Author: Shruti Joshi
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29: Patel Retail Limited (BSE: 544487 | NSE: PATELRMART), A diversified retail and food processing company, has announced the opening of its 54th retail store at Village Dvrali Malangad Road, Kalyan (East), Thane, further expanding its retail footprint and strengthening its presence across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Patel Retail Limited 54th Store… The newly launched store is strategically located to enhance accessibility for customers in Kalyan and nearby areas, reflecting the Company’s continued focus on expanding into suburban and emerging urban markets. The expansion is aligned with Patel Retail’s strategy of increasing its retail presence…
Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], September 29: India’s continued push towards water-efficient agriculture is creating a significant opportunity for the micro-irrigation industry. Under the Government’s Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme, more than 115 lakh hectares have been brought under micro-irrigation as of July 2026, covering around 8.11% of the country’s net sown area. While this reflects the steady adoption of efficient irrigation systems, the relatively low level of overall penetration also highlights the considerable headroom for further expansion. Captain Polyplast Limited Captain Polyplast Limited, one of the leading manufacturer and exporter of micro-irrigation solutions, is well positioned to participate in this…
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], September 29: The state-level inter-university debate competition Verbal Duel 2026, organized by the Center for Development and Communication (CDC), Parul University, in collaboration with the Times of India Group, was further enriched with the presence of accomplished voices from the media and corporate world. The competition provided students with the opportunity to test their communication and reasoning skills and to learn from professionals who have a wealth of experience in communication-based roles. It was participated by 46 teams from universities and academic institutions across Gujarat. The event was attended by many senior leaders and industry experts. Mr.…
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], September 29: Bringing diverse academic voices to one platform, Parul University in collaboration with Times of India organized Verbal Duel 2026, a state-level inter-university debate competition that gave students a platform to engage with contemporary issues through argument, counterargument and rebuttal. Presented by the Career Development Cell (CDC), Parul University, around 46 teams from universities and academic institutions across Gujarat came together for the competition. The theme “Lakshya 2047: Empowerment of Youth” connected the debate contest with issues that will influence the future of India in the realms of society, economics, education and politics. The event offered…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29: Green Asia Impex Limited, an agri-processing and export company engaged primarily in frozen shrimps and dried chillies, has revised the price band for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to ₹84–₹89 per Equity Share. The Company has also extended the closing date of the issue to October 01, 2026. The IPO opened for subscription on September 24, 2026, and the Equity Shares are proposed to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform. With an established presence across the seafood and agri-processing value chain, Green Asia Impex has built its business around the sourcing, processing and distribution…
New Delhi [India], September 29: Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. (NSE: SERVOTECH), India’s leading manufacturer of solar and renewable energy solutions, hosted ‘Navaarambh 2026’, a special channel partner meet and product launch event bringing together its channel partner network from across India to celebrate partnerships, recognise contributions and unveil the company’s latest innovations. Signifying a new era, Navaarambh reflected Servotech’s continued journey towards innovation, growth, and a cleaner energy future. The event witnessed the presence of Servotech’s Global Brand Ambassador Sonu Sood, alongside Raman Bhatia, Managing Director, Servotech, and Sarika Bhatia, Director, Sales, Servotech, over 300 Channel Partners of Servotech,…
From Production to Palaces, the World’s Leading Wedding Brands Explain Why They’re Building Toward India New Delhi [India], September 29: As the countdown to Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress 2026 continues, the numbers tell one part of the story: 350-plus delegates, three days at the Fairmont Udaipur Palace, and the first edition of the Congress ever held in India, after 12 years of being hosted in four different continents. The sponsors and partners building toward it tell the rest. Across production houses in France and Italy, resort brands in Jordan and Indonesia, tourism boards in the Gulf, and some of…
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 29: Ganeshotsav is not just a festival of devotion and faith, but also a powerful medium to spread positive thoughts and the message of humanity. With this noble objective, Donate Life, an NGO working for over two decades in the field of organ donation, along with Vaastav Group, organized a unique ‘Angdaan-Jeevandan’ (Organ Donation – Life Donation) themed Ganesh Pandal from 14th to 24th September at Vaastav Group-Donate Life Ganesh Pandal, Near Bejanwala Complex, Tarwadi Chowkdi, Rander Road, Surat. The pandal was divided into five sections: 1. Awareness Section: Devotees were educated through videos on why…
Sandeep Barve, Founder & Managing Director, InUnison Strategy Consultancy New Delhi [India], September 28: As Indian companies move beyond AI experimentation, they are realising that more use cases do not automatically create enterprise-wide value. Many companies now have multiple GenAI applications in production, yet only 25% of AI initiatives are delivering expected returns and just 15% have scaled across the enterprise. From AI Pilots to Business Reinvention Most current AI initiatives improve an activity without changing the final business outcome. A bank may accelerate credit assessment while documentation and approvals continue to delay disbursal. A manufacturer may predict equipment failure…
Mr. Mohit Saboo, Director & CFO, Bigbloc Construction Limited New Delhi [India], September 29: As India’s large-scale construction sector looks for faster execution, greater consistency and more efficient use of labour and materials, AAC wall panels are emerging as an important next step in modern walling. Bigbloc Construction is expanding its walling portfolio beyond AAC blocks with ZMARTBUILD WALL AAC wall panels, offering a factory-enabled approach that can support faster installation, project-specific sizing and more predictable execution. The Walling Opportunity Is Changing India’s construction landscape is becoming increasingly driven by project timelines, scale and the need for consistent execution. Data…