की अग्रणी कंपनी है, ने अपने वार्षिक ‘राखी एक्सप्रेस’ अभियान की शुरुआत की है। इस अभियान के तहत, भारत से विदेशों में राखी और उपहार भेजने वालों को विशेष छूट दी जा रही है, जिसकी…
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India Pushes Semiconductor Design with DLI Scheme: 23 Projects Sanctioned, 278 Institutes Gain EDA Access

India Pushes Semiconductor Design with DLI Scheme: 23 Projects Sanctioned, 278 Institutes Gain EDA Access

#SemiconIndia #DLIScheme #ChipDesign #StartupIndia #EDAtools #MakeInIndia #DigitalIndia #ElectronicsDesign #MSMEInnovation #AtmaNirbharBharat #VLSIDesign New Delhi: In a significant stride toward building a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem, the Government of India has accelerated its support for domestic semiconductor design through the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, part of the broader Semicon India Programme. Under this initiative, 23 chip-design projects have been sanctioned for financial assistance, aimed at supporting domestic companies, startups, and MSMEs working in semiconductor design. Union Minister of Electronics and IT, Shri Jitin Prasada, presented the progress update in the Lok Sabha, highlighting a rapidly maturing chip design ecosystem in India that…
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India and NASA Launch NISAR Satellite to Monitor Earth’s Changing Ecosystem and Climate

India and NASA Launch NISAR Satellite to Monitor Earth’s Changing Ecosystem and Climate

#NISAR #NASAISRO #EarthObservation #ClimateChange #SpaceResearch #IndoUSCollaboration #ISRO #NASA #EarthScience #GlacierMonitoring #AgricultureTech #SatelliteImagery New Delhi/Washington: In a landmark collaboration that underscores the growing Indo-US space partnership, India's ISRO and NASA have successfully launched the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite — the first radar imaging satellite designed to observe Earth's land and ice surfaces in unprecedented detail. The NISAR mission, jointly developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), aims to deliver high-resolution, all-weather, day-and-night global data on Earth's natural processes, including shifts in glaciers, land subsidence, coastline erosion, and forest biomass. 🌍…
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NRIs Save Up to 90% on Surgeries in India; Health Insurance Demand Surges 150%: Policybazaar

NRIs Save Up to 90% on Surgeries in India; Health Insurance Demand Surges 150%: Policybazaar

#NRIHealthInsurance #MedicalTourismIndia #Policybazaar #HealthcareSavings #IndianInsurance #AffordableSurgeries #WomenInvestors #YoungNRIBuyers Young and female NRI buyers lead the rise in health cover purchases amid booming medical tourism New Delhi — A growing number of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are turning to India for medical procedures, saving anywhere between 60% to 90% on surgeries compared to costs in countries like the US, UK, and Canada. This trend is significantly influencing health insurance demand, according to data released by Policybazaar, one of India's largest insurance marketplaces. The platform has recorded a 150% year-on-year increase in health insurance policies bought by NRIs, underscoring the rising appeal of India's…
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Decathlon Deepens ‘Made in India’ Push; Targets $3 Billion in Local Sourcing Over the Next Five Years

Decathlon Deepens ‘Made in India’ Push; Targets $3 Billion in Local Sourcing Over the Next Five Years

#DecathlonIndia #MakeInIndia #Decathlon25Years #SustainableManufacturing #LocalSourcing #SportsInnovation #MadeInIndia #Jobs2030 #AtmanirbharBharat Celebrates 25 years of production in India; aims to generate over 300,000 jobs by 2030 as it scales up domestic sourcing and manufacturing Chandigarh — Global sports retail giant Decathlon has announced a major expansion of its “Make in India” strategy as it celebrates 25 years of production in the country. In a significant move that underscores its long-term commitment to India, Decathlon revealed plans to scale its local sourcing to $3 billion by 2030. This move aims to transform India into one of its top global production hubs and a cornerstone…
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Reliance Industries Limited Signs Joint Operating Agreement with ONGC and BP for Offshore Exploration in Saurashtra Basin

Reliance Industries Limited Signs Joint Operating Agreement with ONGC and BP for Offshore Exploration in Saurashtra Basin

#RelianceIndustries #ONGC #BPExploration #SaurashtraBasin #HydrocarbonExploration #IndiaEnergy #EnergySecurity #MakeInIndia #HELPPolicy #OilAndGasIndia #RIL Strategic Partnership Aims to Unlock Hydrocarbon Potential of Block GS-OSHP-2022/2 Under India’s Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy Mumbai — In a significant development for India's energy sector, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), and BP Exploration (Alpha) Limited (BP) have signed a Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) to initiate exploration operations in offshore Block GS-OSHP-2022/2. This block, located in the Saurashtra basin off the western coast of India, was awarded to the consortium under the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP) of the Government of…
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New Digital Credit Assessment Model Set to Revolutionize MSME Lending in India

#MSMEIndia #DigitalLending #CreditForMSMEs #Fintech #EaseOfDoingBusiness #DigitalIndia #BankingReforms #PSBs #MSMELoans #CreditAssessment #FinMin Fast-track digital approvals reduce MSME loan processing time to under a day New Delhi: In a transformative move for the Indian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector, the Ministry of Finance has operationalized a New Digital Credit Assessment Model that promises faster, transparent, and entirely paperless loan approvals for MSMEs. This initiative, announced in the Union Budget 2024–25, aims to empower Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to develop in-house digital assessment capabilities by leveraging real-time digital data. According to a written reply by Minister of State for Finance Shri…
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